Bertram de Souza

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Will Valley racino ever be built?

Opinion: Has the Mahoning Valley become Ground Zero in the battle of the “Casino Titans”? That question looms


They’re off, but not in the Valley

Opinion: There’s a racino (horse-racing track and slots casino) opening on Tuesday — within driving distance


Will AG DeWine take action?

Opinion: An open letter to Ohio Attorney General (and former county prosecutor) Mike DeWine. Dear Mr.


Teachable moment for Y’Town

Opinion: “No doubt the picture here remains murky and unfinished. For all the talks of a private sector


Parents, where are the kids?

Opinion: Whatever happened to the television public service announcement, “It’s 11 p.m. do you know where


Feds won’t get a pass on probe

Opinion: In response to this writer’s December column urging the FBI and federal prosecutors to clean up the


Same-sex marriage time bomb

Opinion: Just as the assault on collective bargaining ignited the passions of the unions and their Democratic