The Board members of Armory Square Inc. want to express their sincere thank you to Mr. Russ Thomson of Thomson’s Landscaping for donating and planting the three petite Red Knock Out Roses at the Veterans Walk of Honor at the Armory! His generous donation is greatly appreciated and the replacement of dead/dying plants with blooming roses makes this park area so much more attractive. Sincerely, Judy Phillips, Secretary Armory Square Inc.
Letters to the editor and guest opinion pieces regarding the upcoming Aug. 8 special election in Ohio must be received by Thursday afternoon, for publication no later than the weekend July 22-23 edition.
Ohio is having a special election on August 8 to vote on issue 1. I ask you to vote “NO” on Issue 1. Why? Issue 1 changes the requirements for Ohio citizens to pass a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment from 50% plus 1 to 60%. Issue 1 changes the petition signature requirement from 5% in 44 counties to 5% in all 88 counties. Finally, Issue 1 takes away the 10 additional days allowed to collect additional signatures if signatures are found insufficient. Issue 1 is limiting the ability for common citizens to have a voice in their democracy. Vote NO on Issue 1. Issue 1 only ...
The Ohio Constitution is the foundational document establishing our form of government and protecting our freedoms. It should not be altered for transient or specious reasons. Nor should it be subject to manipulation by dark moneyed interests, inside or outside the State. Changing our Constitution with only 50% voter approval leaves Ohio citizens vulnerable to those very interests. Issue 1 raises the required support for Constitutional amendments to 60% of the electorate, with signatures from all 88 counties. It ensures that a solid and substantial majority of Ohio citizens agree with ...
Please mark August 8 on any calendar you use to vote NO on Issue 1. Instead of “majority vote plus one “ now used and used for over 100 years to change our state constitution / laws, our legislature wants to raise the majority to 60 percent. I like change and like to look for different ways to do things. Changing the way to amend the state constitution has never been a thought or a consideration for me. You can request a ballot to be sent to your home. You can return it by mail or return it to the board of elections office during their open hours. You can also vote in person ...
The Kiwanis Club of Marietta was proud to honor America during this year’s July 4th celebrations. Club members placed over 500 US Flags on both sides of Third Street, from Washington to Marion Streets. The flags were donated to Kiwanis by Berkshire Hathaway Realtors and the Kiwanis Club thanks them for this generous donation. The Kiwanis Club of Marietta is over 100 years old and continues to support many local organizations and causes. Our primary fundraising is at our annual Pancake Days and we invite you to enjoy pancakes with us next February. Donovan Peoples Marietta