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Greg Macafee | VIEW ALL

It’s important to never stop chasing your dreams

Since I was young, I’ve been taught to chase my dreams. So, that’s what I’ve always done. It led me to change my major from exercise science to journalism at Slippery Rock University. It led me to move across the country to Arizona to pursue my first job in the field while making just ...

I continue to stand with Evan Gershkovich

Back in late February, I chose to use this space to write about Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. I had only been on the job for a few weeks; it was actually my third column since taking over here at the Tribune Chronicle and The Vindicator. Simply put, I was still finding my ...

State champions galore in the Mahoning Valley

A high school sports reporter who worked for my local newspaper when I was in high school was known for his phrase, “off to make someone a hero.” His name was Jim Sweet and while he never knew it, he had an enormous influence on how I approached my job throughout the early parts of my ...

Youngstown explosion garners national attention

A text message came across my phone around 6:42 p.m. last Tuesday. I was in the middle of editing a story and rearranging our story budget for the next day’s newspaper, and I didn’t even think twice about reading the message. I was in the thick of it. About 20 to 30 minutes later, after ...

Brenda J. Linert | VIEW ALL

After living a dream, it’s time to move on

Few people get to live their dream in life. For nearly 10 years, I did. I discovered my love for journalism in eighth grade when, as a sports fan and with a crush on a boy who happened to be the sports editor, I joined my junior high school newspaper’s sports writing staff. After a ...

Father Steve Popovich’s gifts touched many

It’s no secret that Catholic priests — and I imagine everyone fulfilling essential vocations in religious life — are incredibly stretched these days. That’s why it’s so meaningful when a human being who has dedicated his or her entire life somehow manages to find time constantly to ...

Why I still believe parties should not endorse

A couple years ago this newspaper’s editorial board took a position opposing the practice of political parties endorsing particular party candidates prior to the primary election. Since I am part of the editorial board, I was involved in that decision, and I supported the position. My ...