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OUR VIEW: Justice and morality as 9/11 plotters face N.Y. trial

November 16, 2009

OUR VIEW: Justice and morality as 9/11 plotters face N.Y. trial U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's bold decision to try the five suspected of planning the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in a New York federal court may create some security... Read Story. 7 comments

PAT BUCHANAN: Major Hasan: A tale of two faces

November 16, 2009

PAT BUCHANAN: Major Hasan: A tale of two faces By Pat Buchanan Creators Syndicate Nidal Malik Hasan was two men. One was the proud Army major who wore battle fatigues to mosque; the other, the proud Arab who wore Muslim garb in civilian life. What... Read Story.

Looking at a long shot in Ravenna

November 16, 2009

Looking at a long shot in Ravenna Now that the election is over with Mayor Kevin Poland moving up to municpal court to be a judge, the city of Ravenna will select a new mayor. With the new council coming in on Jan 1, only one member has indicated he... Read Story.

Zoning opponent welcomes Lomaz

November 16, 2009

Zoning opponent welcomes Lomaz I welcome Larry Lomaz, Midwest Fireworks and the concerts back to Deerfield, along with about 50 to 100 employees. I agree with Lomaz that zoning codes keep business out of Deerfield. We in Deerfield need jobs. I would... Read Story.

Teaming up to battle hunger

November 16, 2009

Teaming up to battle hunger At this season of Thanksgiving, the members of Change Hunger of Portage County extend our grateful appreciation to all the participants in this year's Make a Difference Day food drive. More than 10 tons of food, 21,... Read Story.

Fire unit grateful for levy passage

November 16, 2009

Fire unit grateful for levy passage The Mantua-Shalersville Fire District would like to thank the voters of Shalersville Township, Mantua Township and the village of Mantua for passage of Issue 46 on Nov. 3. Without your continued support the... Read Story.

OTHER VOICES: Universal health care: A human right

November 16, 2009

OTHER VOICES: Universal health care: A human right Canada provides universal medical care for every Canadian. England does likewise for every Briton. Ditto for France, Germany, Scandinavia, Japan and virtually all other advanced democracies. ... Read Story. 8 comments

OTHER VOICES: A needless tax credit

November 16, 2009

OTHER VOICES: A needless tax credit Attached to federal legislation that extends the first-time home buyer tax credit and unemployment benefits is a curious provision. It provides a $6,500 tax credit for home buyers who have lived in their current home... Read Story.

OUR VIEW: Put politics aside, move to renew Third Frontier

November 15, 2009

OUR VIEW: Put politics aside, move to renew Third Frontier Bob Taft had plenty of shortcomings as governor of Ohio, but one of the most positive aspects of his eight-year tenure was a job creation program aimed at helping the Buckeye State regain a... Read Story. 1 comment

ALONG THE WAY: David Dix

November 15, 2009

ALONG THE WAY: David Dix Pretty Danielle Dorfman, who played the part of Mimi in the Kent State University School of Theater and Dance's excellent production of "Rent," is the daughter of Dr. Philip Dorfman, the cardiologist. A freshman broadcast... Read Story.

DAVID BRODER: Time for Obama to act on war plan

November 15, 2009

DAVID BRODER: Time for Obama to act on war plan By David Broder Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- The more President Barack Obama examines our options in Afghanistan, the less he likes the choices he sees. But, as the old saying goes, to... Read Story.

MARC KOVAC: Tax rate freeze gets cold shoulder

November 15, 2009

MARC KOVAC: Tax rate freeze gets cold shoulder By Marc Kovac Record-Courier Capital Bureau COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Senate is still turning over rocks, looking for about $851 million needed to plug the video slots budget hole. And taking their sweet time... Read Story.

OTHER VOICES: Casino brokers will spend freely

November 15, 2009

OTHER VOICES: Casino brokers will spend freely There's no way the casinos can deliver all they've promised -- certainly not the 34,000 new jobs that were promised in the relentless television commercials; most likely not even the tax money that's being... Read Story.

[$] OUR VIEW: Ohio's GOP on verge of big comeback

November 14, 2009

OUR VIEW: Ohio's GOP on verge of big comeback This week's Quinnipiac Poll showing incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland running neck and neck with challenger, John Kasich, the former congressman who has been out of the political limelight for eight years,... Read Story.

[$] Poll workers in Kent say thanks

November 14, 2009

Poll workers in Kent say thanks Once again, the poll workers at the shelterhouse at Fred Fuller Park in Kent were recipients of donated food while working at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. To start our morning off, we were offered breakfast sandwiches,... Read Story.

[$] BONNIE ERBE: Shoving women to the back of the bus

November 14, 2009

BONNIE ERBE: Shoving women to the back of the bus By Bonnie Erbe Scripps Howard News Service Hello, American women. Welcome to the back of the bus. How did we end up here? We were pushed back six decades in time courtesy of an amendment to the House... Read Story.

[$] Questions Kent snow removal law

November 14, 2009

Questions Kent snow removal law Last year, the Ohio Supreme Court pooh-poohed silly city ordinances such as fining people for failure to remove snow from private property. I understand it is unlawful to punish Ohio citizens for such petty violations.... Read Story.

OUR VIEW: Ohio's GOP on verge of big comeback

November 13, 2009

This week’s Quinnipiac Poll showing incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland running neck and neck with challenger, John Kasich, the former congressman who has been out of the political limelight for eight years, indicates the Republicans, having lost... Read Story.

Questions Kent snow removal law

November 13, 2009

Last year, the Ohio Supreme Court pooh-poohed silly city ordinances such as fining people for failure to remove snow from private property. I understand it is unlawful to punish Ohio citizens for such petty violations. However, Kent’s service... Read Story. 9 comments

Poll workers in Kent say thanks

November 13, 2009

Once again, the poll workers at the shelterhouse at Fred Fuller Park in Kent were recipients of donated food while working at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. To start our morning off, we were offered breakfast sandwiches, hash browns and hot coffee.... Read Story.

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