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Kaleidoscope: Former park gone; news shop cool site

March 10, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Former park gone; news shop cool site by Ken Lahmers Editor Although it's been only about 2 1/2 years since Cedar Fair closed the amusement side of Geauga Lake Park, many of the structures there already are gone. Most of the rides have... Read Story.

On The Mark: She's now won over by Facebook

March 10, 2010

On The Mark: She's now won over by Facebook by Dorothy Markulis Hudson Hub-Times Reporter Chomp. Chomp. Chomp. That's me eating my words about electronic communication and Facebook. Admittedly, I had some issues with that particular medium after my... Read Story.

Letter: It's sad to learn there won't be any gardens in 2010

March 10, 2010

Letter: It's sad to learn there won't be any gardens in 2010 I'm a 72-year old retired business person who has lived in Aurora for 10 years. All that time we have hoped for the simple things that our citizens would appreciate and participate in. Aurora... Read Story.

Letter: Can't understand city's decision on ex-hotel property

March 10, 2010

Letter: Can't understand city's decision on ex-hotel property Having read the "Assisted living denial will stand" article in the Feb. 24 edition of the Advocate, I must admit I'm a bit puzzled. The former Geauga Lake Hotel, originally the Sheraton,... Read Story.

Letter: One Fund pleads for $1,500 to wrap up its campaign

March 10, 2010

Letter: One Fund pleads for $1,500 to wrap up its campaign The Aurora One Fund, your local community fund, is still short $1,500 to make its goal. This year, your One Fund will celebrate 50 years of service to Aurora and unfortunately this may be the... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Exploring the once proud 'city of steel'

March 3, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Exploring the once proud 'city of steel' by Ken Lahmers Editor Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois once were the heart of the U.S. steel industry. Perhaps no city in Ohio was more famous for steel than Youngstown. But sadly,... Read Story.

Letter: Urges support for fund

March 3, 2010

Letter: Urges support for fund I am dismayed to read about the current status of the Aurora One Fund. Only 373 pledge cards returned out of 11,600. As a school nurse for the Aurora schools for 26 years, I often received funds from the One Fund for... Read Story.

Note Of Thanks

March 3, 2010

Note Of Thanks To blood backers... Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church recently sponsored a blood drive and had 74 registered donors, with three first-time donors. It is encouraging to see such generosity. Because of these donations, numerous hospital... Read Story.

Freeman of the Press: Winter Olympics surprisingly compelling

March 3, 2010

Freeman of the Press: Winter Olympics surprisingly compelling by Laura Freeman Hudson Hub-Times Reporter Normally I don't watch Winter Olympics beyond figure skating, but with snow piled several feet high outside and temperatures below freezing, why... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Local farm bottled and delivered milk

February 24, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Local farm bottled and delivered milk by Ken Lahmers Editor In the Advocate's Jan. 27 edition, correspondent John Straka penned his memories of the days when milk was delivered in bottles by horse and wagon or truck to customers'... Read Story.

Portage Pathways: Healing lady was a legend

February 24, 2010

Portage Pathways: Healing lady was a legend by Roger DiPaolo Record-Courier Editor "Aunt Laura" Cannon became a legend during her long life in Aurora, earning a reputation as a compassionate healer of the sick and a talented midwife who assisted with... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Beautiful park, vets museum worth visit

February 17, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Beautiful park, vets museum worth visit by Ken Lahmers Editor Greater Cleveland has its Emerald Necklace. The Youngstown-Boardman-Canfield area has its Mill Creek Metroparks. Both are spectacular places to visit and enjoy. During a... Read Story.

Smoke Signals: Has new respect for teachers

February 17, 2010

Has new respect for teachers I stepped out of my comfort zone recently -- something I hate to do. But that was the day I committed to teach my first of two Writing for Journalism classes for Hudson Community Education and Recreation. I felt I was... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Local played a part in May 4 aftermath

February 10, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Local played a part in May 4 aftermath by Ken Lahmers Editor A prominent Auroran, who is now deceased, played a major role in the aftermath of the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University. Attorney Seabury Ford, who died at age 100... Read Story.

The Way It Was: Life-long love of horses continues

February 10, 2010

The Way It Was: Life-long love of horses continues by John Straka Correspondent I've been asked, "What happened when cars began replacing horses? Were there any car/horse accidents?" Well, I don't remember that being a problem. It seems there are more... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: After 40 years, KSU tragedy unforgotten

February 3, 2010

Kaleidoscope: After 40 years, KSU tragedy unforgotten by Ken Lahmers Editor It has been nearly 40 years since one of the most infamous tragedies in Northeast Ohio -- indeed in the nation -- unfolded on the Kent State University campus. The KSU shootings,... Read Story.

On The Mark: Celebrate kindness in February

February 3, 2010

On The Mark: Celebrate kindness in February by Dorothy Markulis Hub-Times reporter When was the last time someone did something kind to you? Better yet, when was the last time you did something kind for someone else? We're giving you a chance to catch... Read Story.

Kaleidoscope: Plenty of glassware, other neat places to peruse in Cambridge

January 27, 2010

Kaleidoscope: Plenty of glassware, other neat places to peruse in Cambridge by Ken Lahmers Editor Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia have boasted some of the most famous glassware makers in our nation's history. Highly regarded by... Read Story.

The Way It Was: Remembering the old days of milk bottles, delivery

January 27, 2010

The Way It Was: Remembering the old days of milk bottles, delivery by John Sraka Correspondent Our cold winter weather reminds me of bottles of milk delivered to our front porch by the milkman. If not taken indoors promptly, the milk would freeze,... Read Story.

Letter: Believes time limits usurp the democratic process

January 27, 2010

Letter: Believes time limits usurp the democratic process I have attended Aurora City Council meetings a few times, and I saw many citizens who were unhappy about the two minutes allowed for general comments. "It is so ridiculous. I waited for three... Read Story.

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