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Opinion

Conservatives cannot change government

DEAR EDITOR: What if Donald Trump’s actions during his presidency, good and bad, were not his own ideas but were conveyed to him by conservative think-tank organizations? The Heritage Foundation, created in 1973, appointed itself to produce a plan for incoming presidents. Republican ...

Think about alcohol consumption in April

DEAR EDITOR: April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to think about your alcohol consumption to ensure you are enjoying alcohol responsibly and in moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this means limiting alcohol to two drinks or less a day for men and one drink or ...

Sound off!

Exactly how much land taxes does Youngstown receive from all these dollar stores and how much job taxes are coming into the city because of these stores? What will fill that vacuum if council takes away the ability for dollar stores to build here? Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. — ...

Clinton’s past would not hurt eligibility

DEAR EDITOR: In response to Cal Thomas’ article pertaining to Bill Clinton — if Clinton had admitted to being in a relationship with two consenting adults, according to today’s standards, he would still be a candidate for president. DONNA NASSER Sharon, Pa.

Responsible step protects Mosquito Lake

Hydrilla has been identified as one of the most problematic and invasive aquatic plants in the United States. It was first introduced to Florida in the late 1950s, and now, it has found its way into lakes around the country, including Mosquito Lake. According to Trumbull County Commissioner ...

DeWine brushes over economy

Gov. Mike DeWine’s State of the State address lasted an hour and only once did he utter the word “economy” — and it had little to do with Ohio’s economy. While outlining a number of his education initiatives early in the speech and right after talking about child care access grants, ...