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In support of Johnson as next YSU president

To the editor: It was not all that long ago that many of the same critics that are now decrying the selection of Congressman Bill Johnson as the next president of Youngstown State University were doing the same with the selection of former Ohio State Head Football Coach Jim Tressel. As it turned out, their objections and prognostications were nothing more than unfounded, liberal blather. The initial objections raised against Jim Tressel had nothing to do with his core capabilities nor his personal and professional qualifications. Clearly, Tressel turned out to be one of the most ...

Don’t frack Zepernick wildlife area

To the editor: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) signed away Ohio’s state parks on November 15; approving fracking leases on Salt Fork State Park, Zepernick Wildlife Area, and Valley Run Wildlife Area. Ohio citizens submitted over 5000 comments alerting the OGLMC to peer-reviewed health and environmental studies. These were ignored. The commission also disregarded the nine criteria contained in the statue. They demonstrated their willingness to jeopardize the $12.5 billion that wildlife-based recreation contributed to ...

A Norfolk Southern employee’s commitment to home

To the editor: Nine months ago many of our lives changed when a train derailed alongside East Taggart Street. Everyone in this community has a story to tell about how Feb. 3 impacted our lives. As a Norfolk Southern employee who calls East Palestine home, my story isn’t more important than anyone else’s, but it’s one perspective. When the train derailed, things were tough. And because I worked for the railroad, I wondered what I could do to help. After I got a note requesting feedback from our CEO Alan Shaw, I decided to reach out and share my thoughts, not sure what would come ...

Letters to the Editor regarding levy

Explaining ballot language ahead of election To the editor: As Election Day on November 7th, 2023 nears, the Salem City Schools Administration would like to clarify important details about the upcoming levy that voters will find on their ballots. This year’s levy for Salem City School District’s bond to build a pre-K through 8th grade school comprises two critical parts. Voters will note Section 1, addressing the construction costs, will be shown as $104 per year for each $100,000 of property value. Section 2, designated for the built-in operating costs of the school, will be ...

Vote ‘No’ on Salem School Levy

To the editor: I was very disappointed when attending the school levy forum at Salem’s auditorium with the lack of attendance. This levy is a big issue for everyone living in Salem. The Board of Education’s committee for the levy had slides on what the new K-8 building could look like with possible classrooms also shown. I did not like either of these options. They were very modernistic with the classroom shown to have big blue circles on the walls. Our colors are red and black. If these pictures were to persuade us to vote for a new school, it did just the opposite. If ...

Praises Lisbon Mayor Wilson

To the editor: Over the past four years, Mayor Peter Wilson has done many positive things for Lisbon. His actions speaker louder than words. Mayor Wilson is present and available in his office, holding other offices to the same standard. He is intelligent and thoughtful while searching and finding government grants to fund improvements. His planning goes years into the future. If physical exertion is needed, Mayor Wilson takes initiative and does things himself. Among other activities, he weed whacks under the guardrail at the city limits and also does plants and spreads mulch on the ...