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Charging stations should be funded privately
May 16, 2012 The support network for electric vehicles is about to expand. Cleveland City Council this week approved spending $75,000 to install three charging stations in the city. more »»
See the casino’s take, then consider a raise
May 15, 2012 Place your bets, Ohioans — casino gambling has come to the Buckeye State. more »»
If we can’t cut millions, how an we cut billions?
May 14, 2012 Not reducing federal spending, even a little, seems to have become the top priority among President Barack Obama and liberals in Congress. Last year, Congress and Obama agreed to a $1. more »»
Revised postal plan just a start
May 11, 2012 Instead of closing hundreds of rural post offices next week, the U.S. Postal Service now plans a partial approach to closings. more »»
Take a few steps to deter burglars
May 10, 2012 Tiffin Police Department has reported an increase in burglaries and home invasions lately. In some cases, entry to a residence is gained through an unlocked door or window. more »»
Don’t be scammed by rescue services
May 9, 2012 A judge in Hamilton County has shut down a foreclosure rescue scam based in Cincinnati and levied $300,000 in damages and civil penalties, according to the Ohio attorney general’s offic. more »»
Don’t stall for time on pension reforms
May 8, 2012 Every day that passes without implementation of reforms in Ohio’s public employee pension systems may add millions of dollars to their unfunded liabilities. more »»
Injection well link to quake must be examined
May 7, 2012 After a minor earthquake rippled through northeast Ohio in January, there were claims a well used to dispose of fluid used in other gas and oil wells was the cause. more »»
Proposal may cost people as much as it saves
May 4, 2012 A recent proposal by the Food and Drug Administration illustrates the difficulty of improving access to health care while lowering — or at least containing — costs. more »»
Revision sends clearly wrong message
May 3, 2012 An Ohio Senate committee’s revisions to a proposed statewide ban on texting while driving would send a clear message: Don’t text and drive ... unless you think you can handle it. more »»
Rider safety depends on more than alert drivers
May 2, 2012 Summer weather — or maybe March weather — returns this week, which conveniently coincides with the beginning of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. more »»
Driving, texting bill must get going
May 1, 2012 A bill to prohibit texting while driving in Ohio, which had been stalled in the Ohio Senate, may shift into action this week. more »»
Fraternity opts not to discard its code of conduct
April 30, 2012 Good for Beta Theta Pi, a college fraternity that has reminded some of its Ohio members forcefully that it is serious about standards of conduct. more »»
Permit fee not viewed as cash cow
April 28, 2012 During a governmental board meeting this week, an administrator suggested reducing the fee for a permit. more »»
Protect roads during gas boom
April 27, 2012 A major concern of many West Virginians and Pennsylvanians concerning the current natural gas drilling boom has been the condition of rural roads. Ohioans should not have to worry about that, too. more »»
All stones should be upturned at GSA
April 25, 2012 Nearly a year ago, General Services Administration Inspector General Brian Miller warned agency executives he had uncovered troubling information about misuse of taxpayers’ mone. more »»
Don’t let sideshow distract from the campaign messages
April 24, 2012 Typically, an incumbent runs on his record. Occasionally, his opponent will run on that record, too. That’s essentially the theme of the current presidential contest. more »»
Man who stole from storm victims is menace
April 23, 2012 A Butler County man has been indicted on 10 felony counts of stealing from victims of severe storms in Ohio and Kentucky. We can think of few more despicable crimes. more »»
SRSLY, don’t text and drive
April 20, 2012 During the next few weeks, motorists in 19 Ohio counties could get the only text message they should read while driving. The message won’t arrive via a cell phone. more »»
Secret Service misdeeds chip away at security
April 19, 2012 News nearly a dozen Secret Service agents sent to Colombia to protect President Barack Obama were sent home for misconduct should shock — and worry — Americans. more »» Community Health Fair May 16, 2012 Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stacy's Place, 625 Plaza Dr., Fostori. more » Events & Activities
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