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Mercy Health ER program holds hope for OD victims

Editorial: In the ongoing war on drugs, hospital emergency rooms often stand as the first line of defense for


Prepare for a cashless society

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Cash is king – but here comes the guillotine! I’ve heard


‘Landfall’ will have you pining for the days of George W. Bush

Opinion: WASHINGTON Nostalgia is what Thomas Mallon is counting on to help draw readers to his new novel,


Portman defies president on emergency declaration

Editorial: The stage is now set for a major constitutional battle in the U.S. Supreme Court over the


N.C. 4th-grader: "Tell me about Ohio" 

Opinion: I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Ohio as I work on my report.


Trump's attack on UAW Lordstown is insulting

Editorial: As U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan put it, "We all deserve better."


GEORGE F. WILL | America’s war on drugs futile

Opinion: WASHINGTON On Feb. 12, Joaquin Guzman Loera, aka “El Chapo,” was convicted of multiple crimes


Trump has no intention of doing anything major on immigration

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication It is now clear that President Donald Trump isn’t


Banning pot is harmful

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Usually I don’t look to sitcoms for wisdom, but the new season of


Embrace Tobacco 21 as a tool to cut smoking rates

Editorial: Let’s be blunt: Smoking kills. In fact, smoking and other forms of tobacco use snuff out more lives


Did GM nix huge deal for Cruzes?

Opinion: A highly respected businessman from Cleveland who owns a string of dealerships that sells vehicles


‘Ugly American’ alive, well

Opinion: ‘Ugly American’ alive, well During a network national news segment which usually airs at 6:30 pm,


Irish stereotypes are not a joke

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Ah, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us – which means it’s time for


KRISH MOHIP | Youngstown Plan is meeting students’ needs

Opinion: By partnering with several agencies and organizations, we at the Youngstown City School District


Chasing the green ghost

Opinion: Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2019. A year ago on this great day, I was able to write about perhaps

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