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SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.7M TO SUPPORT FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO

  • February 22, 2010
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $1,791,400 has been awarded to fire departments in northeast Ohio by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. “Our first-responders put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities, our homes, and our families safe,” said Brown. “These funds ensure that firefighters in...

Attorney General Richard Cordray announces candidacy for re-election

  • February 22, 2010
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Joined by family and supporters at a press conference in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium, Attorney General Richard Cordray recently announced his candidacy for re-election. He was introduced by Sherri Bevan Walsh, Summit County prosecutor and current president of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. “I am proud to be announcing today my candidacy for re-election,” said Cordray. “In my time...

New USDA pasture rule will give consumers more confidence in organic meat and dairy

  • February 22, 2010
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On Feb. 12, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) published a long anticipated final rule establishing pasture standards for organic livestock. The new rule gives teeth to the existing NOP policy, allowing us to better ensure that organic milk and meat products come from animals that are actively grazed on pasture and have daily access to fresh air and...

‘Boomerangers’ and parents face new insurance reality Insurance needs change as economy forces more young adults to move back in with parents

  • February 22, 2010
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Layoffs and a dearth of new job openings continue to add to the high rate of unemployment, leaving an increasing number of new college grads and young adults unable to make ends meet. Left with limited options, many are moving back home with Mom and Dad – an increasing trend that creates important insurance consequences for these so-called “Boomerangers” and their parents to consider. “In...

Gov. Ted Strickland files for re-election

  • February 22, 2010
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Gov. Ted Strickland’s campaign recently filed 2,984 signatures with the Secretary of State’s office, officially putting Strickland and his running mate, Judge Yvette McGee Brown, on the May 4 ballot. Strickland released the following statement: “I am honored by the support and encouragement that Yvette and I have received from the people across Ohio,” Strickland said. “Ohioans face a...

Cordray to consumers: Know your new credit card rights

  • February 22, 2010
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Many unfair credit card practices once commonplace will be illegal as of Monday, Feb. 22, when key provisions of a federal credit card law passed last year are set to take effect. Attorney General Richard Cordray is urging Ohioans to be aware of their new rights. “The new law is a pretty big step forward for consumers in leveling the playing field against credit card companies,” said Cordray...

Still on the Stands

  • February 22, 2010
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What does the average kid at Killbuck Elementary look like? The Holmes County Journal provides the results of one young student’s research for the recent science fair. The Holmes County Journal has more academic news, including the winner of the Lakeville spelling bee, Academic Challenge winners at West Holmes, Hiland FFA and more. In other news, the Holmes County Republican Party recently held...

Mt. Eaton resident, Lucinda Rickett Strine, releases new book

  • February 22, 2010
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Life Is Great, If You Don’t Weaken is a coffee table book with lots of colored pictures and many two or three page farm and nature stories. Included are a few farm-type recipes and inspirational articles. The pictures are interspersed throughout the large-print pages of nostalgia and daily activities from Strine’s childhood adventures on the family homestead in Ashland County. It was printed by...

Get growing with Local Roots

  • February 22, 2010
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Looking for ideas on how to expand your home garden? Starting from scratch and need some help developing your green thumb? Local Roots in Wooster has several classes and talks on gardening scheduled for 2010. On Saturday, March 6, at 1 p.m., Mary Gnizak will conduct a workshop on Seed Starting for Beginners. A farmer at Adonai Acres in Lakeville, Gnizak has 15 years of experience in growing her...

Equine liability and legal issues program

  • February 22, 2010
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The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting another educational event for horse owners and enthusiasts. This will be the fifth year that they have hosted a free evening event focusing on horse owner issues. The 2010 program will be lead by experts in the field of equine insurance and legal issues. The free program, sponsored by Nagy’s Collision Specialists, will take place...