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‘Iron Lady’ was friend to America
April 12, 2013 A fter some initial unpleasantness between us, Americans and Britons have enjoyed a deep friendship and an unshakeable alliance. more »»
Red flags flashing in Ohio prisons?Twenty years ago this month, many Ohioans were stunned when inmates at a state prison in Lucasville went on an 11-day rampage. In addition to murdering nine fellow inmates, the rioters took several guards hostage. When t
April 10, 2013 Twenty years ago this month, many Ohioans were stunned when inmates at a state prison in Lucasville went on an 11-day rampage. more »»
Stop food stamp program fraud
April 5, 2013 It should not require a formal agreement for the federal government to cooperate with states in reducing food stamp fraud, but apparently it doe. more »»
Offer alternatives to lives in crime
April 3, 2013 A few area residents may remember a time when some young men headed down the wrong road in life were given two options: Join the military or go to jai. more »»
Many of us are ready for ‘play ball!’
April 1, 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 »»
Don’t give up on tax relief
March 30, 2013 Tax relief for working Ohioans and small businesses would provide an enormous boost to the state's economy. And, of course, the 20 percent income tax cut proposed by Gov. more »»
Fed’s Bernanke still sees need for money boost
March 29, 2013 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke issued a not-so-gentle reminder last week in explaining the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to stand pat, again, on artificially very low interest rates. more »»
Senate budget not worth 4-year wait
March 27, 2013 Well, it wasn't worth the wait. The budget approved Saturday by the U.S. Senate, that is. Under Democrat control, the Senate has not approved a budget in four year. more »»
Investigate roles played by coaches
March 26, 2013 Critics of the investigation of the rape of a girl last summer in Steubenville charged a cover-up had occurred because the two boys accused were high school football players. more »»
Educate teens on new media
March 23, 2013 It seems obvious from events in our area that many teenagers are not being educated adequately regarding technology and communications media. more »»
SERS brass spend much on travel
March 22, 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 »»
It will take time to change attitudes in Steubenville
March 21, 2013 The weight of the Steubenville juvenile rape trial rests on three young lives that were irrevocably changed in a night of out-of-control teen partying last August. more »»
Regulating legal gambling in Ohio
March 19, 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 »»
Roses&Thorns
March 17, 2013 Roses for Girl Scout cookies and roses for the Girl Scouts period. The organization just celebrated its annual salute to the Girl Scouts week. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a membership of over 3. more »»
Don’t worry about N. Korea ending armistice, UN says
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 »»
Open meetings law protects public
March 14, 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 »»
At least nominee for energy secretary is bullish on gas
March 13, 2013 The good news about Ernest Moniz, President Barack Obama’s nominee to become secretary of energy, is that he seems bullish about natural gas. more »»
Social workers fill a vital role
March 12, 2013 March is National Professional Social Work Month. Social workers help people overcome poverty, inequality, insecurity, fear, violence, trauma, loss and pain. more »»
Roses&Thorns
March 10, 2013 Roses to Salem council member Dave Nestic for this: “People at all income levels have the right to quality housing. more »»
Changes in airlines policy becomes a pointed topic
March 8, 2013 An announcement by the Transportation Security Administration this week has become a pointed topic. more »» |
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