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Have you finished cleaning up your leaves yet?
Yes No

Will the Quakers win their playoff game against Granville?
Yes No

Were you pleased with the overall election results?
Yes No

Did you watch any of the World Series?
Yes No

Planning to vote today?
Yes No

Will Salem High reach the state volleyball finals?
Yes No

Hot topic in Ohio is Issue 3. Are you for or against it?
For Against

It’s election time. Does the city of Salem have a bright future?
Yes No

Who will win the World Series?
Yankees Phillies

A new season is here. Will the Cavs reach the NBA Finals?
Yes No

Are you planning on voting next Tuesday?
Yes No

Will the Cavaliers make the NBA Finals this year?
Yes No

Naming Manny Acta manager. Good choice by the Indians?
Yes No

Given recent rumors, do you believe Kelly Pavlik ‘nearly died’ from an allergic reaction?
Yes No

Will Salem earn a berth in the state football playoffs?
Yes No

Is this Indian Summer already?
Yes No

Is it time to ban texting while driving in Ohio?
Yes No

We had a heavy frost early Monday. Did you know where your car scraper was?
Yes No

Should Ohio State bench quarterback Terrell Pryor?
Yes No

Should health care workers be required to get the swine flu vaccination?
Yes No

Will you observe Sweetest Day Saturday?
Yes No

A bit of snow in the forecast: Is this a sign of things to come this winter?
Yes No

Seriously — can the Browns stay within two touchdowns of the Steelers this Sunday?
Yes No

Does the stock market climbing back toward 10,000 mean anything on Main Street?
Yes No

Today is Columbus Day. A big deal or not?
Yes No

A Nobel Peace Prize for Obama: Did he get it because he’s not Bush?
Yes No

FirstEnergy customers: Two bulbs for $21, even if you don’t need them. Is this a great deal, or what?
Yes No

Do you get Columbus Day off?
Yes No

A second shift of nearly 1,000 workers is back at Lordstown. Is the worst over regarding the auto industry?
Yes No

Browns fans: Given up on the season already?
Yes No

Is losing an Olympics bid a true setback for the Obama administration?
Yes No

Have you been to a high school football game yet?
Yes No

Have term-limits made it harder to get things done in Columbus?
Yes No

The Indians firing Eric Wedge: Good move?
Yes No

Does Salem need a bed and breakfast lodging?
Yes No

Did you know kids up to age 7 may be required to use car booster seats?
Yes No

Do you care about the upcoming World Series?
Yes No

Will the Cleveland Browns actually score an offensive touchdown Sunday against the Ravens?
Yes No

Have you been paying any attention to the G20 summit in Pittsburgh?
Yes No

Is Eric Wedge’s career over in Cleveland?
Yes No

Will Ohio voters turn down slots now that the courts have placed the issue on the ballot?
Yes No

Can the Browns go at least 8-8?
Yes No

Does a name change for the ‘after party’ make sense?
Yes No

If you had a chance to get a H1N1 (swine) flu shot, would you?
Yes No

Fall officially begins Tuesday: Ready to start raking/mulching your leaves?
Yes No

Were you impressed with President Obama’s message to the Lordstown workers?
Yes No

President Obama is in Lordstown today. Has he made a positive impact on the auto industry?
Yes No

Did OSU gain any national respect by losing just by three points to Southern Cal?
Yes No

Many indicators suggest the recession is ending or over. Do you agree?
Yes No

Will the Steelers repeat as Super Bowl champions?
Yes No

Who will win Friday’s rivalry, Salem or West Branch?
Salem West Branch

Should Salem offer a tax break to a housing developer?
Yes No

Ohio State has had a year to lick its wounds. So who is going to win Saturday?
OSU S CAL

Are American workers as productive as they once were?
Yes No

Will you go to East Liverpool to see the Moving Wall?
Yes No

Will you listen to Obama’s health care speech Wednesday?
yes No

Planning an end-of-summer picnic this weekend?
Yes No

Will Ohio State win the Big Ten title this year?
Yes No

Renegade Jim Traficant is getting released. Should he be embraced by the community?
Yes No

