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Work on Stambaugh should be on fast track

Editorial: Given the sad appearance of the historic Stam-baugh Building in downtown Youngstown, even a day’s


If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff

Editorial: If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff


Middle America undergoes a crisis of confidence

Editorial: Middle America undergoes a crisis of confidence Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, President


Voinovich isn’t letting up on criticism of spending

Editorial: Another federal budget and another speech from U.S, Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, about the


ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade

Editorial: ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade Last week’s 5-0 vote by the International


Closing of Borts Pool a recurring nightmare

Editorial: Just as we were about to sing the praises of Youngstown city government after reading the story


Dann’s lack of judgment on public display — again

Editorial: When he resigned in disgrace as Ohio’s attorney general, Marc Dann acknowledged that his


GM’s stimulus for Valley

Editorial: GM’s stimulus for Valley Announcement last week that the General Motors Corp. will add 1,400


Floods of 2008: Will FEMA, Americans rise to challenge?

Editorial: Floods of 2008: Will FEMA, Americans rise to challenge? The human, property and financial costs


It’s time to end the farce that’s Zimbabwe’s leader

Editorial: A week from today, there will be a runoff election in the poverty-ridden central African nation of


Work to close racial divide in the nation and the Valley

Editorial: Work to close racial divide in the nation and the Valley A recent conference in Youngstown brought


Death toll, prison break in Afghanistan troubling

Editorial: First came the revelation from Defense Secretary Robert Gates that last month, more American and


Celebrate proud past, rich future for Scrappers

Editorial: Celebrate proud past, rich future for Scrappers Let the party begin! As the Mahoning Valley


For a time last week, it seemed that the 13-story building that has long defined downtown

Editorial: For a time last week, it seemed that the 13-story building that has long defined downtown


Liberty, Girard residents need details about police

Editorial: Liberty Township’s police department has a temporary leader — in the wake of Chief Anthony Slifka’s