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Letter to the Editor: 'Vigilance' needed on city's funds

February 7, 2010

'Vigilance' needed on city's funds With the resounding rebuke of the Obama socialist agenda in Massachusetts, We the People must maintain our vigilance since this loss will only serve to embolden those who would try to force class warfare to further... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: 'Not in best interest' of students

February 7, 2010

'Not in best interest' of students As parents of children attending Highland Elementary, we were saddened to hear the School Board's proposal to close "a" school, a likely candidate being Highland. We have been students in many different academic arenas... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Responds to letter about Obama

February 7, 2010

Responds to letter about Obama I felt greatly compelled to respond to two points in the letter to the editor, "Believes the president is a Christian," in the Jan. 17 Stow Sentry. First of all, there are Christians, and there are CHRISTians. Myself,... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Of Csonka's greatness and quirky Super Bowl tidbits

February 7, 2010

Front Row Seat: by Associate Editor Mike Lesko Of Csonka's greatness and quirky Super Bowl tidbits Larry Csonka, who grew up and went to high school in Stow, was one of the greatest Super Bowl performers in history when he played with the Miami Dolphins. With the 44th Super Bowl set for Feb. 7, it... Read Story.

Thumbs Up ... to the Summit County Mayors Association

February 7, 2010

THUMBS UP ... to the Summit County Mayors Association, the sponsors and the participants of "The Ultimate Breakfast Program on Exporting to India," for helping businesses in the area expand their marketplace in these challenging economic times. They... Read Story.

Our View: Forget landlord fees in Stow -- things are tough enough

February 7, 2010

Forget landlord fees in Stow -- things are tough enough The city of Stow is considering instituting fees and mandating city inspections for rental properties and vacant commercial properties. Mayor Karen Fritschel says this is an idea that has been... Read Story.

Capital News: Foreclosures are expected to rise in 2010

January 31, 2010

Capital News: by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief Foreclosures are expected to rise in 2010 Columbus -- More doom and gloom on the economic front: Foreclosure numbers in 2010 will top 2009's results. That's according to the ominous-sounding Analysis of Mortgage Servicing Performance, Data Report No. 4,... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Appreciates supporters of tournament

January 31, 2010

Appreciates supporters of tournament On behalf of the Stow JV and varsity boys basketball teams, coaches and their fans, we would like to extend a warm thank-you to the following supporters of the Davis Eye Classic Basketball tournament which took place... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Questions need for rental property 'tax'

January 31, 2010

Questions need for rental property 'tax' "We the People" work hard for our families, try to save for our children and labor not to spend more than we make. The federal government has saddled our children with horrendous debt and seems to be daily making... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Questions 'necessity' of investment corp.

January 31, 2010

Questions 'necessity' of investment corp. I doubt that many people in Stow understand the purpose of the Community Investment Corp. I don't understand the necessity of dispersing city funds and state and federal grants, if they occur, to various... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Urges new Councilmen to keep promises

January 31, 2010

Urges new Councilmen to keep promises I attended the swearing in of the Stow City Council. As I sat and listened I was surprised by some of the advice given by Judge Kim Hoover. Then I read the comments by Mayor Karen Fritschel in the newspaper. It... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Unsung heroes helped LeBron on way to NBA's MVP award

January 31, 2010

Front Row Seat: by Associate Editor Mike Lesko Unsung heroes helped LeBron on way to NBA's MVP award Will LeBron James play basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2010-11 season? Local sports writer Terry Pluto thinks he will. James' contract expires at the end of the current season. It has... Read Story.

Thumbs up

January 24, 2010

THUMBS UP . . . to all the winners of the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce's Community Business Awards. From large industry to smaller local businesses, these honorees have made Stow and Munroe Falls their home base. These businesses and community... Read Story.

Capital News: There's a storm brewing over license plate fees

January 24, 2010

Capital News: by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief There's a storm brewing over license plate fees Columbus -- Sometimes it's the little things that lead to the biggest headaches for state lawmakers. Take, for example, the migraine that is brewing over a new fee being charged to Ohioans who are late in... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Praises Board of Education members

January 24, 2010

Praises Board of Education members January is School Board Recognition month, and it's a great time to say thank you to the members of the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education for their volunteerism throughout the year. Their work during these difficult... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Dislikes idea of fees for landlords

January 24, 2010

Dislikes idea of fees for landlords I am very disturbed that the city of Stow is considering charging a fee to landlords. We should first call it what it is, which I see as a discriminatory tax levied against a group of small business owners. The logic... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Freedom of speech 'still in force'

January 24, 2010

Freedom of speech 'still in force' It did my heart good to see several recent letters in the Stow Sentry offering opinions contrary to what one normally finds in the media these days. I was also interested in an opposing letter ("Unhappy with paper... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Daughter's wedding provides tribute to remarkable father

January 24, 2010

Front Row Seat: by Associate Editor Mike Lesko Daughter's wedding provides tribute to remarkable father If Paul Svigel had been alive, he would not have minded that his oldest daughter got married while his beloved Ohio State University football team was playing. Few things were more important to... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Believes the president is a Christian

January 17, 2010

Believes the president is a Christian What was missing? Where was the sweetness, charity and joy that I have been led to believe that should come from a practicing Christian? Re: a letter, "Questions Obama's Christmas greeting," in the Dec. 27, 2009... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Calls letter to editor a 'negative rant'

January 17, 2010

Calls letter to editor a 'negative rant' In my opinion, a letter to the editor, "Questions Obama's Christmas greeting," in the Dec. 27, 2009 issue of the Stow Sentry, was a completely negative rant about our President Obama. I believe the letter showed... Read Story.

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