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Is court consolidation in Mahoning County imminent?
Lawyers in Mahoninig County are unanimous in their support of consolidating the court system in Mahoning County below the Common Pleas level. But, will that be enough to enable county Democratic Party Chairman David Betras, a lawyer, to get done what former party chairman, the late Don L. Hanni Jr., …
What do taxpayers think of Mahoning County government?
A public opinion survey of Mahoning County residents is not only timely, but is necessary — to let commissioners and others in government know what the taxpayers think about them. Refusal to support such a survey would be interpreted as commissioners David Ludt, Anthony Traficanti and John McNally being afraid …
Statewide poll confirms Democratic Party's woes
A poll commissioned by the Ohio Newspaper Association reveals the extent of the Democratic Party's problems going into the 2010 statewide battle. Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, who will be seeking re-election, as will other Ohio officeholders, would be scrambling to hold on to his job if the election were held …