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Is there hope for budget answers before Nov. 2?

August 29, 2010

Is there hope for budget answers before Nov. 2? Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief 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... Read Story.

Research may benefit veterans, others

August 29, 2010

Research may benefit veterans, others Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman Athletes and soldiers who suffer a traumatic brain injury on the battlefield may benefit from research being conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Center for the Study... Read Story.

Eye contact makes deathbed apology mean more?

August 22, 2010

Does a deathbed apology mean more if there's eye contact? Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief 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... Read Story.

Thanks all involved in Circle Festival

August 22, 2010

Thanks all involved in Circle Festival A super "thank you" to the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce, its gold sponsor PNC Bank and all the other generous sponsors for helping make Saturday's Circle Festival a spectacular success. The hour-long downpour... Read Story.

Recovery Act funds committed to veterans

August 15, 2010

Recovery Act funds committed to veterans Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman The Department of Veterans Affairs committed the last of its $1.8 billion in Recovery Act funds July 31, one of the first federal agencies to achieve that milestone. Projects at more... Read Story.

Much talk, little action on redistricting reform

August 15, 2010

Much talk, little action on redistricting reform Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital 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... Read Story.

Kids need more nature, less electronics

August 8, 2010

Kids need more exposure to nature, less exposure to electronics Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Now here's an education reform idea that all parts of the political spectrum should be able to agree on: force kids into nature. ... Read Story.

What are your strange food habits?

August 8, 2010

What are your strange food habits? The Way it Was by John Straka How do you eat fresh, on-the-cob corn? Which end first, the small end or the large end? Or, do you go round and round? What do you put on it? Butter, salt, pepper -- all three or just one... Read Story.

Need specifics from Strickland, Kasich on budget

August 1, 2010

Time for specifics from Strickland, Kasich on budget hole Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Will one of the candidates for Ohio's top office please -- please! -- elevate their campaign rhetoric above the nonsense they've been... Read Story.

Carving Brandywine Gorge

August 1, 2010

Flowing with the water that carves Brandywine Gorge Guest Column by Jennie Vasarhelyi, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brandywine Falls is among the most popular destinations in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Many readers may be familiar with the... Read Story.

Grateful to all who helped with food drive

August 1, 2010

Grateful to all who helped with food drive We would like to thank Tallmadge for making the second annual Tallmadge Community Food Drive a huge success. The generous giving enabled us to collect more than $6,600 and 7,000 food items for Tallmadge Good... Read Story.

New rules in place to assist veterans with PTSD

July 25, 2010

New rules in place to assist veterans with PTSD Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman Good changes are in the wind -- finally. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced July 12 a critical step forward in providing an easier process for veterans... Read Story.

Dems really smart or dumb to pick Cleveland

July 25, 2010

Dems would be really smart or really dumb to pick Cleveland Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- The Ohio Democratic National Committee has selected Cleveland among the four finalist sites for its 2012 national convention, and... Read Story.

Lions thank all involved in event

July 25, 2010

Lions thank all involved in event The Tallmadge Lions Club would like to thank all who helped to make our first "Buzz Cuts for Sight" a success. First, a special thanks to the Tallmadge Express for running the article which made the fundraiser known... Read Story.

A prayer for slain officer's family, friends

July 18, 2010

A prayer for the family and friends of slain officer Lend Me Your Ears by Andrew Schunk Twinsburg Bulletin Editor The pain of two years ago today remains raw and unforgettable for the family, friends and partners of Officer Joshua T. Miktarian, who... Read Story.

All dressed up with nowhere to go

July 18, 2010

Ballot issue backers: All dressed up with nowhere to go Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief 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... Read Story.

Grateful for opportunity to attend seminar

July 18, 2010

Grateful for opportunity to attend seminar I would like to thank the Tallmadge Rotary Club for allowing me to participate in the 2010 World Affairs Seminar at Carroll University in Wakeusha, Wis. It was an awesome learning experience. I enjoyed... Read Story.

Humane Society agreement raises a lot of questions

July 11, 2010

Humane Society agreement raises a lot of questions Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Am I the only one scratching my head over the "agreement" reached to keep that animal welfare issue off the November ballot? The one announced... Read Story.

Look who's NOT talking

July 11, 2010

Look who's NOT talking On the Mark by Dorothy Markulis Reporter A couple of decades ago I noted that married couples never seemed to talk to each other while dining out. I could always pick out the people who were dating or "just friends" by the... Read Story.

Streetsboro man elected to statewide Legion post

July 11, 2010

Streetsboro resident elected to statewide Legion post Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman Steve Masowick of Streetsboro made news at the Ohio American Legion's 92nd annual convention in Toledo June 27. Masowick was elected as the Department of Ohio's second... Read Story.

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