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Labor Day is more than another day off work

September 1, 2010

Labor Day is more than another day off work For a holiday that many think of as a last chance to barbecue before summer ends, Labor Day has a lot of history behind it. The Labor Day observance was borne out of a 1894 conflict between workers and... Read Story.

Economic reality lost on Council

September 1, 2010

Economic reality lost on Council Most people don't realize that we have our own local version of "reality television." Watch a Streetsboro City Council meeting, especially when dealing with pay raises. This is a reality show you won't want to miss!... Read Story.

Festival seeks to define 'watershed'

September 1, 2010

Festival seeks to define 'watershed' Streetsboro -- "What's a watershed?" is the most common question Susan Blair of the Portage County Parks District gets when she's seeking help for the system. The park district and Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners... Read Story.

Not much hope for any budget answers soon

August 25, 2010

Not much hope for any budget answers soon Columbus -- Ohio's next governor -- whether it's a re-elected Ted Strickland or a new-to-the-office John Kasich -- and lawmakers will face a multi-billion-dollar hole in the next biennial budget. Depending on whose... Read Story.

Periscope: Editor discovers social networking unplugged

August 18, 2010

Editor discovers social networking unplugged "I have discovered today that I am a Neanderthal ... " said Jeff Pritchard after the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce's Aug. 11 meeting. Pritchard, the city's planning and economic development director, was... Read Story.

Capital News: Does a deathbed apology mean more if there's eye contact?

August 18, 2010

Does a deathbed apology mean more if there's eye contact? Columbus -- On paper, Roderick Davie looked like a typical street thug, with a bad attitude and a bent toward crime. By the time he was 15, he had been arrested for two or three theft offenses. At... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Exploring once proud "city of steel'

August 11, 2010

by Ken LahmersAurora Advocate EditorPennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois once were the heart of the U.S. steel industry. Perhaps no city in Ohio was more famous for steel than Youngstown. But sadly, traveling around Y-town, like I did on a recent... Read Story.

Capital News: A lot of talk but no action on redistricting

August 11, 2010

by Marc KovacCapital Bureau Chief Columbus — You didn’t really think lawmakers were going to break their summer recess and move on a redistricting reform, did you? Because few people around the Statehouse believed that was going to happen,... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Camp Ravenna exercise trains emergency responders to act fast

August 10, 2010

by Ken LahmersAurora Advocate EditorLast weekend couldn’t have been any better, and Camp Ravenna Joint Maneuver Training Center was an ideal place to stage the Talon Shield 2010 exercise. The former Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant was a beehive of... Read Story.

Guest Column: Flowing with water at Brandywine Gorge

August 4, 2010

byJennie VasarhelyiCuyahoga Valley National ParkBrandywine Falls is among the most popular destinations in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Many readers may be familiar with the boardwalk that provides excellent views of this 65-foot waterfall.... Read Story.

Capital News: Kids need more nature, less electronics

August 4, 2010

by Marc KovacCapital Bureau ChiefColumbus — Now here’s an education reform idea that all parts of the political spectrum should be able to agree on: force kids into nature. Make them put down their iPods and Game Boys, turn off the... Read Story.

Says seniors have sacrificed enough

July 28, 2010

Says seniors have sacrificed enough After three failed school levies in Streetsboro, the School Board unanimously voted July 8 to add two levies to the Nov. 2 ballot. It will cost hundreds of dollars a year more in property taxes. I know it was... Read Story.

Time for specifics from Strickland, Kasich on big budget hole

July 28, 2010

Time for specifics from Strickland, Kasich on big budget hole Columbus -- Will one of the candidates for Ohio's top office please -- please! -- elevate their campaign rhetoric above the nonsense they've been spewing to date? Pretty please? Because all of... Read Story.

Remembering days when cigars were common

July 28, 2010

Remembering days when cigars were common I don't smoke, never did. But that doesn't mean I don't know anything about cigars. My dad smoked cigars. From 1926 to 1930, my parents ran a candy store and I was old enough to help out selling cigars, among... Read Story.

Questions federal accountability

July 28, 2010

Questions federal accountability Now we understand, or do we? It is more productive for the federal government to take legal action against Arizona, than to guard our southern border. Have we forgotten that a house divided cannot stand? It is easier to... Read Story.

Capital News: Is Cleveland a smart or dumb pick for Dems?

July 21, 2010

Is Cleveland a smart or dumb pick for Dems? Columbus -- The Ohio Democratic National Committee has selected Cleveland among the four finalist sites for its 2012 national convention, and Gov. Ted Strickland is already hard at work lobbying for the... Read Story.

Pray for officer's loved ones

July 21, 2010

Pray for officer's loved ones The pain of two years ago July 13 remains raw and unforgettable for the family, friends and partners of Officer Joshua T. Miktarian, who carried especially heavy hearts on the second anniversary of his murder. The 11-year... Read Story.

Living Green: Turn your backyard into wildlife sanctuary

July 21, 2010

With summer in full swing, my backyard is a constant source of joy for me. I am happy to spend my free time fussing over perennials, pulling weeds, spreading manure and harvesting the fruits of my vegetable garden. To add another dimension to my... Read Story.

LeBron chose to 'play it safe'

July 21, 2010

LeBron chose to 'play it safe' When LeBron James announced, "I'm taking my talents" to South Beach, Fla., he cheated every basketball fan in America. The decision spoke volumes about his competitive streak, or lack thereof. Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and... Read Story.

Capital News: Issue backers "all dressed up, nowhere to go

July 14, 2010

Issue backers: All dressed up, nowhere to go Columbus -- A question for all of you petition signers out there: How does it feel to be used by the political powers of the day, then thrown to the curb like yesterday's trash? To be courted for months, then... Read Story.

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