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Opinion

Ohio lawmakers too power mad to do good

Editorials

Ohio voters have understood for years that lawmakers in Columbus have gone power mad, seeking at every turn to claw control for themselves, rather than leave decision-making in the hands of those equipped to do what is best for their business, school district, community or county. So crazed ...

Celebrate Tetris by giving blood in June

Editorials

As the American Red Cross continues to get creative in enticing donors to give blood, its newest promotion may be the perfect fit for those willing to roll up their sleeves between now and June 9. Lovers of the video game Tetris may be willing to attend a blood drive over the next couple of ...

Secretary of State is simply doing his job

Editorials

Politicians know what they are doing, in an era when not everyone reads past a headline. They make announcements about, for example, efforts to verify citizenship status on Ohio’s voter rolls — during which “The data found 137 voter registrations assigned to Ohio residents who have twice ...

Great Council State Park honors Shawnee heritage

Editorials

Ohio residents are proud of our rich history and natural beauty. Many of our county and state parks provide visitors with both of those things. Great Council State Park, which is set to open June 7, appears to be no exception. In fact, its location in what was the Shawnee town of Old ...

Dems blast LaRose for purging voters

Columns

Ohio is undergoing a purge of inactive voters. Or as Secretary of State Frank LaRose described it, boards of elections are in the process of a “rigorous statewide election integrity initiative aimed at ensuring the accuracy of Ohio’s voter registration database.” Democrats criticized ...

Armed Forces Day merits our respect

Editorials

Today is a day of recognition that often flies under our special days/holidays radar. Especially with Memorial Day beckoning followed by Flag Day, Father’s Day and the big bang of July 4th. But Armed Forces Day should get our attention — and respect — today. Armed Forces Day is ...