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Capital News: How did he get the pills, and why not let him die?

about 17 hours ago

How did he get the pills, and why not let him die? Columbus -- One night earlier this month, state prison officials rushed an inmate to the hospital after he tried to kill himself. Doctors were able to counter the attempted drug overdose, and the inmate... Read Story.

Freeman of the Press: A view from inside the Earth

about 17 hours ago

A view from inside the Earth Geography was not my favorite subject in school, but I know I would have enjoyed it a lot more with an inflatable "globe" like the one at Ellsworth Hill Elementary. The Earth Balloon is 22-feet wide, 22-feet high and... Read Story. 1 comment

Letter: Believes 'Race to the Top' is a 'scheme'

about 17 hours ago

Believes 'Race to the Top' is a 'scheme' The Hub-Times report on March 7 on the federal Race to the Top (RTTT) education initiative makes the program sound attractive and well-intentioned. Unfortunately, RTTT, in my opinion, is just another scheme... Read Story.

Letter: City snow removal crews are 'the best'

about 17 hours ago

City snow removal crews are 'the best' I am appalled at the complaints about our streets. This community is getting the best snow plowing service I have encountered. Those who work beyond Hudson will tell you we have the best all around. I have lived... Read Story.

Letter: Wants school district to postpone levy

about 17 hours ago

Wants school district to postpone levy By now most of our neighbors and friends have received the school system's broadside on the May 4 levy. I feel it is long on platitudes, big on promises, full of excuses and short on meaningful numbers. I see... Read Story.

Veteran's Beat: Congress delays 21 percent cut in health care payment rates

March 14, 2010

Congress delays 21 percent cut in health care payment rates Early last week, Congress took welcomed, but temporary, action to block a 21.2 percent reduction in Medicare and TRICARE payments for doctors treating Medicare and TRICARE patients. On March 2,... Read Story.

Letter: Sees government taking over freedoms

March 14, 2010

Sees government taking over freedoms It has been many years in the making, but it's apparent the politicians on both sides of the aisle finally think they know better than the average U.S. citizen. Before the social programs, people relied on... Read Story.

Letter: World travelers find Hudson is the best

March 14, 2010

World travelers find Hudson is the best After living and traveling many places, both abroad and in the U.S., my husband and I continue to sing the praises of Hudson, Ohio. People tend to see the grass as greener elsewhere and don't always appreciate... Read Story.

Letter: Points out differences in stem cells

March 14, 2010

Points out differences in stem cells The Hudson Hub-Times carried a touching front page story "Cancer survivor credits stem cells" (March 7). It tells of how Diana Tirpak is surviving leukemia thanks to stem cells. And although this piece explicitly... Read Story.

Capital News: More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga

March 10, 2010

More thoughts on the ongoing Marc Dann saga Columbus -- A few thoughts following the latest chapter in the still-kicking Marc Dann saga: * Is there any remaining doubt that Dann, forced to resign following sexual harassment allegations against one of... Read Story.

On the Mark: Red-faced about Facebook

March 10, 2010

Red-faced about Facebook 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 grandkids signed me up. First, less than flattering pictures of... Read Story.

Letter: Wants schools to dig deeper for savings

March 10, 2010

Wants schools to dig deeper for savings It was good to see that the school expenses will be cut by $1 million dollars. It would appear that if that much could be cut that fast that there must be more fat in the budget if they dig deeper. How about $4... Read Story.

Letter: Offers plan to clean up restaurant litter

March 10, 2010

Offers plan to clean up restaurant litter I suggest that the Council members who voted for the drive-through for the establishment on West Streetsboro Street take a look at the trash on the corners of Milford Road and state Route 303. Perhaps Council... Read Story.

Freeman of the Press: Writers find way to get books published on demand

March 7, 2010

Writers find way to get books published on demand As a writer, I know how disheartening it can be to send a manuscript to a publisher and receive a rejection letter. The personal computer made it easier to write, but then the onslaught of manuscripts... Read Story. 2 comments

Note of Thanks: Library grateful for businesses' help

March 7, 2010

Library grateful for businesses' help On behalf of the reference staff of the Hudson Library and Historical Society, we would like to thank all of the area businesses that donated the gift cards, goods and services given out as prizes during the six... Read Story.

Letter: Ponders where Obama went wrong

March 7, 2010

Ponders where Obama went wrong A little over a year ago, President Barack Obama rode a wave of hope and optimism into office. Now, that wave has been squashed by an even bigger tsunami of cynicism and outright paranoia. Where did it all go so horribly... Read Story.

Capital News: What's holding up texting while driving ban?

March 3, 2010

Capital News: What's holding up texting while driving ban? by Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the one the Ohio Senate passed last week that would stop... Read Story.

Veteran's Beat: Meetings scheduled to study services for the disabled

March 3, 2010

Veteran's Beat: Meetings scheduled tostudy services for the disabled by Ron Seman The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission is seeking ideas from veterans and other members of the community in order to shape future state services for people with... Read Story.

Letter: Says city should untangle 303 traffic

March 3, 2010

Letter: Says city should untangle 303 traffic As a frequent traveler on Route 303, I have wondered why the city has not helped untangle traffic on the two eastbound lanes in front of Acme Plaza. It seems that all that would be needed are paint signs... Read Story.

Note of Thanks: Grateful for support of Haiti fundraiser

March 3, 2010

Note of Thanks: Grateful for support of Haiti fundraiser Thank you to the people of Hudson and beyond who so generously supported the silent auction for the relief effort for Haiti at Janet Rhodes brings you Fair Trade. Their purchases of our Haitian... Read Story.

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