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How Ohio’s Energy Economy Became a 19th Century Relic

Back in early 2010 Ohio stood at the cusp of modern 21st century technological revolution.


  It had won a new federal-funded rail line to finally re-join Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati.

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Provocative post-scandal dialogue in Columbus City School Board race

This year’s crop of Columbus School Board candidates may be the most distinguished in the city’s history. Those running include Eric Brown – former Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and 15-year school board member at Mayfield City…

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Fracking Columbus

“Columbus is safe from Fracking.  It’s all happening out in eastern Ohio, right?”


  Ever looked at a map of the Utica Shale play?

  While most Shale Gas development (Fracking) is dialing…

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Will the PUCO Allow Ohio into the 21st Century?

Ohio’s energy and economic future is now in the hands of the Public Utilities Commission.


  The PUCO has been confronted with three massive bailouts meant to prolong Ohio’s dependence on fossil fuels and…

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Community
Tue May12 4:00 pm
Drag Protest Against HB 249
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Meeting
Wed May13 6:00 pm
Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle
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Thu May14 7:30 pm
Concert for Humanity: The Sounds of 1976

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