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Someplace Safe, a domestic violence shelter for women, had a wonderful fundraiser last weekend. It was marred by the grotesquely inappropriate presence of Devon Stanley, who was recently arrested for the alleged assault of his wife — a second-degree felony. Attending a domestic violence event to further your campaign for judge while simultaneously standing accused of domestic violence is an insult to everyone at that fundraiser and all of the people working toward justice. — Liberty The new Major League Baseball ABS challenge system for verifying balls and strikes is brilliant! ...

Remembering the work of Ted Frazzini

DEAR EDITOR: It was with great sadness that I read the obituary of Ted Frazzini. Ted was the driving force in initiating girls softball in Canfield. Back in 1978, Ted was successful in receiving permission from the Canfield Baseball Club at McCune Park in Canfield to start a 12-U girls softball program. From the first year with six teams, the program grew to hosting a 32-team invitational tournament at the end of each summer. His time, dedication and knowledge was instrumental in the growth of girls softball and very much appreciated. KEN BRAYER Boardman

MV Freedom Fighters show hope is still alive

DEAR EDITOR: In a time when politics feels like blood sport rather than public service, two recent events in the Youngstown area offered something rare: Hope. On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters (MVFF), hosted a Congressional Candidate Forum for the OH-6 race at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown. Four Democratic candidates showed up. They answered hard questions, listened respectfully, and treated those in attendance like adults capable of nuance and serious thought. Then, on Sunday, March 1, in that same space, MVFF hosted a workshop on ...

Ignore your standing, seek accountability

DEAR EDITOR: It’s time! The current administration’s chief executive has a history of making promises and false accusations, often titled minor false statements or a mere misquote. But there have been far too many of those, which, due to the falsehoods, have and can create a dire situation for our economy and our nation. The following echoed in the recent State of the Union speech: Inflation: The chief executive pointed out that the past administration gave us the “Highest Inflation Rate” in the history of the United States. Under his administration, inflation has ...

Commissioners, it’s time to act on taxes

DEAR EDITOR: To all three Trumbull County Commissioners: It’s time you stop talking and enact the Homestead Exemption for all Trumbull County seniors. Grow a set, and get it done. You raked in millions from the property tax assessments from the re-evaluations from the past year. Quit talking and thinking and start doing! Mr. Malloy. I sent you a letter in 2024 questioning why you were going to add a senior levy to our property taxes. Your comment was “I WANT TO HELP SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES”..... What I wanted to know is how CHARGING me more to live in my home is ...

A message from the Twitterer in Chief

DEAR EDITOR: In the dead of night last Friday, the Twitterer in Chief via his own pathetically misnamed internet platform (Truth Social), announced he was attacking Iran. Timing of the announcement provided him leeway to avoid questions why, other than providing distraction from his domestic failures, he acted without congressional advice and consent required by our Constitution. No one doubts Iran’s fanatical theocrats have repressed their own people while fomenting state sponsored terrorism around the world. Trump may have cut the heads off this Hydra, but he has no idea what ...