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More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga

March 14, 2010

More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- A few thoughts following the latest chapter in the still-kicking Marc Dann saga: * Is there any remaining doubt that Dann, forced to resign... Read Story.

Wildlife sounds herald the coming of spring

March 14, 2010

Wildlife sounds herald the coming of spring Guest Column by Jennie Vasarhelyi, Cuyahoga Valley National Park One of the first signs of spring is something that you hear rather than see. Distinctive natural sounds recur each March and anticipate the... Read Story.

Not interested in any tax increases

March 14, 2010

Not interested in any tax increases I figured it would only be a matter of getting another tax issue passed before the School Board would bring on the "we need a new sports complex because our high school is now a mile away." Let's just tax this... Read Story.

Unhappy about KIDS Place closing

March 14, 2010

Unhappy about KIDS Place closing As parents of a child in the KIDS Place Preschool, we received a letter March 9 notifying us the school would not be operating past the current school year. It stated there was "a critical need for additional space... Read Story.

Homeowners should pay for what they use

March 14, 2010

Homeowners should pay for what they use There should be no debate. Pay for what you use. Not only for sewer charges, but water use also. Tallmadge has a minimum rate for water service. As a landlord, I receive copies of tenants bills. Most single... Read Story.

Questions the necessity of a roundabout

March 14, 2010

Questions the necessity of a roundabout I am trying to understand the reasoning behind putting in a roundabout at an intersection that works perfectly fine the way it is. Isn't there a better way to spend $1.6 million than on a roundabout that will... Read Story.

Felled trees should be replaced by city

March 14, 2010

Felled trees should be replaced by city I can't believe my eyes. I went on vacation to come back to the destruction of many beautiful trees on the corners of Howe Avenue, North Munroe Road and Interstate 261. How repugnant to tear down all of those... Read Story.

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

March 7, 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.

On the Mark: Red-faced about Facebook stance

March 7, 2010

Red-faced about Facebook stance Chomp. Chomp. Chomp. That's me eating my words about electronic communication and Facebook. Admittedly, I had some issues with that particular medium after my grandkids signed me up. First, less than flattering pictures... Read Story.

The Way It Was: Modern medicine has now become a far cry from past

March 7, 2010

Modern medicine has now become a far cry from past Now I know what it's like to have surgery in a huge health care complex, and it's different from when I had surgery before. The ordeal begins with pre-op testing. They assign a time and location and... Read Story.

Letter: Says roundabout not worth the destruction of the trees

March 7, 2010

Says roundabout not worth the destruction of the trees Nothing, including an unwanted roundabout, is worth the destruction of all of those beautiful old trees on Munroe Road and Northeast Avenue. Katie Stokes Horn ... Read Story.

Eight executions scheduled, and counting

February 28, 2010

Eight executions scheduled, and counting Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief 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... Read Story.

Winter Olympics prove to be surprisingly compelling

February 28, 2010

Winter Olympics prove to be surprisingly compelling by Laura Freeman Reporter Normally I don't watch Winter Olympics beyond some figure skating, but with snow piled several feet high outside and temperatures below freezing, why not? The first event I... Read Story.

Chamber thanks annual reverse raffle supporters

February 28, 2010

Note of Thanks Chamber thanks annual reverse raffle supporters On behalf of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all those who supported the organization's annual reverse raffle and silent auction Feb. 20. It was another successful year. The... Read Story.

The ongoing saga of late license fees

February 21, 2010

The ongoing sagaof late license fees Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief 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... Read Story.

Veterans to see increased services, benefits

February 21, 2010

Veterans to see increased services, benefits Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman The VA budget request is released, the VA senate committee approves VA bills, and the president signs the Veterans Act: These are some of the current happenings in the nation's... Read Story. 1 comment

Appreciates street workers' long hours

February 21, 2010

Appreciates street workers' long hours This letter is in response to a letter which appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of the Express from a reader who was unhappy with the city's response to snow. Rather than being angry and unkind to our city's leaders,... Read Story.

Lenten season asks us to renew our 'inner selves'

February 14, 2010

Lenten season asks usto renew our 'inner selves' by the Rev. Brian S. Suntken Rector, Christ Church Episcopal, Hudson In the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, one will read, "Create and make in us new and contrite hearts." This ringing phrase of the... Read Story.

Practice love on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2010

Practice love on Valentine's Day Manda's Message by Amanda Harnocz Reporter You don't often hear, "I hate Christmas" or "I hate Easter" or hear someone expressing contempt for any other holidays we celebrate throughout the year. Why is it that anytime... Read Story.

Unhappy with city's response to snow

February 14, 2010

Unhappy with city's response to snow I'm angry. The recent snowfall was forecast more than 24 hours ahead and still Tallmadge streets were not dealt with. And 24 hours after the last flake fell, I still have a hard time getting traction on South Munroe... Read Story.

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