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Letters to the Editor

Clinton’s past would not hurt eligibility

DEAR EDITOR: In response to Cal Thomas’ article pertaining to Bill Clinton — if Clinton had admitted to being in a relationship with two consenting adults, according to today’s standards, he would still be a candidate for president. DONNA NASSER Sharon, Pa.

Sound off!

Exactly how much land taxes does Youngstown receive from all these dollar stores and how much job taxes are coming into the city because of these stores? What will fill that vacuum if council takes away the ability for dollar stores to build here? Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. — ...

Orchids and onions

ORCHID: To the Youngstown Playhouse for planning a gala event to mark the prelude to its 100th anniversary during the 2024-25 season. The region’s largest and oldest community theater is hosting a special set of performances tonight as a creative preview to what will be in store for audiences ...

Dollar stores needed in some local areas

DEAR EDITOR: Capitalism is the ultimate democracy. Capitalism will thrive without stifling bureaucracy. Austintown recently had a second dollar store open right next to a dollar store. Finding out it could not compete, it is quickly shutting its doors. Left unhindered, business will take ...

Stronger sentencing needed in Mahoning

DEAR EDITOR: Judge Jack Durkin has done it again, he’s failed to uphold his oath and administer justice in Mahoning County. The ringleader of a $1 million arson ring and her daughter were sentenced to no prison time and probation only, no restitution. Tricia Floyd was facing seven ...

Teaching math must go back to the basics

DEAR EDITOR: We have had new math, modern math and now we have common core math — none of them are working and the last one is the most ridiculous way to teach math. This is supposed to make children critical thinkers and solve world problems in the future. Having done research this is why ...