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October 2008
Poll Says Republicans Happier, But Lakewood Disagrees
Posted Monday, October 27
A survey finds that Republicans are generally happier people than are Democrats.
Voices of the Undecided
Posted Monday, October 27
With days before election day, some in Northeast Ohio are still making up their minds.
Pittsburgh’s PNC Financial to Buy Cleveland’s National City
Posted Friday, October 24
No word yet on job losses from National City sale. After sale, corporate headquarters will move to Pittsburgh. 13,000 Ohioans work at National City.
Obama Maintains Double Digit Lead in Latest Poll
Posted Friday, October 24
For the second day in a row, a poll shows democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama with a double digit lead in Ohio
National City Sold To Pittsburgh Bank With Government’s Help
Posted Friday, October 24
One of Cleveland's most venerable financial institutions ...National City Bank...is being swallowed up by a rival.
National City Price Was Relatively Cheap
Posted Friday, October 24
Raj Aggaral, Dean of the Business School at the University of Akron, says the sale means the loss of a good community citizen and lots of jobs lost.
Pittsburgh Bank To Buy National City
Posted Friday, October 24
Pittsburgh- based PNC Financial Services Group has announced a $5.6B billion dollar deal to purchase Cleveland-based National City Corp.
National City Being Bought By Pittsburgh Bank
Posted Friday, October 24
(Reuters) - PNC Financial Services Group of Pittsburgh said today it agreed to buy Ohio's National City Corp for $5.6 billion.
Could Obama Surge Help Downticket Dems?
Posted Friday, October 24
If Obama's lead is as large as a new poll says, he could help push other Democrats to victory in November.
Obama Up 14 Points In Ohio
Posted Friday, October 24
If a new poll is correct, and democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is indeed 14 points ahead of John McCain in Ohio.
Payday Loans Issue Officially Up For Vote
Posted Friday, October 24
Ohioans who are voting early have been voting on state Issue 5, but until now, it wasn't certain that the measure had even qualified for the ballot.
Upside/Downside: Pan Handling For A Living?
Posted Friday, October 24
Reporter Bob Dyer found out not all panhandlers are down on their luck.
Many Questions, Few Answers Surrounding Browns’ Staph Infections
Posted Friday, October 24
Cleveland Browns Kellen Winslow Contracts the 7th Staph infection for the Team, Causing Many to Wonder, What's Going On?
Backing the Best Business Ideas
Posted Thursday, October 23
Hundreds of Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs want backing for their business ideas. A new study helps separate the wheat from the chaff.
Study Calls Cleveland Real Estate Trends “Abysmal”
Posted Thursday, October 23
Report places Cleveland 45th and 50th in two categories of commercial real estate sales.
Casino Debate Cancelled
Posted Thursday, October 23
The debate over Issue 6 won't happen as scheduled tonight because supporters of the casino plan have pulled out.
More Students Attending College In Ohio
Posted Thursday, October 23
For the second straight year, the number of students at state-supported universities and community colleges in Ohio is up.
Construction And Hiring Freezes At Miami University Of Ohio
Posted Thursday, October 23
Campus construction and faculty hiring are being frozen at Miami University of Ohio. The school blames the economy.
Euclid Corridor Project Leaves the Station
Posted Thursday, October 23
This weekend marks the maiden voyage of a multi-million-dollar bus line that will connect Cleveland's Public Square and University Circle.
McCain and Palin Campaign Excites Thousands in NE Ohio
Posted Wednesday, October 22
John McCain told a Summit County audience that Barack Obama wants to tax them to give money to others.
News Headlines all headlines
Northeast Ohio Headlines
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.
Peter B. Lewis Advises CWRU Graduates: Pursuit Of Passions Is The Best Path To Success In Sunday's Commencement address, Lewis urged grads to be clear about their objectives, and seek a career that makes them truly happy.- 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.
NPR Headlines
- Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma City Suburbs Helicopter images of Moore, Oklahoma show tracts of devastated neighborhoods.
Yahoo's Other Billion Dollar Bets: Where Are They Now? What Yahoo's history of pricey purchases can teach us about the Tumblr acquisition.- Fox Calls U.S. Surveillance Of Its Reporter 'Downright Chilling' During a 2009 leak investigation, the Justice Department looked at a reporters personal email.
British Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal Heads For Scrap Yard The former Royal Navy flagship fell victim to austerity measures.
Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't trying to develop a new meaty treat for stoners.
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