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September 2006

Ashtabula River Dredging Begins
Posted Tuesday, September 12
Dredging of tons of contaminated sediments from the Ashtabula River began last week. It's part of a larger effort to restore the ecological health of the Great Lakes. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Mass of Remembrance for 9-11
Posted Tuesday, September 12
Nearly 500 people attended a special Mass of Remembrance yesterday at St. John Cathedral downtown. It was one of several ceremonies held in observance of the September 11th terrorist attacks. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

West Nile on the Rise in Cleveland
Posted Tuesday, September 12
West Nile virus activity is increasing in the Greater Cleveland area according to new reports from the Ohio Department of Health. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Many Americans Still Unrecovered
Posted Monday, September 11
The television images of September 11th, 2001 are burned into the memories of many Americans. But, for Oberlin College Theater Professor Roger Copeland, the scenes of jet crashes and collapsing towers have become the building blocks of a new film that examines the psychological aftermath of 9-11. The film has already generated some buzz, thanks to a favorable review in Vanity Fair. ideastream's David C. Barnett spoke with Copeland about his production, called The Unrecovered.

Lake Erie Clean-up to Proceed
Posted Monday, September 11
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Joe Koncelik announced last week that the state will push ahead with clean-up of Lake Erie, with or without federal funds. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Case Mapping Genes in Colon and Breast Cancer
Posted Monday, September 11
Researchers from Case Medical Center in Cleveland, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, have nearly finished mapping genes in human colon and breast cancers. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Services Held For Reverend Albert Wagner
Posted Friday, September 8
Services were held yesterday for internationally known folk artist, Reverend Albert Wagner, who died last week at the age of 82. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more on the man who the New York Times called "the Moses of East Cleveland."

Great Lakes Water Levels Dropping
Posted Friday, September 8
After more than 30 years of historic highs, water levels in the Great Lakes took a nosedive in the late 1990s. While Lakes Erie and Ontario have since partially recovered, Huron and Michigan are still a foot-and-a-half below normal. Low water levels are already causing problems there. Now comes a new report predicting an even steeper drop in coming years - and a new culprit: climate change. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Relief from Noxious Landfill On Its Way
Posted Friday, September 8
Residents of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties may finally see some relief from the noxious odors of a local landfill. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Browns Season Opener on Sunday
Posted Friday, September 8
This is the weekend Browns fans have been waiting for. The Browns open the 2006 campaign at home Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. We'll see if Charlie Frye can run the Cleveland offense, and we'll see if the Browns defense can stop exciting newcomer Reggie Bush. Among the keenest observers will be longtime Akron Beacon Journal sportswriter Terry Pluto. Regina Brett chatted with him about the team's chances.

Groundbreaking for New Akron Library
Posted Thursday, September 7
An Akron neighborhood is celebrating the groundbreaking of a new branch library. What seems like a minor event is the resolution of years of angry debate over the development of the area. ideastream's Mark Urycki has more.

Schroeder Honored by Fellow Officers
Posted Thursday, September 7
Detective Jonathan Schroeder was honored by fellow officers from cities and suburbs across the state yesterday at a funeral service that was held at St. John's Cathedral, in downtown Cleveland. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports on the larger impact of one man's death.

Audio Tour Reveals Cleveland’s Buildings
Posted Wednesday, September 6
A few big cities can offer regular guided tours of their history and architecture. But Clevelanders have not been so lucky - until now. A local architect has taken on the job herself to provide a walking tour of the city and its buildings - and it's free. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

UH Receives Psoriasis Grant
Posted Wednesday, September 6
University Hospitals of Cleveland has received a grant of $5 million to enhance its research into better treatment for psoriasis. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

First Ohio Gubernatorial Debate 2006
Posted Tuesday, September 5
90.3 WCPN presents the first Ohio Gubernatorial Debate, between Republican Ken Blackwell and Democrat Ted Strickland. The debate took place earlier this week in Youngstown.

Voter Law Provisions Thrown Out
Posted Friday, September 1
In Cleveland Friday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Kathleen O'Malley threw out three provisions of Ohio's new law covering voter registrations. Plaintiffs had argued that House Bill 3, as interpreted by Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, was so strict that it would suppress voting in the state. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

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