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Opinion

Truman made the right decision to drop the bomb

Eighty years ago, in one of the most consequential understatements of all time, Emperor Hirohito told the people of Japan that “the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan’s advantage.” He was originally going to say that “the war situation has deteriorated day by day,” ...

Can the president impose taxes?

This week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit — which sits right below the Supreme Court — is hearing a case of profound constitutional importance. It is the government’s appeal of a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which found that President Donald ...

Lordstown’s newest chapter

A new chapter is turning in Lordstown. It’s one that could not have been written without the perseverance, vision and collaborative spirit of an entire community. Foxconn’s announcement to sell its Lordstown manufacturing plant, while continuing operations at the sprawling ...

Orchids and onions

ORCHID: To Austintown Fitch High School softball standouts Abby Toth and Kaliana Ray for recently being recognized nationally by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as first-team All-Americans. Ray, the Falcons’ centerfielder, is now a two-time All-American after similarly being named ...

Sound off!

Facts: Every word out of Trump’s mouth is a lie. The economy IS worse under Trump. Climate change is real. Departments and bureaus are being led by total incompetents. Tariffs are nothing more than TAXES. We, not them, are paying these taxes. Ghislaine Maxwell IS a very dangerous pedophile ...

Organization honors nurses in region

DEAR EDITOR: Recently the Nurse Honor Guard of Eastern Ohio participated in funeral services I attended for a nurse here in our community. As a nurse myself, I was so moved by their presentation, it was truly wonderful! As nurses, we are not always appreciated and treated poorly at times ...