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Editorials

Rulli earns backing in GOP primary for Johnson’s seat

When Bill Johnson decided to step down from the U.S. 6th Congressional District seat to become Youngstown State University president, three Republicans saw an opportunity to step up and succeed him. This year’s primary election has no incumbent in the seat — the first time since 2006. ...

Congress, industry must get moving on railways safety

As we await a final report on the Norfolk Southern derailment that continues to haunt East Palestine, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy made waves Wednesday when she told Congress the decision to blow open five tanks and burn what was inside was unnecessary. Imagine ...

OneOhio must responsibly carry burden of distributing $51 million

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he chose Alisha Nelson to be executive director of OneOhio “because I know that she shares my vision of intentionally using these settlement funds to help Ohioans struggling with substance use disorder for years to come.” Never mind what that says about the ...

Another derailment and still no Railway Safety Act passage

In Lower Saucon Township, Pa., residents are awaiting the results of an investigation into yet another Norfolk Southern train derailment last Saturday. This one involved three trains and scattered rail cars along a riverbank. At least one was partially in the Lehigh River. So far, the National ...

Four long years later and COVID rules finally loosen

It took four long years, but U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials are finally ready to recommend parents should treat COVID-19 and its variants like any other respiratory illness. It is no longer a federal recommendation that students undergo isolation periods and ...

Levy passage would keep county parks in great shape

Columbiana County has so much to offer. We are blessed with thousands of good, values-grounded citizens. We have strong school districts and businesses. We have a solid foundation of civic groups and churches. Great police, fire and first responder departments, too. We have plenty of things to ...