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So that’s why the city of Columbiana is growing

DEAR EDITOR: Thanks to The Vindy’s guest columnist section, we see the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s CEO loves his white people. “Columbiana is inspirational.” Yes, we know Columbiana is the last remaining city with a white population of over 99.5% in Ohio! This is verified with official sources. It doesn’t get any more clear why Columbiana is growing by leaps and bounds. Once you read through the data, Columbiana is attracting white people from high-tax suburban areas between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Don’t call me a racist as I am only interpreting the data ...

Focus on responsibility for Alcohol Awareness Month

DEAR EDITOR: April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on your alcohol consumption. For adults who choose to drink, the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes moderation, advises that drinking less is better for overall health than drinking more, and notes that some people should not drink at all. The scientific report that informed these recommendations defines moderate drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two per day for men. Examples of one drink include 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, or 1.5 oz. distilled spirits. Each contains the same ...

Sound off!

I see a judicial candidate’s sign declaring that Jesus is his savior, and Trump his president. Somehow I just can’t imagine Jesus endorsing someone whose views echo those of a person who recently said of a political enemy, “I’m glad he’s dead.” Have ye no shame? — Youngstown Pete Hegseth demonstrates personal lethality by firing senior generals. He may yet shoot himself in the foot by attributing bombing in Iran to 47’s “fearless war time leadership.” I bet whatever hair product he uses will catch fire during a press conference. Or, the Trump bus will run him over. ...

Natural gas is the bedrock of Ohio’s energy future

DEAR EDITOR: Ohio is facing an unprecedented surge in energy demand, and as our state grows, the pressure on our electrical grid intensifies. It is critical that we rely on proven and affordable power sources to keep our communities safe and our economy moving. We cannot afford to gamble on intermittent energy, and natural gas plays a key role in ensuring our grid remains strong. Unlike other sources that fluctuate with the weather, natural gas provides the “baseload” power necessary to ensure our grid remains stable. This stability is what keeps energy reliable and affordable ...

Speed cameras’ purpose is to help generate income

DEAR EDITOR: Per the Trib article, March 26, speed cameras are an ancillary service, meaning their sole purpose is to generate additional income, says Chief John Freeman, Girard. The chief further says while the camera program does help slow down traffic, doing that is not as important as being on the road patrolling (stopping speeders) and responding to calls and vehicle crashes (caused by speeders). Let’s think this through. If speed cameras were effective at slowing traffic there would be fewer vehicle crashes and less need to road patrol? If they truly are for safety, speed ...

Tired of Trump putting Americans in unnecessary danger

DEAR EDITOR: Let’s face it … (in my eyes) Trump is a lousy, even dangerous president. I am well aware he has many followers with their own reasons for voting for him and I can respect that, but for myself I still say he is dangerous. His criticisms of anyone crossing him puts them in the crosshairs of unstable people who could do massive harm. And, there are many people willing to do his bidding. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court himself has come out with a statement actually naming Trump, saying that what he says has put many in danger, the federal judiciary and ...