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Jeswald-DiVito earns support

Editorial: After more than 12 years as a trustee in Poland Township, Annette Jeswald-DiVito has a firm grasp


For Youngstown BOE: Atkinson, Murphy, Drennen, Haire-Ellis

Editorial: There are six candidates, in- cluding three incumbents, seeking the four seats on the Youngstown


Trustee Stoyak has earned re-election in Liberty Twp.

Editorial: These are trying times for Liber- ty Township — as they are for every community in the Mahoning


In Canfield Township, Zarlenga for re-election

Editorial: After 24 years on the Canfield Board of Education, Martha Zarlenga decided not to seek re-election


Davis, Amstutz have skills to guide Boardman schools

Editorial: There are two incumbents in this year’s Boardman Board of Education race, and in normal


Keep the Ohio Constitution free of unnecessary clutter

Editorial: We have been traditionally Con- servative when it comes to amending the Ohio Constitution, because


In Struthers: Stocker

Editorial: In Struthers: Stocker After almost 20 years on city council, Terry Stocker couldn’t have picked a


Gillam, Drennen have earned re-election as city lawmakers

Editorial: Perhaps they’re hoping to curry favor with Mayor Charles Sammarone, who took over the reins of the


Murderous dictator Gadhafi to blame for Libya’s poverty

Editorial: Libyan strongman Moammar Gad- hafi, sponsor of global terrorism and architect of the bombing of Pan


Vote no on Ohio Issue 1 There’s no compelling need for this constitutional amendment

Editorial: Ohio needs many things, but is older judges one of them? That’s the question a voter contemplating


Boardman Trustee Moliterno has earned residents’ support

Editorial: When voters in Boardman Township approved the 3.85-mill, five-year additional police levy in August,


VanSuch picks up the pieces in Campbell, earns voter support

Editorial: Campbell is digging its way out of a couple of tumultuous years after it replaced a long-time


Suit to block race-track slots puts Austintown plans on hold

Editorial: Since he has been in office, Re- publican Gov. John Kasich has come to expect opposition to his


MCBDD provides services to those who need a helping hand

Editorial: There are a number of issues on the Nov. 8 ballot that will challenge people to weigh the costs


GM Lordstown natural choice for diesel version of the Cruze

Editorial: There is no arguing with suc- cess — which is why we aren’t surprised that General Motors Co. has