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Safe sleep for infants is critical

DEAR EDITOR: I am a senior nursing student at Youngstown State University. Recently, I completed my rotation on the maternity ward, witnessing births and helping new moms with newborn care. Working with these new moms, I learned that not all women are fully aware of the safest practices. Therefore, I wanted to bring awareness to the newborn parents about safe sleep practices for their infants. These practices may have been slightly different than what was in place for their other children or even what their mother showed them from when they were babies. Many parents are unaware ...

What’s extreme is our property tax burden

DEAR EDITOR: Last weekend The Vindicator described the petition to be circulated by the Citizens for Property Tax Reform as “extremist.” Other matters that I would consider extremist is when, in 2024, Mahoning County’s total property value went from $5.36 billion in 2020 to $7.22 billion and being told ad nauseam that even if your property assessment does increase, it doesn’t mean your taxes will rise; or being told there will be no additional tax if you vote for the passage of a peculiar levy and a year later you get billed for more money due to its passage. Extremism is ...

Officials dropped the ball on Memorial Day

DEAR EDITOR: Hundreds of Veterans and their families gathered all over the county to remember the men and women of our armed forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All Veterans gave some but some gave all. Memorial Day is a celebration to remind us that we must never forget the high cost that was paid in order to establish and maintain our freedom and the liberties we all enjoy. The Governor of the State of Ohio issued a directive that all flags be displayed at half mast until noon on Memorial Day. This is an honor that is granted limitedly because of the great significance that it ...

Sound off!

My high school civics class taught me that the legislators control the purse strings and write the laws, the executor executes the laws, and the judiciary interprets the laws. It is illegal for the executive branch through executive orders and DOGE to fire people whom the legislators have hired. Over 300 suits have been filed, and the judiciary is standing tall by ruling against Trump and DOGE in the majority of these cases. Our legislators have allowed Trump to do their dirty work. We need to replace Rulli, Husted and Moreno because they are complicit. — Campbell How could you cut a ...

Trump’s plan for America is working

DEAR EDITOR: Democrats are in mourning today after Trump’s bill passed in the House. The tax breaks Trump gave you in his first administration will stay in place. Even Joe Biden knew enough to keep them. Medicare, and Social Security will be secure. Thousands of illegal aliens have Social Security now, like the 24-year-old in Perrysburg, Ohio posing as a 17-year-old, has a drivers license and Social Security card. Medicaid is safe for working families and single women with children. If you are able bodied you must work to get Medicaid. If you choose to stay in the basement playing ...

Water safety tips from the Coast Guard

DEAR EDITOR: Summer is a great time to enjoy local waters. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast, remember to be responsible around the water. May 17-23 was National Safe Boating Week. The Safe Boating Campaign, led by the National Safe Boating Council, offers safety tips: 1. Wear a life jacket. No matter what activity you have planned on the water, always remember to wear a life jacket every time. Accidents can happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket. 2. Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard-approved, appropriate for your water ...