DEAR EDITOR: Remember, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!” Recently the Ohio Republican State Central Committee reportedly “aborts the endorsement process” in the upcoming Primary Election of 2026. The Ohio Supreme Court will now have four Republican primary candidates, as ...

DEAR EDITOR: As to what these two despicable people have in common, let’s start with SS Himmler. Herr Himmler was one of the architects of the Holocaust, Hitler’s bodyguard, oversaw the Gestapo and SS, enforcer of Nazi racial policies, and was responsible for operating concentration ...

DEAR EDITOR: Sometimes I feel life as in “Driving Miss Daisy.” After leaving the boundaries of youth, life becomes serious. Like it or not, we all face that last ride. As contemptuous as it may sound, for me it is hard to be Northern with approachable Southern respect. At times, I ...

The Jews gave Pilate the OK to release Barabbas — the murderer — but wanted Jesus turned over to them. Let’s do the same with the Ursuline coach: “Crucify him! Crucify him! they cried. — Hubbard The local Catholic Church is once again in turmoil! Seems like The Team is more ...

DEAR EDITOR: “Anyone who destroys a single life, destroys an entire world.” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5) On behalf of the Jewish communities in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is horrified and heartbroken over the shooting at the Annunciation ...

DEAR EDITOR: Are you worried about a friend? Be the one to help save a life. September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. Social isolation, mental illness and ...