Apr 25, 2008 | Akron Beacon Journal
Poet to read from work that spans Katrina, ancient China
Two themes flow through the Big Muddy River of Stars , a collection of poetry by Alison Pelegrin, winner of the 2006 Akron Poetry Prize. via Akron Beacon Journal
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Richard Poffenbaugh: Donate a tree for Arbor Day planting
“To plant a tree is to plant a future.”
Richard Poffenbaugh: Donate a tree for Arbor Day planting Ohio celebrates Arbor Day this year on Friday, April 25. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com
Group discusses drug, alcohol use by teens
More... Group discusses drug, alcohol use by teens Deck headlines should summarize the story and use articles, conjunctions and punctuation. via Dayton Daily News
Heath After Prom group selling gift cards as fundraiser
Heath High School After Prom is selling gift cards to pay for after-prom expenses. via The Advocate
Humane Society urged to comply with ORC
“We'll be glad to answer questions but the ultimate goal is to get the contract out”
COSHOCTON - Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to extend a 20-year-old contract with the Coshocton County Humane Animal Treatment Association for another 60 days. via Coshocton Tribune
Strickland, LaTourette, Brown, Voinovich: seek U.S. $$ for March snow
“Gov. Strickland was right to reach out for federal help, and I fully support his efforts.”
U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, R-Bainbridge Township, joined U.S. Sens. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Ohio Gov. via WKYC-TV
Baseball: Newark trounces Westland
COLUMBUS -- The Newark baseball team had its offense in high gear Wednesday in a 6-inning 12-2 Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division win at Westland. via The Advocate
ODOT announces 2008 construction programPosted 3 hours, 38 minutes ago.
Deck replacement of U.S. 68 bridge over Lima Avenue in Findlay. Traffic will be maintained. via Lima News
“We have a process that says it begins with an internal investigation, and if the parties involved are not happy with the internal investigation then we have an appeal process”
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann on Tuesday removed himself from an internal investigation into allegations that one of his top managers -- also a close friend -- sexually harassed two co-workers. But Dann kept ... via Cleveland.com
Stage set for newer works, Cirque-like Shakespeare
A scene from the touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Indian and Sri Lankan performers, to be presented in November Dave Alkire The season opener, Escanaba in Love, featuring, from left: ... via Columbus Dispatch
KeyBank to move into former MeadWestvaco tower
“This is an ideal location for our Dayton headquarters, offering KeyBank great visibility and presence in downtown Dayton. In addition, it strengthens Key's commitment to the city of Dayton and the central business district”
KeyBank plans to move into the 27-story MeadWestvaco office building on Courthouse Square, giving the nearly vacant downtown structure a signature tenant and an economic shot in the arm. via Dayton Daily News
KeyBank axes 30 jobs, ends Dayton cuts
“This is the last of the previously announced reduction in force”
The elimination of 30 jobs at KeyBank's main downtown operation at 34 N. Main St. via Dayton Daily News
Foodways Culinary Expo Explores the Meaning of Foods from Northwest Ohio
Whether it's the power to elicit memories, remind us of home and family or reflect our cultures and backgrounds, food has always had a unique significance in a person's life. via Port Clinton News Herald
Rural counties see increase in heroinPosted 27 minutes ago.
“It's important to educate family and friends”
It's a silent and almost invisible killer in society. It delivers a rush - a euphoric high - stimulating the pleasure regions of the brain. via Lima News
Police Calls: Drunk accused of smacking woman, throwing cell phone
Police Calls: Drunk accused of smacking woman, throwing cell phone Jimmy's Lounge, 20 S. Main St., Mansfield -- A 44-year-old man was charged with drunkenness and issued summonses for receiving stolen property ... via News Journal
Film fest continues in Ann Arbor
The 46th Ann Arbor Film Festival continues through Sunday in the Michigan Theater, the State Theater, and other venues in the city about 50 miles north of Toledo. via Toledo Blade
Governor Makes I-75 Stop To Talk Jobs
MONROE, Ohio - A stop in Butler County is designed to acquaint Ohioans with their Governor's new jobs plan. via WHIO-AM Dayton
County could turn over power to state on smoking ban
“I'm doing some research to present them with both sides; I would really like to do it locally, though I feel frustrated given I have limited resources.”
Enforcement of the statewide smoking ban started nearly a year ago. Yet a dozen health departments already have relinquished local policing of the program back to the state. via Central Ohio