DEAR EDITOR: The “Onion” given to Sen. J.D. Vance in the March 30 newspaper for voting against the $1.6 trillion government spending bill belongs to the person responsible for writing the article and awarding the prize. Sen. Vance deserves an “Orchid” for standing up against wasteful ...
Most Buckeye State residents have understood Ohio has had a big housing problem for years now. For those looking to purchase a house or rent an apartment, the crisis is unavoidable. But state lawmakers are just now getting around to developing a sense of urgency on the matter. The Ohio Senate ...
Republicans in the General Assembly introduced four separate bills to put an end to open primary elections. Ohio law currently allows anyone to vote in any partisan primary — Democratic or Republican. The proposals would end that practice and require a voter to declare their party ...
If it feels as though hate and division are only growing worse in this country, you’re not wrong. A report published Monday by the Anti-Defamation League states final statistics for 2023 show there were 8,873 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism across the ...
Perhaps a little sunshine and warm temperatures will finally help us realize that we are rapidly approaching prom and graduation season in the Mahoning Valley. End-of-year (or end of K-12 careers for seniors) is nearly upon us and that means it is time for some important conversations between ...
When it comes to athletics and school spirit, tradition is key. As young students, some kids dream of following in the footsteps of athletes at their high schools and taking part in school traditions like pep rallies, parades, donning a school jersey, or running out of a tunnel on a Friday ...