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Former congressman and state lawmaker Boccieri is favored in battle for Gerberry’s House seat

Opinion: Who will replace Democrat Ronald V. Gerberry as the 59th Ohio House District representative is


Belinky spit hook on a slew of serious criminal charges

Opinion: Mark Belinky, disgraced former Mahoning County Probate Court judge, cut a deal last year to plead


"Career politician" to leave office in disgrace

Opinion: "Career politician" to leave office in disgrace


Rejection of income tax increase in Canfield sends strong message

Opinion: When people believe you’re trying to pull a fast one on them, they can get upset. And if they have


Oakhill criminal-corruption case taking interesting twists, turns as parties gear up for March trial

Opinion: There were a couple of interesting developments recently in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-


Ohio Gov. John Kasich shows understanding of race relations and then doesn't

Opinion: Ohio Gov. John Kasich shows understanding of race relations and then doesn't


Ohio Democratic Party chairman hoping Wisconsin Gov. Walker is Republican choice for president

Opinion: If Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper had his choice, he’d want Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker


Fracking opponents continue to target city of Youngstown, won’t take no for an answer

Opinion: How much is too much? When it comes to the anti-fracking charter amendment in Youngstown, Mayor


Democrat Gentile considers run in GOP-strong 6th Congressional District

Opinion: Democrat Gentile considers run in GOP-strong 6th Congressional District


Sciortino do 'the right thing' letter to be used as evidence he didn't

Opinion: Sciortino do 'the right thing' letter to be used as evidence he didn't


More is in store from Sciortino indictment

Opinion: Based on what’s in and what’s not in the latest indictment against Michael V. Sciortino, expect


Begging to differ in Y’town

Opinion: The day after the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called for Youngstown to repeal its anti-


Road-salt deal won’t pave way for smoother drives

Opinion: Two companies, Cargill Inc. and Morton Salt Inc., agreed to pay $11.5 million to Ohio to make a


Kasich rolls dice on presidential bid

Opinion: It’s never a good idea to admit you’re running for one political office when you’re more interested


Strickland’s spokesman was once a harsh critic

Opinion: Ted Strickland, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate next year, received criticism during his