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History preservation is under assault

DEAR EDITOR: Archaeologists, and people interested in preserving and recording the evidence of our nation’s history are facing a nightmare scenario. Archaeological sites are destroyed constantly in the United States, many without being recorded and studied. Since the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act in the 1970s, federally funded projects, like highway constructions, or the construction of reservoirs, must have an archaeological component to identify if there are archaeological sites that would be impacted or destroyed, which should be protected, or whether a more ...

Ohio’s energy impact: at core of daily life

DEAR EDITOR: Ohio’s energy industry is the backbone of modern life — powering our homes, fueling our vehicles and driving our economy. Affordable, reliable energy isn’t just a convenience — it’s essential to life as we know it in Ohio and across the globe. Our recent report, The Essential Facts on Essential Ohio Energy, showcases that Ohio stands as a national leader in energy, ranking 10th in overall energy production and 8th in electricity generation. Natural gas is at the heart of this success, supplying nearly 60% of the state’s electricity. Its impact is felt in ...

Watch out for the Grinch this year

DEAR EDITOR: Christmas is coming and with it, the Grinch Tax. According to The Toy Association, nearly 80% of the toys sold in the U. S. are sourced in China. President Trump’s tariff is, in truth, an all-American sales tax on imported Chinse goods. Ultimately, it must be paid by American holiday shoppers. Unless retracted, it could inflate prices up to 25%...the Grinch Tax. The higher skilled, lower paid toy makers in China will not soon be replicated in America. Same applies for Chinese-made artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and blow-up outdoor sculptures. ...

Ballot access earned; can’t be bungled

DEAR EDITOR: Only 11% of eligible voters showed up for Trumbull County’s most recent primary election — a figure that should deeply alarm anyone who believes in democracy. But low turnout isn’t just about apathy — it’s also about access, trust and training. On Tuesday, poorly trained poll workers handed voters an “issues-only” ballot, stripping them of the right to vote in partisan races. That’s not a minor mistake. That’s disenfranchisement. In historically marginalized communities, where civic engagement is already undermined by decades of neglect and ...

Protesters, politicians have it wrong

DEAR EDITOR: “Protesters” who get paid to pretend to be freedom fighters are very un-American. “Politicians” who get paid to pass laws (and weaken the youth of America) all the while pushing “China’s agenda” are very un-American. If China were to disconnect Americans from “their” technology, could the youth of America survive? How long can they go without their phones (rushing out to buy new ones)? China needs America so much that their plan to conquer America by 2030 has been moved up to 2027. If Trump’s tariffs against China scare Americans, it means ...

Sound off!

Kimberly-Clark has been working with local and State officials since mid-2023. They purchased property in Warren to house their facility in December 2023. With the help of dozens of organizations and individuals working together for the next 16 months, the Mahoning Valley welcomed Kimberly-Clark as they announced they will build a $800 million manufacturing facility in Warren. We thank them. Now how long is it going to be before Trump claims credit saying it was due to his economic policy? — Warren Kudos to Ken MacPherson for his efforts to repeal the large, forever 89% pay raises ...