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Capital News: What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban?

March 3, 2010

What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban? Columbus -- There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the one the Ohio Senate passed last week that would stop crooked public officials from collecting public... Read Story.

Living Green: Use online tools to curb junk mail

March 3, 2010

Use online tools to curb junk mail Mail, or rather junk mail, is the bane of my existence. I am sure I am like most people when it comes to the mail -- I approach it with mixed feelings. Of course, I look forward to receiving personal letters from family... Read Story.

Eight executions scheduled, counting

February 24, 2010

Eight executions scheduled, counting Columbus -- All you crooks might want to think twice before bumping somebody off in Ohio. Because the state now has a proven method for putting murderers to death quickly, and seemingly without pain, and a long line... Read Story.

'Angry' about third levy request

February 24, 2010

'Angry' about third levy request I am angry to learn of a new school levy proposal. In the Feb. 17 issue of The Gateway News, Superintendent Linda T. Keller stated that she heard the clear message from the citizens. She must be joking. We said no... Read Story.

'Confused' by tax after two 'No' votes

February 24, 2010

'Confused' by tax after two 'No' votes Maybe someone on the School Board can help me out here; you see, I'm a bit confused. Why does the Board insist on putting levy after levy on the ballot after the majority of the Streetsboro residents have told the... Read Story. 2 comments

City workers are unsung heroes

February 24, 2010

City workers are unsung heroes The purpose of my writing is to thank the Streetsboro Service Department for replacing our mailbox that was a casualty of a snow plow. But, I would also like to take this opportunity to sing out praise for this group of... Read Story.

The ongoing saga of late license fees

February 17, 2010

The ongoing saga of late license fees Columbus -- Gov. Ted Strickland recently weighed in on the ongoing brouhaha over those new late fees being levied against anyone more than seven days late in renewing driver's licenses or vehicle plates. His... Read Story.

Lent about renewing our 'inner selves'

February 17, 2010

Lent about renewing our 'inner selves' In the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, one will read, "Create and make in us new and contrite hearts." This ringing phrase of the Collect for Ash Wednesday captures the essence of the Lenten season. Echoing Psalm... Read Story.

Budget shortfall? 'Welcome to reality'

February 17, 2010

Budget shortfall? 'Welcome to reality' Streetsboro school district leaders disappointed the levy failed again? A lot of residents are disappointed due to changes made to the fee paid rubbish program. For a family of two, in our case, we exceed the... Read Story.

Capital News: Economic boon or boondoggle?

February 10, 2010

Economic boon or boondoggle? Columbus -- Did you hear the loud sigh of relief from all of those out-of-work Ohioans, after state lawmakers last week agreed to push $700 million in new state debt for their much-touted high-tech jobs initiative? Me... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Forty years later, Kent State shooting incident unforgotten

February 3, 2010

Forty years later, Kent State shooting incident unforgotten It has been nearly 40 years since one of the most infamous tragedies in Northeast Ohio -- indeed in the nation -- unfolded on the Kent State University campus. The KSU shootings, in which four... Read Story.

Those governing in Columbus 'don't get it'

February 3, 2010

Those governing in Columbus 'don't get it' Columbus -- It must sting when lawmakers from outside of central Ohio make the commute to the Statehouse for session days and committee hearings -- particularly those driving from places like Youngstown or... Read Story. 1 comment

Foreclosures expected to rise in 2010, recent report says

February 3, 2010

Foreclosures expected to rise in 2010, recent report says Columbus -- More doom and gloom on the economic front: Foreclosure numbers in 2010 will top 2009's results. That's according to the ominous-sounding Analysis of Mortgage Servicing Performance,... Read Story.

Preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 3, 2010

Preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Manda's Message by Amanda Harnocz Reporter I sat down at work Monday morning, three days after what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 81st birthday, and realized I hadn't prepared for this day like I... Read Story.

No run for Chandler's seat planned

February 3, 2010

No run for Chandler's seat planned Responding to the recent inquiries by residents and media outlets regarding the question of my candidacy for 68th District of the Ohio House of Representatives, this letter is my official notice that I won't seek the... Read Story.

City didn't negotiate in good faith

January 27, 2010

City didn't negotiate in good faith I read with dismay the headline in The Gateway News of Jan. 13, "Contract talks reach impasse with union." I believe it has been the crusade of the fire chief to continually discredit the part-time firefighters of the... Read Story. 1 comment

'Take care of community' on Feb. 2

January 20, 2010

'Take care of community' on Feb. 2 On Feb. 2, my husband and I will be casting our votes in favor of the school levy ... again. Are we people with lots of money? No. In fact, we actually live paycheck to paycheck. We also live on a "fixed" income, meaning... Read Story. 1 comment

Asks the community to vote for levy

January 20, 2010

Asks the community to vote for levy As a Streetsboro resident and a Hudson High School teacher, I witnessed Linda T. Keller's superior work within the Hudson City Schools. I was thrilled when she became Streetsboro City Schools' superintendent. Since... Read Story. 1 comment

There's a storm brewing over license plate fees

January 20, 2010

There's a storm brewing over license plate fees Columbus -- Sometimes it's the little things that lead to the biggest headaches for state lawmakers. Take, for example, the migraine that is brewing over a new fee being charged to Ohioans who are late in... Read Story.

Board doesn't hear 'voice of people'

January 20, 2010

Board doesn't hear 'voice of people' The Ohio Department of Education is concerned about Streetsboro Schools' low cash balance, which is understandable. State law requires public school districts to propose how they will avoid deficits and end the year... Read Story.

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