Ohio charter schools move toward steadier balance
Ohio charter enrollment keeps shrinking after a six year decline as fewer schools operate under higher standards. Reforms since 2006 plus tougher sponsor rules and ECOT fallout trimmed weak charters and reduced phantom enrollments. A two year budget eases closure rules while promising performance incentives amid ongoing accountability.
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Web Poll Respondents Pick Hotel Over Cabin
Wednesday's reader poll asks for favorite travel stay with eight options. Hotel leads with 75 percent, cabin at 25 percent. Today's poll invites residents to share views on road conditions via Indeunine.com.
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VA Police officers save lives at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Three VA Police officers Camacho Frazier and Calderon on duty when a rifleman entered the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. They drew their guns ordered the suspect to drop the weapon and he complied without anyone being hurt.
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Letter to the Editor calls to restore the reservoir
Kathy Reiser urges Massillon readers to support restoring the reservoir. She notes the park board makes decisions with city autonomy and cites ODNR exemptions. She proposes filling the dam to create water for fishing and family activity and asks residents to show support.
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Speak Your Mind and Petty Broadside on Local Issues
A reader complains about speed bumps along state Route 21 to Menards and demands proper grinding. A caller urges civil, concise comments for The Inde views page and notes a gasoline price anomaly. The writer recalls Son Sam’s grave theft at East Greenville Cemetery and requests the return of a stolen heartstone.
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