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Roses&Thorns
May 6, 2012 Roses to those observing National Day of Prayer. No elaboration needed. Roses to those behind the organized prayer days such as the ones in Salem, New Waterford and Lisbon. more »»
Federal energy policy:?Be careful what you wish for
May 5, 2012 Be careful what you wish for. You just may get it. more »»
Kasich’s plan to tax success of gas boom makes sense
May 4, 2012 When Gov. John Kasich suggested a tax break for Ohioans, based on changes in revenue from oil and gas drilling, he hinted strongly he did not expect legislators to approve it immediately. more »»
Accurate school ‘grades’ good news for parents
May 3, 2012 No one wants to hear the schools to which they have entrusted their children are not doing a good job. But if a fair evaluation determines that is so, downplaying the situation does no one any favors. more »»
Shoring up Ohio teachers’ pensions
May 2, 2012 Virtually everyone agrees something needs to be done about the $13.3 billion in unfunded liabilities burdening the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System. more »»
Happy birthday to our wonderful city!
April 30, 2012 It all got it start over two centuries ago. Local historians would certainly recognize the importance of the following names but perhaps you wouldn’t. more »»
Gov. Kasich right on gas, oil
April 29, 2012 When Gov. John Kasich suggested a tax break for Ohioans, based on changes in revenue from oil and gas drilling, he hinted strongly he did not expect legislators to approve it immediately. more »»
Ohio laws must protect roads as shale boom hits
April 24, 2012 A major concern of many West Virginians and Pennsylvanians concerning the current natural gas drilling boom has been the condition of rural roads. Ohioans should not have to worry about that. more »»
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April 22, 2012 Roses to all the scholar-athletes we have in our area. Accent on scholar. And there are many. Salem senior Trent Kenreigh and West Branch senior Rebekah Zets are examples. more »»
The good and bad of gas prices
April 21, 2012 In July 2008, the wellhead price of natural gas in the United States was $10.79 per 1,000 cubic feet. By this week it had plummeted below $2. For many Americans, that is wonderful news. more »»
Parents, talk about prom night safety
April 20, 2012 The biggest social event of the year for area teenagers has arrived. more »»
Secret Service scandal alarming
April 18, 2012 News nearly a dozen Secret Service agents sent to Colombia to protect President Barack Obama were sent home for misconduct should shock — and worry — Americans. more »»
Low natural gas prices not good news for everyone
April 17, 2012 In July 2008, the wellhead price of natural gas in the United States was $10.79 per 1,000 cubic feet. By last week it had plummeted to $2.08. For many Americans, that is wonderful news. more »»
Ohio Senate needs to get behind the text-driving wheel
April 15, 2012 A recent opinion piece emphasized our belief in a need for a texting while driving ban in Ohio. more »»
Add memorial to Holocaust victims at Statehouse site
April 12, 2012 The head of the agency that oversees the Ohio Statehouse is upset about a bill approved by the General Assembly and signed into law last week by Gov. John Kasich. more »»
Dann deserves 6-month ban
April 11, 2012 Disgraced former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is the only person ever to hold that post who behaved so outrageously as to require discipline by the state Supreme Cour. more »»
Charter schools must play by same state rules
April 10, 2012 Charter schools — private institutions operating with subsidies from the government — can provide invaluable alternatives to public education in some areas. But they have to play by the rules, too. more »»
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April 8, 2012 Roses to Jason Dowd. He is the JetBlue pilot thrust into a national spotlight. He was given a national media full-court press. more »»
Ohio lawmakers should pass ban on texting drivers
April 7, 2012 With enactment this winter of a law banning “texting” while driving in West Virginia, Ohio became surrounded by states with laws against the practice. more »»
City taking right stance with water
April 5, 2012 Commendations are due Salem mayor John Berlin and city leadership for a stance regarding the sale of city water. The mayor is right. "It just seems the $5 figure is not fair," he said Tuesday. more »» |
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