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Ditzler, Pritchard earn re-election as trustees

Editorial: In January 2004, when Lisa Oles took a seat on the Austintown Board of Trustees there was widespread


Boardman schools pursue restoration of 'excellence'

Editorial: Even relatively prosperous school districts with records of achievement and excellence are facing


Future of Warren schools depends on good leaders

Editorial: When the voters in the Warren City School District go to the polls on Nov. 8 to decide on who


For Canfield Township trustee: Reese and Brashen

Editorial: Change is inevitable, and Canfield Township Trustee William D. Reese seems to recognize that more


Trustees Simon, Litch earn support of Liberty voters

Editorial: After years of bemoaning the unattractive appearance of Belmont Avenue, Liberty Township's main


Don't gamble with corruption

Editorial: There is too much money at stake in opening up Pennsylvania to slot machine gambling to allow any


Homicides in Youngstown demand public discussion

Editorial: Two headlines in Tuesday's edition of The Vindicator make clear why crime should be the top issue in


Trial of Saddam falters, but it's still a start

Editorial: Clearly the Iraqis have a lot to learn about putting on a show trial. The first day of the trial


Black gangs, neo-Nazis share the blame for riot in Toledo

Editorial: Given the warnings early last week from police on the streets that black gangs planned to show up in


Iraq takes another step toward self-government

Editorial: Bringing democracy to Iraq was not America's responsibility -- if it were, U.S. troops would be


Trustee Heck's resignation should serve as a warning

Editorial: There are many regions in the United States where government corruption is so rare that having an


Cincinnati fights to seal records on lead poisoning

Editorial: With all the financial pressures facing Ohio cities, it would seem that every city would be looking


Labor relations panel at YSU should expand assignment

Editorial: Youngstown State University will be missing a golden opportunity to find out what the people of the


Losing a battle in the trade war

Editorial: Last week, while the auto supply industry was being turned upside down by Delphi Corp.'s


Light is getting brighter at end of Girard's tunnel

Editorial: Last month, Girard Mayor James Melfi told members of the state fiscal emergency commission that his