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Editorials

Shutdown leaves Ohio’s kids behind

Hunger isn’t the only worry for Ohio’s youngest residents affected by the federal government shutdown. Those who attend Head Start preschool and Early Head Start programs could soon see another disruption. Beginning with the lapse in grant funding Nov. 1, 140 programs across the country ...

DeWine should promptly reject State Senate Bill 50

Gov. Mike DeWine has legislation on his desk that should not be difficult to reject. State Senate Bill 50 would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. during the school year. According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, the law would require permission from a parent or legal ...

Remember to thank veterans on Tuesday

Since 1919, Americans have been celebrating a very special day on Nov. 11. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. It is a day of acknowledgment. It is a day of utmost respect and reverence. It is a day of thanks for those who helped pay the price for freedom. Please appreciate that sentiment. We stress this ...

Giving Ohio lawmakers credit for redrawn map

Give credit where credit is due to Ohio lawmakers who worked together to come to a compromise on a redrawn Ohio Congressional district map that has its critics, but came as a bit of a surprise to those who expected something much worse. According to the Statehouse News Bureau, Democrat ...

Americans need to work at getting in better shape

As Americans try to focus on upcoming holidays and rapidly approaching New Year’s resolutions, data accompanying this National Diabetes Awareness Month reminds that many of us have some work to do regarding our health. This is no time for nasty digs about SNAP and the health of those living ...

Silence will speak volumes when it comes to HB 502

Ohio lawmakers are missing an opportunity to show they are capable of stepping up when federal lawmakers do not. According to a report by the Ohio Capital Journal — as this piece was written —there have not yet been any hearings — nor are any scheduled — for House Bill 502, ...

Students aren’t alone when fighting drugs

You might remember them as the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, from back in the 1980s, but today, the renamed National Family Partnership continues its work to support families and communities “in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.” Among the ...

Despite cuts, GM is not giving up on EVs

The Detroit News reported Wednesday that General Motors has laid off thousands of workers from manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Michigan. Though it is tempting to suggest the reason is purely a matter of GM’s overeagerness to catch up to the electric vehicle push, the reality is a bit ...

‘Off-year’ elections are important, too

In less than a week, Ohioans who have not already voted will head to the polls for the Nov. 4 general election. According to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office, as of Monday there had been 61,308 absentee ballots returned and 98,382 early in-person ballots cast. Nearly 160,000 people had ...

Best of luck to all of our area athletes

What began as hardcore conditioning in the off season and running right into the sweat and muscle aches of summer training has paid off for a number of our area schools The “Second Season” of the fall high school sports year is upon us. Whether it be boys or girls soccer, volleyball, ...