Opinion and Editorial

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Dynamic father-son duo plays role in Poland park’s growth

Editorial: Move over, Johnny Appleseed. An environmentally conscious father and son duo in Poland Township Park


Truth is a casualty in campaign ads

Opinion: While there haven’t been a lot of them, until about two weeks ago, television commercials for those


’54 alum of Youngstown College sees same traits in Jones, Tressel

Opinion: ’54 alum of Youngstown College sees same traits in Jones, Tressel I am a student-athlete mem- ber


YSU unions should consider the ramifications of a strike

Editorial: The faculty at Youngstown State University has authorized its union to call a strike and has cast a


Jeb Bush should seek presidency

Opinion: WASHINGTON Run, Jeb, run. I mean it, despite two powerful arguments against a presidential run


GM steers toward prosperity despite some major setbacks

Editorial: Recent developments suggest that America’s largest automaker has turned the corner toward recovery


Obama is Dems’ nightmare

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: The great boxing champion Joe Louis once said about one of


Shifting Palestinian standards

Opinion: The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.: The day after Osama bin Laden was assassinated, Ismail


US must stand with Israel; annihilate Syria and ISIS

Opinion: US must stand with Israel; annihilate Syria and ISIS After the beheading of two Americans and one


Outgoing inmates get a boost

Opinion: Toledo Blade: Under Director Gary Mohr, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has


Why does US need an Ebola czar?

Opinion: “Rabbi, is there a proper blessing for the czar?” He thinks for a moment and responds: “May God


Mayor McNally strikes a blow for solid credentials in hiring

Editorial: An often heard complaint from graduates of Youngstown State University is that trying to get a job


Abused children, mentally ill deserve Valley’s support at polls

Editorial: Private SECTOR taxpayers have long been called upon to ensure some of our community’s most


Sciortino still king of scandals

Opinion: There’s no moral equivalency between the actions of Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino


Don’t ignore judicial races

Opinion: Election Day is less than two weeks away. Before voting, I encourage you to do two things: educate