A recent announcement from a Gary, Ind., congressman that he wouldn’t seek re-election next year could result in a huge benefit to the Mahoning Valley. That Democratic congressman, U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, heads the powerful House Appropriations Committee’s Defense Subcommittee. It’s ...
Heroism virtually unimaginable for most of us was commonplace during World War II. Four hundred seventy-two men and women performed deeds so courageous and selfless that they were honored with the Medal of Honor. Just two of those representatives of the Greatest Generation remain among us ...
It is incredibly exciting that Youngstown and America Makes, a national accelerator for 3-D printing and additive manufacturing, have been selected as the place where the National Football League will seek answers for concussion prevention for its players. Top NFL safety officials, scientists ...
Ohio lawmakers have taken necessary measures to strengthen safety inspection standards for amusement rides, and the move is important for Buckeye State residents who want to be able to enjoy themselves at our fairs and festivals without the worry of a dangerous malfunction. It should not be the ...
High school sports that are continuing this time of year always bring intensity and a greater sense of urgency. That’s the case for three Mahoning County football teams that are continuing into the next round of high school playoffs — Poland, South Range and Springfield. Warren John F. ...
Americans who leave our country to reside in another are outside the protection of our government in most ways. But the sheer horror of what happened in Mexico this week — nine women and children massacred, apparently by drug cartel terrorists — cries out for some meaningful reaction by ...
DEAR EDITOR: I believe the Trump administration is rooted in corruption. Look at all the Trump affiliates in jail — Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, Rick Gates and Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen. What happened to his promise to only hire the best people? He said he would drain the swamp, but ...
DEAR EDITOR: We are fully aware of the growing concern for school safety against shootings. Schools are becoming one of the most targeted areas due to being gun-free zones. No one on the property is allowed to carry a firearm, regardless of their training except the police officer who sits at ...
DEAR EDITOR: Imagine a city where one could access fresh farm produce wherever they are, regardless of their ability to have transport to go to the stores. Can you imagine how Youngstown would look like, say were there to be less food deserts? Wouldn’t such a community or city be desirable ...
DEAR EDITOR: Veterans Day is Monday. Its inception began when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of Nov. 11, 1918, of World War I, known as the “Great War” and regaled as “the war to end all wars.” Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on Jan. 11, 1919. He stated, ...