DEAR EDITOR: Youngstown and Ohio face a persistent literacy challenge, with only 35% of fourth graders reading at grade level, and worse results among eighth graders. While new mandates focus on the “Science of Reading,” we should also consider proven methods from the past — ...

DEAR EDITOR: Summertime, more of sharing the roadways, time for a “Driving 101 Refresher.” Let’s begin with the roadway itself, its design, and more importantly, its markings. • Pavement Markings: Lines, arrows, symbols guide the drivers on lane usage, where to turn, go straight, ...

DEAR EDITOR: Youngstown faces a critical challenge to its future: limited longevity due to widespread chronic diseases. In Mahoning County, high rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity shorten lives and strain families, healthcare systems, and our local economy. Many residents lack access ...

DEAR EDITOR: May was Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of our older citizens. This is also a time to reflect on how we can better support and protect them — especially the most vulnerable among us who live in long-term care facilities. One invaluable ...

DEAR EDITOR: On Wednesday, I attended the Boardman Schools’ spring choir concert. It was outstanding. They presented the program in true Broadway fashion. For the finale,they did “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” accompanied by the Boardman High School high Band. It was AWESOME! It ...

DEAR EDITOR: I admit that while his whispering of “well, guess what” during several speeches creeped me out, I never believed Joe Biden was too old for the job until I read Bob Woodwards’ account, in his book “WAR,” of the President’s failing mental acuity. The cover-up, in my ...