Save Ohio Libraries!

I've recently become reacquainted with my local libraries. I go there about once a week to use their resources. Of course, since I'm now using them regularly, Ohio's Governor Ted Strickland wants to cut their funding!

The Save Ohio Libraries and the Ohio Library Council websites have details about this issue, and you may have seen protesters on the news. (I actually saw the linked video on News Channel 5 before I saw it on NewsNet5. That almost never happens!)

I emailed my state representative and state senator in Columbus to let them know my views. If you want to contact your elected officials, but don't know who they are, the Save Ohio Libraries website has links to help you find their names. Also, if you don't know what to say, there are sample letters to copy.

NEWSNET5

One of my favorite websites is nine years old. Happy anniversary NewsNet5!

Here are a few reasons I love NN5.

A) They send me two newsletters everyday-- one at noon with the day's headlines and one at 1 o'clock with the entertainment headlines. I also get the weekly Vegas newsletter and breaking news updates.

2) They always post interesting stories worthy of forwarding. Today's forward was about the nut fry in Wisconsin.

C) You later

4) The Weird Chronicles. I know the column isn't unique to NN5, but I read it there.

E) I met my friend Thom via NewsNet5. He was mentioned in a story about his appearance on the morning show. Unfortunately, I've never been mentioned on the site. I posted a picture once, but I can't find a link to it.

6) I've won a few contests.

And one thing I hate about the site is the searchability of it. Try it. It sucks.