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Experience isn’t all that matters for local judges

DEAR EDITOR: On Oct. 17, 2024, the world shattered for the family of Nick Stoian. He was tragically killed in a car accident. What followed throughout the next 14 months was constant salt in the wound for his family. The judge charged with deciding the fate of all involved chose extreme leniency. The fact that only a one-year license suspension was imposed is a slap in the face to the entire Stoian family. Further, the community service requirements discussed with the widow prior to sentencing were reduced after the fact. Now Judge Thomas Campbell’s campaign is smearing Shelley ...

Don’t be fooled, because it really can happen here

DEAR EDITOR: “It can’t happen here,” many people say. I would agree with you, but then, we’d both be wrong. A recent movie was released, “Judgment at Nuremberg,” which tells the story of the post WWII trials uncovering the German leadership’s role in supporting Nazi dictatorship and the crimes against humanity as carried out by law during WWII. At the end of the film, there is a quote: “If you think the next time it happens, we’re going to recognize it because they’re wearing scary uniforms ... you’re out of your damn mind.” It emphasizes that future ...

Four steps to take action for Stroke Month this May

DEAR EDITOR: Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke. In fact, stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update, and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Unfortunately, a stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. That’s why this May, for American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association is spotlighting four things you can do to take action against stroke: 1. Learn B.E. F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke. If you see sudden Balance loss, Eye or vision ...

On the world stage, Trump is a royal embarrassment

DEAR EDITOR: His welcome speech to King Charles had the oratorical clarity and grace of an eighth grader. It reminded me what an embarrassment 47 is on the world stage. He won’t get better enabled by the former GOP, on stage in his grandiose ballroom surrounded by his masked secret police. Given the lack of a spine in Congress, it’s up to us to vote Trump and company out before then. He’s costly in both blood and treasure. He started a war with Iran sans strategy or allies. So far, he has won the deaths of nearly twenty of our service members and injuries to hundreds more. He ...

Expand Valley coverage in Tribune Chronicle

DEAR EDITOR: We have been customers of the Tribune Chronicle for many years, but I am planning a change. We live about 200 yards from Mahoning County near the Trumbull County line. I think that it is ridiculous that I must buy a Tribune to see the nearby Trumbull County schools’ scores—teams such as Newton Falls, Lordstown and McDonald. And I have to buy a Vindicator to see local school scores, such as Jackson-Milton, Canfield and Austintown Fitch. If you truly want to be the Valley’s newspaper, you should cover news from both areas. I have not run a newspaper, but I ...

Exclusive Citizenship Act will hurt more than it helps

DEAR EDITOR: Below is a letter I sent to U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and to U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli. Sirs, In regards to your proposed Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, I would ask you to please stop this act from moving forward. A little story about my son Chris: Chris signed up to serve in the Army in September 2001 after our country was attacked. It was his senior year in Boardman High School. He was motivated by his patriotism and the only requirements were for him to graduate high school and to turn 18. He would become the 4th generation of our family to serve ...