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Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger

On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I want to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all the residents of Salem who participated in the U.S. Post Office “Stamp Out Hunger” program. Salem residents were asked in May to donate a canned or boxed food item by placing the item near the resident’s mailbox for collection by the postal carriers. The Salem Community Pantry was the recipient of those generous donations. This year, approximately 2,500 pounds of food were collected. These items are being distributed by the Salem Community Pantry ...

Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer

State officials celebrated Tourism Day at the Ohio Statehouse earlier this week. As they did so, they highlighted many of the destinations and experiences that make the Buckeye State the heart of it all. Surely, there are Ohio destinations that are known all over the country — maybe even around the world — such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or Cedar Point in Sandusky. But our lesser known gems are what really makes Ohio worth the trip. “Summer in Ohio means county fairs, lake trips, family road trips, baseball games, ...

DeWine makes right move by not appointing Faber attorney general

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine revealed two important decisions earlier this week. The most obvious was his choice of Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety Andy Wilson to replace outgoing state Attorney General Dave Yost. But the other was his determination to avoid dismissing the will of Ohio voters — and altering the nature of several state-level elections in November — by appointing Keith Faber to fill the post instead. Faber is state auditor, and is the Republican nominee for the state attorney general seat. Had DeWine appointed Faber, it would have created a vacancy for ...

National Police Week is nice, but officers deserve credit every week

National Police Week presents an opportunity to reflect on the dedication it takes for a person to decide to protect and serve the rest of us. And on days such as Peace Officers Memorial Day Friday, we also have a chance to honor those who gave their lives to do so. “National Police Week is a time to reflect on the immense bravery and dedication of our law enforcement partners,” said Jack McNeely, director of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “Every day, these men and women put themselves at risk to ensure that our roads are safe for everyone. Their commitment to enforcing ...

Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students

Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two — in loco parentis truly means, teaching, feeding, clothing, keeping safe and healthy, and protecting — all with the expectation these teachers will also help students keep up with ever-changing educational standards, too. But teachers have kept adjusting. After all, they do their jobs because they care about students’ wellbeing on more than an academic level. A recent partnership between University Hospitals and the Willoughby-Eastlake school district may give them ...

Not all career-technical credentials created equal

Ohio has done an excellent job supporting high school students looking to get a jump on future careers by offering and incentivizing industry credentials through career-technical education. But a recent analysis suggests some credentials may be worth more to students than others. The Fordham Institute looked at career clusters in which credentials are offered. Wage returns seven years after high school were measured for each. While health, business, agriculture, engineering, law/public safety, construction, transportation and manufacturing all yielded positive results; the arts, human ...