Opinion

by Tim Troglen, Reporter Tim Russert was what I strive to be. According to retired CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite, Russert was "a standard bearer for journalistic ethics and integrity." And while his voice was silenced June 13 by a sudden...  Read Story.

by Dorothy Markulis, Reporter Ann Briechle is a woman with a mission: Warn everyone of the dangers and long-term effects of Lyme disease. "I'm trying to get the word out. If you have any suspicion you have been bitten by a tick, get to a doctor,"...  Read Story.

As a member of the Macedonia Fire Department, a paramedic in a trauma center and a family member of a recent stroke victim, I know all too well the importance of a fast emergency medical response and the debilitating...  Read Story.

by Ken Lahmers, Aurora Advocate Editor Unless the press is invited to the grounds of the former Geauga Lake amusement park when plans are announced for the future of the property, I set foot on the land in a park setting for the last time June 17. Rides, equipment,...  Read Story.

by Mark Kovac, Capital Bureau Chief It must be a presidential election year, because my electronic in-box is filling up with purportedly legitimate poll data quicker than newspaper reporters at a free buffet. A quick Google search identified...  Read Story.

Gov. Ted Strickland, who has reportedly threatened to veto an "English Only" bill in the Ohio Legislature, has stated such a bill would be interpreted as a hostile gesture and discourage foreign investment in our state. ...  Read Story.

In response to a June 18 letter in the News Leader, I strongly disagree with the writer's recommendation of voting down a possible upcoming Nordonia Schools levy and successive school levies. A foundation for any...  Read Story.

I'm writing this in memory of my late mother, Lillian Carloni, who died June 8, 2007. She was born Dec. 15, 1926, and she would've turned 81 this past December. She was married to my late father, Edward R. Carloni, for 40...  Read Story.

by Ken Lahmers, Aurora Advocate Editor Starting in the 1920s and continuing through the 1950s, small one-story manufactured steel buildings sprouted up around the country -- particularly in the Northeast United States. Their purpose was to serve simple...  Read Story.

by Mark Kovac, Capital Bureau Chief Given the opportunity, what would you ask the potential future president of the United States of America? A group of capital city senior citizens had that opportunity late last week, when Illinois Sen....  Read Story.

First of all, I'd like to thank those in the community who have participated in Mulch Madness over the past few years. This year, we set a record by making more than $21,000 in our spring fundraiser. Next to...  Read Story.

In the June 11 News Leader, the headline was "Another levy try for schools?" It should have read, "Pass this levy on the third try, because next year we are going to have a bigger levy for the teachers and schools...  Read Story.

by Bedford Times-Register Editor Mike Lesko Using the theme from a credit card TV commercial, a narrator might say, "Seeing a no-hitter in person? Priceless." But how about seeing a no-hitter in person with...  Read Story.

Fun in land of trains, farms Trains and farms are two of my favorite things. And a beautiful Saturday before Memorial Day made for an ideal road trip to see a lot of both. Ever since I read "North American Railyards" by Michael Rhodes late last year,...  Read Story.

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief A bill allowing college kids to work at the polls on Election Day prompted a pithing match, sans lisp, between a couple of state lawmakers late last month and is further...  Read Story.

I would like to express an extremely huge thank you to the following individuals. They have been more than generous to our special educational students all year and have provided lunch one or more times this...  Read Story.

Says good work done on city roads Have you driven down North Bedford Road in Macedonia lately? Gone are the potholes and the uneven pavement. It looks like a brand-new boulevard resurfaced and with newly painted lines. It's a pleasure to drive your car...  Read Story.

I for one, think it is very necessary to continue recycling in our community. We have enough rubbish put in the landfills without adding the items that could be recycled. This is important for now and for the future. I...  Read Story.

by Ken Lahmers, Aurora Advocate Editor When I left you last week after detailing the first part of my road trip to Carroll County, I had arrived in Carrollton, the county seat and a village of about 3,200 people. Originally called Centretown, it was renamed...  Read Story.

by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau Chief A state official resigned late last month, and it wasn't Marc Dann. In fairness to the latter, at least our former attorney general acknowledged wrongdoing, and all of the gritty details have or will be...  Read Story.