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Does Project 2025 have a secret shadow?

DEAR EDITOR: Project 2025 is the Trump administration’s game plan for remaking the U.S. government in ways that best serve a select few and would make the United States look more like 1925 than 2025. But it is no secret. The Heritage Foundation published it, and links between its authors and the Trump administration are public knowledge. In recent days, I’ve come to suspect there are other — secret — playbooks. Consider the reaction of the administration to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Initially it was one of pain, anger and sympathy for his widow and children. Then it ...

Railroad merger good for America and vets

DEAR EDITOR: As an Army Veteran and Commander of my local American Legion post, I strongly support the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger because it represents more than just a business deal — it’s an opportunity to strengthen America’s infrastructure, expand good jobs for veterans and make our transportation system safer for every family. That commitment to veterans is nothing new: in 2015, nearly one in five freight railroad employees had served in the U.S. military, a testament to how the railroad industry values our nation’s veterans. I’ve seen countless men and ...

Security officer’s attitude was abysmal

DEAR EDITOR: “Share everything … play fair … don’t hit people … say you are sorry when you hurt somebody … when you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.” These are just some of the wise nuggets written by Robert Fulghum in his classic 1986 book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” The gems in this essay lay the foundation of mutual respect, courtesy, positive social interaction with others, to name a few. This past week, I had to get a car title. I wasn’t sure which building I needed, so I entered the Trumbull ...

Don’t let AI determine our medical coverage

DEAR EDITOR: I’m writing this letter to inform Ohio citizens that in January 2026, Ohio and five other states will be a part of an unconscionable pilot program. This program, named “Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Rejection — WISeR Model,” will use artificial intelligence (AI), to determine whether prescribed medical procedures are eligible for Medicare coverage. The federal government plans to hire private AI companies to determine whether patients would be covered for certain procedures. These companies would have financial incentives to DENY claims, because Medicare ...

Gun violence shouldn’t be a political football

DEAR EDITOR: The recent assassination of a well-followed young husband and father, a political activist, was distressing, uncalled for, and another unfortunate example of violence in the U.S. It’s news that appears to be daily, like the weather forecast. We expect it. As always, the response to the tragedy was quick and expected from our elected officials, those who, during such incidents, are often sought after for guidance and, more so, support, providing some actions that seek to remedy such occurrences. Such guidance, such support is necessary if we as a nation seek to ...

Sound off!

Shooters observed “target” practicing have already shot and killed one family pet and nearly residents in their own backyards. The shooters live one house down from the crossroads of Route 85 and Route 193 and are shooting across residents’ backyards and shooting toward a church four houses from 193. The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has been called numerous times by residents and have done nothing to stop the shooters. Residents say they have been told by the sheriff’s department to “produce” dead animals and round casings. — Cortland The assassination of Charlie ...