Regional Features: Archive by Date

March 2009

Parishes Appeal Bishop’s Decision
Posted Friday, March 27
Churches in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese have filed appeals to set aside decisions to close or merge parishes.

Cleveland’s Inner Belt Bridge Gets Largest Allotment Of Stimulus Construction Funds
Posted Thursday, March 26
Ohio will receive a total of $774 Million dollars from the package.

Nearly 700 Ohio GM Workers Take Latest Buyout
Posted Thursday, March 26
UAW workers from GM plants around state take advantage of latest buyout offer.

Cuyahoga Co. Sheriff Steps Down
Posted Thursday, March 26
Cuyahoga County's longtime Sheriff is stepping down after more than three decades on the job.

Marc Dann Speaks out
Posted Thursday, March 26
The former Ohio attorney general sat down with Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler.

New Poll Says Majority of Ohioans Want Tax Increase to Fund Social Programs
Posted Thursday, March 26
Advocates for the poor, the elderly, the mentally-ill, and abused children are pushing Ohio legislators to raise taxes so programs won't be cut.

RTA Considering Route Cuts, Layoffs
Posted Wednesday, March 25
Up to 12% of the bus lines could be altered or eliminated.

Cleveland Council Considers Ban On Texting While Driving
Posted Wednesday, March 25
The safety committee discussed the proposed amendment to the city’s traffic code Wednesday with safety director Martin Flask, who supports it.

Cleveland Orchestra Facing Cuts
Posted Wednesday, March 25
The Cleveland Orchestra is feeling the bite of recession, and has outlined a strategy to cut expenses.

Some State Legislators Want to Create an Education Budget
Posted Wednesday, March 25
Lawmakers have taken a break from the overall budget and are focusing on the transportation budget. But some want to introduce an education budget.

M.A.D.D. is Pushing for Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Posted Wednesday, March 25
Ohio legislators are looking at another plan to get tough with drunk drivers. This one is aimed at motorists with only one drunk driving conviction.

T. Boone Pickens Visits Ohio
Posted Wednesday, March 25
Pickens, who made billions in the oil industry, visited Ohio yesterday to tout his plan to wean the nation away from dependence on oil.

Free Clinics Seek Volunteers
Posted Wednesday, March 25
The region's free clinics are reaching out to medical professionals to help care for the growing ranks of the uninsured.

Diabetes Association Pushes for Mandatory Coverage of Diabetes Supplies
Posted Wednesday, March 25
Ohio is one of four states in the country that does not require insurers to pay for diabetes supplies.

Report Reveals Ohio Has Promise in Renewable Energy
Posted Tuesday, March 24
The report suggests the state could be a national leader.

Cordray Rejects Language in First Casino Proposal
Posted Tuesday, March 24
Attorney General Richard Cordray told backers of the latest casino proposal that they need to change the language in their latest pitch.

Writing Eye Glasses, Dentures, Even a Vasectomy off Your Taxes?
Posted Tuesday, March 24
The IRS allows for some surprising health-related tax deductions.

Cleveland City Council Approves Redistricting--Reducing Wards by 2
Posted Monday, March 23
In a 16-4 vote, council approved a new map that has some councilpeople upset.

Plain Dealer to Impose Two-Week Furloughs and Reduce Pay
Posted Monday, March 23
Publisher Terry Egger attributes the actions to the economic downturn.

Replacing Two Schools with One Draws Praise and Criticism
Posted Monday, March 23
The proposed new Lorain High School would bring 2,500 students together on a 50 acre campus.

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