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Foolish father of ‘balloon boy’ in jail — still spinning a yarn

Editorial: Two days before Christmas, Richard Heene, 48, choked back tears as he apologized in court for the


The devastation in Haiti is unimaginable, the need real

Editorial: The devastation in Haiti is unimaginable, the need real Imagine that nearly the entire population

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County sales tax renewal should be for five years

Editorial: Mahoning County commissioners David Ludt, Anthony Traficanti and John V. McNally IV face a difficult


Cities ignore civil service law at their own peril

Editorial: Cities ignore civil service law at their own peril The civil service system was born in response


Rescission of pay raises in Lordstown is proper

Editorial: The five members of Lordstown Village Council who voted against raising the pay of 32 full-time and


If your eye is on terrorism, the target is always moving

Editorial: If your eye is on terrorism, the target is always moving The recent unsuccessful attempt to bring


A little light at Forum?

Editorial: A little light at Forum? At this time, we will take no news from the board of trustees of Forum


Mahoning County’s budget a selling point for sales tax

Editorial: A public hearing last week in Canfield on the renewal of a half-percent sales tax in Mahoning County


U.S. reaps huge benefits from foreign assistance programs

Editorial: One of the most recognizable symbols of America’s commitment to improving the lives of the


‘Reform’ can’t blossom behind closed doors

Editorial: ‘Reform’ can’t blossom behind closed doors Who could have guessed that when Brian P. Lamb, CEO of


Warren city employees show cooperative spirit

Editorial: With a $690,000 shortfall in the city of Warren’s operating budget for this year, employee layoffs


Changing city law will be easier than complying with federal employment law

Editorial: Changing city law will be easier than complying with federal employment law Youngstown City


Youngstown’s ’09 crime stats cause for optimism this year

Editorial: Although the city of Youngstown began the new year with two violence-related deaths — one a


Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital

Editorial: Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital Even as China rejects demands by the


Boardman’s financial crisis will confront new trustees

Editorial: The refusal by former Boardman Township trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto to sign a letter