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A hunter becomes the hunted

Editorial: A hunter becomes the hunted Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday that after he repairs the damage done to


Austintown struggles to adjust to shrinking reality

Editorial: Austintown struggles to adjust to shrinking reality Nobody likes change, and the change most


Look beyond NAFTA

Editorial: Look beyond NAFTA Much of the debate in the Democratic primary race in Ohio centered on the loss


Time for a second look at government spying

Editorial: Time for a second look at government spying In the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, very


Youngstown’s water plan needs independent review

Editorial: Youngstown’s water plan needs independent review Given the suspicion with which residents of


Failure of school tax issues reflect voter dissatisfaction

Editorial: Failure of school tax issues reflect voter dissatisfaction We can appreciate the aversion many


Youngstown schools inch closer to levy passage, but more must be done

Editorial: Youngstown schools inch closer to levy passage, but more must be done Nearly twice as many people


Defeat of WRTA levy reveals deep divide in community

Editorial: Defeat of WRTA levy reveals deep divide in community There was brief moment Tuesday night when it


Just a hint of what awaits the next U.S. president

Editorial: Just a hint of what awaits the next U.S. president Regardless of who the next president of the


Don’t miss the chance to vote, and don’t forget your ID

Editorial: Don’t miss the chance to vote, and don’t forget your ID Normally on the day before an election we


Ohio — still a key player

Editorial: Ohio — still a key player Ohio used to send Ohioans to the White House. One of them, Rutherford


Ohio law makes demands on sheriff candidates

Editorial: Ohio law makes demands on sheriff candidates The Ohio Supreme Court and U.S. District Judge Peter


Limbian gets nod in strong race for common pleas judge

Editorial: Limbian gets nod in strong race for common pleas judge Four well-experienced lawyers with varying


Judge Belinky’s expertise in probate law is evident

Editorial: Judge Belinky’s expertise in probate law is evident Since he was appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland


Mahoning treasurer’s race leaves us almost speechless

Editorial: Mahoning treasurer’s race leaves us almost speechless We often run editorials in this space urging