Will you attend the Canfield Fair?
Yes No

August is all but over. Does it seem like summer was cool and cloudy?
Yes No

Ready for some high school football tonight?
Yes No

Will the death of Ted Kennedy make it harder for Democrats to pass a health plan?
Yes No

Will the Quaker City Super Nats be able to match the original Steel Valley version?
Yes No

Will you attend a high school football game this season?
Yes No

Do you feel Members of Congress should be forced to enroll themselves in the health care plan they vote for?
Yes No

Oil prices are shooting up again, Since demand can’t explain it, is it just greed?
Yes No

Who should the Browns start at QB, Brady Quinn (BQ) or Derek Anderson (DA)?
BQ DA

Does the return to 2 shifts at Lordstown signal the worst of the recession is over?
Yes No

Do you think Brett Farve should have stayed retired?
yes No

Has it already become impossible for real discussion on the health reform issue?
Yes No

A convicted killer will be executed Tuesday in Ohio. Do you support the death penalty?
yes No

Will you watch the Browns pre-season game today?
Yes No

Was getting car production back up worth the $3B the clunker program costs?
Yes No

Will you support a renewal of the county’s 1% sales tax?
Yes No

Do you borrow DVDs or use the computer at your library?
Yes No

Are many protestors at health plan meetings opposed to anything Democrats try to do, no matter what?
Yes No

Are you among those who feel that the Obama health plan is "out" to get senior citizens?
Yes No

Have you ever been to a tractor pull?
Yes No

Have you ever taken material to a recycling center?
Yes No

Who do you think has a better chance of winning this weekend in Akron, Tiger or Phil?
Tiger (T) Phil (P)

Ready to send the kids back to school yet?
Yes No

What’s the most fun at a fair. the animals (A) or the rides(R)?
Animals Rides

Are you aware of the new state driving law requiring headlights on when windshield wipers are in use?
Yes No

To all Cleveland sports fans — will you still root for the Indians?
Yes No

Obama’s ’beer summit’ with policeman, professor — good idea or bad?
Good Bad

Should public agencies that receive government money be required to contract with domestic companies?
Yes No

Do you think the Indians trading Cliff Lee was a good move?
Yes No

Does Pete Rose deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
Yes No

Does Sarah Palin have a future in national politics?
Yes No

Tempered warnings are being announced about a serious swine flu outbreak this fall. Are you worried?
Yes No

Do you agree that this summer is cooler than usual?
Yes No

Is there a need for health care reform?
Yes No

Will you go to the Columbiana County Fair (it opens Aug. 3)?
Yes No

Do you think the Baard Energy plant will actually be built?
Yes No

Is continued space exploration worth the cost?
Yes No

Does man landing on the moon 40 years ago still carry significance?
Yes No

Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
Yes No

Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
Yes No

Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
Yes No

Can 59-year-old Tom Watson actually win the British Open?
Yes No

If Salem had asked for a tax increase before the economy tanked, would it have had a better chance of passing?
Yes No

Will you go to a track to play slots in Ohio?
Yes No

Will you watch the baseball All-Star game?
Yes No

Slot machines are in the Ohio budget news. Have you ever played the slots?
Yes No

Ohio has a budget. Will officials have to cut it again?
Yes No

Would it be a failure if Lance Armstrong did not win the Tour de France?
Yes No

Do you buy bottled water to drink?
Yes No

Given an opportunity, would you attend Michael Jackson’s funeral service?
Yes No

Will you support a 4-year, 1/2% Salem income tax hike to fix flooding issues and make other capital improvements?
Yes No

Would you be willing to pay extra state income tax to erase the $3-plus billion deficit?
Yes No

Does Sarah Palin have a political future on national level?
Yes No

Now that they have Shaq, will the Cavs win a NBA title?
Yes No

Are you planning to watch a holiday fireworks display this weekend?
Yes No

Do you check your smoke detectors regularly?
Yes No

Will Ohio officials quit squabbling and pass a budget before the 1-week extension ends?
Yes No

