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Gov. Kasich for second term

Editorial: When the postmortem of the 2014 race for governor of Ohio is conducted, the following political

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Those pro-fracking money-grubbing Dems; Vindy sensationalizes Ebola; Cleanups transform Y'town; Seniors, stop here for job guidance; Poverty report smears Y'town

Opinion: Pro-fracking stand shows Dems are money grubbers, too I am feeling really distressed. I recently


VIDEO | Vindicator’s stashed WWII files lay to rest man’s questions

Opinion: For Dale Rhinehart, three veterans’ graves in Lake Park Cemetery are special. One is that of his dad, Jay, who served in World War II. Another holds a friend, John Pape, also a WWII vet. The third grave? Well, that has been of interest to Dale for 45 years, mainly because it’s been a mystery for all that time too. It’s the grave of William C. Roble.


Ohioans should keep French, Kennedy as high court justices

Editorial: Considering the significance of Ohio Supreme Court races, it’s a shame that many voters’ choices


For state treasurer: Pillich

Editorial: Given the declining fortunes of the candidacy of Ed FitzGerald for Ohio governor this fall, some

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For secretary of state: Husted

Editorial: After the editorial thrashing we’ve given Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted over the issue of


Gains did not trigger probe

Opinion: When Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains contacted the Ohio Ethics Commission on Oct. 31,


Government-set price controls fail

Opinion: The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls ”predatory lending.” Just what is


For attorney general: DeWine

Editorial: The Nov. 4 race for Ohio attorney general comes down to who’s more believable, the Republican

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Constitution in play in Kentucky

Opinion: LOUISVILLE, Ky. Barack Obama lost Kentucky in 2012 by 23 points, yet the state remains closely


For state auditor: Re-elect Yost

Editorial: In the low profile but highly important race for Ohio auditor this fall, The Vindicator endorses


It’s all about greed

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Gosh, time flies when it’s pushed along by a jet stream of greed.


Keep Ryan, Johnson and Joyce in Congress working for area

Editorial: Despite its significant population losses over the years, the Mahoning Valley is indeed fortunate

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We are living in depressing times

Opinion: Some people I know refuse to watch the news or read the papers these days, and who can blame them?


Arrogance is the hallmark of anti-fracking campaign

Editorial: To understand the mentality of the individuals who refuse to take “no” for an answer in their