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Trump aide says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’ LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, little more than a week before Election Day, and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on Sunday scoffed at the notion of dialing back in-person campaigning despite positive tests from several aides to Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the White House coronavirus task force. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined ...

Former judge supports Gamble

Dear Editor: I am supporting Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John Gamble for the top job of Prosecutor in the coming election. John has 30 years of service in that office with the last 20 in his current position. I personally witnessed John successfully prosecute many cases including the most serious criminal offenses. He is an expert in finding his way around a courtroom. In contrast, his opponent does not even practice criminal law and has run a very negative campaign. Unfortunately, your papers have once again participated in giving widespread publicity to obvious political ...

Another endorsement for Gamble

Dear Editor: I am writing to voice my support for Columbiana County Prosecutor candidate John Gamble. I write as a former Assistant Columbiana County Prosecuting Attorney, former Assistant City Prosecutor and Police Legal Advisor for the City of Akron, Ohio and friend of John as well as the staff of the Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office. John did send me a letter asking for my support as a local attorney, but has not asked me to write this letter and does not know that I am doing this. I am writing solely because I believe in the importance of this race and the strength of his ...

A call to break voting by tradition

Dear Editor: I would like to just briefly address my fellow citizens who call themselves Democrats. I mean people whose parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who have voted for democrat politicians forever. Folks, this isn’t your ancestors’ Democrat party. That party is long gone. This is a party that isn’t concerned about this country. It cares about power and power alone. We’re talking about an organization that put this country through three and a half years of torment over the Russian hoax. They impeached a president over nothing; nothing immoral, nothing illegal. ...

Dr. Brown worthy of recognition

To the editor: I was recently invited to present an award on behalf of the Ohio Optometric Association as part of their Ohio Vision Project Student Loan Repayment Program. Eye doctors who provide pro bono care; volunteer in their community; serve Medicaid beneficiaries; and practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and/or a Medically Underserved Area/Populations are eligible for this award. Dr. Rebecca Brown, who runs a practice in Salem, was honored with this award for her commitment to her patients and the community. She volunteers to educate and serve the public, ...

Goshen Fiscal Officer recommends tax levy

To the editor: As Fiscal Officer (FO) of Goshen Township, it is my responsibility to not only watch the current financial status of the township, but also to project the future financial status. After 13 years working with the road department budget, I believe it is time to add a Road Department Asset Replacement levy to our tax base. The township currently has a number of large dollar pieces of equipment that are aging and will need replaced. I’ll note some of the items, their age, a projected replacement cost, and year to be replaced: ­— 2008 Dodge 550 utility truck (SS bed & ...