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Francis shows he’s a different leader
March 19, 2013 Pope Francis I already has proven himself to be someone the world can’t quite figure out. A humble man who rose to the highest point of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. more »»
Community pitches in to honor a real hero
March 18, 2013 Congratulations to everyone responsible for making sure U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Hockenberry’s specially designed smart home a reality. more »»
Social workers in demand
March 16, 2013 March is National Professional Social Work Month. Social workers help people overcome poverty, inequality, insecurity, fear, violence, trauma, loss and pain. more »»
U.N. in a tight spot dealing with N. Korea
March 15, 2013 North Korea’s government has declared the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War has been canceled. Not to worry, a United Nations spokesman assured reporters the same day. more »»
Changing school year class time requirement makes sense
March 14, 2013 Several common-sense changes in state rules that often hobble rather than help public schools are being proposed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich. more »»
Officials wrong to bend rules on open meetings
March 13, 2013 Some government officials seem to think that the less the public knows about what they are doing, the better. That is why open meetings and records laws are a necessity. more »»
Red Cross able to help because of dedicated volunteers
March 12, 2013 March is American Red Cross Month, and it’s a good time to honor the everyday heroes who help in our communities. more »»
More user friendly tip line a plus for patrol
March 11, 2013 A drug tip hotline run by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is growing into a true success story. more »»
Don’t forget, check voter registration
March 9, 2013 Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted wants adults to add another chore to their to-do list this weekend. more »»
Businesses a key factor in Seventh, Pike decision
March 8, 2013 In the wake of several business owners expressing concern about the proposed changes to the Seventh, Pike and Greene streets intersection, some council members have said they’re willing to reconside... more »»
Koop was dedicated to helping others
March 7, 2013 Too often, deeply religious men and women are branded as unqualified for public service roles helping others, solely because of their faith. They are labeled “too extreme” and rejected out of hand. more »»
Oil, gas companies need to police contractors
March 6, 2013 Recently, authorities in Ohio and West Virginia had to take action against companies that disposed of drilling waste improperly. more »»
Punish school statistics’ scrubbers
March 5, 2013 In what amounted to a spot check of Ohio school districts, state Auditor Dave Yost found eight that engaged in “scrubbing” of attendance reports. more »»
Pioneers end season of success
March 4, 2013 Marietta College’s NCAA Division III basketball tournament run ended Saturday night in Carlisle, Pa., at the hands of Dickinson College. To say Saturday’s game was a bummer would be an understatement. more »»
1st offense for all, not just teens
March 2, 2013 Ohio’s no texting while driving law took full effect Friday, which means drivers under the age of 18 can now be pulled over if it is suspected they were texting or talking on a cell phone. more »»
America needs to protect itself from hacking
March 1, 2013 During the Cold War, the peace was assured by fear of the accepted concept of MAD — mutually assured destruction by nuclear weapons. more »»
Honor the bank’s gift, and the Colony’s history, too
February 28, 2013 It was 1949 when a contest determined the new name of the Hippodrome in Marietta and it became the Colony Theatre. more »»
License freebies shouldn’t penalize ODNR
February 27, 2013 Proposals introduced in the state legislature would provide free hunting and fishing licenses to Ohioans age 65 and older, and allow members of the military on active duty to hunt deer and wild... more »»
Spaying, neutering pets an essential choice
February 26, 2013 It’s a given ... all pet owners must take responsibility for their animals, and that includes offering a safe and warm home, food and water and daily exercise. more »»
An ‘easy’ solution to bath salts, K2 issues
February 25, 2013 Drug distributors are making money off area residents through the sale of so-called bath salts and a family of products called K2, which contain an array of chemicals. more »» |
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