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CSB needs more improvement
March 12, 2013 In a perfect world, we would not need children’s services. We live, however, in a fallen world where evil exists. Sometimes, parents do unthinkable and unspeakable things to their own children. more »»
Mission trip was real eye-opener
March 8, 2013 ‘‘What was I thinking when I decided to do this?’’ That is what ran through my mind as I followed the little Guatemalan boy down the dusty road to his house where there was a ‘‘better’’ outhouse. more »»
Creating pigeon entitlement
March 5, 2013 I’m a pigeon fancier . . . There, I said it. I didn’t start out that way. I more or less used to think of them as flying rat. more »»
Camelot Center deserves support
March 1, 2013 ‘‘My mother always told me I would outgrow my love of horses. more »»
Charter school opposition flawed
February 22, 2013 I found the recent article about the League of Women Voters forum on the costs of charter schools interesting but was disappointed that while the forum included those against charter schools, it did... more »»
Anti-fracking group anti-everything
February 19, 2013 I am sure that most know about the recent illegal dumping of waste fracking fluid into the Mahoning River and the concern it caused. State Rep. more »»
Come, just for the cookies
February 15, 2013 I was raised in a neighborhood called Parkwood, nestled between the Briar Hill neighborhood of Youngstown and Girard. It was a great place to be a kid in that I was surrounded by immigrant cook. more »»
Participate in local government
February 12, 2013 I was cold and tired, and the last place I wanted to go that Friday night was the mission. I had promised I would be there for their night of testimony, however, and made myself go. more »»
Vote looms for Trumbull County health board seat
February 8, 2013 A couple of months ago, I wrote about the tangled web that the Board of Health has woven with their retaliatory actions against Berry and Deanna Meadows. more »»
Tim Ryan in middle of gun debate
February 5, 2013 Congressman Tim Ryan, who represents all of Trumbull County and some of Portage County, has quite a task before him. more »»
Once a ham (operator), always a ham
February 1, 2013 Have you ever wanted a hobby that took you all over the world without ever leaving home? Tom Roscoe of Brookfield has just such a hobby. more »»
Wage community effort against human trafficking
January 29, 2013 When the Warren City Council approved restrictions on the spas in the city last year, some questioned why they would regulate these ‘‘legal’’ businesses. more »»
Local group helps women heal
January 25, 2013 January 22 marked the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in this country. more »»
Self-protection is the American way
January 22, 2013 In thinking about the recent crimes in our area we must face up to a few uncomfortable facts. One of which is that there will never be enough police to adequately protect citizens or their proper. more »»
Horse crazy after all these years
January 18, 2013 I was horse crazy as a kid. I collected statues of horses, books about horses, stuffed animals that were horses and even had a blanket with a horse head on it. more »»
Local politics need to be cleansed
January 15, 2013 Is there something in the water in this area that makes people continue to elect public officials whose transgressions range from the inept to the criminal? Let’s visit a few ghosts of politicians... more »»
Innocent people losing protection
January 11, 2013 The Sunset Lounge is closed. That is good news, but I have to wonder why it took two murders connected to the club to finally accomplish this, and why the closing may be just temporary. more »»
Innocent people losing protection
January 11, 2013 The Sunset Lounge is closed. That is good news, but I have to wonder why it took two murders connected to the club to finally accomplish this, and why the closing may be just temporary. more »»
Water should not be bartered
January 7, 2013 Having spent some time in government I know a little bit about water rates, water departments and water fund laws. It always amazes me just how accepting and compliant people are about water issues. more »»
Providing a bright spot in the day
January 4, 2013 Imagine yourself alone, friends and family are all working or out of town or perhaps passed on. You are physically or mentally disabled and unable to shop for food, let alone cook a meal for yourself. more »» |
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