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Ohio advocacy group displays its solidarity

Ohio doesn’t often follow Michigan’s lead, but in a matter that overshadows any sports rivalry, one Ohio advocacy group appears to have scored a victory. According to Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, the group was able to drop off more than 700,000 petition signatures to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office Wednesday, in the hope of having an amendment placed on the Nov. 7 ballot. “Today, we take a huge step forward in the fight for abortion access and reproductive freedom for all, to ensure that Ohioans and their families can make their own health care decisions ...

Ohio’s youngest students need better preparation

Officials already understand there is a need to increase affordability and access to quality early childhood education in Ohio, but new data from the Ohio Department of Education hammers home the point. Nearly two-thirds of our state’s kindergarteners are not ready to learn at that level when they arrive. That data is based on the results of the standardized Kindergarten Readiness Assessment conducted by teachers for each child entering the kindergarten classroom. Academic, physical and socio-emotional readiness is measured, according to a report by WCMH-Columbus. Last school year, ...

Try exploring Ohio on an open road

For families whose households have begun to ring with the cry of “I’m bored!” and “There’s nothing to do!” affordable options for getting out of the house are important. The time-honored tradition of the family road trip is difficult to beat during the summer. And, according to WalletHub’s “2023’s Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips” Ohio is difficult to beat for a road trip. In fact, the Buckeye State ranked fourth in the nation on the company’s list — 18th for costs, 21st for safety and 12th for activities. WalletHub says Ohio is 2nd in the country for ...

Celebrating independence in the grandest nation in the world

“The second day of July, 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” — John Adams to his wife, written in 1776. Resolution for independence from the British ...

Highway Patrol reminds all of the perils with drinking, driving

Any driver should not have to be repeatedly warned regarding the hazards of drinking and driving. Of course the worst case scenario is an accident resulting in death or grave injury. It happens much than it should It seems many drivers take, well, a holiday from sensible driving whenever a holiday does come along. Especially with warm weather holidays. Tomorrow, of course, is the Fourth of July and all the celebrations that come with. As it should be. Our wish here is for all of our readers to have a great time today and Tuesday. If part of your enjoyment including drinking alcoholic ...

Should be consequences for acts of sheer bigotry

One does not have to look far to see the damage done by the last several years in which some politicians have fooled their followers into believing it is acceptable to be openly, publicly hateful. An example from 2021 came from the Sheffield Lake (Ohio) Police Department, where the chief felt free to leave a note for a Black police officer that contained references to the Ku Klux Klan. A report by WJW described the note as “racially insensitive.” The news outlet reports there is now a proposed settlement of $500,000 for the officer’s complaint and two others — a discrimination ...