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Editorials

Save a life, give blood

Despite repeated attempts to lure more donors over the past several months, the American Red Cross reports it had even fewer donors give — making the national blood supply dangerously low and reducing distributions of some blood types to hospitals. The shortfall for August alone was 30,000 ...

Affordable training for VFDs

Ohio is working to give more support to volunteer firefighters, support richly deserved by those who choose to do for the rest of us what so many would not be able — and do it without pay. “As the State Fire Marshal, I am proud to witness Ohio’s commitment to our volunteer ...

Unite for patriots and heroes

On this Patriots’ Day, it is tempting to think how very much has changed since that horrific September day 22 years ago. When murderous zealots, acting on behalf of a rigid, oppressive theocracy, attacked our homeland, we were united in our opposition to such madness. We were united in our ...

Seize the opportunity

Residents of communities across Ohio are familiar with the pain of being stuck in traffic while a train makes its way across an intersection. Sometimes the blocking of those intersections can be more than an inconvenience. It can be a matter of life or death. When emergency responders can’t ...

Be careful who you vote for

In a stunning reminder that too many of our politicians have very little understanding of our nation’s (and humanity’s) history — and aren’t embarrassed to display it — Tipp City (Ohio) Board of Education member Anne Zakkour gave a Nazi salute and proclaimed “Sieg Heil” during a ...

Good opportunity in WV

If you want a job in the Mountain State, you can find one. But the question is whether a person can find a job that is the right fit for them. That’s where things get a little tricky. An opportunity coming up today could be an important part of the search for the right fit — for workers AND ...