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Ward off vicious dog attacks with responsible behaviors

Editorial: The recent dog attack on a mail carrier on Youngstown’s South Side illustrates the serious and


Deadly act of terror in Kenya demands a response in kind

Editorial: Given the number of countries whose citizens were brutally murdered in the East African nation of


Medicaid expansion demands the support of state legislators

Editorial: As the Ohio General Assembly prepares to convene its fall lawmaking session in Columbus, some


Valley must come together in fight for existing, new jobs

Editorial: There are A COUPLE OF initiatives that require the attention of the Mahoning Valley and the state of


Youngstown voters can learn from Niles drilling-ban repeal

Editorial: To its credit, Niles City Council last week used the power of repeal in the noble spirit it has been


Merger of health departments could attract funds from state

Editorial: If they haven’t already, members of the General Health District Advisory Council that represents


Responsible zoning in suburbs

Editorial: The two largest suburbs in the Mahoning Valley — Austintown and Boardman — have long prided


Will defunct RG Steel mill come to inauspicious end?

Editorial: When Hilco Trading of North- brook, Ill., bought the steel-making assets at the former RG Steel mill


Russia still in denial over Assad’s use of poison gas

Editorial: Despite a United Nations report that not only confirms the use of poison gas in Syria but leaves


To prevent return of recession GOP must stop foolish games

Editorial: President Barack Obama expressed outrage earlier this week over the continued standoff and inaction


Navy Yard shooting rampage raises concern about security

Editorial: The gunning down of 12 people Monday morning triggers the question that has become almost pro forma


Give businesses, others a voice in controlling downtown noise

Editorial: Downtown Youngstown’s grow- ing pains have gained a booming voice, but some argue that its range


Putting gang rapists to death won’t change Indian attitudes

Editorial: There should be no hesitation about ending the lives of the four men in India who gang raped a


United Way agencies in Valley merit support to improve lives

Editorial: Earlier this month, more than 400 community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to paint, build,


Reduce prison crowding in Ohio

Editorial: Stricter sentencing laws IN THE the U.S. in recent years have contributed greatly toward ranking the