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Todd Franko
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Dad’s lessons in losing
Opinion: I’m blessed to have a good job that allows a good life, where great lessons to live by are all
He forced America to see what white press dared not report
Opinion: Simeon Booker Jr., who grew up in Youngstown, wrote for the Buckeye News and The Vindicator, going on to become a nationally renowned journalist who covered America's civil rights movement from the front lines, and came to know many of the country's top leaders, including Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and O'Bama as well as Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King.
City’s next Covelli issue: Phantoms
Opinion: With the city and its Covelli Centre, you could say it’s now two down, and one to go. This year
Heroin trial hits close to home
Opinion: (Editor’s note: I’ve been reading the Sheesley-Patterson heroin overdose case. It was a bit close to
Early personnel tests for Greene, Ginnetti
Opinion: There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Jerry Greene, and he’s been busy. In Austintown,
The Greatest set to tee off
Opinion: With the golf season in full bloom, the inquiries have ignited about Greatest Golfer of the Valley.
Hubbard buddies’ tribute to Seve
Opinion: There’s a thing about Hubbard guys, Tom Novosel will tell you. “We all have nicknames.” In
Vindy grows — gardens, dining and golf
Opinion: We have some exciting tweaks ongoing at The Vindicator that I’d like you to know about. New to
Tips and trouble in Times Square
Opinion: There is trouble in Gotham, and I can attest to it. Amid our current worries of a North Korea
Struthers native escapes; watch it at Lemon Grove
Opinion: Doug Helmick always wanted to escape. It’s not that the 2009 Struthers High School grad had a bad
Grateful to be greener
Opinion: An email came in yesterday morning titled “This Green Weekend.” It was sent by Mr. Fennell from
Our readers share their pet peeves
Opinion: Wow, many of you are as tough as our own grammar police at The Vindicator. Here are some of the
Happy National Grammar Day!
Opinion: Monday is a special day, and it has nothing to do with which government services are shut down. Or
McDonald rallies with class
Opinion: Many of McDonald High School’s Class of 1988 will get together this afternoon. Typical classmate
Don’t rule out prison for brine dumping
Opinion: There’s a meeting Monday night of folks responsible for a new perspective on the Mahoning River.