Regional Features: Archive by Date
December 2006
Statehouse News Bureau: Ohio Fresh Eggs Shut Down
Posted Monday, December 4
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has revoked the permits that allow one of the state's largest egg farmers to operate. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports on the decision and the process for shutting down Ohio Fresh Eggs.
Metrohealth to Expand Spinal Cord Services
Posted Monday, December 4
Metrohealth's Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio will get two-and-a-quarter million dollars to expand its spinal cord services as part of a federally designated network of model systems. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.
Going Green
Posted Monday, December 4
The growing interest in so-called "green buildings" has municipal leaders in Northeast Ohio wondering if such a thing will work for them. What once seemed like a costly experiment for environmentalist dreamers is showing some down to earth results. Speakers at a recent conference at Cleveland State University say it's a no-brainer. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.
Ford Buyouts Presenting Challenges to Brook Park
Posted Monday, December 4
At least 2,000 Northeast Ohioans have signed up for buyout or early retirement packages from the struggling Ford Motor Company. The exact number may not be known for months, and that's presenting financial challenges for the city of Brook Park where most of the area's buyouts could come. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.
Statehouse News Bureau: New Tool to Fight Meth in Ohio
Posted Friday, December 1
Ohio's top crime fighter has come up with one more tool to fight the methamphetamine problem in the Buckeye State. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has details.
Statehouse News Bureau: Controversy Over Great Lakes Water Use
Posted Friday, December 1
A proposal to have Ohio join a multi-state compact to regulate the use of water in the Great Lakes is sparking controversy at the statehouse. Governor Bob Taft and environmentalists are pushing the plan, but critics claim it would force Ohio to give away regulatory power to a United Nations-like group. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has both sides of the story.
Appreciating Robert Lockwood, Jr.
Posted Friday, December 1
The family, friends, and fans of famed Cleveland musician Robert Lockwood Jr. will say goodbye to the blues master at his funeral downtown, this weekend. The 91-year-old guitar legend died last week after suffering a stroke a month ago. ideastream's David C. Barnett has this appreciation.
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Northeast Ohio Headlines
Northeast Ohio Jobs Will Spike In Next Decade, Says Regional Business Group Employment projections for Northeast Ohio paint a mixed picture for the coming decade. - Cuyahoga County to Launch ‘Reverse 9-1-1’ Emergency Notification System During emergencies, the county will be able to update residents with automated phone calls, text messages or emails.
- Study: Some Ohio Hospitals Sent Undocumented Immigrants Back to Home Countries Ohio is reportedly one of 15 states where undocumented immigrants are being sent back to their home country after seeking medical care.
- Democratic Military Vet Challenges Mandel For Treasurer Post Rep Connie Pillich from Cincinnati says she plans to run for state treasurer against Josh Mandel, who's also a veteran.
Whoa…Is THAT Samuel L. Jackson? Captain America Film Starts Shooting In Cleveland The sounds of gunfire rocked downtown Cleveland this afternoon…followed by the cheers of passersby, who stood around and waited for more.
NPR Headlines
- Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds A hearing Tuesday will examine findings of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
- Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power Witnesses tweet their reactions to the massive tornado in Oklahoma.
- VIDEO: A Time-Lapse Of The Tornado In Oklahoma The National Weather Service says it was at least an EF-4 tornado with winds in excess of 166 mph.
Key Charge Against Ex-BP Official In Spill Case Dismissed The indictment had said the official didn't share accurate data about the spill with lawmakers.
A Brief History Of Oklahoma Tornadoes The state is at the heart of Tornado Alley and has seen its share of devastating twisters.
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