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Editorials

Working To Better Ohio

Tax season, which ended Tuesday (hopefully you remembered to file on time), is a time of being reminded just how much our state and federal governments take from us each year. For those in some states, it really does feel as though that money is just gone forever. But here in Ohio, according to ...

Fitting Tribute for John Nanny

A memorial pedestal to honor the life and legacy of the late John Nanny should serve as a reminder of the impact we can have on other’s lives. Nanny, a Marine who spent the majority of his life serving his community and other local veterans, died last June. On Saturday, local veterans, ...

Drive Safe on Ohio’s Roads

Ever find yourself driving down the road here in Ohio and realize you’re quite a bit over the speed limit? Perhaps in realizing such you thought to yourself that you did not feel unsafe driving at that speed. If that is the case, an idea in the Ohio Senate might interest you. With passage ...

Affordable Housing in Ohio

There is much work to do if Ohio is to make the leap for which we all hope in the coming years. Among the problems still without a solution is the shortage of affordable housing. Cleveland.com reports that for every 100 households with “extremely low income,” there are 40 affordable ...

Enlightening Young Minds Always Right

According to the American Library Association, 2022 saw the highest demand for censoring library books since the group began tracking such things more than two decades ago. Among recent examples is a 2018 graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary that has been pulled from a high ...

Teen ‘Assassin’ Game Is Back

“My main concern is I don’t want to see any kids get hurt or shot.” That comment came from Belmont County Chief Deputy James Zusack following the recent arrest of two 16-year-old boys playing the “Assassins” game. The juveniles were charged with inducing panic, after a person ...