Stow Seal Clash Sparks Constitutional Debate
A federal ruling deemed Stow’s Christian cross and Bible seal unconstitutional while a local TV survey captured mixed reactions. The piece argues that governance rests with the Constitution, not majority votes, and warns against religious favoritism, noting America’s religious diversity and the importance of church state separation.
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Stow
United States
Washington
Federal Express
Harvey Gittler's Colwin Appears Monday
Local notice indicates Harvey Gittler will appear in a Colwin event on Monday with QA PE as context. The item lists the appearance timing and involved party, suggesting a light community program or performance.
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Harvey Gittler
Colwin
Taft health plan faces GOP opposition in Ohio
Akron AP report notes health plans hospitals and businesses oppose Gov Taft plan to let HMO enrollees sue for malpractice. Critics warn of higher premiums potential job losses and increased costs while opponents see needed patient protections. Ohio Medical Association backs the plan arguing it would improve care and curb excessive denial of coverage. Rep Betty Sutton says House Democrats support the proposal despite a likely tough fight.
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Akron
Bob Taf
Hmos
Taft
Mary Yost
Ohio Association For Hospitals and Health Systems
Akron Beacon Journal
Johnson
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Ohio State Medical Association
Betty Sutton
Barberton
Paralyzed tutor becomes North Olmsted education role model
Linda Ray, a 58 year old quadriplegic, volunteers as a tutor in North Olmsted Schools. After a 1991 move for spinal surgery complications she chose teaching again through tutoring at Butternut Elementary. Ray works twice weekly with a caregiver, inspiring students and showing resilience.
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North Olmsted
Linda Ray
Ray
Greg Birney
Northeastern
Ilinois
Westlake
Birney
Butternut
Mike Zénker
Butternut Elementary School
Senate to study school safety
In Columbus the Legislature considers a two year bill to raise penalties for crimes in school safety zones and require emergency plans while closing a loophole that lets suspended students transfer to another school. Primary sponsor Sen Gard ner says safety gaps must end as shootings gain attention but national deaths have fallen. Ohio has had no school killings.
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Columbus
Senate
Richard H. Finan
Cincinnati
Robert Gardner
R-Madison
Paducah
Jonesboro
Ark
Edinboro
National Council of State Legislatures
Ohio
Cleveland Red Cross leader to head national agency
Steve Bullock, longtime head of the Cleveland Red Cross chapter, will lead the national Red Cross after Elizabeth Dole resigns. Bullock, 62, has served in Minnesota, Liberia, and Vietnam and helped Cleveland build a debtfree $125 million headquarters. He may lead up to nine months while a successor is chosen.
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National
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Steve Bullock
Bullock
Cleveland Red Cross
Elizabeth Dole
Dole
Minnesota
Liberia
Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Ross Perot
Hanoi
Lion
Jennifer Baker
the Plain Dealer
Washington
Marvin McMickle
Antioch Baptist Church
New EPA Director Jones Starts Learning the Ropes
Christopher Jones was named by Gov Taft to lead Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency starting Feb 1. At 41 he previously headed the environmental crimes division of the attorney general's office and spent five years at a law firm defending clients in environmental regulatory disputes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
Christopher Jones
Bob Taft
EPA
Jones
Bank held up by robber in pajamas in Bexley
A bank in the Columbus suburb of Bexley was robbed by a man wearing blue and white pajamas and a blue zipper jacket with no mask. The robber entered National City Bank around 11 25 am Saturday and handed a handwritten note to a teller demanding money. Police describe the suspect as a Black man, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 115 pounds.
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Bexley (Ap
Columbus
National City Bank
Bryan Holbrook
Bexley Police Department
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