Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Resigns

"In my 38 years in this profession, I’ve always put the best interests of students ahead of the desires of adults and the complacency of institutions, and that includes me."

Ohio Governor Bans Texting While Driving (POLL)

What do you think of the new law? Is it a good or bad thing for Ohio's drivers?

Updated at 2:03 p.m. June 1: Ohio is the 39th state to ban texting while driving after Gov. John Kasich signed the bill into law Friday afternoon surrounded by family members of those killed by drivers distracted by cell phones, reports The Columbus Dispatch.  ——————————— Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign a bill today that will ban reading, writing an sending texts while driving, reports NewsNet5.com. For adults, texting while driving would be a secondary offense. Teen drivers, however, could be pulled over for using electronic devices like phones and tablets.  For more information, read Channel 5's full story here.

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Priscilla Smith

6:17 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012

Yes, it is tempting to see who just sent you a message. I can see looking at that on a screen as that is just a glance, but not reading the message or replying. Pull over for that. And actually I think the new I-Phone 4S has where you can text by voice. With these laws, that may become much more popular.   more ›

Kasich: Rainy Day Fund Went from Less than $1 to Millions, Ohio's Budget Balanced

Gov. John Kasich was the speaker at the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting and he talked about the growth and accomplishments of the state since he's been in office.

More posts from the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon March 20 at Silver Lake Country Club:

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Governor Talks Education, State Finances, Job Creation at Chamber Event (Photos)

The governor was the keynote speaker during the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon March 20.

Gov. John Kasich spoke to a crowd of 160 business men and women at the Silver Lake Country Club March 20 and touched on a few state topics including education, job creation, the state budget, renewable energy, the state's new Moody's rating, infrastructure and more.  Stow Patch has video of the entire speech at the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, but because Gov. Kasich spoke for about 40 minutes, Patch wants to know what topics you're most interested in and the video can be catered to those topics. 

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Gov. Kasich Coming to Stow March 20

The Ohio governor is scheduled to be the speaker at the next chamber meeting.

In three days, 160 reservations for the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon March 20, where Gov. John Kasich is the keynote speaker, were booked. There is a waiting list however. Those who are still interested in attending, may be put on a waiting list. If there are any cancelations, you still might have a chance to go. There is no walk-in space that day.  To be put on the waiting list, email smfcc@smfcc.com or call 330-688-1579. Stow Patch will be there March 20 — look for coverage after the event. 

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Calamity Days Bumped Up, School Year No Longer Extended

Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 36 today, which increased calamity days back to five.

"We were anticipating it was a likely scenario from Columbus and we think it’s a wise decision on the legislature's and governor's part," said Superintendent Dr. Russ Jones. Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 36 today, which provides immediate relief to school districts by increasing the number of allowable calamity days from three to five. "This helps us place student safety first," said Jones.  "Additionally, HB 36 provides schools the flexibility to make up snow days by lengthening remaining school days in the 2010-2011 school year by 30-minute increments," a statement from the governor's office said. “It makes all the sense in the world. I have been for this all along. This was on the leadership agenda from the beginning and we got it …

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