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What is President's Day?

What is President's Day?

To some, the observance of Presidents' Day in the United States goes very much unnoticed. Local newspapers splash ads of “President’s Day Sales!” and many get the day off from work. But have you ever stopped to think about this important day of recognition?

North Olmsted State of the City

North Olmsted State of the City

The North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce is hosting Mayor Kevin Kennedy's State of the City of North Olmsted Address on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel, 25070 Country Club Blvd.

Which Presidential Candidate America Would Most Like to Eat With

Which Presidential Candidate America Would Most Like to Eat With

The results of a new nationwide survey of 2,094 people reveals which presidential candidate Americans would most like to have a hamburger with. The survey was recently conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing better burger restaurant.

 

The survey uncovered the following:

 

  • Nearly 3 in 5, or 59 percent, of U.S. adults would most like to eat a hamburger with President Barack Obama.
  • Of the 59 percent, 64 percent hail from the Midwest, 55 percent from the South, 61 percent from the Northeast and 59 percent from the West. 
  • Younger adults chose President Obama over their older counterparts, 64 percent of 18-34 vs. 54 percent of those 55+. 
  • 66 percent of women 18-34 and 45-54, respectively, would most want to have a hamburger with President Obama over 51 percent of women age 55+.
  • Two in five, or 41 percent, want to grab a burger with Governor Mitt Romney.
  • Of the 41 percent, 36 percent are from the Midwest, 45 percent from the South, 39 percent from the Northeast and 41 percent from the West. 

 

  • 46 percent of older adults 55+ selected Presidential candidate Governor Romney over 36 percent of  younger adults 18-34. 

 

  • Similarly, 49 percent of women 55+ most want to have a hamburger with Presidential candidate Governor Romney over 34 percent of women 18-34 and 45-54, respectively. 

 

The survey also found that Bill Clinton is the former U.S. President Americans would most want to have a hamburger with at 22 percent. Other past presidents include Abraham Lincoln, 15 percent, John F.

Fairview Park job opening

Fairview Park job opening

Due to a career change, the Fairview Park Clerk of Council will be leaving her position at the end of October. 

Fairview Park Democratic Club

Fairview Park Democratic Club

The Fairview Park Democratic Club meeting on Thursday, August 2, at 7pm at Bain Park Cabin (off of 210 just south of Lorain Rd. and Fairview High School) will feature as guest speaker a representative from the organization Voter's First, Ann Henkel, from Columbus. She will share information on their campaign to change the redistricting process in Ohio. 

Ohio is surrounded by states that ban texting

Ohio is surrounded by states that ban texting

With a statewide ban expected to soon be signed into law in West Virginia, Ohio is literally surrounded by states banning texting while driving.  This comes nearly two years after Kentucky passed a similar measure.  Here’s how Ohio compares with its neighboring states:

Vote by Mail for the March Primary Opens January 31st

Vote by Mail for the March Primary Opens January 31st

Vote by Mail for the March 6th Primary Election opens January 31st.