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Kaleidoscope: City projects progressing; mixed use sounds good

September 1, 2010

Kaleidoscope: City projects progressing; mixed use sounds good by Ken Lahmers Editor As fall approaches and despite the current economic situation, infrastructure projects in the city are continuing, and most seem to be moving ahead smoothly and on... Read Story.

In Other Words: Let's give Cleveland a chance!

September 1, 2010

In Other Words: Let's give Cleveland a chance! by Stephanie Fellenstein Hudson Monthly editor I have resisted you, Cleveland, with your cold, never-ending winters, unlucky sports teams and sparse skyline. But you did not give up on me. I'm sure we met... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Visiting Lorain Co.; Lake Erie museum, village made of sandstone are highlights of journey

August 25, 2010

Visiting Lorain Co.; Lake Erie museum, village made of sandstone are highlights of journey by Ken Lahmers Editor A section of Lake Erie's coast was on my itinerary in late June as I ventured to Lorain County one Saturday. And what is more appropriate... Read Story.

Portage Pathways: 70 years since arsenal land buy

August 25, 2010

Portage Pathways: 70 years since arsenal land buy by Roger DiPaolo Record-Courier editor The men from Akron began showing up on the doorsteps of farms in Charlestown and Paris townships as the summer of 1940 was on the wane. The firm they represented,... Read Story.

Note Of Thanks

August 25, 2010

Note Of Thanks To helpers, donors... The social concerns committee of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church wishes to thank the following for their contributions to the recent Red Cross blood drive on Aug. 18: Angelo's Pizza, parishioners who baked,... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Hale Farm fun spot to visit in the CVNP

August 18, 2010

Hale Farm fun spot to visit in the CVNP by Ken Lahmers Editor Pioneer villages are plentiful throughout the United States. I've visited a couple in Ohio and plan to check out more, but the one I visited in July is probably the granddaddy of them all. ... Read Story.

Piece of My Heart: Judging twins is a tough task

August 18, 2010

Piece of My Heart: Judging twins is a tough task by Emily Canning-Dean Twinsburg Bulletin reporter I have to imagine it is nerve wracking for a twin participating in one of the many contests at Twins Days. Standing side-by-side on bleachers inside... Read Story.

Letter: Clarifies Winslow's intentions

August 18, 2010

Letter: Clarifies Winslow's intentions In reference to the Advocate's Aug. 11 story about the current situation at Winslow Estates, the homeowners association's purpose in attending a recent city safety/service/utilities committee meeting was not to... Read Story.

Letter: Spend on fireworks or preserve?

August 18, 2010

Letter: Spend on fireworks or preserve? I read with interest in last week's Aurora Advocate that the Aurora celebration with fireworks on July 4 may be canceled next year. Why? Tight budgets. Councilman Jim Vaca said, "We have to cut back somewhere."... Read Story.

Note Of Thanks

August 18, 2010

Note Of Thanks To supporters of AHS after-prom... Aurora High School's after-prom committee would like to give a huge thank you to all of you that made this year's event such a success. We had a great time planning and working on this with you and... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Ravenna exercise trains emergency responders

August 11, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Ravenna exercise trains emergency responders by Ken Lahmers Editor Last weekend couldn't have been any better, and Camp Ravenna Joint Man-euver Training Center was an ideal place to stage the Talon Shield 2010 exercise. The former Ravenna... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: National park has a lot to see and do

August 11, 2010

Kaleidoscope: National park has a lot to see and do by Ken Lahmers Editor In my 26 years of living in Portage County, I've read a ton of info about Cuyahoga Valley National Park and in recent years have taken a few rides on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic... Read Story.

Letter: A couple of points clarified in water damage story

August 11, 2010

Letter: A couple of points clarified in water damage story I appreciate the Advocate informing the community about the serious water events at the Aurora Historical Society museum. However, as president of the society's board of trustees, I must set... Read Story.

On the Mark: Course began decades of fulfillment

August 11, 2010

On the Mark: Course began decades of fulfillment by Dorothy Markulis Hudson Hub-Times reporter "For Women: Plan for the Second Half of Your Life." That was the intriguing title of a class offered at the University of Akron's Community College 40 years... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: A treasure trove of museums in Tusky

August 4, 2010

Kaleidoscope: A treasure trove of museums in Tusky by Ken Lahmers Editor Ask Ohioans where the town of Gekelmukpechunk is and you'll probably get a lot of blank stares. Other towns in Ohio named by Indians prior to the pioneer days are much more... Read Story.

Front Row Seat: Rarely a dull moment with Cocoa

August 4, 2010

Rarely a dull moment with Cocoa by Mike Lesko Stow Sentry associate editor Cocoa, my 4-year-old black cocker spaniel, does not like UPS trucks. She generally has no problem with U.S. Postal Service vehicles or ones used by other delivery people. So... Read Story.

Notes Of Thanks

August 4, 2010

Notes Of Thanks To safety forces... As a former resident of Aurora, I'm writing to say thank you for the fast response to an emergency 911 call I placed on July 21. The call for help was for a woman who collapsed, was unresponsive and not breathing.... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: House gets recognized for historic canal past

July 28, 2010

Kaleidoscope: House gets recognized for historic canal past by Ken Lahmers Editor When persons have been away for a long time from an area where they once resided, it's neat to see their old houses when they return. When I walked by the house I lived... Read Story.

Portage Pathways: Locomotive may be underground

July 28, 2010

Portage Pathways: Locomotive may be underground by Roger DiPaolo Record-Courier editor Is a railroad locomotive with several cars still attached buried somewhere in southwest Ravenna? If it is, it's been there for nearly 160 years. At least that's the... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Longaberger here, there, everywhere!

July 21, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Longaberger here, there, everywhere! by Ken Lahmers Editor Driving through northern Muskingum County and into Licking County, as I did over the Memorial Day weekend, one would think the Longaberger family owns about half the land. That's... Read Story.

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