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What will be area’s top story in 2008?

Opinion: If you go for the obvious, the top story for 2008 in the Mahoning Valley, as with the rest of the


Hypocrisy in Ohio extends to Christmas

Opinion: Setting aside the self-indulgent billboards that assign to Jesus words he never spoke, or the “What


Are mayor, council paying attention?

Opinion: Youngstown City Council’s recent decision to boost the salaries of department heads and other


School funding proposal should prompt discussion

Opinion: We believe the word "admirable" used by Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland's spokesman to describe a public school funding proposal from a Republican legislator signifies appropriate caution.


Another black eye for the Valley

Opinion: If Roger Dillon, his girlfriend, Nicole Boyd, and his mother, Sharon Gregory, are convicted of the

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Beware Ohio’s moral arbiters

Opinion: They’re at it again. Not satisfied with: a) Orchestrating a constitutional amendment on


Election shows true winners, losers

Opinion: Just as he was last Sunday, Warren’s mayor, Michael O’Brien, is the opening act for this column —