Opinion
Editorial: Economic news might seem good, but consider it against national data
Perspective is important. And the U.S. Census Bureau released data this week putting gains this region and Ohio have made into stark perspective.We’ve seen growth. Jerry Good, the Ohio Department of Development’s regional director, told a...
Editorial: No quick solutions will change effects of supply and demand
The San Diego Union-TribuneFive years ago, a barrel of oil cost $26. Today, it is nearing $120. Five years ago, a gallon of gas cost $1.55. Today in San Diego, $4-per-gallon gasoline is common.And it is beginning to hurt. It is hurting consumers because...
Letter: Riders, walkers need more space
ANN RICE, LimaKudos to Clyde Rauch of Tuttle Construction for encouraging his employees to ride bikes to work. I hope they don’t get injured or killed riding on Spencerville Road, Shawnee Road or Cable Road competing with cars for space on the roads.Kudos...
Column: Will the right sit out election?
If John McCain wins the presidency, his comeback — after the bankrupt debacle his campaign had become in the summer of 2007 with his backing of the amnesty bill — will be the stuff of legend.And as nominee, he is entitled to conduct his own...
Column: Seriously, how to trust system?
I want you to tell me how I can trust the justice system.Mister Attorney General, the question is for you. And you too, Ms. Police Officer, Madame District Attorney, and Mr. Judge. It is also for you, Mr. and Ms. Average Citizen. I realize this will be...
Letter: Thanks for help after accident
BARBARA LISTER, Lafayette, Ind.My brother, our friend and my brother’s dog, Tippy, were involved in an auto accident (one car) Sept. 30 on a country road near Lima. Thank you to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies who took the...
Letter: New school will help with future
WAYNE T. GREEN, ElidaI am thankful for a new Elida High School. The new and great education will help me to become a journalist. I am also thankful for the courtyard, a relaxing place to practice my speaking skills. When I grow up, I will be a journalist....
Letter: Support needed for Relay for Life
PATSY SPRING, LimaAs team recruiter for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Lima, I would like to invite everyone to get involved and attend the Relay from 6 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Allen County Fairgrounds.All...
Editorial: Cleveland suburb use corporate, homeowner welfare to offset urban planning
The Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights plans to revolutionize urban planning, corporate welfare and housing subsidies. The city has $190,000 to give people to get them to buy slow-moving condominiums, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported.Residents are...
Editorial: Figuring out ways to let you keep your money is government?s job
Somewhere between the president’s signature and the arrival of the seed money, a funny thing happened on the way to economic stimulation.In February, Congress approved legislation providing tax rebates combined with tax breaks for businesses —...
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