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Capital News: What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban?

March 7, 2010

What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban? Columbus -- There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the one the Ohio Senate passed last week that would stop crooked public officials from collecting public... Read Story.

On the Mark: Red-faced about Facebook stance

March 7, 2010

Red-faced about Facebook stance Chomp. Chomp. Chomp. That's me eating my words about electronic communication and Facebook. Admittedly, I had some issues with that particular medium after my grandkids signed me up. First, less than flattering pictures... Read Story.

The Way It Was: Modern medicine has now become a far cry from past

March 7, 2010

Modern medicine has now become a far cry from past Now I know what it's like to have surgery in a huge health care complex, and it's different from when I had surgery before. The ordeal begins with pre-op testing. They assign a time and location and... Read Story.

Letter: Says roundabout not worth the destruction of the trees

March 7, 2010

Says roundabout not worth the destruction of the trees Nothing, including an unwanted roundabout, is worth the destruction of all of those beautiful old trees on Munroe Road and Northeast Avenue. Katie Stokes Horn ... Read Story.

Eight executions scheduled, and counting

February 28, 2010

Eight executions scheduled, and counting Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- All you crooks might want to think twice before bumping somebody off in Ohio. Because the state now has a proven method for putting murderers to death... Read Story.

Winter Olympics prove to be surprisingly compelling

February 28, 2010

Winter Olympics prove to be surprisingly compelling by Laura Freeman Reporter Normally I don't watch Winter Olympics beyond some figure skating, but with snow piled several feet high outside and temperatures below freezing, why not? The first event I... Read Story.

Chamber thanks annual reverse raffle supporters

February 28, 2010

Note of Thanks Chamber thanks annual reverse raffle supporters On behalf of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all those who supported the organization's annual reverse raffle and silent auction Feb. 20. It was another successful year. The... Read Story.

The ongoing saga of late license fees

February 21, 2010

The ongoing sagaof late license fees Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- Gov. Ted Strickland recently weighed in on the ongoing brouhaha over those new late fees being levied against anyone more than seven days late in... Read Story.

Veterans to see increased services, benefits

February 21, 2010

Veterans to see increased services, benefits Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman The VA budget request is released, the VA senate committee approves VA bills, and the president signs the Veterans Act: These are some of the current happenings in the nation's... Read Story. 1 comment

Appreciates street workers' long hours

February 21, 2010

Appreciates street workers' long hours This letter is in response to a letter which appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of the Express from a reader who was unhappy with the city's response to snow. Rather than being angry and unkind to our city's leaders,... Read Story.

Lenten season asks us to renew our 'inner selves'

February 14, 2010

Lenten season asks usto renew our 'inner selves' by the Rev. Brian S. Suntken Rector, Christ Church Episcopal, Hudson In the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, one will read, "Create and make in us new and contrite hearts." This ringing phrase of the... Read Story.

Practice love on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2010

Practice love on Valentine's Day Manda's Message by Amanda Harnocz Reporter You don't often hear, "I hate Christmas" or "I hate Easter" or hear someone expressing contempt for any other holidays we celebrate throughout the year. Why is it that anytime... Read Story.

Unhappy with city's response to snow

February 14, 2010

Unhappy with city's response to snow I'm angry. The recent snowfall was forecast more than 24 hours ahead and still Tallmadge streets were not dealt with. And 24 hours after the last flake fell, I still have a hard time getting traction on South Munroe... Read Story.

The people in Columbus, they just don't get it

February 7, 2010

The people in Columbus, they just don't get it Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- It must sting when lawmakers from outside of central Ohio make the commute to the Statehouse for session days and committee hearings --... Read Story.

Troops in Haiti see different kind of service

February 7, 2010

Troops in Haiti see different kind of service Veteran's Beat by Ron Seman Members of the U.S. military, so often portrayed as tough combat heroes, are taking on a new role, according to Megan McCloskey, writing in the Jan. 30 edition of Stars and... Read Story.

Foreclosures expected to rise in 2010

January 31, 2010

Foreclosures expected to rise in 2010 Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- More doom and gloom on the economic front: Foreclosure numbers in 2010 will top 2009's results. That's according to the ominous-sounding Analysis of... Read Story.

Special week to celebrate kindness

January 31, 2010

Special week to celebrate kindness On the Mark by Dorothy Markulis Reporter When was the last time someone did something kind to you? Better yet, when was the last time you did something kind for someone else? We're giving you a chance to catch up on... Read Story.

Preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 24, 2010

Preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Manda's Message by Amanda Harnocz Reporter I sat down at work Monday morning, three days after what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 81st birthday, and realized I hadn't prepared for this day like I... Read Story.

There's a storm brewing over license plate fees

January 24, 2010

There's a storm brewing over license plate fees Capital News by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Sometimes it's the little things that lead to the biggest headaches for state lawmakers. Take, for example, the migraine that is brewing over a... Read Story.

BBB announces top 10 scams of 2009

January 24, 2010

BBB warns consumers of top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009 Better Business Bureau recently released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009. Not surprisingly, many sought to take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic... Read Story.

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