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Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters


Youngstown’s school board warrants scrutiny by state

Editorial: Did members of the Youngstown Board of Education violate state law when they gave reporters a


As James triumphantly returns, let the good times roll in NE Ohio

Editorial: Psalm 1 from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Luke tells us “Blessed are those who hunger and


YNG numbers keep on soaring

Editorial: In yet another sign of accelerated momentum and heightened fortunes at the Youngstown-Warren


There isn’t a lot of time to sell Mahoning sales tax to voters

Editorial: The general election is Nov. 4, and on the ballot will be a sales-tax issue that has become an


GOP convention in Cleveland gives Valley a chance to shine

Editorial: Each June, visitors to Mill Creek MetroParks come to understand why this unique urban setting has


Upgrades to sex-offender list will offer greater protections

Editorial: For the past two decades, Ohio has acted to streamline and toughen its online registry of all sex


Battle between Israel, Hamas could grow into regional war

Editorial: Although Israel and Hamas, the Islamic militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip, are bitter


Correction

Editorial: The editorial Wednesday on the city of Niles’ financial problems should have said that Auditor


Can fiscally-challenged Niles ward off takover by the state?

Editorial: In 1980, Niles claimed the dubious distinction of becoming the first city in Ohio to fall under


Problems continue to mount for charter schools in Ohio

Editorial: The headline in Sunday’s Akron Beacon Journal, “Ohio taxpayers provide jobs to Turkish immigrants


Unanimity rules the year on Supreme Court, but dissent remains cornerstone of justice

Editorial: Many legal scholars have been quick to boo the U.S. Supreme Court for hamming it up a bit too much.


All’s fair in Trumbull this week

Editorial: For the 168th consecutive year, the Trumbull County Agricultural Society will mix heaping helpings


Tressel’s presidency at YSU is off to an encouraging start

Editorial: There was never any doubt about Jim Tressel’s ability to positively connect with the Youngstown


Declaration of a caliphate raises the stakes in Mideast

Editorial: Although its demand for alle- giance from Muslims worldwide has been largely ignored, the Islamic


Protect the historic gems of US from ravages of climate change

Editorial: As we set aside today to celebrate the birth of our nation, many of us also contemplate the history,