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Opinion

The Real ID deadline is here

Editorials

Real ID officially went into effect Wednesday, and, while some federal officials appeared to indicate they would offer a minimal grace period before heavy enforcement, we would encourage residents to make sure they have these forms of identification in hand sooner than later. Of particular ...

Appreciate our teachers

Editorials

While the landscape of our education systems has gone through many changes in recent years – from increased state support for private schools and charter schools, to ongoing efforts at the federal level to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education – there is one thing that remains true; ...

The Ohio Valley comes together

Editorials

One week ago, our region experienced what meteorologists classified as a derecho – a large-scale storm producing straight-line winds – which left thousands of area residents without power, many for multiple days. First, we wish to take this opportunity to offer thanks to the employees of ...

Stop the hate

Editorials

If it seems as though in recent years the atmosphere has become more charged with hate and division — perhaps even to the point of being dangerous — you’re not imagining things. Hate crimes are on the rise. To examine one category, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports anti-Jewish ...

Exercise your right to vote

Editorials

It may not seem as if there is an election in Ohio this Tuesday, but there is, and while the ballots may look small they are just as important for many of our communities. This weekend marks the final days of in-person early voting in Ohio, with the polls officially opening Tuesday morning. ...

Let King Trump read this without his glasses

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: A message to Trump’s supporters: I suspect we’re all familiar with a document known as the Declaration of Independence. Or at least we’re probably all familiar with the Preamble. If you’re unfamiliar with the entirety of the document, it’s included in that Trump Bible ...