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Editorials

Santos and Traficant

Voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District have a lot weighing on their consciences, as they decide whether Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos is worth their vote in 2024. Santos has been indicted on 13 federal counts ranging from embezzling money from his campaign to lying to Congress ...

Don’t buy from puppy mills

It is astounding that year after year Ohio crops up as one of the worst states in the country for problem puppy mills, but here we are. The Humane Society of the United States’ “Horrible Hundred” report has been released, and a whopping 13 breeders in Ohio are on the list. “Three of ...

Cheers & Jeers

CHEERS to township and county officials in Belmont County for getting together to network, share information and learn from one another during their annual meeting on Wednesday. JEERS to the most recent debt ceiling crisis, in which U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson says the Senate has failed to step up ...

Mental health webinars

Mental health and addiction have come to the forefront of our state’s efforts to better meet residents’ healthcare needs. And while affordability and accessibility are continued worries, state officials are working to help Ohioans understand how to identify and navigate mental health and ...

Eclipse will be a draw

If you’re looking for some idea how careful Ohio lawmakers have to be to prepare for the worst, exhibit A is the inclusion of $1 million in the budget bill to be ready for the large crowds expected to gather during next year’s total solar eclipse. The money is meant to reimburse local ...

Accountability lacking

We depend heavily on the Ohio National Guard. Their official responsibilities include responding to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, reconstruction missions and more. But Ohio’s National Guard is facing challenges, as evidenced by just one brigade having two soldiers ...