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[$] CHRIS SCHILLIG: Thrifty shopper seeks bed he'll probably die in

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CHRIS SCHILLIG: Thrifty shopper seeks bed he'll probably die in By CHRIS SCHILLIG | Alliance Review The reason people marry is to have somebody with whom to share comforting thoughts, and to have somebody share comforting thoughts in return. I was... Read Story.

[$] MARC KOVAC: Ohio GOP swims in cash, Dems flounder

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MARC KOVAC: Ohio GOP swims in cash, Dems flounder BY MARC KOVAC | Record-Courier Capital Bureau COLUMBUS -- Like it or not, money is often the key to victory in political campaigns. We like to envision an America where the little guy, sick of the... Read Story.

[$] OUR VIEW: Creation of Kent historic district a good move n DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS CRITICAL FOR DOWNTOWN REVIVAL TO SUCCEED

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OUR VIEW: Creation of Kent historic district a good move n design review process critical for downtown revival to succeed Kent City Council has giv-en a green light to proceeding with establishment of a downtown historic district, with a review ... Read Story.

[$] Back in the 1930s, Americans had an inexpensive

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Back in the 1930s, Americans had an inexpensive health care system, capable of handling the basics because of an extensive network of primary care physicians, but one not particularly suited for addressing sophisticated medical afflictions. Today,... Read Story.

[$] CAROLINE ARNOLD: It's time for a humane revolution in lifestyles and beliefs

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CAROLINE ARNOLD: It's time for a humane revolution in lifestyles and beliefs By CAROLINE ARNOLD "Let's cut health care costs by having payment at point of service -- a fixed fee that is looked up on a computer, and paid by the patient at the time of... Read Story.

[$] Family grateful for help following house fire

February 3, 2012

Family grateful for help following house fire On Nov, 22, 2011, we lost our home to a fire. While this was less than a positive experience, we are amazed at the number of blessings that have come our way because of it. We are at a loss for words on how... Read Story.

[$] OUR VIEW: Campaign for Ohio's high court to stay clean

February 3, 2012

OUR VIEW: Campaign for Ohio's high court to stay clean Unlike voters in many oth-er states, Ohioans elect the members of their highest court. Supreme Court justices are elected in non-partisan races but they are nominated in party primaries, which adds... Read Story.

[$] DALE McFEATTERS: Next step for Newt could be debatable

February 3, 2012

DALE McFEATTERS: Next step for Newt could be debatable BY DALE McFEATTERS | Scripps Howard News Service Reporters covering the Republican presidential campaign note that Mitt Romney's every move is scripted and that Newt Gingrich's top aides frequently... Read Story.

[$] LETTERS West Main area should be in Kent historic district

February 3, 2012

LETTERS West Main area should be in Kent historic district Why does the proposed Kent Historic District not include West Main Street, which contains far more historical structures than the downtown area that is proposed? I hope that the owners of... Read Story.

[$] DANA MILBANK: Why Newt's candidacy is a gift for the media

February 2, 2012

DANA MILBANK: Why Newt's candidacy is a gift for the media BY DANA MILBANK | Washington Post Writers Group ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dear Newt: These are difficult times for you, no doubt, and we understand that people sometimes say things they don't really... Read Story.

[$] Salvation Army kettle campaign topped $65,000

February 2, 2012

Salvation Army kettle campaign topped $65,000 On behalf of those we serve, The Salvation Army of Portage County thanks all who volunteered to ring the bell during our annual Red Kettle campaign this past Christmas season. This is our largest fundraiser... Read Story.

[$] OUR VIEW: Florida puts Romney back on track

February 2, 2012

OUR VIEW: Florida puts Romney back on track Mitt Romney's double-digit win over Newt Gingrich in Florida's GOP presidential primary was a stunning rebound from his loss in South Carolina, the convincing win he needed to get his candidacy back on... Read Story.

[$] Questions payment of back taxes on old hotel

February 2, 2012

Questions payment of back taxes on old hotel Last fall, the city of Kent bought the old Kent Hotel from Mr. Vilk for $735,000 and soon after sold it to Mr. Burbick for $400,000 -- a loss of $335,000 (all taxpayers' money.) So, once again, we've lost... Read Story. 2 comments

[$] SHARON RANDALL: In sickness and in health Knowing how to comfort an ailing spouse makes a big difference

February 2, 2012

SHARON RANDALL: In sickness and in health Knowing how to comfort an ailing spouse makes a big difference BY SHARON RANDALL | Scripps Howard News Service The flight to Las Vegas, where I live, from California, where I'd been visiting my kids, sounded... Read Story.

[$] LETTERS Closing FirstEnergy plants was business decision

February 2, 2012

LETTERS Closing FirstEnergy plants was business decision The editorial blaming the closing of six of FirstEnergy's most polluting coal plants on the new EPA rules was badly mistaken ("Closing of FirstEnergy plants tied to new rules," Record-Courier,... Read Story.

[$] OUR VIEW: Ravenna bid for vacant JFS site worth considering

February 1, 2012

OUR VIEW: Ravenna bid for vacant JFS site worth considering The city of Ravenna has put in its bid to take over the building that until recently house the Portage County Job and Family Services' job-finding office at 1081 W. Main St. The office... Read Story.

[$] LETTERS Presidential promise kept: We are all socialists now

February 1, 2012

LETTERS Presidential promise kept: We are all socialists now With all the talk of our president not keeping his campaign promises, I would like to remind your readers of one he did keep: That was to "fundamentally change our American way of life." He... Read Story. 2 comments

[$] Sheriff's Association clarifies fund-raising

February 1, 2012

Sheriff's Association clarifies fund-raising I would like to respond to an article in the Jan. 21 Record-Courier, referencing the Portage County Sheriff's Association soliciting for our musical programs, which we have been doing for approximately... Read Story.

[$] Requiring voter ID proof is safeguard against fraud

February 1, 2012

Requiring voter ID proof is safeguard against fraud State Rep. Kathleen Clyde's supposed reforms on our state's voting and registration laws follow the liberal Democratic trend across our country ("Ohio Democrats pushing election reform package,"... Read Story. 2 comments

[$] JAY AMBROSE: Narrowing GOP field has improved quality of debates

February 1, 2012

JAY AMBROSE: Narrowing GOP field has improved quality of debates BY JAY AMBROSE | Scripps Howard News Service If Albert Einstein had been in a debate and was given 30 seconds to explain his relativity theory, he could well have sounded like a boob.... Read Story.

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