Opinion

First day of school means quiet house for parents Two years ago, I wrote about standing at the end of my driveway waiting for the bus to take "my baby" to kindergarten. Somehow -- the years sure do fly -- I again find myself standing at the end of the...  Read Story.

Sick of debate of paid sick days in Ohio? Just wait Repeat after me: Paid Sick Days. Say it over and over again. Because whether you're in favor or opposed or could care less about the issue, it's going to be all the rage (literally) between now and...  Read Story.

School worker takes extra time on holiday The Greenhouse ... a fresh flower market will deliver a bouquet of flowers to Charles R. Schilling on behalf of the Hudson Bandstand Committee, who nominated him with the following letter: "The Hudson Bandstand...  Read Story.

Urges participation in military reserve There is an organization out there that will prepare any Ohioan between the ages of 17 and 64 to assist their community in times of crisis. This organization has been around since Ohio became a state in 1803. Its...  Read Story.

Wants health care system transformed I had the opportunity 18 months ago to move from Cleveland to Hamburg, Germany. Being young and independent, and having little experience living outside the Buckeye State, I jumped at the chance to learn a new...  Read Story.

Holy cow! Bovines on the Green? Did you see the cows grazing on the Green Aug. 20? Yep, that's right; an entire herd was reported in the downtown area. So your fearless reporter -- that would be me -- took lasso in hand to round up the ruminants. Turns...  Read Story.

Former exchange student visits host family after 13 years As I spoke with Stow residents Bob and Sandi Hansen, they smiled frequently at their visitor from Japan, Mayuko Kimura. The three intermittently broke into laughter at shared understandings. "I'm...  Read Story.

Space sometimes negates the 'whole story' Many times when a reporter is writing his or her story, there are elements which must be left out due to space limitations or because while a certain situation touched them, it does not fit with the story. And...  Read Story.

Obama presidential campaign picking up pace in Ohio They're painting barns, mobilizing hundreds of people at precinct levels and increasing their television ad presence, all with hopes of swaying voters in a state identified among the main November...  Read Story. (1 comment)

Clay was king of Tuscarawas <FEFF>Tuscarawas County, particularly the Uhrichsville-Dennison area, once boasted one of the busiest clay manufacturing centers in the world. In fact, Uhrichsville and Dennison were known as "the clay capital of the world."...  Read Story.

Grateful for donations to library programs On behalf of the reference staff of the Hudson Library and Historical Society as reference librarians, we would like to thank all of the area businesses that donated the gift cards, goods and services given out...  Read Story.

Company one of many deserving of thanks As co-chairs of the Woman's Club of Hudson "Sitting Pretty" Adirondack Chair Fundraiser for Scholarships, we gratefully recognize and thank Off Main Street Salon for its support. The company's name was...  Read Story.

Trash haulers collect recyclables Four trash haulers regularly pick up trash in Hudson, and each collects recyclable material. A and A Sanitation collects glass, cans, 1 and 2 plastic, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, and catalogues. Call 330-650-4105...  Read Story.

Animal lovers should check out blog Love dogs? Crazy for kitties? Can't get enough stories about our four-footed friends? Then do I have a blog for you. Check out "Erica's Ark: Discussions about all creatures, great and small," at...  Read Story.

History plentiful in Tuscarawas Forgive me for boasting, but the county where I grew up in Ohio -- Tuscarawas -- is a wonderful place for history buffs to visit. From Schoenbrunn Village, Ohio's first white settlement, to the Separatist town of Zoar...  Read Story.

Marching band steps into fall schedule After attending a week-long camp at Walsh University in North Canton, the Hudson High School marching band kicked off its 2008 season with a performance at Lavelli Stadium Aug. 8. The 240-member band performed one...  Read Story.

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse ... Columbus -- It's a sad day when we have to pass laws to stop perverts from stealing and then drinking youngsters' urine. But that's just where things stand in summertime Columbus, where two Republican...  Read Story.

Calls Hudson sewer bill 'rather excessive' I have well water and city sewage. My sewage bill is a "flat" one at about $130 or $140 every three months. I find that the city of Cuyahoga Falls allows their customers under similar circumstances to install a...  Read Story.

Didn't support campaign finance reform At the Aug. 6 City Council meeting, I urged Council to vote "no" on the campaign reform ordinance proposed by George Roth. The vote was 7-0 in favor (8-0 if you count Mayor Currin) which quite frankly surprised...  Read Story.

Professor unfolds map of humanity Munroe Falls resident James Tyner, professor of geography at Kent State University, sits in his living room, surrounded by photographs of people and places he has visited. Calm and relaxed, wearing a shirt of richly...  Read Story.