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U.S. Rep. Mike Rulli: 36 consecutive days of paid vacation. Zero town hall meetings. One pedo king protected. — Canfield Now that we know Donny pardons people he doesn’t know (I am sure through AutoPen), will some Trumper please explain his latest rant. He carps about how some of his ICE ...

Musk and Mamdani: The end of harsh capitalism?

Last week, two things happened that may shed some light on where American capitalism is heading. First, Tesla’s board caved in to Elon Musk’s demand that he get a pay package of $1 trillion (if he meets various goals). Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package is so grotesque as to make a ...

It’s about time to consider term limits

DEAR EDITOR: Please consider having this or your weekend edition. I do believe it’s time for all voters to seriously think about “term limits” and remove every politician from their office. This shutdown has gone on way too long and both parties are to blame. There is absolutely no ...

Will someone play taps for America?

DEAR EDITOR: The way the Republican Trump administration is being taps for the United States of America. Taps is the bugle signal sounded in a camp or military post at night to extinguish all lights. This is how the Trump administration is being allowed to shred our “We the People” ...

Ohio and WV face serious health issues

As Americans try to focus on upcoming holidays and rapidly approaching New Year’s resolutions, data accompanying this National Diabetes Awareness Month reminds that many of us have some work to do regarding our health. This is no time for nasty digs about SNAP and the health of those living ...

DAVID SKOLNICK: Tim Ryan could wield big impact on governor’s race

Though Democrat Tim Ryan has not pulled the trigger on a gubernatorial bid, all signs point to the former 20-year Mahoning Valley congressman running for the seat. The announcement could come next week or Ryan could wait until early December. Feb. 4, 2026, is the filing deadline for the May 5 ...