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October 2012

Karl May’s Legacy and Enduring Appeal Among Germans Examined
Posted Tuesday, October 23
The author's works continue to enthrall readers to this day, with grand portrayals of colonial America and its indigenous people.

Joyce, Blanchard Debate In 14th District Race
Posted Tuesday, October 23
For many political analysts it’s a foregone conclusion that the Republicans will hold onto Ohio’s 14th Congressional District.

No New Evidence of Attendance Scrubbing Found after Second Audit
Posted Tuesday, October 23
A second round of attendance data testing by the state auditor has revealed no new evidence of scrubbing.

Another City Takes Down Voter Fraud Billboards
Posted Tuesday, October 23
175 boards in total are being scrapped in Ohio and Wisconsin, following accusations of voter intimidation.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Thwart Leasing of Turnpike
Posted Tuesday, October 23
Two Democrats are sponsoring a bill to stop the privatization of Ohio’s turnpike, saying it will rob taxpayers of toll revenue.

About 800,000 Have Voted Early in Ohio
Posted Tuesday, October 23
About 800,000 people in Ohio already have cast their ballots -- either by voting in person or by voting absentee by mail.

Shots Recomended For Beating Flu
Posted Tuesday, October 23
The importance of getting flu shots is stressed more this year by the CDC.

As Election Day Nears, Presidential Campaigns Wage Furious Ground Game
Posted Monday, October 22
A combination of data gathering, research, social media, and old-fashioned face time mark efforts to get people to the polls in November.

Two Weeks Before Election Day, Biden Campaigns in Northern Ohio
Posted Monday, October 22
Vice President Joe Biden talked domestic and foreign policy during stops Canton, Parma Heights and Lorain on Monday.

Mandel Discusses New Health Care Plan In Westlake
Posted Monday, October 22
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel released a 10 point blueprint as an alternative to the federal Affordable Care Act.

Quinnipiac Poll Shows Obama’s Lead In Ohio Shrinking
Posted Monday, October 22
Obama's lead has dropped five points and Romney is making headway with independent voters.

Issue 2 Proponents Get Their First TV Ad
Posted Monday, October 22
Proponents think the ads and early voting efforts from Democrats could help the amendment pass.

Controversial Billboards Coming Down, Counter Signs Go Up
Posted Monday, October 22
Earlier set of advertisements set off firestorm among minorities, students, and ex-prisoners. Now new signs affirm voting privileges.

Rock Hall Honors Chuck Berry
Posted Monday, October 22
There's a week-long celebration of this pop music pioneer

Voting Rights Billboard Campaign Begins
Posted Sunday, October 21
New billboards are meant to assure and encourage voters in areas where voter-fraud billboards were erected earlier this month.

Clear Channel: Voter Fraud Billboards Coming Down “Immediately”
Posted Sunday, October 21
After outcry from community leaders and voter rights advocates, the anonymous purchaser and advertiser have agreed to axe the signs.

Pope Officially Proclaims First Native American Saint
Posted Sunday, October 21
An Indian woman who lived during the 17th century has met all the criteria to reach sainthood.

Democrats Concerned About Voter Confusion in Summit County
Posted Sunday, October 21
The board of elections' decision to cut several polling locations has many worried about voter confusion on election day.

PBS President Paula Kerger Speaks at Cleveland City Club
Posted Friday, October 19
The president of PBS talked about -- among other things -- why public broadcasting would be in a tough spot without federal funding.

Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 7 Percent
Posted Friday, October 19
Still, officials at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services say there are “mixed” signals coming from the two sources of data.

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