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Abused children, mentally ill deserve Valley’s support at polls

Editorial: Private SECTOR taxpayers have long been called upon to ensure some of our community’s most


Gov. Kasich for second term

Editorial: When the postmortem of the 2014 race for governor of Ohio is conducted, the following political

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Ohioans should keep French, Kennedy as high court justices

Editorial: Considering the significance of Ohio Supreme Court races, it’s a shame that many voters’ choices


For state treasurer: Pillich

Editorial: Given the declining fortunes of the candidacy of Ed FitzGerald for Ohio governor this fall, some

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For secretary of state: Husted

Editorial: After the editorial thrashing we’ve given Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted over the issue of


For attorney general: DeWine

Editorial: The Nov. 4 race for Ohio attorney general comes down to who’s more believable, the Republican

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For state auditor: Re-elect Yost

Editorial: In the low profile but highly important race for Ohio auditor this fall, The Vindicator endorses


Keep Ryan, Johnson and Joyce in Congress working for area

Editorial: Despite its significant population losses over the years, the Mahoning Valley is indeed fortunate

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Arrogance is the hallmark of anti-fracking campaign

Editorial: To understand the mentality of the individuals who refuse to take “no” for an answer in their


Voters should back school levy renewals in 13 Valley districts

Editorial: Voters in 17 school districts in the Mahoning Valley, representing about one-third of all districts


Meacham offers an untainted resume for Mahoning auditor

Editorial: Michael V. Sciortino should not be performing his duties as auditor of Mahoning County. That’s not

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ITC ruling on steel dumping another win for US industry

Editorial: ITC ruling on steel dumping another win for US industry America’s steel industry is on a winning


DOT, residents should make daily service at the airport fly

Editorial: If all systems stay go, this region will have good reason to collectively celebrate and give thanks


Vote ‘Yes’ on Mahoning tax and demand accountability

Editorial: It will come as no surprise to our readers that we unhesitatingly support the passage of the


Voters get bang for their bucks in backing county library levy

Editorial: Mahoning County Issue 3, a 2.4- mill, five-year levy to fund and operate The Public Library of