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Democrats are confused

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Democrats haven’t been this confused or angry since Lincoln freed the slaves. Democrats worship Volodmyr Zelenskyy for putting Ukraine first but curse President Trump for putting America first. Every Democrat in Congress voted against eliminating tax on tips, overtime, Social Security. Remember this when voting in 2026. Illegal border crossings down 98% from Biden’s disastrous administration. Democrats, tell us why this isn’t good for America. Democrats finally found refugees they hate, white people fleeing murder, mayhem, abuse from the South African ...

How was your Mother’s Day?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Like a lot of folks my age, Mother’s Day is a complicated time. It marks the loss of the person who was always in your corner. No matter how tough the opponent was or how badly beaten emotionally or physically, she had always been there to apply ointments or prepare a bowl of chicken soup. In my case, it was the anniversary of her 2007 surgery, which her strong will carried through all almost dying in the operating room, the way my father had in 2004, three years earlier. Only to lose her two months later to cancer. I traveled to Walmart on Sunday Morning, witnessing ...

Guest Column: Ohio’s schools need a career-focused transformation

Local Columns

Our representatives in the Statehouse have a long list of priorities to consider as they put together the 2026-27 state budget — that’s undeniable. But ultimately, none of those competing needs can be more fundamental than fostering a healthy economy with opportunity for all Ohioans to thrive. It’s the foundation for anything else we hope to achieve in our state. And there’s a critical opportunity-building tool that Ohio so far has failed to be put to full use: career-connected learning. That’s classroom instruction and work-related learning designed to inform and prepare ...

A new chapter starts at WVU

Editorials

As West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee winds down his tenure at the helm of the state’s flagship institution of higher learning, it is clear incoming President Michael T. Benson does not intend to try to fill those big shoes — he intends to lead WVU wearing his own. That is important if the university is to build on what Gee accomplished by looking to what is next, rather than what was. Benson comes across as smart, curious, personable and empathetic. He knows there are challenges awaiting him, but also opportunities — for the school and the state. As is the case ...

Have a safe day on water in Ohio

Editorials

They say the two best days in a boat-owner’s life are the day they buy and the day they sell. But somewhere in between is a good day on which boaters finish their Ohio Boating Education Course and know they are better prepared for a safe summer on the water. “Spring is the perfect time to get prepared for a fun and safe boating season,” said Andy Foos, Ohio Department of Natural Resources boating education coordinator. “The Ohio Boating Education Course is a great way to make sure you understand key safety measures, navigate legal requirements, and become a more confident ...

Endorsement jumped the gun

Editorials

Ohio Republicans jumped the gun a bit in what some news outlets are reporting as one of the earliest gubernatorial endorsements in the party’s history. Last week, the state GOP announced its endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy, the former co-chair of the federal Department of Government Efficiency, nearly a year before the 2026 primary election. This move comes despite members of the State Central Committee not even knowing yet who might enter the race. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he is considering a bid for governor. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has already made his intentions clear. ...