DEAR EDITOR: After spending millions of dollars, and inconveniencing people for two years, the diverging diamond is reality. It is certainly no better than what was before, and in some areas is worse. Many things in this world are good in small, controlled quantities, but very bad in large ...
DEAR EDITOR: As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Reuben McMillan Library in Poland should be considered as the headquarters for the Mahoning Valley’s America250 activities. The library is the perfect place to explore the history of Town One, Range One, the ...
DEAR EDITOR: As we start 2026 with a new mayor for the city of Youngstown, congratulations, Mayor Derrick McDowell, and congratulations to the new administration. Let’s remember that patience will be the real key to the city. The voters have spoken, and it is up to the residents to help the ...
DEAR EDITOR: Residents of Poland are urging the trustees of the Mahoning County Public Library to consider the sentimental feelings we have for our library. One has only to look at the extensive list of residents from our community who donated to bring this building to fruition. Many of the ...
DEAR EDITOR: The popular political slogan of Peace Through Strength has been overused and underrealized for decades, yet the strongest country in the known world has still not realized the absence of war for decades. Gaza and Ukraine stand as recent witnesses. What is to be done? Peace through ...
The death of the young woman in Minneapolis was tragic. She leaves a child behind. But all the SoundOff writers forget one thing. Blocking a public road is illegal. Interfering in law enforcement activities is illegal. Driving your car at any person is illegal. This wasn’t peaceful ...