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ORCHIDS &?ONIONS
May 18, 2013 ORCHID: To the gardeners and community members that came to the Friends of the Greenhouse Consortium’s Junior Master Gardeners plant sale on May 4 and 11. more »»
Best move for city is to sell Avalon
May 17, 2013 Warren City Council next week should grant permission for Mayor Doug Franklin’s administration to sell Old Avalon Golf Course. And fast. more »»
Charles Ramsey shines as a hero
May 17, 2013 Sometimes we forget how many good people there are in the world. Then we read about someone like Charles Ramsey. more »»
Natural gas for cars will benefit area
May 16, 2013 President Obama has it half right when it comes to weaning Americans off oil — his plan promotes using natural gas to fuel vehicles but also promotes electric-powered vehicles and solar and wind... more »»
No need for new Abrams tanks
May 16, 2013 No nation on earth has an armored vehicle capable of standing up to the U.S. Abrams tank. On conventional battlefields, it is virtually unbeatable. more »»
Avoid spending rainy day funds
May 16, 2013 My, how far the state has come. When the Ohio legislature approves the next two-year state budget, whether it’s Gov. more »»
Comparing ricin case to Jewell case
May 15, 2013 Times and technology change, but the basics of human nature do not. more »»
Background checks still a gun issue
May 14, 2013 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin seems determined to gain full Senate approval of updates to federal background check rules for prospective gun buyers. Though the amendment he and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. more »»
Simple solutions to fighting crime
May 14, 2013 As the City of Warren continues to struggle getting its violence under control with dozens of vacant positions in its cash-strapped safety forces, its leaders should heed the advice issued by many... more »»
Long-term plan needed for casinos
May 13, 2013 Ohioans probably should not be terribly concerned about the substantial dropoff in revenue — and thus, a reduction in tax income for local and state governments — at the state’s four gambling casino... more »»
Group is example of teamwork
May 13, 2013 Industry and environmental groups do not often see eye-to-eye. But a group of companies in the shale oil and gas industry has decided to take its own step toward improved stewardship. more »»
Place ban on traffic cameras
May 12, 2013 The little southwest Ohio town of Elmwood Place, population 2,000, has thrust the law enforcement camera issue back into the spotlight. Hopefully, it will end the practice statewide once and for al. more »»
Voters should reject pot bill
May 12, 2013 No matter what states do, possession of marijuana for recreational use is banned by federal law. And no matter how widespread its illegal use, serious questions remain about its safety. more »»
Orchids & onions
May 11, 2013 ORCHID: To Bloomfield-Mespo High School, Maplewood Middle School and Girard’s Intermediate, Senior and Prospect elementary schools in Trumbull County; and Boardman Robinwood Lane Elementary,... more »»
Bill tough on career criminals
May 10, 2013 Guns really don’t kill people. People do — and perhaps government should be paying more attention to the murderous thugs who threaten our safety. more »»
Don’t cut food bank’s budget
May 10, 2013 State Sen. Capri Cafaro, D-Hubbard, and the rest of the Ohio Senate should not tinker with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks portion of the state budget submitted by Gov. more »»
Out-of-state tuition cut isn’t fair
May 9, 2013 Attending a public university in Ohio could become a lot cheaper for residents of other states if the General Assembly approves a provision in the state budget bill. Doing so would be crazy, howeve. more »»
Mogul’s harsh words ring true
May 9, 2013 It’s unfortunate that the U.S. government and 91 workers at the General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant in Warren proved business tycoon Maurice Taylor correct in his assessment of most union workers. more »»
Ohio Senate should ban Internet cafes
May 8, 2013 Surely Ohio state senators finally have heard enough about so-called ‘‘Internet cafes’’ to agree with a ban on them already approved by the House of Representatives. more »»
Help finish film on WWI veteran
May 8, 2013 One might suppose a documentary about the last American veteran of World War I would arouse enormous interest from those in government with the financial power to support such a project. more »»
Voting today is important exercise
May 7, 2013 It would be easy to skip voting in this election since there are so few contested races and no major issues in most communities. more »» |
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