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Opinion

Ohio and WV face serious health issues

As Americans try to focus on upcoming holidays and rapidly approaching New Year’s resolutions, data accompanying this National Diabetes Awareness Month reminds that many of us have some work to do regarding our health. This is no time for nasty digs about SNAP and the health of those living ...

DAVID SKOLNICK: Tim Ryan could wield big impact on governor’s race

Though Democrat Tim Ryan has not pulled the trigger on a gubernatorial bid, all signs point to the former 20-year Mahoning Valley congressman running for the seat. The announcement could come next week or Ryan could wait until early December. Feb. 4, 2026, is the filing deadline for the May 5 ...

After election euphoria, Democrats falter on shutdown

So, how was your Remembrance Sunday? The British Parliament — and people — wear red poppy symbols to honor soldiers who fell in the Great War trenches, World War II and ever since. The U.S. Senate had one Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 9, that I’ll never forget. As night fell outside the ...

How should the GOP move forward?

Reading commentary about the recent elections, I thought of an observation of Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. Feynman said, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.” That is, we must always be disciplined in looking ...

Changes coming for Ohio voters, so be prepared

Given the degree to which so many in Washington, D.C., have shown us their reluctance to do their jobs — or remember for whom they work — lately, it is likely the 2026 elections will be a time for voters to take action. In Ohio, change is imminent, as redrawn congressional districts will ...

Trump’s law and disorder

For decades I have been hearing the old courtroom saying about how a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if given the chance, but I never expected to see it happen. What the saying conveys is that grand juries, which approve or reject charges to go to trial, only hear from one side, the ...