Ted Celeste finds casinos attempt to skirt local zoning regulations troubling
I found it troubling too, but apparently no one in a position of power raised it as a legal challenge or an issue before Issue 3 was allowed to go on the ballot, this issue could have been dealt with before Ohio voters were asked to vote on it and to be perfectly honest, many of those who opposed Issue 3 rather than focusing on valid issues, such as voters not just in Franklin County, but in every county where a casino was planned had no say in where the location was going to be, decided to use misinformation. We would have been all better served had things been different and some of us tried to focus on the location aspect and point out that there was no zoning process followed, no hea

TFP: C-3PO on the cover, Toledo State Hospital Cemetery Reclamation Project and more…
Those of you who know me, know I’m a bit of a Star Wars fan, I’ve had many a light saber battle where as Darth Mom, I’ve been rarely beaten…Probably because my children start laughing, but a win is a win. This week’s cover story in the Toledo Free Press is an interview that Michael Miller had with Anthony Daniels, ‘Star Wars’ tour energizes C-3PO actor, in advance of Daniels coming to Toledo as part of the Star Wars In Concert coming to the Lucas County Arena on December 1st. The story on t

The Truth: Tolliver takes aim at pastors who supported Issue 3 and more…
The “This Strikes Us” column in this week’s Sojourner’s Truth focuses on the health care bill that is now before the Senate. Since it’s been something mentioned here, it is an opinion piece that may be of interest to some of you. There was no column by Jack Ford this week, but a guest column by Lafe Tolliver, Say Pastor…My Tithe Is on Red 22!! drew my attention this week. There are times I disagree with Tolliver and some of his satire, there are times when I really enjoy what he’s written. While I recommend heading over and

Wall Street Journal reports on impact of economy on Lott Industry workers
Curtsy to Mad Anthony for pointing out this article written by the Wall Street Journal, Haven for Disabled Workers Feels Job Market’s Sting. It’s one I highly recommend reading, and I’m glad the Wall Street Journal is pointing this type of information out, part of what’s shared in what I feel is a well done article by Clare Ansberry: Now, Lott and its 1,200 workers are in danger of becoming another casualty of recession. Seven major contracts vanished in late 2007, representing 80% o

Dr. Jerry Graham Jr versus Pastor Pain tomorrow…
Sometimes I take a break from politics, I’ve been given the opportunity to do some fun interviews for the Toledo Free Press, this one, Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. returns to ring after ten-year retirement to face Pastor Pain is one of those. Earlier this week I had a chance to talk to Jerry Jaffe, who made wrestling his career, most of which under the name “Dr. Jerry Graham Jr.” that’s shared exclusively online. If you, like me, grew up watching him and others wrestle at the Sports Arena, this type of wrestling is again alive