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Navarros’ $1 million gift to Youngstown State isn’t simply about the money

Editorial: It’s not surprising that Flor “Shorty” and Elba Lillian Navarro want some of the $1 million they’ve


Lordstown proves assets of the Valley still can attract bevy of businesses

Editorial: Sixty years ago in this space, The Vindicator heralded the announcement of General Motors Corp.’s


Despite falling crime rate in Warren, work remains to heighten public safety

Editorial: The recently released report on crime and public safety in the city of Warren for 2015 reveals a


Feds should issue public statement on air service

Editorial: Last week’s announcement that the federal government has approved commercial air travel between the


Meacham has credibility in his analysis of Oakhill

Editorial: Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham’s financial analysis of Oakhill Renaissance Place should


Plan will restore dignity to city’s forgotten cemetery

Editorial: Thanks to the speedy and compassionate action by the Tod Homestead Cemetery Association, 1,800


As summer nears, keep safety foremost in mind

Editorial: Shock and anguish con- tinue to envelop a North Side Youngstown neighborhood as funerals are


Trump’s refusal to release tax returns not surprising

Editorial: Since the day he rode down the escalator in his iconic building in New York City to announce his


YSU continues to benefit from Watsons’ generosity

Editorial: The $1 million donation from Frank and Norma Watson of Canfield to Youngstown State University is


YSU continues to benefit

Editorial: YSU continues to benefit from Watsons’ generosity The $1 million donation from Frank and Norma


Ohio Senate must act fast to protect drinking water

Editorial: Before and during the water crises earlier this year in Flint, Mich., and nearby Sebring Village,


Youngstown schools CEO can tap KnowledgeWorks

Editorial: Four years ago, officials of a Cincinnati-based education- reform organization unveiled a plan for


YBI opens door to prove women mean business

Editorial: The explosive growth in women-owned businesses clearly ranks among this nation’s greatest economic


Fill bags now to help mail carriers eradicate hunger

Editorial: Residents of the Mahon- ing Valley have long distinguished themselves as compassionate champions in


Feds must take close look at Ohio’s Medicaid scheme

Editorial: When a proposed change in public policy prompts questions for which there are no straightforward