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Budget needs a watchful eye

Editorial: Budget needs a watchful eye The Mahoning County general fund budget that was approved last week


2011: Year of opportunities, challenges, new beginnings

Editorial: We ring in the New Year on an optimistic note — even though the Mahoning Valley struggled mightily


Yucca Mountain crumbles amid politics, stonewalling

Editorial: When it comes to nuclear-ener gy advancement in the United States, President Barack Obama has


A country doing ‘average’ in education, is falling behind

Editorial: In the super-competitive culture in which most Americans are raised — or at least like to think they


Gov-elect Kasich, GOP get advice from business group

Editorial: Government’s primary role is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the citizenry, but at


A clear view of Kwanzaa holds lessons for us all

Editorial: Today, 44 years after its first observance, Kwanzaa remains steeped in misunderstanding and mystery.


Approval of treaty provides a start toward a safer world

Editorial: It is a commentary on the new def- inition of congressional politics when a measure passes the


Gov. Strickland leaving office with Ohio on road to recovery

Editorial: “There is much we must leave unfinished. But I know this. The foundation of Ohio is stronger now


The First Christmas

Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the


What we do and why

Editorial: There is a temptation to say that we overdo Christmas. That’s an almost all-compassing we, not the


Court suggests an easy way around the bother of openness

Editorial: On page 5 of a six-page opinion In which Common Pleas Judge William H. Wolff Jr. extended a seal on


Yes, Virginia

Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New York


Pope Benedict offers poignant Christmas message on scandal

Editorial: “We must ask ourselves what we can do to repair as much as possible the injustice that has occurred.


Judge Bernard makes amends with mayor of Girard, council

Editorial: Last week’s announcement by Girard Municipal Court Judge Michael Bernard that he’s transferring


New Asian carp study could delay action until it’s too late

Editorial: On its face, President Barack Obama’s 2011 battle plan to keep the Asian carp from invading the