The Indians trade Mark DeRosa. Have they given up on the season?
Yes No

Despite all of his issues, were you a fan of Michael Jackson’s music?
Yes No

The Cavs getting Shaquille O’Neal. Is it a good move?
Yes No

The Cavs getting Shaquille O’Neal. Is it a good move?
Yes No

Should public libraries be among the budget cut casualties of Gov. Strickand?
Yes No

Was having Super National-related events in Salem worth the cost of police overtime?
Yes No

Was having Super National-related events in Salem worth the cost of police overtime?
Yes No

Should the Indians fire Eric Wedge now?
Yes No

Are you OK with Gov. Strickland's plan for slot machines at horse racing tracks?
Yes No

Are you OK with Gov. Strickland’s plan for slot machines at horse racing tracks?
Yes No

Will you be celebrating Father’s Day?
Yes No

Are you worried about paying for health care in the future?
Yes No

Are the Super Nationals a positive for the Salem community?
Yes No

Would you support a state income tax increase to offset budget deficits?
Yes No

Should Washingtonville residents be forced to go with a village garbage hauler?
Yes No

Will you be attending any of the Super Nationals events this week?
Yes No

Another championship for Pittsburgh: Can a Cleveland team come out on top within the next decade?
Yes No

Today is the day U.S. TV went digital. Were you ready?
Yes No

With the Cavs out, did you quit watching the NBA finals?
Yes No

If the Sustainable Plan is only a guide for Salem, was it a waste of money?
Yes No

Will gas top $3 a gallon this summer?
Yes No

Does President Obama's trip overseas accomplish anything?
Yes No

Most developed nations have a health care system and spend less, many with similar results. Do you believe health reform would save money in the U.S.?
Yes No

Republicans are going after Gov. Strickland because of job losses. Is he to blame?
Yes No

Should new taxes on soda, wine and beer be imposed to help pay for health care?
Yes No

Does hearing of plane accidents like the lost Air France jet make you less likely to fly ?
Yes No

Do you think LeBron will extend his contract with the Cavs?
Yes No

After having the best NBA season record, did the Cavs choke in the playoffs?
Yes NO

Who will finish the season with a better record, the Pirates or Indians?
Pirates Indians

Parents, ready to have the kids home for the summer?
Yes No

Do you expect a hot, dry summer?
Yes No

Would you buy a GM?car while the automaker is in bankruptcy?
Yes No

Can the Cavs still come back and beat Orlando?
Yes No

Are you concerned about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities?
Yes No

Three games in, have the Cavs been taking the Magic too lightly?
Yes No

Was the Salem school board wise to go outside the district for a new superintendent?
Yes No

Can the Cavs bounce back with a win Friday night?
Yes No

The price of gas is creeping up but is still much lower than last summer: Will you do more traveling?
Yes No

Can the Cavs beat the Magic in 4 games?
Yes No

Will you be traveling over the Memorial Day weekend?
Yes No

Will Eric Wedge finish the season as the Indians' manager?
Yes No

Does it make sense for GM and Chrysler to trim dealerships?
Yes No

Who would you rather see the Cavaliers play, Boston or Orlando?
Boston Orlando

GM may import more vehicles from China, which of course buys U.S. bonds so the feds can loan money to GM. Head hurt yet?
Yes No

Have you been following baseball at all this year?
Yes No

Is it going to be harder for kids to find summer jobs this year?
Yes No

Do you make an effort to shop locally?
Yes No

Should baseball players tainted by steroid scandal be considered for the Hall of Fame?
Yes No

Are you going to see mom for Mother’s Day?
Yes No

Can the Cavs sweep the Hawks?
Yes No

House in the park: Should Salem council just move on?
Yes No

Should the U.S. close big tax breaks for the rich?
Yes No

Will the week-long layoff hurt the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs?
Yes No

Would you support a levy to keep the Salem Police Department fully-staffed?
Yes No

Are you following the NBA playoffs?
Yes No

Should the use of waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods be investigated?
Yes No

It’s been a 100 days into office. Is Barack Obama doing a satisfactory job?
Yes No

