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School’s code for good conduct not a bad idea
July 18, 2010 Most of us have attended athletic events from Little League through high school and experienced obnoxious fans heckling coaches, officials and sometimes even student athletes during a gam. more »»
There are few things more senseless than vandalism
July 16, 2010 The motivation of a vandal is difficult for sane and normal persons of character to understan. more »»
Ohio needs tougher controls for landfills
July 11, 2010 Negley area residents have a message for other states and Canada: “We are not your dump. more »»
Texting and driving do not mix under any circumstance
July 10, 2010 Despite studies that have shown texting while driving to be more dangerous than driving while intoxicated Ohio remains one of 12 states that has no law in place banning the practice. more »»
Lisbon teachers deserve praise for longer work day
June 27, 2010 From time to time we have chastised teachers and other public employees for not being willing to accept the same cutbacks forced on the private sector during the recent economic downturn. more »»
Questions surround board member’s lawsuit
June 13, 2010 A lawsuit filed by East Liverpool Board of Education member Richard Wolf is troubling for many reason. more »»
County’s summer festival season is upon us, so enjoy
June 5, 2010 It’s obvious that summer is heading our way as we see preparations begin for some of the many fairs and festivals we enjoy every year in Columbiana County. more »»
Pausing to honor
May 31, 2010 The origins of the holiday have been debated throughout much of our nation’s history, but we all recognize Memorial Day as a time to honor our war dead and as the unofficial kickoff of the summer... more »»
Graduation ceremony is for those who earn it
May 29, 2010 When did walking with your class during graduation ceremonies change from being a privilege you earned to a sacred right you were somehow born with? A group of Beaver Local school... more »»
Salineville property transfers are problematic
May 23, 2010 Salineville Mayor Dave Berta had a good idea this past week but one that came a bit too late to avoid possible problems. more »»
Don’t let graduation day be the end of a great life
May 22, 2010 You know the old schoolyard chant, “No more homework, no more books. No more teachers’ dirty looks... more »»
A levy, not the sheriff, is the solution for Salem
May 16, 2010 Salem City Auditor Jim Armeni says he has the city’s best financial interest at heart with his inquiry about merging the city police department with the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Departmen. more »»
Breaking Open Records Law was the real crime
May 2, 2010 Lost in the controversy over the release of a Salem police report that resulted in the resignation of a city official is a much larger issue: Why was the document classified as an investigatory... more »»
County should pass renewal of sales tax
April 25, 2010 Columbiana County Commissioner Jim Hoppel has a point: No one from outside of our state or our county is ever going to knock on your front door and offer to help pay your property tax. more »»
Public employees not immune to sacrifices
April 10, 2010 When the economy is bad and everyone is expected to bite the bullet, no one should be excluded — not even public employees. more »»
Merger could mean good things for local potteries
April 4, 2010 Our area has long been known for its history in the pottery industry. At one time East Liverpool was known as the Pottery Capital of the World and was the home of more than 300 potteries. more »»
Undercover work getting harder for ‘Sunshine police’
March 21, 2010 The third week of March gives us more than just St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate at the Morning Journal. more »»
Traffic deaths are down, but more could be done
March 7, 2010 Late last month the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the state’s traffic safety partners released some good news — traffic deaths on the state’s highways... more »»
Salem should not put parks levy at risk
March 6, 2010 Recent statements regarding the Salem Parks Department’s budget could be jeopardizing the chances of passing a parks levy in the May 4 primar. more »»
There is plenty of good economic news to report
February 28, 2010 The news media is constantly being accused of reporting only bad new. more »» |
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