News Stories for August 2009
Stories for Monday, August 31
$1.5 billion in state budget at risk in lawsuits
COLUMBUS — Two key cases before the Ohio Supreme Court this week have the chance to blow a $1.5 billion hole in Gov. Ted Strickland’s tenuously balanced state budget.On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the seven supreme court justices will hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by the Ohio Grocers Association that ...
Stories for Friday, August 28
'We are culturally burying ourselves'
To think, we — as citizens of a progressive, modern nation — are yet permanently shackled to racism and the malignancy of bigotry. I am always wondering what is so deeply rooted in our society to support prejudice. We pay a huge psychological and emotional, not to mention economic price, ...
'Explain that one to me'
We’ve all seen those ubiquitous, revenue-enhancing “Click It or Ticket” ads or billboards. Yet, school is starting. What do we do? We pile our most vulnerable citizens onto a bus, don’t make them “Click It or Ticket,” and send them off to school. Now is that because those little kids ...
Intriguing story lines kick off new season
Fire up the bands, flip on the lights and buckle up the chin straps, it’s high school football time.While the Ohio season officially got under way Thursday night, Aug. 27, it begins in earnest tonight with a full slate of games across the region.Here is a look at a few ...
Stories for Thursday, August 27
Get 'Live' high school football scores on the Web, mobile phones
Now you can follow your favorite high school teams wherever you are with "Friday Night Live!" Every Friday night this fall, we'll be posting live high school football scores from kickoff to completion that can be accessed from a Web browser or mobile phone. On your mobile device, go here ...
<b>‘It’s bribery’</b>
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a “bribe” is “the offering of money or favors to ‘people of trust’ in an effort to influence or persuade them to act dishonestly.” Bribery is against the law.On the other hand, “lobbying” is “the effort of a group of people trying to influence ...
In defense of Heidi Fella
I read the article about Heidi Fella. She is a very good person. She’s dependable. She’s honest. She’s upstanding. She’s a very nice lady. ... She loves her family. She loves her community. She’s a trustworthy person. We hope that this unjust situation can be resolved.I support the Franklin board ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 26
Humana and Atrium
Many folks in the Middletown area are covered by the Humana health insurance. As of now, Atrium Medical Center is not a network provider for the Humana insurance group or program. Could someone from Atrium advise us if they are in negotiations with Humana and if they will be a ...
<b>‘Irrelevant noise’</b>
In your Aug. 18 editorial, titled “Some truth and some nonsense,” you claim that U.S. Rep. John Boehner is perpetuating a “just say no” attitude toward the current health care bill that has sparked angry reactions at town hall meetings.First, if Democrats truly believed in the bill, why hasn’t the ...
Stories for Tuesday, August 25
Three Miami U. students report H1N1 symptoms
Miami University has confirmed today, Aug. 25, that three students are being treated for “probable” H1N1 Type A influenza.Carole Johnson, a university spokesperson, said that the three students are following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to isolate themselves until the fever breaks.Johnson said that three students are two ...
Just a suggestion
Regarding the outlet mall traffic: This is just a suggestion. Check out the exit at The Greene off Interstate 675. The incoming traffic never stops. My daughter mentioned it to me. She works at The Greene. She is a student at Wright State University. ... This might help with some ...
<b>‘We want universal health care ...’</b>
We want a health care plan worthy of our great country. That means affordable coverage for every American: the poor, the middle class, the rich, the employed, the unemployed, the retired.We want care equal to that which congressmen and senators have. They are public servants, and we live in a ...
<b>‘Illicit activity’</b>
If The Journal’s editors would like “solid proof that illicit activity is occurring in these businesses,” I would like to offer our receipt from a local pawn shop, showing the purchase of our own stolen property.Several days after a robbery at our home this July, my husband began combing local ...
Stories for Monday, August 24
<b>‘Thanks for nothing’</b>
I just learned recently that our representative, John Boehner, was worth between $1.5 million to $6.5 million.Here’s a man who rides in corporate jets and opposes public transportation. Here’s a man who can send his children to private schools and opposes the SCHIP. Here’s a man who can send his ...
<b>‘Best-kept secret’</b>
I want to share with readers one of the best-kept secrets in Middletown. It sits on a hill on Riverview between Breiel Boulevard and Vannest. It is New Life Christian Center, a multicultural church that offers wonderful worship services and sermons that always touch my heart.I have attended many church ...
<b>‘Working as a team’</b>
I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Railroad Days parade in Carlisle. This year’s parade was bigger and better, thanks to all who participated. The Antioch Shriners did a wonderful job keeping parade watchers entertained. I appreciate that they were willing to give up a Saturday ...
Dresses and church
To the persons who are calling in concerned with what people are wearing to church: If they’re concerned and sitting there, staring at what people are wearing, they should just stay home. Because they are not in church to worship God. They are in church for other reasons. To judge ...
Stories for Friday, August 21
Abandoning Obama
... Get a public health care option or you’re done, Obama. We’re going to abandon you and we’re going to vote for some third-party candidate.Regarding the exhibit at Middletown Arts Center by Pat Brewer and George Elliott: The artistic abilities of the brother and sister are fantastic. But I was ...
<b>‘No one should complain about the new regulations’</b>
Regarding local swap shops: I would like to respond to the person in Sound Off who said it is a crock to make swap shop owners do so many things.When I called the police to report my toolbox, rod, reels, and tackle box stolen, they wouldn’t even file a report. ...
<b>‘Shining example’</b>
To the city of Middletown: My son just completed Safety Town, held at Amanda Elementary and run by Officer (Mike) Davis of the Middletown Division of Police. I wanted to write to say I am so pleased that this program is even still in existence.In this era of budget cuts, ...
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