Did the Kent police respond accordingly to the student rioters?
Yes No

Did the Cleveland Browns have a good draft?
Yes No

Are you following the ’swine’ flu outbreak in Mexico?
Yes No

80 plus degrees Saturday: Ready to hook up the hose and wash your car?
Yes No

The FDA says 17-year-olds can get ‘morning after’ birth control without a prescription. Are you OK with that?
Yes No

Today is Earth Day. Does it have any significance to you?
Yes No

Would you be afraid to buy a new American car right now?
Yes No

Draft day is Saturday. Will the Browns take Michael Crabtree?
Yes No

Is it time for the U.S. to restore ties to Cuba?
Yes No

Have you mowed your lawn yet?
Yes No

Do you think the Indians will turn things around soon?
Yes No

Which regional MLB team will finish the season with the best record?
Indians Pirates Reds

Should Salem paint its soon-to-be dual Roosevelt Ave. water towers in Browns and Steelers colors?
Yes No

Will you file your federal taxes at the last minute?
Yes No

Are you spending Easter with your family?
Yes No

Will you attend a church service this Easter weekend?
Yes No

Do you follow the Masters?
Yes No

Pirates? Is the developed world helpless against guys with AK47s?
Yes No

Should Salem try to buy Quaker City Raceway to use the land for an industrial park?
Yes No

Will the Indians win the AL Central Division this year?
Yes No

Who will win the NCAA title?
North Carolina Michigan State

s there anyway at all to reduce the number of mass killings?
Yes No

Is there any way at all to reduce the number of mass killings?
Yes No

Do commissioners need to find a way to hire more deputies?
Yes No

Now it’s a pistachio plant: If food executives knew they would go to jail, would they clean things up?
Yes No

Can Chrysler make a deal with Fiat in time to avoid collapse?
Yes No

Do you support Obama’s handling of the auto industry crisis?
Yes No

Will you spend or save your income tax refund?
Save Spend

The FAA?wants to keep bird strike reports secret: Do you agree?
Yes No

The Cavs set a team record for most wins in a season: Will they go all the way?
Yes No

Still have a chance to win your office pool?
Yes No

Going, going, gone... Will the price for a gallon of gas ever stay below $2 again?
Yes No

Should laid-off workers be forced to use up assets before becoming eligible for foods stamps and other aid?
Yes No

Have you collected any kind of unemployment benefits or compensation during the past 12 months?
Yes No

Now that we’ve made it to spring, was the winter worse than average?
Yes No

Is the AIG circus mostly about politicians hoping we won’t notice they share blame for the fiasco?
Yes No

Another day, another bailout: Should big wheeler-dealers be forced to give up the bonus cash they got for gutting the economy?
Yes No

There’s a new push for a passenger rail link between Cleveland and Cincinnati. Is this a good use of tax dollars?
Yes No

Which Buckeyes team will go further in their respective NCAA tournaments, the men or the women?
Men Women

Seven states have done it. Should Ohio follow and ban texting while driving?
Yes No

Finally, a decent week on Wall Street. Could we be nearing the worst of it?
Yes No

No snow in sight: Will the area miss the dreaded St. Patrick’s Day snow this year ?
Yes No

March Madness gets under way next week: Are you in any office pools?
Yes No

Will United advance in regional competition tonight?
Yes No

Did you have a hard time getting up Monday after the time change?
Yes No

Despite current conditions, does the Lordstown GM Complex have a bright future?
Yes No

Which team in our area has the biggest home court advantage?
Sebring Western Reserve Salem McDonald East Palestine

Do you think the economy will start to pick up by fall?
Yes No

Who will win Saturday’s district title game, Salem or Canfield?
Salem (S) Canfield (C)

Do you think the economy is in a Depression (D) or a Recession (R)?
Depression Recession

Will area communities get a fair share of stimulus funds or will the big cities grab most of it?
Fair Grab

Only two weeks to St. Patrick’s Day. Will we have the usual big snow around then?
Yes No

Do you support the Browns trading Kellen Winslow Jr.?
Yes No

Obama says the U.S. will end combat operations in Iraq in 18 months. Will Iraq be ready to stand on its own?
Yes No

