Who are Kent city police serving and protecting? I ask because they were present on Kent State campus on Monday, April 1 to protect Israeli occupation forces soldiers from... who, exactly? Unruly, violent, agitators? Well, no. In fact, they were apparently called by the Students Supporting Israel student group to protect their guests, three Israeli soldiers, from peaceable, anti-genocide, tuition-paying students who raised their voices in opposition to having soldiers of a military force wanted for war crimes on our campus.
Recent legislative developments in Ohio have introduced significant changes to the structure of our state's public institutions, warranting careful consideration.
Ohio’s libraries urgently need your help! Contact your state representative today and tell them not to cut library funding.
There's no excuse when you have full control of every branch of state government, from the executive on down. I have publicly made the case that you could provide significant property tax relief to our seniors by amending the Homestead Exemption to increase eligibility and double the tax saving benefit, two modifications which would provide real, impactful relief to the folks that need it the most.
After cuts in 2024, state funding for public libraries resembles the amount allotted 25 years ago, long before I was born in 2004. And a new budget draft proposed in the Ohio House results in a $100 million funding decrease over two years, compared to a proposal from Governor DeWine.
I am writing to express serious concern over Ohio Senate Bill 30, which proposes extending the legal working hours for 14- and 15-year-olds during the school year — from the current 7 p.m. cutoff to 9 p.m., with parental and school consent. While framed as a way to increase employment flexibility, this bill directly threatens student health and school attendance — two areas already in crisis.
As a proud graduate of Ravenna High School (RHS), a father to two RHS graduates — Khai and Angelique Brown — both of whom hold Master's degrees, and as a local business man and property owner, I am writing to express my unwavering support for the Ravenna School level. RHS provided me with the essential tools to succeed, and I have seen firsthand how it equips today's students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
I just saw the powerful musical about the 9/11 attacks on the US from outside forces, "Come From Away." It told the story about nearly 6,600 passengers on 38 flights that were suddenly grounded in Newfoundland for nearly a week when US airspace was closed. The “Newfies” welcomed, and generously cared for people from all over the world.
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I attended the Property Tax meeting hosted by Project Promise where elimination of DEI was cheered. I also read The Portager's reporting on state Rep. Demetriou's celebratory comments about elimination of DEI employees. I truly believe that a lot of people's opinion of DEI is severely misconstrued and misunderstood.
This letter is in response to recent comments made by community members regarding the Ravenna School District not having a workable plan to make our schools more viable and financially sound.
You’ve raised a valid point — the children need support now. However, continuing to approve local school levies only enables the state legislature’s ongoing inaction.