Best of luck to those that are graduating this year

- Wadsworth Post

To the Editor:

It's that time again! Graduation time. Graduation from preschool, from grade school, from junior high, from high school and college. Each one is a step into the unknown and an entrance into another stage of life. Each one is a joyous occasion with a little apprehension of what lies ahead.

Join Chamber members at State of the Schools

- Brunswick Post

To the Editor:

Personally, as a resident of the Buckeye School District, I find it important that we have a top notch education system that is supported by the community who in turn increases the value of living in this community. In order to make intelligent decisions you need to be knowledgeable; educated. My husband explained with great passion, just the other day, his mantra for direct sales: Knowledge = Confidence = Enthusiasm. I think this is ideal at any age, in any situation and in any area of your life. In order for Buckeye residents to make an educated decision regarding our school system, I encourage you to attend the State of the Schools luncheon on Tuesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. in Buckeye's Junior High School. The Valley City Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the luncheon and urges you to attend. Call 330-483-1111 by May 14th with number attending.

Sewage information is unclear and contradictory

- Norton Post

To the Editor:

As a person who has grown up in Norton, attended the public schools here for 12 years, taught in the high school for my entire teaching career and lived side-by-side with the Norton community members, I am most concerned about the direction of city council.

GOP doesn't care about you or your grandma

- Wadsworth Post

To The Editor:

I don't know how other readers feel but I'm exhausted reading the ridiculousness and outright lies that the right wing world pushes upon some Americans. Obama doesn't want your guns or your grandma's life via "death panel." Those of you worried about Medicare should be more worried about what the Ryan budget would do to your poor granny.

A moment with the Congressman

- Wadsworth Post

Over the course of my first 15 months in Congress, I have come to realize two things about our nation's capital: Washington is indeed broken and, even with multiple consecutive years of trillion dollar deficits, no one there can agree on where we need to cut spending or how to get it done.

Bettering schools should be focus of conversations

- North Royalton Post

To the Editor:

The round table discussion held in the North Royalton High School Community Room, the center of the 24th Senate district, is commendable and encouraged by this writer. Unfortunately the majority of time the subject matter was inconsistent with the schools students' requirements: funding, more money, budget cuts and lack of money!

Letter is definition of the pot calling kettle black

- Eastern Medina Post

To the Editor:

Wow! That letter to the editor last week from the guy in Hinckley was really something. He was upset with the people in Florida, Allen West, Republicans, Joe Wilson, Rush Limbaugh, Jan Brewer and Tea Party folks. He sums it all up by saying: "This current Republican Party is the most uncivil, hateful bunch of people I have ever seen in politics."

Update from the people's house

- Wadsworth Post

One of my proudest accomplishments during this General Assembly has been balancing the state budget without raising taxes. This is especially true after facing a deficit of $8 billion because of the irresponsible spending and reliance on one-time money for recurring expenses by previous administrations.

A moment with the mayor

- Wadsworth Post

As a reminder, ODOT has scheduled several projects for this summer that may affect your daily travel route.

US 224/Interstate 76 from State Route 57 to the Summit County line is scheduled for eastbound reconstruction, ramp closings and bridge improvements. Until the completion of all phases of the 2012 construction, the eastbound side of I-76 between State Route 57 and the Summit County line will be reduced to one lane of traffic and speeds will be reduced to 45 mph.

GOP using women's issues to divert voter attention

- Northern Wayne Post

To the Editor:

The letter "Economy bigger concern than 'women's issues'" in The Post May 5 throws out a lot of interesting and largely incorrect verbiage information. I shall attempt to respond appropriately.

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

- Brunswick Post

To the Editor:

The reason I am writing this is to hopefully bring awareness of a little known disease to the public. It seems like in any given month there is awareness for some type of disease or cause that affects our family, friends or coworkers. If there is a cause or a disease, you can bet there's going to be a ribbon with a specific color for it.

Alternate agendas inspire laundry list complaints

- North Royalton Post

To the Editor:

When some letter-writers disregard fact or concentrate on multiple negative aspects of a topic, the resulting letter becomes suspect. I am not referring to individual complaints. We all complain from time to time. The letters to which I refer are those that contain laundry lists, assign blame and present incomplete or misleading information. Often there is an alternate agenda.

