There were a number of interesting filings in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for the March 19, 2024, primary as well as some noted races in which a political pa
While several candidates are expected to file for two Trumbull County commissioner seats up in next year’s election, there is nothing more intriguing than wha
Letter - Committee chair must be removed
Feb. 16, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
To the editor;
I was recently contacted by families of law enforcement regarding divisive Facebook postings made by the chairperson of the diversity task force about the thin blue line flag, a symbol of support for our police officers.
This is an ongoing conversation in this town regarding individuals that don’t respect law enforcement, but more than that, continue to make their families feel unsafe. As if watching your loved one walk out the door not knowing if they will come home was not stressful enough.
Their children are bullied online, the playground and at school. Some of the stories are heart-breaking. No child should have to stay quiet about what their parent does for a living for fear of being bullied. Their spouses don’t talk about the work that can leave them lonely and in emotional pain. They don’t always use their real names on line for fear of being used as pawns against their famil
Letter - Democrats aim to make CT the Mansion State
Feb. 9, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
To the editor;
Connecticut keeps moving up in the rankings…but not in a good way. We are now ranked the eighth worst state to retire in economically. So, if there are any retirees still left here, now is the time to “get out of Dodge.”
So, to add fuel to the fire, the Hartford Democrats, led by Senator Looney, have decided that they need to create a “Mansion Tax.” This will be a state tax that will add one mill or $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value to every house after the first $430,000. Wow, that should make Connecticut no longer the Nutmeg State but the Mansion State.