Regional Features: Archive by Date
December 2008
Survey Says System for Getting Aid to Poor Schools Flawed
Posted Tuesday, December 23
School districts that receive state aid for poor schools don't always use money correctly, according to survey.
Shareholders Okay the Sale of National City Bank
Posted Tuesday, December 23
P-N-C bank of Pittsburgh has passed the last major hurdle in its planned purchase of Cleveland's National City Bank.
More Trouble for Marc Dann
Posted Tuesday, December 23
The investigation of former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann shows hundreds of thousands of state and campaign dollars were misused.
Out of Work and out of Insurance
Posted Monday, December 22
ideastream® health reporter Gretchen Cuda examines what it's like to be one of the nations 45 million uninsured.
House Barter? Some Frustrated Sellers Try to Swap Homes
Posted Monday, December 22
House swapping is on the rise in this down housing market.
Old Leukemia Drug Offers New Hope
Posted Monday, December 22
A Leukemia drug once thought to be ineffective is showing renewed promise in clinical trials at Ohio State University. Gretchen Cuda reports.
Ohio’s Jobless Rate Holds Steady in November
Posted Monday, December 22
But the latest number is probably just delaying the inevitable.
Dems and GOP Gear up for 2010
Posted Monday, December 22
The presidential race is barely over, but Ohio politicians are already looking forward to the next big vote.
The Ethical Considerations of Face Transplant Surgery
Posted Monday, December 22
ideastream®'s Eric Wellman speaks with the Cleveland Clinic's chief bioethicist
Senior Center To Close, Funding Difficulties Cited
Posted Sunday, December 21
A Cleveland non-profit social service agency for low income seniors is closing one of its centers and reducing hours and services at three others.
Social Services Tell Senator Of Needs
Posted Friday, December 19
The 12 included health, social, and government funded agencies, and the City of Cleveland.
Ohio Senators Relieved By Emergency Loans For U.S. Automakers
Posted Friday, December 19
Ohio's Congressional representatives say the White House announcement of $17.4 billion in emergency loans for the domestic auto industry is a relief.
Strickland Readies His Veto Pen
Posted Friday, December 19
Governor Ted Strickland has all but promised he will veto three bills passed in the lame-duck legislative sessions in the last few days.
Political Foes Compete for Charity
Posted Friday, December 19
Republican Kevin DeWine and Democrat Chris Redfern go head to head to raise money for the Salvation Army.
Upside Downside: Taxing our way out of budget shortfall
Posted Friday, December 19
Governor Strickland says that's not an option, but is it?
Auditor and State Medicaid at Odds Over Recommendations
Posted Thursday, December 18
Ohio's auditor says the state could be saving at least 300 million dollars a year in Medicaid costs.
Competing Cuyahoga County Reform Plans Passed
Posted Thursday, December 18
No agreement stalls reform efforts.
Twinsburg Braces For Chrysler Holiday Shutdown
Posted Thursday, December 18
The Stamping Plant was part of Chrysler's announced 30 plant, onoe month closing on Wednesday.
House Passes Pilot Land Bank Bill
Posted Thursday, December 18
Cuyahoga County could soon set up a pilot land bank to help neighborhoods that have been hurt by large numbers of foreclosures.
New Law Could Make Child Booster Seats Mandatory
Posted Thursday, December 18
Ohio drivers who don't put their children - ages 4 to 8 - into special booster seats could soon face traffic tickets.
News Headlines all headlines
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.
NPR Headlines
On Sunday News Shows, Obama Official Plays Defense Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Republicans are trying to make political hay with the scandals.- Police Accidentally Killed Hofstra University Student Police shot Andrea Rebello, 21, while they were trying to free her from a man holding her hostage.
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.
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.
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