Regional Features: Archive by Date
June 2007
Restrictions Considered for Payday Loans
Posted Monday, June 4
Payday lenders - those stores that give short term loans at seemingly enormous interest rates - have many critics. And now the state government is beginning to consider possible restrictions on the practice. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports on one local payday lending customer's experience, and how the industry is trying to soften its image and tactics.
Cavaliers Advance to NBA Finals for First Time
Posted Monday, June 4
The Cleveland Cavaliers will go to the NBA finals for the first time in franchise history. The team rose to the occasion on Saturday when they took home a 98-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The blowout represents hope, change, and much more to the thousands of fans that sold out Quicken Loans Arena and for the fans that stood outside. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more on the celebrations before and after the game.
Indians Spring Training to Move to Arizona
Posted Friday, June 1
The Indians days of spring training in Florida are numbered. An agreement made final yesterday paves the way for moving the team's pre-season home to Goodyear, Arizona. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.
Town Hall Energy Discussion Held
Posted Friday, June 1
If a corporation with currently posted assets of nearly $180 billion specifically asked your opinion about their operations, would you offer it? 150 of your neighbors responded to that call from an oil company two evenings ago, and what didn't come up as often as you might have expected was the current cost of gasoline. What did happen was a solid debate about the future of energy use in the United States. ideastream's Rick Jackson was in the audience.
Green Economy Can Benefit Poor Cities, Leaders Say
Posted Friday, June 1
National and local leaders say poor, shrinking cities can benefit from a green economy. And, government leaders should consider renewable energy policies and green jobs as ways to stimulate growth. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy tells us what leaders had to say at Cleveland State University's Levin College yesterday.
Accused Killer’s Mother Wanted More Power for Care of Son
Posted Friday, June 1
The mother of accused cop-killer Timothy Halton, Jr. says she wishes the state would have given her more power to take care of her mentally-ill son. Halton is accused in the shooting death of Cleveland Heights Police Officer Jason West. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has more.
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Northeast Ohio Headlines
- Ohio Tea Party Groups Prepare Lawsuit Against IRS Ohio Tea Party members are paying close attention to the inquiry into IRS targeting of conservative applicants for nonprofit status.
- City of Akron Hacked, Says Personal Information Taken The city of Akron says that hackers have attacked its website and a tax database, and published personal data from thousands of residents.
- Ohio Report Shows Huge Growth in Utica Shale Drilling The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says Utica shale oil and gas production has grown over the past couple of years.
- Ohio Unemployment Rate Ticks Down Slightly The latest job numbers show a small tick downwards in the unemployment rate.
- Interactive Trail Guide In Development for Parks in Summit County Take your cellphone on a hike.
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WATCH: David Beckham Tears Up At Final Home Game The storied midfielder walked off the pitch as fans chanted his name.- Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York Philip Haas transforms a Renaissance artist's fantastical produce portraits as colossal sculptures.
Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too Some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays.
Afghans With Disabilities Fight For The Right To Rights Afghanistan isn't an easy place to make a living; if you have a disability, it's downright hostile.
A Lucky Winner In Florida Could Be $590.5 Million Richer Officials say only one ticket matched all six numbers to win Saturday's record Powerball jackpot.
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