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Time to think creatively about road maintenance

Editorial: Another snowstorm in the nation’s Snow Belt; another blizzard of complaints from residents about


Responsible ownership, law with bite can deter vicious attacks by dogs

Editorial: A recent string of dog attacks in the Mahoning Valley causing severe injuries illustrates anew the


Black History Month opens doors to past and present

Editorial: Since their inception nine decades ago, black history observances in February have served as


Will Y’town ignore plan to cut spending – again?

Editorial: Eight months ago, an expert in public finances provided Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and city


No one comes out blameless from Covington controversy

Editorial: Cincinnati Enquirer: Nobody involved in what transpired at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in


Americans need answers in probe of Roger Stone

Editorial: New York Times: In his indictment of the Trump torpedo Roger Stone, the special counsel Robert


Hoerig case guilty verdict a testament to rule of law

Editorial: It was a bittersweet moment for the Mahoning Valley when Judge Andrew Logan announced the verdict


Youngstown Municipal Court greases its wheels for more efficient service

Editorial: The wheels of justice have long been notorious for moving remarkably slowly throughout the American


Valley deserves a voice on the RecoveryOhio council

Editorial: Mike DeWine, Ohio’s new Republican governor, wasted no time last week in expeditiously carrying out


Shutdown taking a toll on workers, the public

Editorial: The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on two measures today aimed at ending the 34-day partial


May must change course to end chaos over Brexit

Editorial: The Guardian of the United Kingdom: Theresa May will soon update members of Parliament about any


Pay raise for Liberty Twp. law director is worrisome

Editorial: The decision by two of the three trustees in Liberty Township to grant the part-time law director


Continue the march toward justice started by MLK Jr.

Editorial: A sad and ironic reality once again permeates America on this federal holiday dedicated to the life


DeWine will be a partner in Valley’s battle with GM

Editorial: Come what may with GM’s plan for its Lordstown assembly plant, the Mahoning Valley can rest assured


Authorize plan, end threat of Asian carp to Lake Erie

Editorial: After four long years of study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a comprehensive