To the Editor:

Living in this community, we all see what is happening to our local economy. Businesses are closing down, people are moving away and our community is slowly fading away. I would like to ask anyone who enjoys having live music here in our county to show up to the Madden Brothers Performing Arts Center Friday, April 20, for the concert. The last concert had very little turnout, and the venue will not be able to stay open without local participation. The Madden family has invested so much time and money into this venue in an effort to better our community and give people something fun to do around here. The least we can do is show up and enjoy ourselves! Please come support local business.

Joe Rigney

Mt. Vernon