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Editorials

Medical billing should not surprise Ohioans

A new law in Ohio keeps patients from getting hit with unexpected medical bills after certain emergency treatments. It is a law that works in conjunction with one at the federal level. Patients are now protected from getting bills above their in-network rate for emergency and in some ...

Prison system right to use body cameras

Soon, Ohio officers wearing body cameras won’t just be on street patrol. According to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith, that agency is in the process of purchasing and equipping all of Ohio’s prison and parole staff with body-worn ...

Inch by inch we always get through the storms

We knew snow was coming and it did. Inch after inch after wet and heavy inch. Monday’s snowfall came as expected. It was both imposing — easily our largest snowfall of the season — and visually impressive. Mother Nature became an artist, swathing the landscape in a picturesque ...

Dr. King’s dream and journey continue today

During recent years, it has become clear race remains an important point of separation for many Americans. Example: allegations that some law enforcement officers and agencies treat African-Americans differently than whites have brought to the surface complaints that had simmered for ...

Have you checked the forecast? Mother Nature packing a punch

We knew something like this was bound to occur. The fickleness of Mother Nature being what it is, we have had a very moderate winter season. So far, that is. It’s about to end. Now comes the snow. Lots of snow, maybe. Those of us who pay attention to weather forecasts are aware that we are ...

Prioritize now to make best use of federal money

As members of Ohio’s Congressional delegation discussed the amount of money headed to our state from the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act, there was agreement: Priorities should be set for the money. U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D- 3rd District, said the funding will be $1.4 billion for ...