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Today is a day awash in red, white and blue

Editorials

“The old general returned to the scene of battle, Where the great war had been fought, Once more he recalled the devastation, And the carnage that was wrought. As he walked among the white crosses, He remembered the sacrifices made, Deep inside he wonders now, Was it all worth the price they paid? And he thinks about war itself, What message does it give? Is it right that some must die? So others might have a chance to live?” “The Old General” was composed by longtime county resident, family man and veteran Bill Galchick. We like to run his words each Memorial Day. ...

Don’t forget to pause and reflect on Memorial Day

Editorials

It’s the end of a school year; perhaps it is the opening weekend for swimming pools; it’s a three-day break — an excuse to travel, grill out, invite a few friends over and relax. It is Memorial Day weekend. And on Monday, in the midst of all that summer celebration, we must remember “to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to [our] individual religious faith, for permanent peace,” as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reminds us. It’s not much to ask from those of us who will be able to enjoy the results of the sacrifice by those who were willing to give ...

Serving as caregiver for elderly have drastic effects on health

Local Columns

Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published June 17, 2023. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life expectancy also brings an increase in the number of diseases, injuries and impairments that affect older adults. With this in mind, we at the Salem Visiting Angels office have created this series of articles to keep our older population and their families informed and to offer some practical advice for meeting the challenges faced by seniors and those who care for them. ...

Remember to think safety when boating this summer

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Summer is a great time to enjoy local waters. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast in Columbiana County, please remember to be responsible around the water. May 17-23, 2025 is National Safe Boating Week. The Safe Boating Campaign, led by the National Safe Boating Council, offers these tips for practicing social distancing and safety while boating: 1. Wear a life jacket. No matter what activity you have planned on the water, always remember to wear a life jacket every time you are on the water. Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to ...

Ohio House budget would shortchange public schools

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The nation may know East Palestine for the toxic train derailment that upended our lives, but I know our community as the best place in the world to raise a family. I’ve brought up five children here, four have graduated from the East Palestine City School District, and one is still a student. I believe in the schools so much, that I have served on the school board for the past ten years. After all that our kids have been through over the last two years, I cannot believe some politicians in Columbus want to further harm our schools. The budget passed by the Ohio House ...

Microsoft’s monopoly threatens America’s economic turnaround

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: As the owner of a small Ohio business, I’ve weathered just about every kind of economic storm over the past few decades. I’ve adapted as customers shifted from Main Street shops to megastores and now to online shopping. Thankfully, my business has survived it all. Nothing has shaken up America’s economy quite like the flood of cheap imports from China and other countries over the last few decades. However, I’ve been feeling more hopeful since November. President Trump understands the challenges small businesses face, and his policies are set to breathe new life ...