Were you surprised Tiger Woods lost in the 2nd round of match play?
Yes No

Big banks are still taking tax dollars and funding junkets: Will they ever get it?
Yes No

Did you watch President Obama’s speech Tuesday night?
Yes No

The stock market has now fallen to 1997 levels: Ever wish you had just thrown that 401K money away on fun?
Yes No

Have you filed your tax returns yet?
Yes No

Has the recent peanut products recall led you to change your diet?
Yes No

Are you taking detours to avoid potholes?
Yes No

GM and Chrysler say they need another $22B to stay alive: Will that be enough?
Yes No

Will Kelly Pavlik win Saturday night?
Yes No

So, you going to spend that $13 a week from the Stimulus tax cut in one place?
Yes No

Will the stimulus package directly make your financial life any better?
Yes No

Should MLB commissioner Bud Selig be taking more of the blame for the game's ongoing steroid scandal?
Yes No

Will you go out to dinner or do something special with your Valentine?
Yes No

And now back to February: Could the groundhog have been wrong, with an early spring?
Yes No

Are you accepting Alex Rodriguez’s apology for taking banned substances?
Yes No

Are Congressional Republicans playing the same old ‘games’ as Obama suggests?
Yes No

So who is really better, LeBron or Kobe?
LeBron Kobe

Will a federal stimulus stop the economy’s free fall?
Yes No

Gov. Strickland’s approval rating has jumped to 63%. Do you think he is doing a good job?
Yes No

The switch to digital TV was put off until June. Do you still need a converter box?
Yes No

Will you be able to take any kind of winter vacation or break?
Yes No

Did you see your shadow on Groundhog Day?
Yes No

Are the Steelers the greatest dynasty in the history of football?
Yes No

Will the Super Bowl be a close game (C) or a blowout (B)?
Close Blowout

Are you OK with any city, village or township official declaring that roadways can't be treated properly because of rock salt cost?
Yes No

Had enough of January yet?
Yes No

Doesn’t it seem like everyone is grabbing for that infinite pile of taxpayer stimulus mola?
Yes No

Grown-ups:?Don’t you wish the world would give you a snow day?
Yes No

Are you planning on purchasing a new vehicle in 2009?
Yes No

Started reading/watching pre-Super Bowl stories yet?
Yes No

Obama gets to keep his Blackberry: Does it make any sense that there was a fight over him using e-mail?
Yes No

Is Jeff Reed the NFL’s best kicker?
Yes No

Stimulus, stimulus: Does anyone have any idea what will really help get the economy going?
Yes No

Which will be over-hyped more, the Inauguration (I) or the Super Bowl (S)?
Inauguration (I) Super Bowl (S)

Who will win the Super Bowl?
Steelers Cardinals

Planning to watch the Steelers-Ravens game Sunday?
Yes No

What national sports would you like to see more of in the printed edition of the Salem News?
Auto Racing College Basketball NHL NBA Boxing Tennis

Do you avoid going outside when it gets this cold?
Yes No

Will you listen to all or part of Obama’s inaugural address?
Yes No

Salem residents: Are you willing to vote for any tax increase this May?
Yes No

Which team will win, the Steelers (S) or Ravens (R)?
R S

Will next weekend’s Steelers-Ravens game be more exciting than the Super Bowl, even if the Steelers beat the Ravens and advance?
Yes No

Did last night’s BCS Championship game really decide the number 1 team?
Yes No

Did local road crews have a handle on the snowstorm?
Yes No

Have you got your winter driving skills back yet?
Yes No

Can Congress pass an economic stimulus plan quickly?
Yes No

Do you think Jim Tressel can still win the big game?
Yes No

Do you believe Obama's proposed stimulus plan will indeed create 3 millions new jobs?
Yes No

Do you understand the digital TV switch?
Yes No

Did you watch a college bowl game New Year’s Day?
Yes No

We have to ask — did you make a New Year resolution?
Yes No

Will you go to a party or another New Year’s Eve event tonight?
Yes No

Can Ohio State beat Texas in the Fiesta Bowl Monday?
Yes No

Has Romeo Crennel coached his last game with the Browns?
Yes No

Will you be returning any Christmas gifts?
Yes No

Did you have a Merry Christmas?
Yes No

So. do you think the Steelers will take it easy on the down and out Browns?
Yes No

