Opinion and Editorial

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Shorts, flip-flops are just too ‘cute’

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Much of the nation has been suffering from a cold snap of epic


Al Franken gets his just desserts with fall from grace from Senate

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication I never thought I’d see it, but Al Franken has finally


Widespread flu in Ohio demands widespread use of influenza vaccinations

Editorial: Disturbing news released last week from the Ohio Department of Health that the number of flu


Cincinnati offers model to schools in Y’town for ‘wraparound services’

Opinion: A few years ago, I got a call about 9 p.m. from one of Gov. John Kasich’s aides. He told me the Ohio


Police agencies play vital role in maximizing care at Youngstown hospital

Opinion: Police agencies play vital role in maximizing care at Youngstown hospital In observance of


Area businessman a victim of US immigration system

Editorial: In one respect, it’s a story that warms the cockles of the heart – in the midst of arctic


A break in the Hoerig case?

Opinion: There are two Brazilian citizens in the Trumbull County jail facing possible federal criminal


2 award-winning 2017 efforts

Opinion: One person started a program in 2017 that had been stopped and dismissed a few years ago despite


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You can help the McGuffey Centre get a new roof

Opinion: The roof needs to be replaced on the iconic East Side building

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Tax overhaul increases the need for balanced-budget amendment

Opinion: WASHINGTON Today’s political discord is less durable and dangerous than a consensus, one that


Dad shuns social media

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoon My father is behind the curve on social media, but I think he is


‘Medicare for all’ plan could hurt Dems in ’18

Opinion: ‘Medicare for all’ plan could hurt Dems in ’18 Will President Trump block Democrats from


Vital spotlight will shine on health care in Valley at expo

Editorial: It hasn’t been all that long ago since residents of the Mahoning Valley who needed sophisticated


Meet Dr. Robot, your surgeon

Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Last year, I wrote a number of columns about how tough it is for


Youngstown Mayor Brown scraps raises granted by his predecessor

Opinion: “There’s never a wrong time to make a right decision.” That was the explanation then Youngstown