Quick Read

Jennifer Richards leads this week’s initial edition with an outstanding piece on the city’s literacy program…. Equally outstanding is Kathy Lynn Gray’s informative, ranging piece on networking in these difficult economic circumstances…

Debbie Gebolys (Metro) continues the excellence trend with an intriguing piece on COTA’s expansion… Unfortunately, Sherri Williams’ profile of an East Side Church possesses no explanation on why it should be rebuilt (Is it a landmark? Is it important to the community?)… And Ann Fisher’s commentary on city center possesses no explanation on why a park is the solution (she simply wants a park)…

Life and Arts features solid Oscar coverage… Except, Frank Gabrony rips the past winners extolling the nominees, which I very much enjoyed… Bob Hunter (sports) types a solid piece on how Ohio State may be playing their way out of the NCAA tournament… Ken Gordon types an exquisite piece on former Buckeyes Brian Hartline and Donald Washington and their ridiculous decision to bolt school early…