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Capital News: Pension funds decreasing investments in Iran, Sudan

January 29, 2012

Pension funds decreasing investments in Iran, Sudan Columbus -- Remember that brouhaha a few years back about how public funds shouldn't be invested in companies that are bolstering the coffers of countries that are trying to kill Americans? Turns out... Read Story.

Village News (Jan. 29): Skiing trip tradition continues; new Councilmember Alexander starts tenure

January 29, 2012

Skiing trip tradition continues; new Councilmember Alexander starts tenure The lake isn't cooperating with ice, but the village skating rink is frozen and being put to use by skaters of all ages. It is fun to drive by and see hockey games in progress.... Read Story.

Rock On: RPC employee experiences hospital's new lung screening program

January 22, 2012

RPC employee experiences hospital's new lung screening program "Everything looks OK." When you're a 26-year-old cigarette smoker, these are welcome words following your first screening for lung cancer. Although I enjoy smoking, I can also admit that I... Read Story.

Guest Column: Column features local veterans who served in War of 1812

January 22, 2012

Column features local veterans who served in War of 1812 Guest Column by Sharon Myers This is the first in a series of columns that the Cuyahoga Falls News-Press will publish featuring local veterans who served in the War of 1812. The year 2012 is the... Read Story.

Guest Column: Never let suspected cases of child abuse, neglect go unreported

January 22, 2012

Never let suspected cases of child abuse, neglect go unreported Guest column by John Saros, Executive Director, Summit County Children Services The ongoing child sex abuse scandals involving Penn State University and Syracuse University are reminders... Read Story.

Capital News: Republicans, Democrats work together on H.B. 116

January 22, 2012

Republicans, Democrats work together on H.B. 116 Columbus -- A bill to cut down on the amount of bullying in Ohio schools may be proof that Ohio lawmakers can work together to get things done. House Bill 116 moved out of the Senate Education Committee... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Praises firefighters for helping with Christmas Drive

January 22, 2012

Praises firefighters for helping with Christmas Drive As Chairman of Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors, I am writing to let you know about a great group of firemen who come and help us every year during our three-day Christmas Drive. They direct traffic,... Read Story.

Letter: Raises concerns about Natatorium's policy

January 22, 2012

Raises concerns about Natatorium's policy As a former Na- -tatorium employee, I'm disappointed to see a place I love so much be the subject of community ire ("Online petition seeks family Natatorium membership option for gay married couples," Jan. 15).... Read Story.

Our View: All of us have a role in fulfilling Dr. King's dream

January 15, 2012

All of us have a role in fulfilling Dr. King's dream Each year, as our country observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January, citizens wonder how close civilization has come to realizing Dr. King's dream of racial equality. While... Read Story.

Capital News: Attorney general's report puts economic development compliance at 52 percent

January 15, 2012

Attorney general's report puts economic development compliance at 52 percent Columbus -- Gov. John Kasich used his year-end speech to reporters last month to tout the accomplishments of his administration's first year. Front and center was the creation... Read Story.

Guest Column: 'Securitization Bill' will help avoid electricity rate spikes

January 15, 2012

Guest Column: 'Securitization Bill' will help avoid electricity rate spikes by State Rep. Kristina Roegner One of the recent bills to pass the Ohio House and Senate was House Bill 364. It did not get a lot of press, so I'd like to share with you why I... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Praises all who supported Good Neighbors

January 15, 2012

Praises all who supported Good Neighbors As the Corresponding Secretary for Good Neighbors, I wish to send a heartfelt "Thank You" to all who have supported the Cuyahoga Falls Unit of Good Neighbors during 2011 serving Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Munroe... Read Story.

Letter: Says public leaders should provide community indicators

January 15, 2012

Says public leaders should provide community indicators If the leaders of our key public information organizations in our community really wanted to help our voters make informed choices then they would provide about 10 community indicators. Our key... Read Story.

Letter: Says new Congressional district map 'unfair' to Summit County

January 15, 2012

Says new Congressional district map 'unfair' to Summit County Is it too late to file a lawsuit against the new Congressional district map? This map is grossly unfair to Summit County. We are chopped up into four districts with the majority of all of... Read Story.

THUMBS UP (Jan. 8)

January 8, 2012

THUMBS UP ... to the four elected leaders who concluded their public service at the end of 2011. Cuyahoga Falls City Council member Kathy Hummel (22 years on Council), Woodridge School Board member Cheryl Hoover (12 years), Silver Lake Village Council... Read Story.

Capital News: Lawmakers leave a lot on the table for 2012

January 8, 2012

Lawmakers leave a lot on the table for 2012 Columbus -- Republicans came into office in Ohio in 2011 with a list of priority issues. Whether you agree with them or not, they plowed through their agenda in business-like fashion, passing upward of 70 bills... Read Story.

Letter: Suggests 'Re-elect No One' as slogan for 2012 election

January 8, 2012

Suggests 'Re-elect No One' as slogan for 2012 election In the upcoming 2012 elec tion, our mandate should be "Re-elect No One." Of the three branches of our government -- judicial, legislative, executive -- we the voters have total control in two of the... Read Story.

Our View: Privatizing turnpike raises many questions

January 1, 2012

Privatizing turnpike raises many questions Privatization of the Ohio Turnpike, a measure proposed by Gov. John Kasich, who believes spinning off the state transportation artery would be cost-effective, is a controversial idea. While Kasich and those... Read Story.

Letter: Suggests 'Re-elect No One' as slogan for 2012 election

January 1, 2012

Suggests 'Re-elect No One' as slogan for 2012 election In the upcoming 2012 election, our mandate should be "Re-elect No One." Of the three branches of our government -- judicial, legislative, executive -- we the voters have total control in two of the... Read Story.

Letter: Praises incorporation of technology into classroom

January 1, 2012

Praises incorporation of technology into classroom I want to con- gratulate the forward thinking leadership of the Cuyahoga Falls schools. Moving in the direction of a "Bring Your Own Technology" (BYOT) policy is a long overdue step that allows... Read Story.

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