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Youngstown city officials cannot ignore the ongoing budget crisis

Opinion: How much longer can Youngstown officials wait to take action needed to fix financial problems to


Bask in hot summer fun this weekend in Y’town

Editorial: In the immortal words of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 rock ‘n’ roll classic, this weekend in


Unions used to tough times

Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords The U.S. Supreme Court has just dealt unions a bruising blow. In a


Will Trump’s summit with Putin be as awful as the one with Kim?

Opinion: “There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea.” – Donald Trump, June 13, 2018 “North


Youngstown’s budget crisis demands aggressive action

Editorial: The June 30 deadline for Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and union leaders to decide on


In Poland, it’s difficult to see forest from the trees

Opinion: In Poland, it’s difficult to see forest from the trees I have been attending the Poland Municipal


Celebrate today our messy but resilient democracy

Editorial: “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by


July 4 holiday: BOOM time in USA

Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons Hey everybody. You know all that anxiety that’s been building up?


Supreme Court delivers a blow to press with Muslim-ban ruling

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication I’m still ticked off at him for not building the wall,


Time for Pelosi to go

Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons Will Nancy Pelosi continue to make the House her home for much


Summit between Trump, Putin is gift to the dictator

Editorial: Four months after he muscled his way to a fourth term as president of Russia, Vladimir Putin will


What’s next for self service?

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Sure, you’re long- accustomed to schlepping through crowded lines


Court case may confirm theory that journalist targeted in Syria

Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON While newspapers across the nation


Beware of deadly dangers from this week’s heat wave

Editorial: Oppressive heat mixed with irresponsible behavior too often can create a recipe for tragedy. That


Kochs continue assault on American democracy

Opinion: Kochs continue assault on American democracy The Koch Boys, Chuck and Dave, want to replace