DEAR EDITOR: Mahoning Avenue was recently resurfaced. Now I’m wondering who came up with the bright idea to waste money to cover up tons of new asphalt by putting hazardous islands in the middle lane. They’ll be hard to see on dark rainy nights, foggy mornings or blizzards. How many accidents might they cause? Give them money and they will spend! EDWARD TESNER Youngstown
DEAR EDITOR: Here at First Settlement Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to not only treating but also preventing falls among our older population. As the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths in adults aged 65 and older, these accidents are extremely expensive, painful, and rob seniors of their independence. As America’s older population continues to grow, the risk of falls only increases —with more than 28% of older Ohioans already struggling with these harmful events. Thankfully, some lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are taking action to help seniors access the care ...
DEAR EDITOR: While Don from Mineral Ridge is right that smaller schools and districts need to consolidate, one of the main issues is people in those districts do not want to do so. They fight it. RAYMOND WEBKER Niles
DEAR EDITOR: Amidst one of the most tumultuous weeks in U.S. history where we witnessed a president deploy troops to a U.S. city against the expressed demands of the state and local officials, a major escalation in the conflagration in the Middle East, and a political assassination, Trump’s big day finally arrived. What transpired can only be described as a Greek comedy. His face foretells impending dread... The parade in DC was forced to start a half hour early because of incoming weather. But the real problem wasn’t the weather— it was crowd size. As the parade began, ...
Dear Editor: June is nationally recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. While PTSD is often associated with veterans, it also impacts civilians who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events such as serious accidents, domestic violence, abuse, or natural disasters. Major medical or health crises, such as life-threatening diagnoses, surgeries, or intensive care stays, can also lead to PTSD symptoms. According to national estimates, approximately 6.8% of the U.S. ...
DEAR EDITOR: I respectfully ask that you share this message with your readers. As a tenured professor at Youngstown State University, I emphasize that this letter represents my views alone, and it should not be considered a statement on behalf of my institution. If enacted, Ohio Senate Bill 1 or SB 1 will have broadly detrimental effects. There is a remedy: a petition for a referendum on SB 1 (see ohsb1petition.com). If we can get 250,000 signatures, SB 1 will be on the ballot this November. SB 1 requires degrees graduating fewer than five students per year be eliminated, ...