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REACTION TO KASICH STATE OF THE STATE - TODAY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

As the Dayton Daily News reported, there was little chance of anyone falling asleep during Gov. John Kasich's State of the State address on Tuesday. While there were numerous reports and opinions expressed on the content, County News Online is offering four different views and summaries. In Blogs, Dayton Daily News says Kasich needs to be bold and effective... Read it Here. The Columbus Dispatch says Kasich's speech gave an outline of dramatic changes in store for Ohio... Read it Here. In News, the Cincinnati Enquirer says Kasich’s speech offers energy, few details... Read it Here. The Columbus Dispatch says Forget the status quo, governor tells legislators... Read it Here. Full text and video of the Governor's speech can be found here.

1ST & 2ND GRADERS WHO LOVE TO DRAW

Draw a Bunny for Easter
Deadline for submission is April 11

Calling all first and second graders… draw a bunny for Easter and you could win a prize! Gade Health Care has again launched its successful Easter contest, this year for first and second graders who like to draw. “Draw an Easter Bunny and we will submit the top three drawings for each grade to the newspapers and other media for publication,” said Tim Gade, director of Gade Health Care Center. “It’s fun and our residents will... Read More. See More Community.

MANDATED LOWER FEES WON'T SAVE MONEY

Dayton Business Journal...
Banks seek to delay new debit fee rules, by Tucker Echols

Banks are seeking a delay in new debit card swipe fee rules. Banks and debit card companies are reportedly boosting their lobbying in Congress to remove or delay new rules for lower debit card swipe fees. The lobbying effort comes as the Federal Reserve faces a deadline in April to write the rules for lower swipe fees — the hidden fees that banks collect from retailers each time a customer makes a... Read More. See More News.

UNIONS NO LONGER NEEDED?

Townhall... Who’s to Blame For Union Woes?
By Michael Barone

The labor union movement is in deep trouble. Only 6 percent of private-sector employees are union members. Voters are beginning to realize, thanks to governors like Chris Christie of New Jersey and Scott Walker of Wisconsin, that public-sector unions have negotiated unsustainable levels of pensions and benefits -- and that public-sector unions are a mechanism for involuntary transfers of... Read More. See More Blogs.

OBAMA: DELAYING TOUGH DECISIONS

Townhall... Obama’s Best Sport: Kicking the Can
By Lurita Doan

Obama’s recent announcement that he will appoint a commission to propose and possibly oversee the closing and sale of obsolete federal buildings is yet another delaying tactic which allows Team Obama to wear the mantle of fiscal hawks, serious about cost-cutting, while delaying the need for immediate action to reduce the ever-ballooning deficit. Kicking the can down the road to delay... Read More. See More Blogs.

FROM THE EDITOR - TODAY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

Several newspapers have weighed in on Gov. John Kasich’s State of the State message. Check three of them out in our lead story. Also in News: Washington Beat; Charter college idea has appeal; Top Democrat draws line in sand in budget fight; and Buchy Announces Passage of Two Bills: Calamity Days & Rx Drug Abuse. Blogs: Ohio’s rogue prescription crisis; 5 Reasons Unions Are Bad For America; and Blame the Democrats for High Gas Prices. Events: Darke County Volunteer Network to Meet March 31; and Be a Trail Blazer - Families Welcome. Obituaries: Patricia Sue Rush, Rodney J. Derr. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.

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