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Opinion

End miscarriage of justice thrust on Evan Gershkovich

We add our voice today to the growing chorus of outrage heard across the nation over the misguided conviction and the outrageous 16-year prison sentence meted out last week to American reporter Evan Gershkovich. They resulted from trumped up charges against him in a Russian kangaroo court. ...

Campaign money flows much more easily to incumbents

In political elections, money is the main reason for the success of candidates. The more you get, the better your chances for winning — and if you’re an incumbent with a big financial lead over your opponent, you’ve got a better than 98% chance of getting reelected. Political action ...

Ohio 988 lifeline proves vital for crisis support

Good ideas don’t always prove to be effective once put into practice. But the implementation of Ohio’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline two years ago has proved to have been worth every ounce of effort. According to a report from Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, the lifeline has responded to ...

Probe of Valley plane crash must proceed quickly

Over the past year, the Mahoning Valley has done more than its fair share to keep the National Transportation Safety Board on its toes. First, NTSB recently concluded a 16-month investigation of the February 2023 derailment of 38 cars on a Norfolk Southern train and its resulting fiery ...

Elections chief in Ohio must step up soon

Ohio’s elections officials — at all levels — take pride in safeguarding our election process. They know their responsibilities and handle the job well. It seems some advocacy groups believe they need a little help, and that’s a problem. According to a report by the Ohio Capital ...

Keep YARS base grounded in Valley long-term

When the first of eight shiny new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft landed Tuesday at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna, it brought with it more than just the most capable tactical airlifter in the world. It also brought strengthened stability, relevance and massive new investment to a ...