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Capital News: More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga

March 14, 2010

Capital News: by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga Columbus -- A few thoughts following the latest chapter in the still-kicking Marc Dann saga: * Is there any remaining doubt that Dann, forced to resign following sexual harassment allegations against one of... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Hopes program will 'empower' students

March 14, 2010

Hopes program will 'empower' students I'd like to take a moment to thank all responsible for having the foresight to bring Rachel's Challenge to our school district. The principals at Lakeview, Kimpton and the high school, in cooperation with the... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Appreciates column about Cpl. Tomci

March 14, 2010

Appreciates column about Cpl. Tomci I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful "Front Row Seat" column by Mike Lesko in the Stow Sentry about Joe Tomci and the honor of the Post Office in Stow being named after him. ("Naming post office after Cpl.... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Values contributions to high school

March 14, 2010

Values contributions to high school Stow-Munroe Falls High School hosted a cheer and dance competition for spirit cheer and dance athletics on Feb. 7. The high school cheerleaders would like to thank the following local business for their donations --... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Questions need for 2-mill library levy

March 14, 2010

Questions need for 2-mill library levy Most of our residents are aware of the fact that the library board of trustees will have a levy on the ballot in May. This is a new levy in the amount of 2 mills to be assessed against all residential property. The... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: 'Consideration' should be given to sale

March 14, 2010

'Consideration' should be given to sale I read with interest the March 7 Stow Sentry article, ("Should Stow sell Fox Den to balance city's budget?") regarding the subject. While I don't necessarily agree with selling this business to balance the budget,... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Rachel's Challenge can have positive impact on students

March 14, 2010

Front Row Seat: by Associate Editor Mike Lesko Rachel's Challenge can have positive impact on students Nicole Nowlen was in the school library on that tragic day -- April 20, 1999 -- when 12 students and one teacher were killed during the shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. Nowlen... Read Story.

Capital News: What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban?

March 7, 2010

Capital News: by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief What's the holdup on the texting while driving ban? Columbus -- There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the one the Ohio Senate passed last week that would stop crooked public officials from collecting public... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Wants everyone to watch out for wildlife

March 7, 2010

Wants everyone to watch out for wildlife I have lived in Stow for 48 years. We used to have farm animals running loose. Now it's wildlife. We have taken away their homes by building. Soon the does will be having fawns. It saddens me that we all can't... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Appreciates support of mystery theater

March 7, 2010

Appreciates support of mystery theater On behalf of the Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation Board of Trustees, I would like to thank everyone who supported the sixth Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Feb. 27. Even in the current economic... Read Story.

Letter to the Editor: Questions donation to levy committee

March 7, 2010

Questions donation to levy committee Questions I asked about the so-called Golf Outing sponsored by the PTA Council in 2009 resulted in a meeting with the PTA Council. I then approached this council and attending as a PTA member, I asked numerous... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Talented musician also possessed sense of humor

March 7, 2010

Front Row Seat: by Associate Editor Mike Lesko Talented musician also possessed sense of humor Musician Jim Traxler said he first met the late James F. Meyers when Mr. Meyers went on a mission/concert trip to Romania several years ago. He said Mr. Meyers, a cellist, orchestra director and a... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Black History Month has special significance to Stow woman

February 28, 2010

Black History Month has special significance to Stow woman Leona Farris, who raised the first black family in Stow, believes Black History Month, which is February, is vital and significant. "It is recognition of people who made sizable contributions to... Read Story.

Letter: Says donations would better serve Americans

February 28, 2010

Says donations would better serve Americans I would like to say something regarding the incredible support Northeast Ohio (and the rest of the United States, I am sure) has displayed to Haiti. This makes me wonder, why are we still sending them our... Read Story.

Letter: Believes legislation's purpose is to make money

February 28, 2010

Believes legislation's purpose is to make money In regard to the Stow Sentry article of Jan. 31 about rental property inspections, Mayor Karen Fritschel told City Council that inspections are needed to keep the properties safe. She said she has heard... Read Story.

Letter: Delaying tax cuts 'clearly not the answer'

February 28, 2010

Delaying tax cuts 'clearly not the answer' A letter to the editor (Stow Sentry, Feb. 21, "Moran says education 'a wise investment') addressing tax cuts vs. funding education opens with a blanket statement right out of the Democratic Party's playbook. ... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Girls basketball teams appreciate special dinner

February 28, 2010

Girls basketball teams appreciate special dinner The Stow-Munroe Falls High School girls basketball teams had a team dinner on Feb. 16. El Campesino restaurant in Stow was generous in donating the main course for the dinner. The girls frequently go to... Read Story.

Capital News: Eight executions scheduled in Ohio, and counting

February 28, 2010

Eight executions scheduled in Ohio, and counting Columbus -- All you crooks might want to think twice before bumping somebody off in Ohio. Because the state now has a proven method for putting murderers to death quickly, and seemingly without pain, and a... Read Story.

Capital News: The ongoing saga about late license fees continues

February 21, 2010

Capital News: by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief The ongoing saga about late license fees continues Columbus -- Gov. Ted Strickland recently weighed in on the ongoing brouhaha over those new late fees being levied against anyone more than seven days late in renewing driver's licenses or vehicle... Read Story.

Lines from Lucci: Police academy session offers new appreciation of officers

February 21, 2010

Lines from Lucci: by Reporter Alison Lucci Police academy session offers new appreciation of officers If you've ever received a speeding ticket or traffic citation, there's a good chance that you didn't particularly like the officer who pulled you over. It's nothing personal against them, but... Read Story.

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