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Pay for journalism or we’ll ‘all pay for it’

Opinion: What follows are three distinct events that share one looming community problem. A New Middletown


Clarence Robinson Park celebrates glorious past

Opinion: Clarence Robinson broke the color barrier for Youngstown’s parks and recreation board. That was in


This week, we pause

Opinion: This week, we pause. The sixth annual Ohio Nonviolence Week starts today in downtown Youngstown


The hero at Helmick house

Opinion: Kevin Helmick walks into a room and takes up the space of a football player. You might guess his


Judge Jones at 90

Opinion: Ask Judge Nathaniel R. Jones for a pivotal life moment from his


Blitz Live show ignites much enthusiasm with fans

Opinion: Three Fridays ago to open up the high school football season, a wild-west shootout took place


Things get done to the Hilt

Opinion: “... And I’m coming back.” That’s kind of how I met recent Youngstown State University graduate


Greatest started with luck and a hunch

Opinion: Starting Monday, we get great. Er, Greatest. The Vindicator is a proud founder and host for


Cheers to three new Yo efforts

Opinion: Dennis Schiraldi and DOYO. Adrienne and Jon Howell and Faces of our Future. RJ Thompson and City


Worst chapters ahead for Mill Creek?

Opinion: The KISS concert to take place Aug. 26 at Covelli Centre is just about sold out. The next night’s


Investing in ‘we’

Opinion: Amid the tough moments in the news this week, there was a bright spot to grab onto. And in light


What of your Vindy, Julianne?

Opinion: Over the past few weeks, we have reorganized some parts of The Vindicator as we continue to juggle


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Henry Kinast remembers well the day he became a man.

Opinion: Henry Kinast remembers well the day he became a man. For many men, that memory could be a first


Pyatt’s last stand

Opinion: You could let Pam and Ken Krantz explain what is special about what they do, and you wouldn’t doubt


Is it for charity?

Opinion: Is it for charity