Regional Features: Archive by Date
September 2009
Surviving Stage IV Colon Cancer
Posted Friday, September 25
As part of this week's special coverage of colon cancer ideastream's Katie Baker has this audio postcard about living with cancer.
Mayors Discuss How To Sell NE Ohio As A Great Place To Be
Posted Friday, September 25
Last night the mayors of Cleveland, Akron Youngstown and Canton talked about the collective assets and challenges of the region.
Tremont Start-Up’s Product Will Charge Your iPod with Your Walk
Posted Thursday, September 24
The company is harvesting kinetic energy and hopes to make it mainstream.
New Marine Patrol For Lake Erie Set To Launch
Posted Thursday, September 24
The vessel will be owned by the Cleveland Police, and docked at the Coast Guard station.
AG Seeks Federal Help For Crime Victims
Posted Thursday, September 24
The Ohio fund had $42 Million a few years ago and now has less than $12 million.
Frank Russo’s Records Should Be Audited By The State
Posted Thursday, September 24
From the Plain Dealer: Cuyahoga County commissioners today talked about the need for a state performance audit of the county Auditor's Office.
One Million Americans Live Without A Functioning Colon
Posted Thursday, September 24
ideastream®'s Eric Wellman speaks with Tom Fuerst of Shaker Heights about some of the life changes he's had to make.
The Future of Colonoscopy
Posted Thursday, September 24
If everyone over 50 had a colonoscopy, it could cut deaths from colon cancer by more than two thirds - so why don't they? Gretchen Cuda has the story
Living with an Ostomy
Posted Thursday, September 24
One of the consequences of colon cancer for some is an ostomy. Over one million Americans have to use them and get care from specialty nurses.
The Costs of Corruption
Posted Thursday, September 24
Evidence grows of large scale bribe-taking in the Cuyahoga County Auditor's office. An outrage to some; benign complicity to others.
Senate Acts On Redistricting Proposal
Posted Wednesday, September 23
The Ohio Senate has passed a plan that would change the way lines are drawn for legislative districts. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.
Democrats Ponder How To Handle Cuyahoga County Corruption Developments
Posted Wednesday, September 23
Some Cleveland area Democrats are endorsing a suggestion that the state Democratic party take control of the county party apparatus.
Pittsburgh Prepares to Host G-20 Summit
Posted Wednesday, September 23
ideastream®'s Eric Wellman looks into what the decision says about the rust belt.
Akron Able To Retain 23 Laid Off Cops
Posted Tuesday, September 22
Other grants are still being sought.
Jackson Appoints Sustainability Chief, Council
Posted Tuesday, September 22
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has promoted his sustainability programs manager to full cabinet status.
Thousands Maintain Illegal Status As Ohioans
Posted Tuesday, September 22
One county sheriff has become the state's star witness in persuing illegal alien criminals.
Tuesday Checkup: Second HPV Vaccine Poised For FDA Approval
Posted Tuesday, September 22
New vaccine guards against cervical cancer.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Voters May Decide Slots Issue
Posted Monday, September 21
It now appears that Ohio voters will have the final say on that plan by the governor and ohio legislators to authorize thousands of slot machines.
Health Forum Attracts Hundreds
Posted Monday, September 21
The forum was called "What's In It For You?" and featured six panelists, who told personal tales of insurance-caused hardships.
Free flu shots available to Clevelanders
Posted Monday, September 21
Cleveland is giving out free flu shots for the regular flu to city residents.
News Headlines all headlines
Northeast Ohio Headlines
Buoyed By Optimism, City’s Entrepreneurs Still Inch Along With Employment Plans 2013 might just be good enough to start hiring again. That's the word from entrepreneurs across Greater Cleveland anyway.
Cleveland Residents Urged To Be Better Ambassadors Cleveland's tourism bureau is busy making the city more marketable as a travel destination, and wants more enthusiasm from residents. .- Republican Sponsored Student Voting Bill Lacks GOP Support A handful of GOP lawmakers want to remove the amendment that would allow out-of-state students who vote in Ohio to pay lower tuition.
- Democrats Blast Republicans Over Election Reform Plans Democrats say the plans amount to voter suppression, but Republicans say the reforms have bipartisan approval.
- Ohio Senate Democrats Propose Extra School Funding, Other Budget Amendments Democratic state senators are proposing eliminating the income tax cut for the top two tax brackets, and spending that money toward schools.
NPR Headlines
Judge: Unredeemed Borders Gift Cards Are Worthless A Manhattan judge affirms an earlier ruling that $210 million in gift cards are invalid.
Lois Lerner's Brief And Awful Day On Capitol Hill The IRS bureaucrat showed up at a House hearing to declare her innocence and little else.
Teachers In Moore Gather For 'Sharing And Healing' An informational meeting for teachers turned into an impromptu counseling session.
In Raw Milk Case, Activists See Food Freedom On Trial For activists, a Wisconsin farmer's trial has become a rallying cry for personal food freedom.
Holder Acknowledges U.S. Citizens Killed In Drone Strikes It is the first time the U.S. has said that Americans were killed in drone strikes.
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