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Baseball’s back along with the rebirth of optimism
April 2, 2013 The weather we have experienced in the last week or so has certainly left us confused. A look at the calendar, for example, tells us that spring has arrived. more »»
‘14 Days’ programs a special time to soak up our history
April 1, 2013 Today marks the first day of the ambitious “14 Days with Patriots and Pioneers” programs. more »»
Could the FAA have kept towers operating?
March 30, 2013 U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder revealed recently he has found a way to avoid furloughing thousands of federal prison guards. more »»
Knowledge is vital vs. colorectal cancer
March 29, 2013 March is the time of the year when those age 50 and older are reminded about a cancer-screening test. more »»
What’s the value of education? Voters will answer that
March 28, 2013 Ohio school districts are all fighting budget shortcomings. Some worse than others. The Switzerland of Ohio Local school district finds itself in one of the most unenviable positions. more »»
Be prepared for flooding even if it’s not like ’13
March 27, 2013 This week our area commemorates the 100th anniversary of the great flood of 1913, still considered to be the worst natural disaster to impact the state of Ohio and our entire regio. more »»
Kasich’s education plan doesn’t match its realities
March 26, 2013 The proposal announced in January sounded like a welcome improvement. Gov. more »»
International Week adds to diversity in community
March 25, 2013 Marietta College continues to be a unique asset to this community with International Week events starting today and running through April 1. more »»
Too much spent on travel and conferences
March 23, 2013 Members of the boards of Ohio’s five public employee pension programs are right to use educational and networking opportunities at conferences to help them administer the systems. more »»
Judge lets disorder reign with Chardon killer
March 22, 2013 Chardon school shooter T.J. more »»
Warren made right choice in canceling school today
March 21, 2013 A decision was made this week for Warren Local Schools to close today, as the Warren High School boys basketball team heads to Columbus for the Ohio Division II state semifinal game. more »»
Ohio Senate should go ahead with restrictions on ‘cafes’
March 20, 2013 Paying money to play “games” in which there is a chance of winning more money is gambling. Calling it something else — like “Internet cafes” — doesn’t change that fact. more »»
Francis shows he’s a different leader
March 19, 2013 Pope Francis I already has proven himself to be someone the world can’t quite figure out. A humble man who rose to the highest point of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. more »»
Community pitches in to honor a real hero
March 18, 2013 Congratulations to everyone responsible for making sure U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Hockenberry’s specially designed smart home a reality. more »»
Social workers in demand
March 16, 2013 March is National Professional Social Work Month. Social workers help people overcome poverty, inequality, insecurity, fear, violence, trauma, loss and pain. more »»
U.N. in a tight spot dealing with N. Korea
March 15, 2013 North Korea’s government has declared the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War has been canceled. Not to worry, a United Nations spokesman assured reporters the same day. more »»
Changing school year class time requirement makes sense
March 14, 2013 Several common-sense changes in state rules that often hobble rather than help public schools are being proposed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich. more »»
Officials wrong to bend rules on open meetings
March 13, 2013 Some government officials seem to think that the less the public knows about what they are doing, the better. That is why open meetings and records laws are a necessity. more »»
Red Cross able to help because of dedicated volunteers
March 12, 2013 March is American Red Cross Month, and it’s a good time to honor the everyday heroes who help in our communities. more »»
More user friendly tip line a plus for patrol
March 11, 2013 A drug tip hotline run by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is growing into a true success story. more »» |
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