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Opinion

Elliot Forhan not fit to serve in public office

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That’s why it’s important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are.” — Maya Angelou “The only thing worse than being talked about is not being ...

Blame higher home costs on intrusive governments

Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today’s houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms, washers and dryers and air-conditioning. But even if you adjust for the improvements, houses cost more today. Why? Politicians blame big companies like Blackstone, Invitation Homes and ...

It’s now end of the road for little diner that could

LIGONIER, Pennsylvania — All that remained of Ruthie’s Diner on Jan. 21 was charred, ice-encased rubble — the aftermath of firefighters’ desperate efforts to extinguish the blaze that ultimately consumed the modest eatery, which for more than 70 years had served locals and the ...

No easy way to figure out property tax woes in Ohio

When he spoke to journalists from across Ohio last week, Gov. Mike DeWine took a prudent approach to the idea some have proposed that property taxes should be eliminated in the state. After all, elected officials who call themselves conservatives have a certain obligation to help their ...

Support HB 364: Heart-healthy step

DEAR EDITOR: As a member of the State Advocacy Committee for the American Heart Association, I have seen how heart disease and stroke touch nearly every family in our state. While many factors influence our cardiovascular health, one of the most significant — and often overlooked — is ...

The American police state has arrived

In recent days, the government in America has not only failed to protect the freedom of speech, it has attacked it. Like authoritarians throughout history, it has sought to silence the speech it hates and fears. But most authoritarians did not have a Constitution that was written as an ...