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The day the music stopped in Worthington: Dia de la Hispanidad

By Teresa Ortiz , Special to the TC Daily Planet

On September 16, police action stopped a Latino celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence Day in Worthington, though organizers had a permit for the party in Chautauqua Park. The event—and the debate that followed—highlighted continuing tension between new and old residents, as well as efforts to work together. MORE »

Marking Hispanic Heritage Month

By Teresa Ortiz , Special to the TC Daily Planet

From official proclamations to ‘Ugly Betty,’ from ‘Hispanic’ to ‘Latino,’ who is celebrating what? MORE »

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Vote Tuesday in primary elections

By Mary Turck , TC Daily Planet

Primary day is Tuesday, September 9. The primary election narrows the field of candidates to one from each party (in party-designated races) or two for each open seat, in non-party-designated races. Each voter may vote on all of the non-party-designated races and in the party primary for candidates of one party only. For example, if a voter chooses to vote in the Independence Party Senate primary, that voter may not cross over to vote in the Democratic Congressional primary. (In the November general election, voters can choose candidates from any party on the ballot) MORE »