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Frank Watson epitomized the very best of the Valley

Editorial: Frank C. Watson, prominent business leader and philanthropist, lived the Scriptural precept, “From


GM won’t reveal plans for Lordstown complex

Editorial: We would like to believe that no news is good news when it comes to the future of General Motors’


Taking Y’town’s tech savvy on the road for world to see

Editorial: Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley have long pumped rugged muscle into our nation’s military might.


Tillerson unveils strategy for avoiding Korean war

Editorial: In the last several days, the menacing game of chicken between North Korea and the United States


Kasich is obvious choice to lead health-care effort

Editorial: It has long been an article of faith for Republicans – especially when Democrats have controlled


Take pride in and respect public art in Youngstown

Editorial: The value of public art in a community stretches far beyond the contours of what initially meets


Y’town schools CEO sends clear message to city BOE

Editorial: Youngstown schools Chief Executive Officer Krish Mohip’s naming of Joseph Meranto as the district’s


Don’t mess with RITA in Niles recovery plan

Editorial: It’s been nearly three long years now since Ohio Auditor Dave Yost declared the city of Niles in the


Ohio voters need objective analysis of drug-cost issue

Editorial: In November, Ohio voters will decide if state government agencies should be able to buy prescription


Tireless investigation needed to prevent repeat of ride tragedy

Editorial: Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich did not mince words in his description of this week’s deadly ride accident


Intensify probe to trace source of pot in Fusions

Editorial: Since its launch in 2006, the mid-size Fusion sedan has consistently ranked among the Ford Motor


Trump’s visit to the Valley nothing more than a show

Editorial: What was the purpose of President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday evening?


Ohio case illustrates what ails US immigration policy

Editorial: An Ohioan's deportation last week epitomizes what's wrong with this nation's dysfunctional immigration policy.


Trump’s visit to the Valley has us hoping for the best

Editorial: Platitudes don’t put food on the table, which is why we’re hoping for a speech of substance from


Protection of Great Lakes is a smart US investment

Editorial: It’s premature to declare victory as Congress works to protect the Great Lakes from President Donald