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Letters to the Editor

47’s mental health … or the lack thereof

DEAR EDITOR: It amazes me that major media outlets: CNN, FOX, CBS, MSNBC, etc., haven’t given serious coverage of Trump’s mental health, specifically his erratic, often consistent and deviant departure from the norm. In other words, behaviors usually considered acceptable cultural and ...

Fetterman and the human rights test

DEAR EDITOR: The World Jewish Congress has given its highest recognition, the Theodor Herzl Award, to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), primarily for his support for Israel. Fetterman, honored at the most recent award ceremony, declared: “The proudest thing that I’ve done in my entire ...

Who benefits from bishop’s decision?

DEAR EDITOR: The Diocese of Youngstown’s (Bishop Bonnar’s) new ban on funeral visitations inside church buildings, effective Dec. 1, 2025, is being sold as a matter of “decorum” and respect for sacred space. I was raised Catholic, and went to Catholic school from kindergarten through ...

Lesson on foreclosure and tax collection

DEAR EDITOR: This is a response to Mr. Lee Arent’s letter published on Nov. 15, 2025. Mr. Arent lacks a basic understanding of the tax collection and foreclosure process. I have never stated I am waiting for a two-year period before taking action on the matter of the Southern Park Mall ...

Don’t fall for Trump’s bait and switch tactics

DEAR EDITOR: Trump (or his MAGA handlers) is brilliant. He now wants the House and Senate Republicans to vote for releasing the Epstein documents to give them cover in the hopes of keeping the House and Senate in 2026. Trump says he will even sign it. Then, after the vote, Trump’s DOJ will ...

Natural gas helping Ohioans stay warm

DEAR EDITOR: With the cold front coming in and temperatures dropping quickly across the state, Ohioans need reliable and affordable energy to stay warm. Our state’s essential natural gas provides the dependable power for furnaces and heat pumps. With over 63% of Ohio residents relying ...