Regional Features: Archive by Date

July 2007

YouTube Videos Fuel Democratic Debate
Posted Tuesday, July 24
We're going to stay along the shore of Lake Erie, where 16-year-old Jake Young of Rocky River looked into his video camera - Lake Erie behind him - and outlined his own concerns about invasive species. We found Young's video on YouTube where it was among hundreds posted from around the world directed at the Democratic presidential candidates. It was part of a unique format at last night's debate where the candidates took questions - not from a moderator - but from people on YouTube. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Jake Young this morning.

Poll Worker Attire
Posted Tuesday, July 24
It's recruitment season for boards of elections, and they're trying many ideas to persuade people to spend all of election day - dawn to long after dusk - at the polls. But one idea has sparked sharp words over what poll workers can wear. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Bad Advice for Stroke Victims
Posted Monday, July 23
Many stroke victims don't get the right advice when symptoms first occur.

New Plan Show Slightly Smaller Strip Club District
Posted Monday, July 23
Cleveland's Planning Commission has shrunk - slightly - the size of a future strip club district in the city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has details on the district plan.

Strokes: Interview with Dr. Charles Emerman
Posted Monday, July 23
90.3 is launching a regular feature on health. We'll talk to health care providers in the region about health the latest medical studies, research going on at medical centers in our area, medical technology and a wide range of other health related topics. Today, the subject is strokes. It is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. - causing 150,000 deaths a year - and one reason is that many victims don't get the right advice when symptoms first occur. Doctor Charles Emerman, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center, talks about that with ideastream Executive Editor, David Molpus.

Commissioners Hear From Public About Medical Mart
Posted Friday, July 20
Cuyahoga County Commissioners heard from citizens about the proposed sales tax hike yesterday. The increase would raise $42 million annually to fund a convention center linked to a medical mart. A lot of details remain to be explained or worked out. But, supporters said if the tax increase or another source of public funding doesn't come through soon, there's a big chance the project would go to another city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy tells about the public hearing.

Lowering Threshold for Lead Poisoning
Posted Friday, July 20
Lead poisoning is thought to affect at least 22% of children in the inner-ring suburbs. That number is as high as 42% in Cleveland proper. That's under a new standard announced this week by health and civic leaders in the region who are lowering the threshold for lead poisoning. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Legislators Call For Windfall Profits Tax
Posted Friday, July 20
Some state legislators are calling for Ohio to slap the major oil companies with what amounts to a windfall profits tax. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen explains.

First Public Hearing on Sales Tax Hike Today
Posted Thursday, July 19
Cuyahoga County Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings on a proposed sales tax hike today. The increase would finance a new convention center linked to a medical mart. But the plans have spurred a debate over funding for public-private ventures and it has raised questions about exactly how a new facility could boost the region's economy. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has this preview of the argument.

Rainbow Babies Gift Will Create Brain Tumor Center
Posted Thursday, July 19
The largest ever gift to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital is going to the creation of a new Brain Tumor Center and to find a cure for the disease in children. ideastream's Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Edwards Tours Cleveland Neighborhood
Posted Wednesday, July 18
John Edwards visited Cleveland Tuesday on the third day of his multi-state tour highlighting poverty. The democratic presidential candidate walked the streets of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood before heading to Youngstown. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more details on Edwards' visit.

Ohio Giving Medicare Dollars to Private Insurance
Posted Wednesday, July 18
Organizations representing government workers and retired persons say Ohio is giving $311 million of Medicare tax dollars to private insurance companies. ideastream's Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Shooting Concerns in Capitol
Posted Wednesday, July 18
The shooting of an armed man at the governor's office in Colorado has some in Ohio wondering if the situation could happen here. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Youngstown 2010
Posted Tuesday, July 17
This summer, officials in Youngstown are asking residents how to shrink their city. Its part of Youngstown 2010, an unusual economic plan that's getting a lot of national attention. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.

Rainbow Babies Nurses Receive “No Hitting” Training
Posted Tuesday, July 17
New nurses at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital receive training on the hospital's "No Hitting Zone" policies, yesterday. ideastream Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has the details.

Voinovich Takes On Veteran Disability Backlog
Posted Tuesday, July 17
Yesterday, U.S. Senator George Voinovich took to task state and Federal Veteran's Affairs administrators, on what he calls an unacceptable backlog of veterans disability claims in Ohio. ideastream Health Reporter, Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

A Story of Two Teachers
Posted Tuesday, July 17
We're going to introduce you to two teachers this morning. Cal Eyman and Libbie Thompkins are next door neighbors on a quiet residential street in Euclid. Both are veteran high school teachers, and they often find themselves comparing notes over the fence in their yards. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has more.

Some Legislators Call For Primary Move
Posted Tuesday, July 17
Some Ohio legislators are calling for Ohio's presidential primary to be moved up by five weeks. They say that's the only way voters in the Buckeye State will have a say in who the major parties pick as their nominees. At the moment, though, it doesn't appear as if this proposal is going to move in the legislature. Details now from statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Payday Loans Follow Up
Posted Monday, July 16
Recently, 90.3 ran a story about a woman dealing with the debt she owed a local payday lender. After it aired, we had several surprises: first, a listener offered to help the borrower pay off her loans and second, the borrower hadn't told us the whole truth about her financial picture. ideastream's Mhari Saito has the rest of the story.

Planned Parenthood Groups to Merge
Posted Monday, July 16
Northeast Ohio is witnessing the largest merger of Planned Parenthoods groups in the country. Chapters in Cuyahoga, Summit, Medina, Portage, Mahoning and Stark Counties are joining to form Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio. ideastream Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

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