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We know that bone spurs can be caused by stomping your feet to get your way. Lie, deny, whine, appeal, appeal, appeal. The nanny (Supreme Court) gives in every time. As we’ve been told ... he is a “stable genius.” — New Springfield As the Washington Commanders consider a name for their new stadium, why not name it Presidents Stadium to honor ALL U.S. presidents; past current and future! — Poland In her “Washington grieving” column, Froma Harrop incorrectly stated that only one U.S. state, Wisconsin, had senators that represent both parties. You would think that ...

Libraries are all about books and literacy

DEAR EDITOR: After reading the recent news article on the future of the Family Place Library, I was a bit taken back at the quote, “Libraries are not only about books. They are about strengthening families and supporting children from their earliest years.” I assert that the very heart of a library’s premise is all about “THE BOOK”. The library first and foremost should be promoting literacy from infancy to the golden years. Andrew Carnegie, who helped make so many libraries possible, including Mahoning County, donated to libraries because he believed they were essential ...

Why won’t mall owner be held accountable?

DEAR EDITOR: I estimated there are approximately 4,600 properties listed in the 12-page supplement published in The Vindicator this week listing delinquent Mahoning County land taxes for 2024. Of those, only about 30 taxpayers owe between $10,000 to $100,000 in back taxes, with most of these 30 taxpayers closer to the $10,000 side of this bracket. But there is one more which is above $100,000. The Southern Park Mall Reality owes in excess of $1,000,000 and it’s growing monthly. In fact, the owners are causing security payroll problems, rumors abound that they are delinquent on ...

Bring back the great American toothpick

DEAR EDITOR: There are many unjust aspects of our society, and not least of which is the lack of publicly available toothpicks, particularly in restaurants. Patrons are provided all other necessities to enjoy a meal. Therefore, it is baffling to me as to why an essential aspect of any meal, the toothpick, is very rarely provided in restaurants anymore. I would venture to guess that most of us would use a toothpick at a restaurant more regularly than we would a spoon; most situations do not require a spoon, which is generally only utilized during the consumption of soup. ...

Will someone play taps for America?

DEAR EDITOR: The way the Republican Trump administration is being taps for the United States of America. Taps is the bugle signal sounded in a camp or military post at night to extinguish all lights. This is how the Trump administration is being allowed to shred our “We the People” Constitution. Who is going to stop his retribution campaign and only agenda? DAVID P. GAIBIS SR. Edinburg, Pa

The lying about deer must stop

DEAR EDITOR: In July 2025, the USDA conducted a survey of Mill Creek MetroParks with a count of 14.9 deer per square mile. The MetroParks administration then came up with a “survey of 300 more deer.” No one questioned it. How was that survey done? Was it by drone, airplane or something else? We deserve to know who did the survey, and we should be able to see the data. Without it, how can we trust that the numbers are accurate? Mr. Young’s theory of how deer can miraculously turn into a herd is poppycock. He disputed that the USDA figure of 14.9 deer per square mile was the ...