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A year later, Haiti struggles to recover from earthquake

Editorial: When the poorest country on earth is devastated by the worst earthquake in history, it is natural to


Absent a major distraction, Campbell now turns to issues

Editorial: It has been a tough 30 years for the city of Campbell, especially so in recent years as the


It’s time to end silliness over Hubbard’s top cop

Editorial: It’s only in the public sector that administrative leave with pay is considered good policy. And


When gasoline prices rise, economy is in danger of falling

Editorial: Here’s a scary thought: Gasoline at the pump in Ohio is now averaging more than $3 per gallon, the


Future of Chaney High School is in hands of the stakeholders

Editorial: Of all the comments made last week during meetings about student discipline problems at Chaney High


Tossing civility overboard creates ripples far and wide

Editorial: The worst thing members of Con- gress could do would be to react to the weekend shootings in Tucson


Giving everyone a chance

Editorial: Giving everyone a chance Boardman Township residents are going to face a test on how much they


George Voinovich’s departure leaves a gaping hole in politics

Editorial: For the first time in four decades, George V. Voinovich has stepped off Ohio’s political stage,


Blasphemy laws in Pakistan should be a cause for concern

Editorial: America’s No. 1 ally in the war on global terrorism and the recipient of billions of dollars in


The job: Work together, avoid distractions and keep promises

Editorial: There’s a scene in the TV show “Seinfeld” in which Jerry finds that the car he had reserved is not


Ohio’s top higher ed advocate pushes hard for state funding

Editorial: As president of Ohio’s flagship university, Ohio State, Gordon Gee has the burden of making the case


A judicial philosophy that yearns for the good old days

Editorial: It’s a new year, but the longest serving member of the Supreme Court of the United States, Antonin


Appointment of JFS director triggers questions, concerns

Editorial: Pardon our cynicism so early in the new year, but the selection of an assistant Mahoning County


The filibuster has become dysfunctional; it’s time to fix it

Editorial: Democrats in the Senate will get to demonstrate this week whether they have the courage of their


New schools superintendent deserves support of parents

Editorial: Dr. Connie Hathorn took over as superintendent of the academically and financially challenged