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Court system's dysfunction on display with trial's delay

Editorial: If it weren't so serious, so troubling and so egregious, it would be comical -- as in the "Who's On


Cooperation is again the key to survival of Lordstown

Editorial: Once again the economic foundation of the Mahoning Valley is in jeopardy, and once again both


Can Youngstown State be master of its own destiny?

Editorial: When Youngstown State University President David Sweet met with The Vindicator's editorial board


Strickland takes a bold step in dealing with crucial issue

Editorial: We can't imagine Ohio Democratic Party insiders -- at least those who embrace the philosophy that to


Bogus unemployment claim disallowed for administrator

Editorial: A hearing officer for the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission got it right: Former


Secretary of state raises important election issue

Editorial: Before Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted summarily dismisses a proposal from Secretary of State Jennifer


Next time the White House says 'leaks,' remember Libby

Editorial: The trial of former vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby -- whether it ends in conviction


Those who betray public trust should pay for their deceit

Editorial: If ever there was a time for both Congress and the Ohio Legislature to enact restrictions on


Future of higher education requires clarity of thought

Editorial: For five-and-a-half hours last Monday, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland hosted a seminar on higher education


State audits deserve to be taken seriously

Editorial: Just because there aren't any findings for financial recovery does not mean that the problems


President reaches across the aisle on domestic issues

Editorial: President Bush's numbers were up Tuesday night: his Nielsen rating numbers that is, which showed


Bush's domestic agenda overshadowed by Iraq

Editorial: Health care, energy independence, education and the budget deficit, among others, are all important


New furnace at WCI is good for the company and the area

Editorial: The State Controlling Board approved release of funds Monday that show just how good a deal low-


Health care crisis getting the attention it deserves

Editorial: During last fall's election, Democrats made it clear that the nation's health care crisis would be a


Problems in Brookfield

Editorial: It is the responsibility of a board of education in Ohio to conduct open and orderly meetings. For