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2011: A tale of two political bosses

Opinion: Here’s a New Year’s resolution Mahoning Valley Democratic leaders would do well to make — and keep:


Season greetings abound

Opinion: From a lump of coal, to a gaseous repartee, to a bon voyage, readers warmed the cockles of this


What’s in a name? A lot

Opinion: If there were an international award for the worst marketing idea of the year, it would go to the


Shed a tear for YSU employees

Opinion: “Just when I thought that I was out, they pull me back in.” — Michael Corleone, in “The


Story of Kelly Pavlik is not new

Opinion: If only Kelly Pavlik had paid attention to the trials and tribulations of Atty. Marc Dann, the late


YSU’s future is bleak

Opinion: “I see tuition is due to rise. Didn’t you warn/foresee that not long ago after the raises?” So


Election in Warren intriguing

Opinion: Jim Graham has not suffered politicians or reporters gladly for the past 13 years. (Taken from the