Do you plan to go looking for deals Friday?
Yes No

Will you attend church services Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Yes No

Are you completely finished with Christmas shopping?
Yes No

Who’s worse, Browns (Cle) or Bengals (Cin)?
Cle Cin

Have you attended a Christmas concert at a local school this holiday season?
Yes No

Do you agree with the Salem Library’s decision to post Grandview Cemetery records online?
Yes No

Have you finished mailing your Christmas cards yet?
Yes No

The Electoral Collage has finally meet, and Obama won. Is is time to go to a direct vote?
Yes No

Have your heating costs gone down or up so far?
Down Up

The White House if trying to fund an auto loan program. Should they?
Yes No

Will state lawmakers cut school aid as revenues crash?
Yes No

Can the Cavs win their 11th straight against Philadelphia Friday?
Yes No

Would you support a Salem income tax increase for capital improvements?
Yes No

Do the Steelers have a shot at the Super Bowl?
Yes No

Were you satisfied with the job road crews did with the weekend snow storm?
Yes No

Did O.J. Simpson finally get what’s coming to him?
Yes No

Would the collapse of the U.S. automakers cause a depression?
Yes No

Should Salem require residents to bag leaves for pick-up?
Yes No

The auto bosses drove hybrids to beg a handout this time. Is that better?
Yes No

Did you place an order on’CyberMonday’?
Yes No

Will you spend more or less this Christmas than last year?
More Less

Have you started Christmas shopping yet?
Yes No

Is this the Cavs’ year to win it all?
Yes No

So, did you have a good Thanksgiving?
Yes No

Do you go shopping for the early deals on ‘Black Friday’?
Yes No

Are you following Obama’s choices for top level posts?
Yes No

Was Sunday's loss to the Texans the very worst of the Browns' lousy season?
Yes No

Would Hillary Clinton be a good choice for Secretary of State?
Yes No

Ohio executed a convicted murder Wednesday. Do you support the death penalty?
Yes No

Will you be spending this Thanksgiving with family?
Yes No

Will Ohio State beat Michigan?
Yes No

Are you ready for another winter’s driving fun?
Yes No

Are unions to blame for the American automakers' financial mess?
Yes No

Have you finished with your leaf cleanup this year?
Yes No

Has Brown’s coach Romeo Crennel lost control?
Yes No

Should striking American Standard workers receive unemployment benefits?
Yes No

Should the Steelers bench quarterback Ben Roethlisberger?
Yes No

Should the government bail out the automakers?
Yes No

Have you been keeping up with your leaves this fall?
Yes No

Is it time for Salem to consider replacing Time-Warner cable?
Yes No

Has this week been our Indian Summer?
Yes No

Has the 2008 campaign been uglier and more divisive than usual?
Yes No

Are the Browns making the right decision to start Brady Quinn?
Yes No

Who will be the next president of the United States?
(O) Barack Obama (M) John McCain

Did you vote in advance?
Yes No

Are you still an undecided voter?
Yes No

Did you watch Barack Obama’s paid TV spot Wednesday night?
Yes No

Would you like to hear John McCain speak in Hanoverton?
Yes No

Gas prices have fallen considerably:?If buying a new car, would you still opt for high gas mileage?
Yes No

Did Ohio State make a mistake in having true freshman Terrelle Pryor at quarterback?
Yes No

Will the Salem girls volleyball team successfully defend its regional title?
Yes No

Do you rake your leaves or blow them?
Rake Blow

Have you tuned out politics yet?
Yes No

Did Kellen Winslow Jr. deserve to be suspended by the Browns?
Yes No

Who will win the World Series, Rays (R) or Phillies (P)?
Phillies Rays

Will the American Standard strike be settled by week's end?
Yes No

Will Kelly Pavlik win his boxing match against Bernard Hopkins?
Yes No

Are you now or will you be able to retire financially comfortable?
Yes No

Do you sympathize with American Standard workers?
Yes No

Do you support Ohio Issue 6 — putting a casino in our state?
Yes No

Did you honestly think the Browns could win last night?
Yes No

Virtually every poll has Obama ahead of McCain. Do you put any faith in polls?
Yes No

