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Who isn’t keeping up with military’s new role?
December 3, 2012 In response to then-candidate Mitt Romney’s comment during a debate that more attention needs to be focused on adequately funding U.S. more »»
School funding formula still gets low grade
November 30, 2012 Representatives in the Ohio House voted 58-27 to approve an overhaul of the public school rating system. more »»
Chances are, the Internet cafes will be closed
November 29, 2012 City councils in Fostoria and Tiffin are considering ordinances that would regulate Internet sweepstakes cafes. But a bill introduced in the Ohio House might render such legislation moo. more »»
State legislators also must face voters
November 28, 2012 Ohio legislators certainly have a duty to ensure taxes are collected fairly and equitably by local and state governments. more »»
Changes in testing of seniors should be adopted
November 27, 2012 At long last, Ohio seems on the brink of simple, common-sense school reforms. One would compare the performance of students to those in other states. more »»
‘Puppy mills’ may be coming to an end
November 26, 2012 For years, Ohio has been known as a haven for “puppy mills” — dog breeders who often subordinate the welfare of animals to the desire to maximize profits. That may be coming to an end. more »»
Social Security reacts by cutting schedule
November 25, 2012 If you need to visit a Social Security office, plan to get there early. Now, the public can visit Social Security offices only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. more »»
Today, let us be humbly thankful
November 22, 2012 As we prepare a feast today and offer thanks to God for all our blessings, it is customary to look back over the past year. more »»
Replace the debt ceiling
November 21, 2012 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner mentioned an interesting solution to the debt ceiling crisis: Eliminate the cap on the national debt. more »»
Clean up trade in ‘bath salt’ varieties
November 20, 2012 Changing the chemical properties of some mind-altering drugs has allowed pushers to market them under innocent-sounding names such as “bath salts” for years. more »»
Reform requires working together
November 19, 2012 Drawing new congressional and legislative districts, as required every 10 years, is controversial in many states. Accusations of gerrymandering are common. more »»
Occupy steps up to help
November 18, 2012 At times, such as the weeks before presidential elections, we Americans may seem to others — and even ourselves — to be among the most fractious people on the planet. more »»
Thanks for giving
November 17, 2012 Thanks for giving Hats off to everyone who has decided the best way to give thanks this holiday is to share their bounty. more »»
Nice work, coaches
November 17, 2012 A tip of the cap to Heidelberg football coach Mike Hallett and his staff for guiding the university’s team on a path that led to today’s playoff game against Wittenberg. more »»
A time when quitters can win
November 15, 2012 Today is the Great American Smokeout, somewhat of a misnomer considering it is the day smokers are challenged to quit cold turkey. more »»
Fiscal hole is getting deeper
November 14, 2012 There has been much concern lately about the proximity of the fiscal cliff. What is so alarming is the depth of the plunge. more »»
Refunds via debit cards an may avert check fees
November 13, 2012 A state senator suggests Ohio taxpayers should have the option of getting income tax refunds via debit cards. As it is, Ohioans can get refunds by check or direct deposit. State Sen. more »»
Success rates should impact funding
November 12, 2012 Enrolling students is not the difficult part of operating a college or university. Getting them off campus with degrees in their hands is the tougher challenge. Gov. more »» |
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