Quick Read

“State of Pain” was what a lead story is supposed to be… It featured excellent graphics… Mark Niquette’s story on state impact was informative and Jim Siegel’s story on city impact was outstanding. Robert Vitale’s secondary story, detailing the city’s ongoing budget battle, concluded a stellar front page…

The Metro section was equally stellar… Mike Pramik’s column on Ohio State sports’ budget battle was exquisite (whatever the paper pays him, they should double it… He’s their best)… Kathy Lynn Gray’s feature Ohio State’s manatee release program was poignant… I’ve never seen a manatee and I almost cried…