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In Other Words: Let's not give up on Cleveland

August 29, 2010

Let's not give up on Cleveland I have resisted you, Cleveland, with your cold, never-ending winters, unlucky sports teams and sparse skyline. But you did not give up on me. I'm sure we met long before I can remember. I see you through a 6-year-old's... Read Story.

Capital News: Not much hope for budget answers before Nov. 2 election

August 29, 2010

Not much hope for budget answers before Nov. 2 election Columbus -- Ohio's next governor -- whether it's a re-elected Ted Strickland or a new-to-the-office John Kasich -- and lawmakers will face a multi-billion-dollar hole in the next biennial budget. ... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Writer praises golf outing organizers

August 29, 2010

Writer praises golf outing organizers I was the Falls Cancer Club representative at the annual Oktoberfest Golf Charities golf outing fundraiser Aug. 14. I write this with much appreciation to Dr. Edward Denholm and his crew of volunteers. The outing at... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Offers kudos to village garden club

August 29, 2010

Offers kudos to village garden club Our family wishes to offer a gracious thank you to the Silver Lake Garden Club for the effort they put forth to help manage a sense of community and bring a touch of nostalgia to the Village of Silver Lake. Devoting... Read Story.

Periscope: Social networking unplugged

August 22, 2010

Social networking unplugged "I have discovered today that I am a Neanderthal ... " said Jeff Pritchard after the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce's Aug. 11 meeting. Pritchard, the city's planning and economic development director, was referring to his... Read Story.

Capital News: Does a deathbed apology mean more if there's eye contact?

August 22, 2010

Does a deathbed apology mean more if there's eye contact? Columbus -- On paper, Roderick Davie looked like a typical street thug, with a bad attitude and a bent toward crime. By the time he was 15, he had been arrested for two or three theft offenses.... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Praises police captain on his retirement

August 22, 2010

Praises police captain on his retirement I would like to commend Capt. Randy Rivers on his 30 years of service with the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department and wish him a well-earned retirement. As explained in last week's paper ("Falls Police captain... Read Story.

Smoke Signals: Bicyclists must obey traffic laws

August 15, 2010

Bicyclists must obey traffic laws Bicyclists, listen up. The same rules of the road I'm supposed to abide by in my car, you are supposed to abide by while pedaling. It's the law. And just to make sure, I recently asked a spokesperson for the Hudson... Read Story.

Capital News: A lot of talk but no action on redistricting reform

August 15, 2010

A lot of talk but no action on redistricting reform Columbus -- You didn't really think lawmakers were going to break their summer recess and move on a redistricting reform, did you? Because few people around the Statehouse believed that was going to... Read Story.

Praises police, neighbor for helping children

August 15, 2010

Praises police, neighbor for helping children I want to express my gratitude to the Cuyahoga Falls Police, who took it as seriously as we did when my 9-year-old and her friend disappeared during a "quick walk." It was such a comfort to have such an... Read Story.

On the Mark: College course launched career

August 8, 2010

College course launched career "For Women: Plan for the Second Half of Your Life." That was the intriguing title of a class offered at the University of Akron's Community College 40 years ago. Since both kids were in school and I had finally had some... Read Story.

Village News: Past, present villagers attend annual garden club festival

August 8, 2010

Past, present villagers attend annual garden club festival The members of the Silver Lake Garden Club are able to sit back and relax a bit as they look back at yet another successful Silver Lake Festival. Planning for the 2011 event will soon be under... Read Story.

Capital News: Kids need more exposure to nature, less exposure to electronics

August 8, 2010

Kids need more exposure to nature, less exposure to electronics Columbus -- Now here's an education reform idea that all parts of the political spectrum should be able to agree on: force kids into nature. Make them put down their iPods and Game Boys,... Read Story.

Offers suggestion on newspaper size

August 8, 2010

Offers suggestion on newspaper size I don't know if I am the only person that has a problem reading the Falls News-Press without it falling out of my hands all over the place. I was thinking if you would make the two outside covers -- back and front... Read Story.

Questions prices on grocery items

August 8, 2010

Questions prices on grocery items I understand the elderly on Social Security were not given a COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) increase because the government stated that cost didn't rise. Well, I bought six items at the grocery store that I buy all... Read Story.

THUMBS UP (Aug. 1)

August 1, 2010

THUMBS UP ... to everyone who organized and participated in the July 25 ceremony dedicating a memorial bench in honor of 13 Cuyahoga Falls servicemen who died in Vietnam. The 90-minute ceremony at Ohio Veterans Memorial Park in Clinton was a moving... Read Story.

Capital News (Aug. 1): It's time for specifics from Strickland, Kasich on budget hole

August 1, 2010

It's time for specifics from Strickland, Kasich on budget hole Columbus -- Will one of the candidates for Ohio's top office please -- please! -- elevate their campaign rhetoric above the nonsense they've been spewing to date? Pretty please? Because all of... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Organizers praise all who helped with Relay

August 1, 2010

Organizers praise all who helped with Relay We, the 2010 Relay for Life Cuyahoga Falls Committee chairpersons, would like to thank our supportive community, our teams and team captains, volunteers, survivors, Cuyahoga Falls City Schools, supporters, and... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Praises electric department for repair work

August 1, 2010

Praises electric department for repair work I would just like to thank the Cuyahoga Falls Electric Department on another job well done. On July 23 around 8:30 p.m., a tree came down between Ninth and 10th streets. The electric department was there... Read Story.

Letter: Says new chief should come from within

August 1, 2010

Says new chief should come from within I would like to second the letter of July 18 ("Hopes chief will be hired from within"). I also hope that we choose a police chief candidate for Silver Lake from within. I agree with all of the letter's points and... Read Story.

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