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Roegner announces candidacy for newly apportioned 37th District

November 27, 2011

Roegner announces candidacy for newly apportioned 37th District State Rep. Kristina Daley Roegner (R-Hudson) officially announced her candidacy to serve as representative of the newly apportioned 37th District during the next General Assembly on Nov.... Read Story.

Learn more about Issue 2 (part 5)

November 7, 2011

Editor's note: This is part 5 of a five-part series on State Issue 2, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.Where do we go from here?Lawmakers considering separate legislation if SB5 failsBy MARC KOVACCOLUMBUS — Major polling on has remained... Read Story.

Learn more about Issue 2 (part 4)

November 7, 2011

Editor's note: This is part 4 of a five-part series on State Issue 2, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.So who's paid more?Studies cited by SB5 campaigns come to different conclusions on compensationBy MARC KOVACCOLUMBUS — Proponents of Senate... Read Story.

List of candidates and issues on Nov. 8 election ballot

November 6, 2011

List of candidates and issues on Nov. 8 election ballot Cuyahoga Falls City Council At-Large (Vote for one, four-year term) Don Nelsch (R) Carrie Hummel Snyder (D) Cuyahoga Falls City Council Ward 1 (Vote for one, two-year term) Vincent Rubino (D)* ... Read Story.

Endorsement: Issue 25 provides vital services for Summit DD Board

November 6, 2011

Issue 25 provides vital services for Summit DD Board Issue 25, the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board's 4.5-mill, six-year operating levy renewal, is not a new tax or a tax increase. Its passage would continue to raise $50.1 million annually... Read Story.

Learn more about Issue 2 (part 3)

November 6, 2011

Editor's note: This is part 3 of a five-part series on State Issue 2, which appears on the Nov. 8 ballotProponents believe SB5 will help control government costsBut opponents say the new law isn't about 'reasonable reform,' it's about 'busting unions'By... Read Story.

Learn more about Issue 2 (Part 2)

November 6, 2011

'It's worked for 27 years'But SB5 proponents say taxpayers can no longer afford the costsBy MARC KOVACUTICA, Ohio — Ask Gene Branstool to describe what Ohio was like before public employees had collective bargaining and he'll tell you about a... Read Story.

Five candidates compete for two spots on the Woodridge School Board

November 6, 2011

Five candidates compete for two spots on the Woodridge School Board by Steve Wiandt | Reporter In the Woodridge Local School District, there are five candidates running for two seats on the Board of Education: George A. DeBord (incumbent), Marilyn... Read Story.

Endorsement: Re-elect Hovey as village mayor

October 30, 2011

Re-elect Hovey as village mayor Silver Lake Mayor Bernie Hovey, who has kept the village fiscally healthy through turbulent economic times and guided the upgrading of aging infrastructure, has earned a second term in office. Hovey took over for former... Read Story.

Endorsement: Vote 'For' Woodridge school levy

October 30, 2011

Vote 'For' Woodridge school levy The Woodridge Local School District has been fiscally responsible, made difficult budgetary decisions and still provided a quality education to its students. And that is why, though these remain economically challenging... Read Story.

Proponents: Senate Bill 5 will control government costs; Opponents: New law's intention is 'busting unions'

October 30, 2011

Proponents: Senate Bill 5 will control government costs; Opponents: New law's intention is 'busting unions' by Marc Kovac | Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Republican lawmakers and Gov. John Kasich came into office in January with a list of policy... Read Story.

Four vying for three openings on Silver Lake Village Council

October 30, 2011

Four vying for three openings on Silver Lake Village Council by Ellin Walsh | Reporter Silver Lake -- While they all love to call Silver Lake home, the candidates for Village Council differ in how they'd work to maintain that appeal. Incumbents Rich Hite... Read Story.

Veteran Ward 7 Democrat takes on Republican challenger

October 30, 2011

Veteran Ward 7 Democrat takes on Republican challenger by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- City Council President Pro Tem Jerry James, the Democratic representative of Ward 7 for the past 10 years, will take on Republican candidate R. Greg... Read Story.

Ward 1 councilman challenged in election by newcomer

October 30, 2011

Ward 1 councilman challenged in election by newcomer by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- Political newcomer Scott C. Steinwedel, a Republican candidate, is challenging incumbent Vincent Rubino, a Democrat, for his seat on City Council as Ward 1... Read Story.

Challenger faces four-term City Council incumbent in Ward 8

October 30, 2011

Challenger faces four-term City Council incumbent in Ward 8 by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- Councilman Terry Mader, a Republican, is facing Democrat Russell B. Iona in the Ward 8 election. Ward 8 is located in the city's northwest corner,... Read Story.

Longtime residents vie for top village post

October 23, 2011

Longtime residents vie for top village post by Ellin Walsh | Reporter Silver Lake -- Two longtime villagers and friends are vying for the position of mayor of Silver Lake. Bernie Hovey, 64, is seeking re-election to the post he has held since 2006.... Read Story.

Woodridge seeks levy Nov. 8

October 23, 2011

Woodridge seeks levy Nov. 8 by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- In preparation for a worst-case scenario, Woodridge Local School District is asking voters to approve a new 5.88-mill, 10-year emergency operating levy. "Rather than wait for the... Read Story.

Democratic Ward 4 Councilman faces GOP challenger

October 23, 2011

Democratic Ward 4 Councilman faces GOP challenger by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- Mark Ihasz, a Democrat, is being challenged Nov. 8 for his seat on City Council as Ward 4 representative by Republican Marianne Sandy. Ward Council seats carry... Read Story.

Pair of challengers vie for longtime Councilmember's post

October 16, 2011

Pair of challengers vie for longtime Councilmember's post by STEVE WIANDT | REPORTER Cuyahoga Falls -- Republican Don Nelsch and Democrat Carrie Hummel Snyder are running for the at-large seat on City Council that is being vacated by longtime... Read Story.

Six vying for two openings on Falls Board of Education

October 16, 2011

Six vying for two openings on Falls Board of Education by Ellin Walsh | Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Touting both fresh perspectives and experience, six people have filed to run for the two available seats on the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education: Wesley... Read Story. 2 comments

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