Use your mind, do not follow others blindly DEAR EDITOR: I have been very curious wondering why Donald Trump chose to stump for J.D. Vance in Youngstown. The Sept. 17 Vindicator had an AP headline: “Trump embraces, amplifies QAnon conspiracy ideas.” The report amplifies increased ...

DEAR EDITOR: In 2019, we were enjoying our lives, going to church, movies, games and shopping. We had the best life, and we were free. We could see our grandkids anytime we wanted. The flu season was very hard on Americans in 2018-2019, with 35.5 million cases and 490,600 ...

Are my eyes deceiving me or was Atty. Jeff Limbian reported to have told Councilwoman Basia Adamczak (regarding her request for ARP funds) the law department only prepares legislation and doesn’t determine its legality? Whose job is it? Maybe it’s time for Limbian to review his job ...

DEAR EDITOR: I commend you for your editorial “ARP spending in Youngstown lacks broad vision.” A broader vision, like beginning a plan to eliminating combined sewer overflow, or CSOs, especially in Mill Creek Park, would benefit the park and community for generations. DON ...

DEAR EDITOR: In the race for the 33rd Ohio Senate District between Ohio State Sen. Michael Rulli and Bob Hagan, each of us needs to take a hard look at where both candidates align on pressing issues. This includes the natural gas and oil industry. Mr. Hagan’s stance on this ...

DEAR EDITOR: Now our society has squelched the word “squaw.” Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I will say this, “Your moccasins are not their moccasins, as it leaves me to believe you’re heading down the wrong path.” Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, a Native ...