Are shouts of ‘kill’ Obama at Palin rallies going too far?
Yes No

Have you dared to check your 401K yet?
Yes No

Have the debates influenced your decision for president?
Yes No

Do you expect gas prices to remain this low?
Yes No

Do you plan to watch tonight’s debate?
Yes No

Does American Standard have a future in Salem?
Yes No

Do you expect to cut back on your Christmas spending this year?
Yes No

With the Indians and Pirates gone, are you following the MLB playoffs?
Yes No

Will you watch tonight’s vice presidental debate?
Yes No

Do you think Congress will pass a bailout plan this week?
Yes No

When you realize what happened to your 401K Monday, do you still think the free market and deregulation are always the way to go ?
Yes No

Will Romeo Crennel last the season as Browns head coach?
Yes No

Who won the debate Friday night, McCain (M) or Obama (O)?
McCain Obama

Should the Browns name Brady Quinn starting QB?
Yes No

Will the government succeed in bailing out Wall Street?
Yes No

Fall is here: Do you know where your snow shovel is?
Yes No

Will you watch the first presidential debate Friday?
Yes No

Do young workers have the same work ethic as previous generations?
Yes No

Does the financial turmoil point to incompetence on the part of officials charged with oversight?
Yes No

Has FirstEnergy done a good enough job recovering from the storm?
Yes No

Have you recently lost any money in the stock market?
Yes No

Have Wall Street failures got you worried about the future of the U.S. economy?
Yes No

Did you have enough flashlights and batteries when the lights went out?
Yes No

Humiliation aside, will Ohio State still win the Big Ten title?
Yes No

With hurricanes more frequent, does it really make sense to build right up to the coast?
Yes No

Can the Browns bounce back Sunday against the Steelers?
Yes No

7 years after the attacks, bin Laden is still at large: Will he be caught during the next president's term?
Yes No

Has media coverage of Sarah Palin been fair and informative?
Yes No

Another week, another hurricane: Will Gulf residents take this one seriously?
Yes No

Two months to election day: Now are you paying attention?
Yes No

Did you watch Gov. Sarah Palin’s speech before the GOP Convention?
Yes No

Who will win more games this NFL season. The Browns or the Steelers?
Browns Steelers

Can Ohio State beat USC without ‘Beanie’ Wells?
Yes No

Did you go to the Canfield Fair?
Yes No

Is our government better prepared to handle a major hurricane now than it was for Katrina?
Yes No

Will McCain’s choice of a woman for VP influence your vote?
Yes No

Have you watched any of the Democratic Convention?
Yes No

Will you be enjoying the long holiday weekend at home?
Yes No

Admit it, you know people who could care less about the Buckeyes, don’t you?
Yes No

Will Ohio State go undefeated this season?
Yes No

Will you be going to the Canfield Fair?
Yes No

Does Obama’s choice of running mate matter to you?
Yes No

Is a new cold war with Russia looming?
Yes No

Will you attend a high school football game this season?
Yes No

Are there security issues with the Columbiana County Jail?
Yes No

Have you finished your back-to-school shopping?
Yes No

Do you ever watch the Salem-based local cable channel?
Yes No

Are you partaking in the first Salem Italian Fest?
Yes No

Should the U.S. actively intervene on Georgia’s behalf against Russia?
Yes No

Is Michael Phelps the greatest American Olympian ever?
Yes No

Are you following the Olympics on a daily basis?
Yes No

Parents — will you spend more or less on school supplies and clothes this year compared to last year?
More Less

Is John Edwards' political career over?
Yes No

Are you giving away veggies from your garden yet?
Yes No

Do you watch pre-season
Yes No

Maybe Paris Hilton really should run for the ‘Pink House’?
Yes No

Do you plan to watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics?
Yes No

