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Patton’s absence revealing

Opinion: Most of the candidates running in next month’s primary for Youngstown council’s 4th and 5th wards


Council in Youngstown rejects cash deal

Opinion: Like many other communities, Youngstown is facing serious financial challenges. If all goes


Mayor, council lock horns

Opinion: The relationship between the Youngstown administration and city council members is crumbling with no


Betras battles the Chamber

Opinion: The campaign by Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras against the Youngstown/Warren


How not to succeed in business

Opinion: In the span of a week, I had to rely on the government for two major stories that impact everyone in


Gov. Kasich sets his sights on Valley

Opinion: If his State of the State address is any indication, Gov. John Kasich is focused on the Mahoning Valley.


Census shows area losing population

Opinion: When the U.S. Census releases its 2010 population numbers for Ohio next week, it’s not going to be pretty for Mahoning and Trumbull counties.


Dining with McKinley

Opinion: I’m always up for a challenge. Well, not really, but that sounds a lot better than someone I know


Where are the challengers?

Opinion: Youngstown city government isn’t exactly humming along perfectly. Yet five of the seven members of


Where are the challengers?

Opinion: Youngstown city government isn’t exactly humming along perfectly.


Kasich offers helping hand

Opinion: Gov. John Kasich should be commended for his concern and willingness to work with Youngstown State


Political eyes are on Ohio

Opinion: If you want to be president — and you’re not John F. Kennedy — you need to win Ohio. But if you’re


Racetrack proposal is iffy

Opinion: The announcement of a proposed $300 million horse racetrack, resort and possibly a casino with slot


Called to jury duty, but ...

Opinion: I came close to checking off an entry on my bucket list. For those who don’t know: a bucket list


GOP opposition was shaky

Opinion: The Senate confirmation of new U.S. District Court Judge Benita Y. Pearson, based in Youngstown, was