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It's an Army for One

Opinion: It's an Army for One EDITOR: Every year during this season the Salvation Army has a group of


It's time to discuss whether organ donors should be paid

Opinion: It's time to discuss whether organ donors should be paid EDITOR: I read the Dec. 6 letter from


Three ways to fight Ohio's anti-smoking law

Opinion: Three ways to fight Ohio's anti-smoking law EDITOR: Here's a suggestion for any YSU business


Chicago: a city of memories, old and new

Opinion: This past summer, my son-in-law John Vicarel, grandson Jeff Vicarel and I drove to Chicago to


Marking International Human Rights Day with a Holocaust conference in Iran is a farce

Opinion: EDITOR: To mark today's observance of International Human Rights Day, scholars from around the


Remember the Golden Rule

Opinion: Remember the Golden Rule EDITOR: A letter printed Nov. 17 is another sad example of how


Coming to grips with the circle of life can be tough for a dad

Opinion: EDITOR: Life is filled with circles My Brittany is 13 now. She's my eldest daughter. She plays


Patience, my dear customer

Opinion: Patience, my dear customer EDITOR: 'Tis the season to have patience. Working in the retail


People can't afford more taxes to build new schools

Opinion: People can't afford more taxes to build new schools EDITOR: I wish to talk about my reasons and


No excuse for no sellout

Opinion: No excuse for no sellout EDITOR: I am a 1993 graduate of YSU and currently live in Columbus. I


Despite Wesley Avenue, West Side is fine place to live

Opinion: Despite Wesley Avenue, West Side is fine place to live EDITOR: Here's my response to the Nov.


Are white Democrats racist?

Opinion: Are white Democrats racist? EDITOR: I went on vacation immediately after the mid-term election,


Goodwill Industries chief thanks Valley supporters

Opinion: Goodwill Industries chief thanks Valley supporters EDITOR: It is during this time of giving


JFK's undelivered '63 speech offers insights for today

Opinion: JFK's undelivered '63 speech offers insights for today EDITOR: Once in a while, you can be


Scathing review prompts an offer you can't refuse

Opinion: Scathing review prompts an offer you can't refuse EDITOR: I am writing in response to Milan


Deterioration of West Side neighborhood is sad to see

Opinion: Deterioration of West Side neighborhood is sad to see EDITOR: Seeing the article and picture in


Youngstown: It's worth the commute, says Colorado businessman

Opinion: EDITOR: I am writing this letter while sitting on an airplane flying from my home in Ohio to my


Different levels of justice in fatal hit-and-run cases

Opinion: Different levels of justice in fatal hit-and-run cases EDITOR: As I read the paper about the


If one apple is good, two must be better

Opinion: Each fall for over 30 years I head for my favorite apple picking stomping grounds. "Less and Less"


Free to be smoke-free

Opinion: Free to be smoke-free EDITOR: This is in reply to the Nov. 15 letter from a veteran. First, I


RAISING MONEY IS AN ASSET WHEN PAY TO PLAY IS THE GAME

Opinion: Raising money is an asset when pay to play is the game EDITOR: The front page story Sunday


Postal executives cater to bulk mailers rather than you

Opinion: Postal executives cater to bulk mailers rather than you EDITOR: I'd like to inform your readers


The spirit of the YWCA

Opinion: The spirit of the YWCA EDITOR: We recently received an anonymous note from someone who was


Escort mission to a place called Iwo Jima

Opinion: A long time ago I was in the Navy and a member of Composite Squadron VC82 which consisted of 12


Once the flag was raised, it was just a matter of time

Opinion: As a 19-year-old sailor aboard the destroyer, USS Gregory, DD-802, I literally saw the flag on Iwo


Don't just remember, act

Opinion: Don't just remember, act EDITOR: In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month,


Ambulance service in Boardman merits study

Opinion: Ambulance service in Boardman merits study EDITOR: It appears at least one Boardman Township


Soar with the eagles

Opinion: Soar with the eagles EDITOR: At the end of World War II in Europe, Gen. George S. Patton argued


Another reason why a young person might leave the city

Opinion: Another reason why a young person might leave the city EDITOR: The Youngstown Police Department


Don't be fooled by Issue 3

Opinion: Don't be fooled by Issue 3 EDITOR: Supporters of ballot Issue 3 to amend the Ohio Constitution


Don't amend constitution to encourage tobacco use

Opinion: Don't amend constitution to encourage tobacco use EDITOR: I am writing in regard to Issue 4,


How can police dispute city's dismal crime ranking?

Opinion: How can police dispute city's dismal crime ranking? EDITOR: Youngstown's crime index ranks near


Clearing the air about issues 4 and 5 in ohio

Opinion: Clearing the air about issues 4 and 5 in ohio EDITOR: I would like to "clear the air" about


Youngstown schools lose some students unnecessarily

Opinion: Youngstown schools lose some students unnecessarily EDITOR: I am a firm believer in supporting


Vote for candidates who will bring our troops home

Opinion: Vote for candidates who will bring our troops home EDITOR: As a recent veteran of the war in