Are you interested in playing the lottery’s new Keno game ?
Yes No

Will race and/or age influence your vote in the presidential election?
Yes No

Has either candidate got serious about the energy mess yet?
Yes No

Both the McCain and Obama campaigns are ‘playing the race card.’ Does it matter to you as a voter?
Yes No

Are you looking forward to watching the Olympics?
Yes No

Should Salem have matched the county’s offer for Perry dispatching?
Yes No

Do you believe cell phone use will ultimately cause cancer?
Yes No

Will the recent drop in gas prices continue?
Yes No

The cost of the Iraq War is nearing that of Vietnam: Will it be any more successful?
Yes No

Do you go to the fair to see animals and farm stuff or for food and rides?
Farm Food

With July drawing to a close, have you taken a summer vacation yet?
Yes No

Parents, have you started back to school shopping yet?
Yes No

The Columbiana County Fair starts next week. Are you planning to go?
Yes No

Did Greg Norman choke away another major title?
Yes No

Should Salem seek additional emergency dispatch work?
Yes No

Are you looking forward to the Summer Olympics in China?
Yes No

Hot enough to start browning out your grass yet?
Yes No

Did you stay up until the end of the All-Star Game?
Yes No

Should speeders in Ohio be forced to pay a surcharge to offset police fuel costs?
Yes No

Will you attend Salem’s Grande Parade this Saturday?
Yes No

Another stage in the mirex saga: Will the clean-up be finished by 2025?
Yes No

Have you started to pay attention to the presidential race again yet?
Yes No

Will the Indians break their losing streak before the All-Star break?
Yes No

Is it time the U.S. makes a major, all out effort to end our ‘addiction to oil?’
Yes No

Do you blame the Indians for trading C.C. Sabathia?
Yes No

After missing the World Series by a single game last season, will the Indians finish in last place this season?
Yes No

Did Wednesday’s Salem derailment prove the need for an overpass on South Lincoln?
Yes No

Did you spend any money at all on fireworks?
Yes No

Do you get the 3-day July 4th weekend off?
Yes No

Are current laws governing fireworks in Ohio sufficient?
Yes No

Will you take in a fireworks show July 4th?
Yes No

Will you be traveling over 50 miles to celebrate July 4?
Yes No

Is ‘free’ trade the same as ‘fair’ trade?
Yes No

Will the High Court’s gun ruling reduce crime?
Yes No

Is it too late for the Indians to turn their season around?
Yes No

Can campaigning with Hillary boost Obama’s White House drive?
Yes No

Are the Steel Valley Super Nationals good for Salem?
Yes No

Do you support a proposal to begin offshore drilling?
Yes No

Did you go to check out the hot rods (yes) or stay far away (no)?
Yes No

Is the excitement generated by the Super Nationals worth the overtime pay for police?
Yes No

Can Tiger Woods return to the top of his game after knee surgery?
Yes No

Are hot rods an endangered species in a time of $4 plus gasoline?
Yes No

Will you be attending any of the Super Nationals activities in Salem this week?
Yes No

Today is Flag Day. Do you own/display an American flag?
Yes No

Should Salem consider running a second water line from City Lake to town?
Yes No

Today is Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious?
Yes No

Given the latest scare, are you leery of consuming picked tomatoes?
Yes No

Does Obama need Clinton as a running mate to beat McCain?
Yes No

June started on the hot side. Will this be a long, hot summer?
Yes No

Can Hillary bring her supporters into the Obama camp?
Yes No

Would Hillary Clinton be the right choice as Obama’s running mate?
Yes No

Do you think the Penguins can come back to win the Stanley Cup?
Yes No

Should Hillary drop out of the race after the South Dakota
Yes No

If feasible, would you participate in car pooling?
Yes No

Will GM Lordstown build a 40 mpg car?
Yes No

Oil prices have been creeping down the last few days. Is it just a pause before the pain continues?
Yes No

With the economy and gas prices, will you be staying close to home this summer?
Yes No

With the Cavs out, are you paying any attention to the NBA playoffs?
Yes No