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Union files charges against district
November 7, 2009
Shadyside Education Association filed an unfair labor practice charge against the Shadyside Local School District Board of Education on Tuesday, claiming the superintendent had engaged in “public bargaining” and direct dealings with employees,...
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Man acquitted in rape case
November 6, 2009
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A jury has acquitted a Belmont County man after he was accused of raping an area teen.
Victor Stevens, 44, of 54520 Mt.
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John Marshall grad killed in Afghanistan
November 6, 2009
MOUNDSVILLE — Julian Berisford was dedicated to fighting for American families.
But on Wednesday, the Benwood soldier’s life was cut short as he made the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom.
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Bellaire slashes administrator pay
November 6, 2009
BELLAIRE — With a projected $150,000 deficit looming over the village, council on Thursday passed an ordinance changing how the village administrator will be compensated and the hours worked.
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Ferry’s finances improve
November 6, 2009
MARTINS FERRY — City Council Thursday gave the go-ahead for a city-owned parking lot on Fourth Street to be paved.
That, by itself, isn’t going to cause any impromptu celebrations among the populace.
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SEA not accepting blame for levy loss
November 6, 2009
THE SHADYSIDE Education Association is saying it sees little logic in comments coming from the Shadyside Local School District administration that attempts to place the blame for the loss of the emergency renewal levy on Tuesday squarely on the...
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A Taste Buds Christmas or simply: Anyone know where we can get some wooden shoes?
Fri, November 6, 2009 @ 3:09PM
We realize most of you are still eating goodies out of your kid’s Halloween bucket and looking for where those little sneaks hid all the Snicker’s bars, but we feel we need to inform you that there are only 49 days left until Christmas! That’s right! We said it!! Christmas! That means you all need to get out there and start shopping! The Buds are simple people with simple needs and while we’d never dream of actually asking for gifts, we thought we’d give you our Christmas wish list just in case anyone in our families ask! Really, all we need is a spice rack, kayak and a pair of wooden shoes. Yes, we’re serious! Bud Tricia has been on the hunt for a spice rack for months now. She doesn’t want just any old spice rack. She wants a wall mounted spice rack.
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Playoff Football
Thu, November 5, 2009 @ 4:49PM
Can you believe 10 weeks of Ohio high school football is over? I certainly can't! But....I can say that I am more than excited that the "second season" starts this weekend! I am a Martins Ferry gal (around here I'm even known as "Purple"). I have been lucky enough to experience the high school football playoffs many times thanks to the Purple Gang and coaches. And....I love it! Week 11 football is great! It's great for the communities, the fans, the coaches and definitely the players. You get to buy tee-shirts and sweatshirts to wear (for years to come if you are like me). Businesses hang "good luck" and "go get 'em" signs in their store fronts. Traveling to games this weekend, you're sure to see lots and lots of cars decorated for "their team".
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Come on People, Pay Up
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 5:00AM
There are two thoughts that should have been running through the heads of the patrons of the Powhatan Point Sunoco on Monday. 1. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 2. Businesses love good publicity. So when they discovered gas was selling for 30 cents a gallon Monday at the pump, and no subsequent signs of press alluding to any said monster savings, bells and whistles should have been going off. Something wasn't right and someone should have had go inside the store and asked if this was a mistake. Because that's exactly what it was, a mistake. An error. A screw up of large proportions. But instead of bells and whistles going off, it was cell phones, calling others in town to come take advantage of the cheap gas. Thankfully a Powhatan patrol officer stepped in before things really got out of hand. Store representatives called the customers who purchased the ultra-cheap gas and explained the error and that they would have to pay back the difference.
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Robert "Bubba" Kapral
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Turf War
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 5:15AM
Monroe Central was dealt a tough hand when its football field was deemed unplayable for the Seminoles' playoff opener against Wheelersburg. The Noles, based on their 9-1 record, earned a right to host in Week 11. Mother Nature, however, wasn't accommodating. Between the heavy and frequent rain and cold temperatures, many local grid turfs went through virtual meatgrinders, resulting in unplayable surfaces. I tip my helmet to head Coach Jay Circosta and the Monroe Central heirarchy for having the class to move their game nearly an hour away to Marietta at a neutral site in a first-rate facility. They did so in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. A gesture like that is hopefully rewarded with a Seminoles' vict.
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Michael Palmer
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Weekly Football Pick ‘em
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 9:19AM
If you read the Times Leader on Tuesdays in the fall you are familiar with our football poll. Sports writers and several other brave souls risk the wrath of local coaches, players, parents and fans when they try and predict the outcome of the local gridiron battles. Each member of the panel must make their choices with these consequences in mind. It is impressive how clairvoyant the pickers can be from week-to-week. So far, no one will admit to a system that they use to divine their pigskin prognostications. We are all humbled by one of the masters of scientifically predicting the outcome of high school football. Meet Drew Pasteur, a professor of math at the College of Wooster. Drew Pasteur is a native of North Carolina, where he was a high school teacher and athletic trainer for several years. After earning a PhD in applied math from N.C. State University, he took a job as a math professor at the College of Wooster last year. JJ Huddle posters are familiar with D.
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OHSAA Football Playoff Picks
Thu, November 5, 2009 @ 11:12AM
The most wonderful time of the high school football season arrives this week around the Buckeye State. The OHSAA Football Tournament kicks off Friday and Saturday with action in six divisions leading to Stark County during the first weekend in December. All told, 186 tournament games will be contested over the next five weekends, resulting in six teams winning the brass ring and earning the distinction of being called a state champion. My predictions are fairly simple. I'm not one who ventures out on a limb too far especially when it comes to high school sports because upsets very rarely happen. The better teams always seem to rise to the occassion. My picks are as follows: Division I: Cleveland St. Ignatius Division II: Louisville Division III: Steubenville Division IV: Kettering Alter Division V: Coldwater Division VI: Delphos S.
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