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Remember all who served on Veterans Day

No one alive today remembers the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that inspired Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. For that matter, the numbers are dwindling of those who remember the events of World War II and the Korean War, which sparked the evolution of Armistice Day to Veterans Day — a day to appreciate all veterans. Honoring those who gave some AND those who gave all, Veterans Day is an important reminder to the rest of us of just how much we owe the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ...

Blue wave embarrasses leftist claiming Trump would end elections

Blue wave embarrasses leftist claiming Trump would end elections We had a midterm election in which the Democrats and the Left were wildly successful. There is one way in which this makes some of them look either deeply stupid or dishonest. Many of them who rejoice now tried to claim there ...

Affordability can determine students’ college choices

High school seniors across Ohio are about to face the usual holiday questions from well-meaning relatives. “So, where are you planning to go to college?” or “What are you going to do after you graduate?” For a significant number of those students, the answer will depend on what they and their families can afford; and according to a recent report by the National College Attainment Network, that might be harder in Ohio than in some other states. “When available resources do not cover those costs (tuition, books, housing, food, transportation and other necessities), students may ...

Choose Youngstown air base as home for new squadron

Seventy-five years ago, ground was broken on what would become one of the Mahoning Valley's most significant and robust economic and military gems. Back in 1951, construction began on the Youngstown Air Reserve Station toward its April 1952 grand opening. In that ensuing three quarters of a century, YARS has grown fast and furiously to become a top-tier economic catalyst for the Mahoning Valley, employing about 2,000 reservists and active-duty personnel and reaping an annual monetary impact on our region of approximately $150 million. In recent years, the Vienna Township air base ...

Letters to editor: Ohio’s failed school funding, Election 2026, Trump, more

State legislators should enforce school funding law DEAR EDITOR: I recently attended a meeting (for another candidate) to become more educated on those running. As part of the presentation Lauren McNally gave a detailed and revealing discussion of the current dispute about school funding, taxes and vouchers. I had no idea that charter or non-public schools are not held to the same state standards as public schools, and that the dollars the students that opt to attend one of these schools are taken in whole from the students’ home district. The state provides a free and in most cases ...

Orchids and onions for Nov. 7

ORCHID: To the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health for marking a worthy watershed last week with its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The service, which began in July 2022, officially recorded its 1 millionth help session via phone call, text message or online chat last week. Gov. Mike DeWine applauded the news thusly: “Reaching 1 million contacts is a significant milestone for Ohio and a powerful reminder that people are reaching out for help. Behind every call, text, or chat is a person who deserves to be heard, supported, and treated with compassion.” With suicide rates up ...