Monthly Archives: February 2012

Youngstown Vindicator: Watch what you text

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The term is more common at a childhood playground than in a professional political spat. Yet “fatty” and “LOSER” were David Betras’ words of choice in a heated text exchange with Mahoning County commissioner candidate Richard … Continue reading

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Stow Sentry: Campaign violations complaint resolved

February 5, 2012 by MARSHA MCKENNA | SENIOR EDITOR A complaint filed by the school district and its levy committee with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging seven statements made by a local citizens group during the November 2010 election were … Continue reading

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NY Times: Pennsylvania Schools’ Financing Fight Pits District Against ‘Charter on Steroids’

By SABRINA TAVERNISE Published: February 4, 2012 CHESTER, Pa. — The Chester Upland School District is more than $20 million in debt, its bank account is almost empty and it cannot afford to pay teachers past the end of this month. … Continue reading

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