Opinion and Editorial

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If they’re against it, we should be for it

Opinion: If they’re against it, we should be for it EDITOR: So five of the six county commissioners


Mayor Williams gets his wish to oversee park department

When the results of Tuesday night’s election were announced, we were reminded of the old saying, “Be


Va.’s sentencing plan proves to be a success

Opinion: In this era of perpetual campaigns, candidates often stake their future on draconian, reactionary


Cleveland interests cast a greedy eye on NEOUCOM

The Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine has performed its mission and is continuing


Consolidation consideration: When it comes to school districts, bigger isn’t always better

Opinion: EDITOR: Almost every article in The Vindicator has taken the position that regionalization of our


Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo FELICITATIONS BEFORE THE BATTLE: Yes, that’s the introductory phrase of the


Headlong into media murk

Opinion: Seattle Times: The Federal Communications Commission must slow down. Nothing good can come from


Thompson no longer in ‘amen’ corner

Opinion: It’s hard to believe that Fred Thompson once was ballyhooed as the ’08 savior who would galvanize


Musharraf puts self ahead of Pakistan

Opinion: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he imposed military rule to help fight terrorism. The


You’re never too old or too smart to learn

Opinion: In my travels along life’s highway, I have always enjoyed talking to people. We are never too old or


Youngstown’s mayor wins prestigious national award

Opinion: Jay Williams has added another first to his trailblazing résumé: He is the first Ohioan to receive


Salem volleyball team loses in semifinal game

Opinion: Division II Semifinal Game #1 Toledo Central Catholic (24-4) def. Salem (27-1) Score 3-2


Vooting is a chore - c-h-o-r-e!

Opinion: The following is based on a true story.


‘Gender card’ gets dealt in recent Dems debate

Opinion: BOSTON — Can anybody tell me what a gender card is anyway and where you buy one? After last week,


Money and fame are not everything

Opinion: Perhaps I am a little behind the times, but it still sort of grabbed my attention when I found