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Christmas comes early for city of Youngstown

Editorial: The New York Times Magazine called it "Creative Shrinkage," while Governing magazine labeled it


Taft's positions transcend approval ratings

Opinion: COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft's approval ratings may be low, but a poll released recently says more


Pastors should keep out of politics

Opinion: Had a chat with God last week after the Rev. Jay Alford announced that he and other members of the


Fight back by chewing

Opinion: Fight back by chewing EDITOR: While I still have a right to give my opinion, I would like to say


Ask your doctor about safety and effectiveness of flu shots before getting one

Opinion: EDITOR: This time of year we see many "flu shot clinics" advertised; pretty soon we'll start


Today is Saturday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2006. There are 15 days left in the year. On this date in 1773, the Boston Tea Party takes place as American colonists board a British ship and dump more

Opinion: Today is Saturday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2006. There are 15 days left in the year. On this date


Why America is better than Europe

Opinion: By BILL FERGUSON MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Americans love to complain. We consider it our God-given


The Wright brothers' enduring legacy: vision and innovation

Opinion: By SHANA DALE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE Today marks a seminal milestone in aeronautics, one that


Years ago...

Today is Sunday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2006. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date in


House ethics committee doesn't live up to its name

Editorial: It should not be that difficult for a body of professional men and women making executive wages to


Latin America is a land of optimism

Opinion: Despite the grim headlines about violence in southern Mexico, radical populism in Venezuela and


Get the message?

Opinion: Cincinnati Enquirer: OMG, those teens are ROTFL at us grown-ups who don't know an IM from an IMNSHO.


President can still avoid defeat in Iraq

Opinion: By CLIFFORD MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE I was privileged to serve as one of the "expert"


On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. BRING DOWN THAT WALL: The