On-time tax-payers should be rewarded for diligence

- Brunswick Post

To the Editor:

It is a great statement to the honest tax payers of Ohio to see that our wonderful leaders have once again taken it upon themselves to give tax cheaters another chance to pay their delinquent taxes and to forgive their penalties and eliminate 50 percent of the interest they owe.

Letter-writer complained of hate while being hateful

- Eastern Medina Post

To the Editor:

I have never been so disturbed by a letter to the editor than I am now. The letter headlined "Republicans promote hate, divide people," accused republicans of promoting hate and was nothing more than vitriolic garbage.

EMS, fire short-changed citizens after last levy

- Wadsworth Post

To the Editor:

The city of Wadsworth is pondering how much they should ask the Wadsworth residents to approve for an upcoming EMS levy. I would like to go back almost five years when the voters approved the last five-year levy, which will be expiring at the end of this year.

Sheriff's grant not a good return on investment

- Wadsworth Post

To the Editor:

With reference to your May 5 article "Sheriff targeting speeders with help of state funds," - a fact, $40,000 for 60 hours of overtime is $666 per hour. Seems like a lot of money for one hour of work. Even at $50/hour overtime pay, where is the other $616? Since we know the objective of writing tickets is, in addition to "safety" considerations, to make money for, in this case, the county, would it not make more sense to pocket the $40,000, (seems as though that is what may have occurred given the unaccounted $616), put up some "slow down" signs and call it a day?

Committee to host public meeting on schools

- Strongsville Post

To the Editor:

A committee of residents was commissioned by the Board of Education to look at the 2006 Strategic Plan, determine the current state of facilities and make recommendations on updating the plan and where to go with buildings. Over the past six months, the ad-hoc committee has been gathering data and information that will help determine where we have been, where we are now and where we would like to be. There are many options and choices ahead of the district.

Humbled by Norton High School and community

- Norton Post

To the Editor:

I was very humbled by what my daughter's classmates, teachers and the students parents at Norton High School did for her and her fellow classmate.

Last chance to oppose raising taxes in city

- Northern Wayne Post

To the Editor:

By now it's no secret the Rittman City Council is considering reducing income tax reciprocity from 1.5 to 1.0 percent; effectively raising taxes. In fact, it seems clear they will.

Keep in mind those without family or spouse

- Strongsville Post

To the Editor:

I would normally write this around the holidays but I think it warrants mentioning since it should apply throughout the year. It has to do with those who don't have families, parents, spouses, vs. those who do. Yet there are others who do have loving families who don't appreciate them, which I can't understand.

Capretta concerned with "get even," not move on

- Brunswick Post

To the Editor:

For the past several months, our community has been subjected to the drama of councilman vs. division of police.

Browns in better shape with QB competition

- North Royalton Post

To the Editor:

Thank goodness I can start ranting about the Browns again and leave the politicians alone for awhile.

What to do? What to do? What to do?

A possible solution for school budget troubles

- Medina Post

To the Editor:

I have a solution to the school budget crises that won't require a tax levy, a local income tax or any other type of tax they can think of. It is accomplished in two steps. Step One: Set up a school fund where people can make tax deductible contributions to the school system of their choice and/or create a continual fund raising program (i.e. running a BINGO program). Step two: Take any remaining shortfall in the budget, divide it evenly by the number of students and send a tuition bill to the parents of those students and/or reduce staff accordingly to fit the budget. That's what private schools do. Why should public schools be exempt from this?

A possible solution for school budget troubles

- Eastern Medina Post

To the Editor:

I have a solution to the school budget crises that won't require a tax levy, a local income tax or any other type of tax they can think of. It is accomplished in two steps. Step One: Set up a school fund where people can make tax deductible contributions to the school system of their choice and/or create a continual fund raising program (i.e. running a BINGO program). Step two: Take any remaining shortfall in the budget, divide it evenly by the number of students and send a tuition bill to the parents of those students and/or reduce staff accordingly to fit the budget. That's what private schools do. Why should public schools be exempt from this?

Restaurant fundraiser was a great success

- Wadsworth Post

To the Editor:

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Sacred Heart Parish would like to thank the staff of the Wadsworth Bob Evans for holding our Community Fundraising Day on April 23. The fundraiser was a great success, and our guests had a wonderful time. Thanks to the staff and management for all your hard work! Your efforts were greatly appreciated.