DEAR EDITOR: Think it’s a coincidence that D.C. politician Bill Johnson has recently taken over as the 10th president of YSU? Do your homework. For example, consider OH SB-83 currently awaiting passage by the Republican-controlled state House. This piece of sophomoric legislation states ...

DEAR EDITOR: It is time for everyone to put on our big-boy pants and move forward, and to stop whining about Bill Johnson being president of YSU. The board chose him as the next president, so deal with it. Students come to Youngstown State University to learn, not to act like a bunch of first ...

DEAR EDITOR: Referencing Kim Kotheimer’s recent letter advocating using MLS listings to help appraise property for the auditor’s tax re-appraisals, both the auditor’s system and the MLS system have shortcomings. Many times, the MLS listings utilize the same data pulled from the auditor ...

DEAR EDITOR: The recent letter voicing support for electing Mill Creek Park Commissioners merits rebuttal. State Representative McNally’s bill will not result in park commissioners appearing on the ballot, nor their being more responsive to the “Save the Deer” group. Board members will ...

Bruce Zoldan, CEO of Phantom Fireworks, has announced that he will withdraw his $5 million donation to YSU as long as Bill Johnson remains president. That is his choice but who is he really hurting? The YSU students and the community. Well, I have a choice of how to spend my money also. ...

DEAR EDITOR: I have been sitting idly by when it comes to Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene switching political parties, from Democrat to Republican. Now here are some thoughts and questions. After the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is Sheriff Greene saying he aligns himself with the ...