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Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters


Celebrate rich historical heritage of Poland, Ohio

Editorial: Few small communities in the Mahoning Valley and Ohio can boast of such deep historical roots as


COG study reveals extent of driving while distracted

Editorial: An enlightening yet dis- turbing study from the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments puts into


Secrets about 9/11 attacks a disservice to this nation

Editorial: There’s a 28-page document in a secure room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building that former


Cavs’ championship glory transcends sports arena

Editorial: It’s party time in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, so let the good times roll today. Hundreds of


Get involved in designing futures of Y’town, Warren

Editorial: On display in the John J. McDonough Museum of Art near downtown Youngstown are prescriptions for


Celebrate and support our national parks, landmarks

Editorial: Twentieth century writer, environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner once called America’s


Probate Judge Rusu meets Mill Creek Park challenge

Editorial: Cooler heads are needed in the emotionally charged public battle over the management of Mill Creek


Stellar spring athletes do the Valley proud this year

Editorial: Once again this year, hearty congrats go out to a slew of Mahoning Valley softball, baseball and


At 18, Scrappers mature into a pre-eminent team

Editorial: The Mahoning Valley Scrap- pers celebrate a milestone today, turning 18 years old while beginning


Stanford rapist’s sentence warrants judicial review

Editorial: In just 20 words, a morally challenged father from Dayton let his morally deficient son know that it


Amass awareness, action to reduce abuse of elderly

Editorial: A front-page story in Sunday’s Vindicator shocked the senses in its detailed account of a Boardman


Voinovich set aside politics in addressing area’s needs

Editorial: As one of the most popular officeholders in Ohio’s history, Republican George V. Voinovich easily


Fla. massacre demands thorough investigation

Editorial: Seething strains of hate coalesced early Sunday in an Orlando, Fla., nightclub before exploding


Ohio AG right to go after Mahoning River polluter

Editorial: One year and 10 months ago, Ben Lupo, the Mahoning Valley’s serial polluter, caught a huge break


Federal regs are needed to rein in payday lenders

Editorial: A funny thing happened on the way to the 21st century. In much of America, usury became acceptable.