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Rebates not enough to jump-start the economy

Editorial: Jump-start the economy It is difficult to justify adding another $150 billion or so to the


Columbiana County JFS in need of new quarters

Editorial: Now that the chairman of the Columbiana County Board of Commissioners has publicly acknowledged that


In a city where murder has become a way of life, we’re still horrified

Editorial: In a city where murder has become a way of life, we’re still horrified Youngstown’s first murders


Trimming Delphi bonuses was the right thing to do

Editorial: Trimming Delphi bonuses was the right thing to do At least one New York bankruptcy judge gets it.


Boardman’s financial woes won’t be solved with reserve

Editorial: Boardman Trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto have concluded correctly that it would be an


Boardman trustees' drama now playing on state stage

Editorial: A year ago, we urged Boardman trustees Elaine Mancini, Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto to use


Auditor launches probe of Columbiana health comish

Editorial: Our immediate reaction upon reading that Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor had ordered a special


SEC's mandate is to protect the investors, not insiders

Editorial: Isn't it odd that the Bush administration, which in its early years preached that the only salvation


On this Mother's Day, somber thoughts intrude

Editorial: For tens of millions of American mothers this is a day to be enjoyed -- to be pampered, showered


Girard will stay the course; Struthers' future uncertain

Editorial: In endorsing Girard Mayor James Melfi's re-election bid in Tuesday's Democratic primary, we argued


U.N. cannot ignore charges made against China, Russia

Editorial: It's not enough for China and Russia to reject Amnesty International's accusation that they have


Response to Kansas disaster raises question that must be answered after dust settles

Editorial: The Republican administration in Washington and a Democratic governor in Kansas expressed


Voters voice dissatisfaction with school funding system

Editorial: If Gov. Ted Strickland and leaders in the Ohio General Assembly are looking for yet another reason


County officials, employees must repay vote of confidence

Editorial: County officials had reason to celebrate last night. The passage of the county's half-percent sales


Feds can't ignore progress taking place at the airport

Editorial: Once again, the U.S. government is being asked to provide a relatively small amount of money to help