Cliff Wiltshire

Protecting kids takes more than registering felons

Network gives homeless families some reasons to be thankful

Families find they can afford one-income life

Smith's huge salary raise raises eyebrows

A little snow would complete holiday picture

We celebrate the influence one life can have

Public must be involved in evalutations

More businesses are chasing down accident victims

COTA driven to get cars off congested roads

Some exercises can build our moral muscles

Bad TV in eye of the beholder

Cemetery expansion debate hinges on vital issues

What's wrong with a little guy talk?

Legislators had their chance at funding fix

I don't need big schools' march madness

City could make job easier for olentangy board

Don't be so quick to throw out old shoes

Central ohio leaders cringe when talking tax breaks

It's not easy to gain proper perspective on days of old

Senseless acts of violence should not surprise us

Many good kids stepped forward here last week

Cost of new seat belt law would be high

Book debate affirms nation's first amendment

Candidates may be 'malled' in fall

Parents have tough call when making summer plans for kids

Police don't help by giving drunken drivers free passes

Communication overload gives me techno blues

We're on the verge of reaching big-time status

City wrestles with olympic-sized debate

Mall mud bath leaves most of us feeling dirty

These issues will get more people into voting booth

Team brings play therapy to Kosovo kids

Delay in graffiti removal sends wrong message

First day brings world of worries for parents

Survey shows this is a town that loves books

Money will talk in education walk

'Tis the season to grill you local candidates

Campaign cash does influence political system

Readers offer ways to cut costs

Village isn't worried about catalog fallout

Each second holds a value unknown to us

School districts need these 'tax incentive' tools

School leaders inspire action to improve district

Pinewood racers keep competition in perspective

Growing bank fees strangle little guys, gals

Outdoor lights are ruining our night sky

It's time to stop, evaluate tests

To trash or not to trash is our question

Your primary decision may not be at the top

Primary voters sort through March madness

City should enact laws to control outdoor lighting

Answers should precede school chief's raise

Previous 'wackos' helped protect our air and water

Opening day marks end of 'The Void'

Share children's artwork with nursing homes

Use technology to include, not exclude public

Forgiving poor nations' debt is good investment

I'm haunted by stories of kids facing death

Media spends too much time on Columbine

How should panel define student success?

Yard flowers are just dandy at our home

Honorees carry many burdens on shoulders

State legislators sneak in new school board bill

Cheating cases must be solved swiftly, surely

'Win-win' residents are equal partners

Governor deserves power to appoint school board

Narrow defeats are still better than blowouts

Commuter rail must be a priority

Young readers seek treasures this summer

Social Security solution needs more kidding

Don't give up on Cooper Stadium yet

City opposition is a religious tradition here

Caring coaches shouldn't give up on youth sports

A railing Moss gathers many targets to stone

It's time to pull plug on an old friend of family

Workers should remain focus of Labor Day

Educators grow frustrated by moving targets

Olympic fever catches on in our house

Firm should pay its fair share, too

Affordable housing must be a priority

Coin collecting is more than loose change

Term limits improves our ballot choices

Program pushes good voting habits for kids

Pucks should bring bucks to city coffers

Political season has given us an education

Are you ready to stomp out holiday zombies?

A few wrong leadership ideals are on display

These gifts will give students a shot at success

Signs can be hard to find

Voters expect board to make tough choices

Reconnecting with old friends brings return of perspective

Families face fight to keep words clean

Verdict is in on jury duty

Students will bear burden if state fails 'test'

We all share in the shame

Only people closest to Hall know for sure

Sunday's slow for crime, but be careful on Monday

Bush's school visit teaches us about irony

Consumers ought to be confident here

Funny pages' 'bad boy' turns 50 this week