Archive for June 10th, 2007
Gov. Strickland halts workers’ pay increases
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland said he will deny pay raises for about 3,400 state workers because of declining budget revenue. The move puts a freeze on the salaries of nonunion state employees in cabinet agencies and other departments under the governor’s control — mostly political appointees hired since Strickland took office in January. “I [...]
Planting the Seeds
Network’s goal is to link land with those who want to farm it "WANTED: Forty-year-old male seeking lush green acreage, two tractors, attractive septic tank and a pole barn. Enjoys long walks in farm fields, picking weeds and the sweet fragrance of fresh manure." So maybe the ads won’t look quite like the one above, [...]
Once there’s land, much work lies ahead
A new program to match retiring farmers with aspiring farmers is helping prospective agriculturists get a start in the business, but finding the land is just the first step. The Northeast Ohio FarmLink program, which started in February, is looking to link farmers who want to sell their land with men and women who want [...]
Cleveland happy for finals boon
M.R. Kropko The Associated Press CLEVELAND — A hand-painted message on the window at Flannery’s Pub says it all: “We Believe.” Fans have faith in the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are playing the franchise’s first NBA finals. But pub manager Christine Connell also believes dollars and brews are about to flow as fast as a LeBron [...]
VFW program gives WWII vets a free ride
ELYRIA — The veterans of World War II have been called America’s greatest generation, and several local veteran leaders are trying to make sure that that members of that generation are honored the way they should be with free flights to the nation’s capital to view the World War II memorial. “If it were not [...]
The plan: Play with pain
Hughes won’t give up spot NBA FINALS: CAVALIERS VS. SPURS The Chronicle-Telegram SAN ANTONIO — LeBron James’ face lit up on the interview podium Saturday afternoon when he was asked a question about the hit series “The Sopranos,” and the Cavaliers small forward then talked at length about his desire that Tony not get “whacked” [...]
Tips for better Game 2
Terry Pluto Associated Press I talked to a current NBA coach who has been on the staff of several teams that have gone deep into the playoffs. I asked him to pretend he was Mike Brown, and what should the Cavs coach do in Game 2 of the NBA Finals? “Boy, that’s tough,” he said. [...]
Girl Power
Rags first filly to win Belmont in 102 years Richard Rosenblatt The Associated Press NEW YORK — Rags to Riches is queen for a day. The fabulous filly outdueled Preakness winner Curlin in a breathtaking stretch run and won the Belmont Stakes by a head Saturday, becoming the first of her sex in more than [...]
East stars survive
SHEFFIELD — It looked safe for the East after John McGraw scored his second touchdown of the night to give his team an 18-7 lead with 3:30 to play. It took the West one play — one long play — to make matters interesting. It became more tense as the West got the ball back [...]
GM’s new guys striking out – Tribe Commentary
It’s been a good start for the Indians, who still led the Central Division by 2½ games after Cliff Lee got shelled — AGAIN — in a series-opening loss to Cincinnati on Friday night. Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro’s offseason acquisitions? Not so much … at least through the first 59 games of the season. [...]
Tribe wins in 11
indians 8, reds 6 CINCINNATI — Travis Hafner has won many games with home runs. Saturday night he showed he can do it playing small ball, too. The Cleveland slugger drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded groundout in the 11th inning and the Indians came from behind to overcome Ken Griffey Jr.’s 578th [...]
Part of campaign finance law struck down
COLUMBUS — Part of a new state law that prohibits elected officials from awarding government contracts to labor unions and other groups that give more than $2,000 in campaign contributions is unconstitutional because it was applied retroactively, a judge ruled. The law, which was passed by the Republican-controlled state Legislature at the end of 2006 [...]
Follow your path to the future – Lake Ridge Academy Graduation
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — For the 40 graduating seniors who walked the stage in the Bettcher Convocation Center at Lake Ridge Academy on Saturday, the future is in the palms of their hands. Students were accepted to 137 colleges and/or universities and were awarded $1.1 million in academic scholarships to continue their education beyond the walls [...]
Make your mark on the world – Vermillion High Graduation
VERMILLION — The Vermillion High School graduating Sailors took one final voyage together before they sail their separate ways. The 175 graduates came together in their school gymnasium for trips down memory lane, words of advice and their high school diplomas. Attitude was the topic of choice Saturday. Superintendent Bruce Keller advised students that the [...]
Mercury regulations may affect novelty items
Julie Carr Smyth The Associated Press COLUMBUS — Schools are purging old thermometer supplies. The future of light-up shoes is on the rocks. And states are questioning America’s need for blinking jewelry, flashing greeting cards and twinkling Christmas lights, all containing toxic mercury. Amid the consumer products scramble, however, coal-fired power plants responsible for the [...]
Boats adrift cause lake search
Coast Guard employs chopper, but no one was aboard canoe, kayak AVON LAKE — No one was actually missing, but two loose boats floating on Lake Erie tied up U.S. Coast Guard boats and a helicopter for seven hours Friday. A canoe and kayak apparently were not secured well and drifted away from a lakeside [...]