From the Jan. 29 Lorain Morning Journal

The bang from the explosion in mortgage foreclosures is louder in Lorain County than most anyplace else in the United States.

In fact, this region is the sixth most at-risk place in the nation for foreclosures, according to Sen. Sherrod Brown's office. Full Article.

By Tom Troy from the Jan. 28 Toledo Blade

Republican Party insurgent Jon Stainbrook said yesterday he is asking the Ohio secretary of state's office to investigate the Lucas County Board of Elections' handling of petitions for local precinct committee seats. Full Article.

By Stephanie Warsmith from the Jan. 19 Akron Beacon Journal.

Whether she knows it or not, Hillary Rodham Clinton is involved in the battle to unseat Summit County Republican Chairman Alex Arshinkoff.

The county party is challenging the legality of a mailer sent out by state Sen. Kevin Coughlin, who is leading the effort to oust Arshinkoff. The front of the piece features a picture of Clinton with the message, "We can beat her if we are united. But . . . "

The inside solicits support for toppling Arshinkoff. Full Article.