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Protect, give comfort to children
December 19, 2012 As our children become aware of the horror that struck a Connecticut elementary school Friday, many, especially the younger ones, will need to be comforted. more »»
OEPA’s case in Kinsman smells foul
December 18, 2012 If Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has any discretion at all, he should exercise it before allowing his office to pursue a legal battle that an unreasonable Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is... more »»
In Hill case, delay again for justice
December 17, 2012 In March of 2010, federal Judge John Adams of the U.S. Northern District told Death Row inmate Danny Lee Hill to quit stallin. more »»
We already took fiscal plunge
December 17, 2012 The nation may continue its ongoing plunge over a fiscal cliff even if President Barack Obama and conservatives in Congress agree on a budget deal this mont. more »»
Ryan, Joyce assignments promising
December 16, 2012 As possibly the only county in America with two Congressional representatives on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, one might assume Trumbull will soon be gilding its streets. U.S. Reps. more »»
Orchids & onions
December 15, 2012 ORCHID: To the Cortland Police Department for accepting donations to help the women and children who are currently in the Someplace Safe shelter for the holidays. more »»
Think big for best use of windfall
December 14, 2012 As Vienna trustees discuss what to do with a $3.9 million windfall, they should engage their residents and think big. Really bi. more »»
Think big for best use of windfall
December 14, 2012 As Vienna trustees discuss what to do with a $3.9 million windfall, they should engage their residents and think big. Really bi. more »»
10 projects, 10 leaders, good idea
December 13, 2012 The Warren Resident Advisory Commission has a great proposal on the table — 10 community improvement projects with a different person in charge of each one and with a measure of accountability... more »»
Fix state pensions to avoid spiral
December 13, 2012 Ohio is one of 11 states that made the Forbes list of danger spots for investors. more »»
Get shots earlier for flu season
December 12, 2012 Perhaps you’ve been meaning to get a shot to protect you against influenza for weeks now but just haven’t had the time. Maybe you’ve been telling your spouse you’ll get around to it soon. more »»
Repeal of strike law is overdue
December 11, 2012 Niles City Council should repeal its ordinance against replacement workers since it will soon result in wasting taxpayer money either trying to enforce it or trying to defend it in cour. more »»
Trumbull also should cut a judge
December 10, 2012 The Ohio Senate should approve a bill to consolidate Youngstown’s municipal court judgeships, and Trumbull County should begin working on a similar process. more »»
Graduation rates a factor in funding
December 10, 2012 Half of the funding Ohio distributes to state universities will be tied to their success in graduating, not just attracting, students, if a plan by Gov. more »»
Allow the donation of sick time
December 9, 2012 Trumbull County Highway Engineer Randy Smith’s objection to a sick leave donation policy is now in the hands of the Ohio attorney general. more »»
BP puts money into work force
December 9, 2012 One of the most interesting quotes I have heard recently came from Curtis Thomas, director of government and public affairs for BP America. more »»
Orchids & onions
December 8, 2012 ORCHID: To Newton Falls Village Council for passing income tax forgiveness to residents in 2013. The forgiveness applies to residents who pay an income tax to another municipality in which they wor. more »»
Sharing personnel wise choice
December 7, 2012 It’s not a ground-breaking approach, as Liberty schools Superintendent Stan Watson claims, but the decision to share a district treasurer with Hubbard is a good step toward operating more efficiently. more »»
Where casinos go, so goes crime
December 7, 2012 Austintown, Weathersfield and other area police departments should prepare for the crime spike Columbus and Franklin counties are experiencing near a new casino ther. more »»
Shop local this year for Christmas
December 6, 2012 In a way, it is Christmas 365 days a year here in our area. That is because many local businesses rely on holiday-season sales to make it through the rest of the year. more »» |
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