Opinion and Editorial

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How is the Canfield Fair the biggest in the state?

Opinion: Labor Day weekend closes the summer with a bang. And for us in the Valley, we have the Canfield Fair


Inappropriate billboard trivializes 17th District congressional race

Opinion: As I drove on I-680 the other day, I saw a political ad on a billboard (just before the Glenwood-


Traficant: America’s con man

Opinion: First a confession: This writer has not read James A. Traficant Jr.’s book, does not intend to read


What’s ‘open’ isn’t a question

Editorial: What’s ‘open’ isn’t a question One of the great mysteries of life — at least from the viewpoint


Beware of the newest invaders

Opinion: Beware of the newest invaders Our land is being invaded, not by a foreign army but by a domestic


Controversial police shootings not new to New York City

Opinion: Two New York City police officers opened fire Aug. 24 on a man armed with a .45 caliber handgun who


Youngstown schools super will fight takeover by state

Editorial: If there’s a word that describes Dr. Connie Hathorn, superintendent of Youngstown city schools, it’s


Texting ban not a cure-all

Opinion: COLUMBUS I have no great love for Ohio drivers. Apologies to the competent operators among you,


Obama not gutting welfare

Opinion: By Olivia Golden and Heather Hahn McClatchy-Tribune The noise about Health and Human Services’


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Opinion: The culture and contributions of Hispanics, and their impact on American society, will be on display


An overblown reaction

Opinion: The Indianapolis Star: After 43 years of distinguished service to the nation, Maj. Gen. R. Martin


Romney must not get away with just criticizing Obama

Editorial: For three days this week, Repub- licans in Tampa, Fla., whacked at President Barack Obama like a pi


A weak texting-while-driving law is better than no law at all

Editorial: Today is a day that could have signaled real progress toward making Ohio’s roads safer.


No surprises in Veep’s visit

Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden returns to the Mahoning Valley today with a stump speech that will target


A time of truly ugly politics

Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer A lot of people seem to think the lies and insults