DEAR EDITOR: With the Nov. 4 election approaching, and the mid-terms coming next year, I hope the voters will choose the most qualified candidate. One who will work for all of us. Does the mayor of Youngstown deserve another term? He talks about continuing the good work he’s done, he ...

DEAR EDITOR: Let me start by saying that I have met and like state Sen. Al Cutrona. He seems to listen to both sides of an issue (somewhat rare for a Republican) and does good things for his constituents. But I see some obvious problems with his recent bill, Success Sequence Curriculum. As ...

DEAR EDITOR: Social media has grown to become a huge aspect in the lives of many across the globe. According to the National Library of Medicine, social media use by youth is nearly universal. Up to 95% of youth ages 13–17 report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying ...

DEAR EDITOR: Times are changing, some for the good and some not. Locally, we have elections and other issues that affect many in our city. I want to address one particular concern: the reduction of events at our city churches. It starts small, with collaborations, then proceeds to the ...

DEAR EDITOR: I’m asking Mahoning County voters to support the renewal of the Senior Levy. This is a renewal at the current rate, not an increase. The last time the Senior Levy was on the ballot, it passed with over 70% approval and with good reason. More than 95 percent of the funds are ...

DEAR EDITOR: In July, Republicans closed the House of Representatives earlier than planned to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files. Presently, Republicans are keeping the House closed again. Not because of the government shutdown, but because when the House reconvenes, there will be ...