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Sliver of light at the end of the gun-control tunnel

Editorial: As the week came to a close, it appeared that some members of Congress had finally woken up to the


Celebrate rich historical heritage of Poland, Ohio

Editorial: Few small communities in the Mahoning Valley and Ohio can boast of such deep historical roots as


FAA’s small, positive step

Opinion: Toledo Blade: The possibility that the pilot at the controls in an airline cockpit has mental-health


Don’t fall for ‘hurricane amnesia’

Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star Although its start has been rather tame so far, this


Pro-life bloc has friend in Trump

Opinion: There are Republican voters who will vote for Republican candidates straight down the ticket, no


Brexit: Potent warning sign for US

Opinion: By Alex Rodriguez Chicago Tribune Britain has Brexited, choosing populism over pragmatism,


Republicans, Democrats brace for long battle on gun control; little agreement on legislation

Opinion: Gun control – more specifically what kind of guns can be sold, who can get them and the process for


COG study reveals extent of driving while distracted

Editorial: An enlightening yet dis- turbing study from the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments puts into


Sanders deserves praise

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Thanks, Bernie! Your campaign was a long shot from the


My Alzheimer’s fight: Push on

Opinion: Editor’s Note: This is the second in a four-part series. The first article was published June 14 on


Donald Trump is openly racist

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords This year’s freakish presidential election has now devolved into an


Secrets about 9/11 attacks a disservice to this nation

Editorial: There’s a 28-page document in a secure room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building that former


FAA has unhappy landing

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service The Federal Aviation Administration does something


Clinton full of hot air

Opinion: “Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my


Cavs’ championship glory transcends sports arena

Editorial: It’s party time in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, so let the good times roll today. Hundreds of