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Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters


Nation’s worsening economy justifies aggressive stimulus

Editorial: If there was any doubt about the need to pump billions of dollars into the economy, consider this


Another group ready to spin Ohio’s wheel of fortune

Editorial: Another group ready to spin Ohio’s wheel of fortune Round and round it goes, where it stops,


Mahoning County needs help with jail from federal judges

Editorial: If Mahoning County Commissioner David Ludt is not exaggerating when he says the loss of 150


Voinovich finds a new way to work harder and smarter

Editorial: Voinovich finds a new way to work harder and smarter U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich has already


Girard seems well prepared to handle economic turmoil

Editorial: No discussion of how communities in the Mahoning Valley plan to ride out the current national


U.S. not ready for transition from analog to digital TV

Editorial: U.S. not ready for transition from analog to digital TV No matter how much lead time people are


Oakhill Renaissance shows county government at best

Editorial: All together now: “We told you so.” Supporters of Mahoning County government’s takeover of the


The arts fight to the death

Editorial: The arts fight to the death Whether the Youngstown Playhouse can be saved to see a second half-


Obama’s pick for CIA head demands full explanation

Editorial: Had anyone suggested before Monday that President-elect Barack Obama was considering an individual


‘Crash’ has new meaning as thousands seek benefits

Editorial: ‘Crash’ has new meaning as thousands seek benefits The number of people seeking jobless benefits


Tisone becomes police chief at a crucial time in Liberty

Editorial: When Capt. Richard Tisone began serving as acting police chief in Liberty Township seven months ago,


SEC under the microscope

Editorial: SEC under the microscope The dramatic failure of the Securities and Exchange Commission to perform


Mayor Williams’ agenda sees Youngstown moving forward

Editorial: If keeping your head above water is a sign of success in weathering the current national economic


Younger Castro could seek change in U.S. relations

Editorial: Younger Castro could seek change in U.S. relations It has been a half century since Fidel Castro


2009: A year government must resolve to do better

Editorial: 2009: A year government must resolve to do better This is the time when people make resolutions to