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August 2010
Obama Manufacturing Czar Touts Recovery in Cleveland
Posted Tuesday, August 17
About 80 leaders in business and government came together in downtown Cleveland yesterday to discuss the future of the state's manufacturing.
Critics Wonder If President’s Ninth Trip To Ohio Helps Democrats
Posted Tuesday, August 17
As President Obama prepares for another trip to Ohio, critics wonder if Democratic candidates will want to appear with Obama as his ratings dip.
County Executive HopefulsTackle Corruption
Posted Tuesday, August 17
Candidates for the Cuyahoga County executive seat talked about their plans for the county should they win the election.
Kasich Proposes Eliminating Department of Development
Posted Tuesday, August 17
Ohio Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Kasich is proposing major changes in the way the state deals with businesses.
Tuesday Checkup: Cancer Myths
Posted Tuesday, August 17
This week's health segment tackles many common myths about what some people think causes cancer.
Cuyahoga County Executive Race - The Republicans
Posted Tuesday, August 17
A review of the GOP hopefuls in the race to become the first Cuyahoga County Executive
Cuyahoga County Executive Race - The Democrats
Posted Tuesday, August 17
We profile the Democratic candidates in the race for Cuyahoga County Executive
Residents At Hearing Decry Coal Burning In University Circle
Posted Monday, August 16
An 80-year-old coal-powered facility provides heat for two landmark institutions.
Plain Dealer Profiles Contenders for Cuyahoga County Executive
Posted Sunday, August 15
Take a look at the websites and Plain Dealer profiles of the candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive.
Cleveland Signs Up As ‘Victim’ in Housing Court Restitution Hearings
Posted Sunday, August 15
The city of Cleveland has filed claims against two out of state companies seeking claims of economic loss because of their houses.
Upside/Downside: Dayton’s Mayor Speaks Out Against “Corporate Welfare”
Posted Friday, August 13
Mayor Gary Leitzell wants to end the practice of using local tax dollars to lure companies to Dayton.
Judges May Now “Party” In Ads
Posted Thursday, August 12
A new Ohio Supreme Court ruling says it's OK for judicial candidates to identify themselves with their party.
“One-Time Money” Balances Current State Budget, But What About Next Year?
Posted Thursday, August 12
One critic says balancing the next biennial budget will be difficult.
First Energy And Community College Collaborate On Job Training
Posted Thursday, August 12
A jobs training program that could lead to work with a large regional employer is being revived.
Parole Board Hears Case For Clemency For Death Row Inmate
Posted Wednesday, August 11
The Ohio Parole Board is now considering the fate of a death row inmate who many people think might be innocent.
GOP Candidates Swap Barbs At Debate
Posted Wednesday, August 11
Republican County Executive Hopefuls Dolan, Casey, and Voinovich debated, with sometimes less-than-civil accusations.
Democratic County Executive Candidates Pick Up Endorsements
Posted Wednesday, August 11
Two Democratic candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive picked up more endorsements Wednesday.
Neighbors of Blighted Houses Have Door Opened To Restitution
Posted Wednesday, August 11
A Cleveland Housing Court Judge has ordered a restitution hearing to see if there are any claims to two blighted houses in the city.
Hurting Recreational Fishing Economy Worries About New Threat
Posted Wednesday, August 11
We visit a Lake Erie fishing community to gauge the potential impact of an Asian carp invasion.
Candidates Promise Support for MetroHealth
Posted Tuesday, August 10
Eight candidates of the dozen running for Cuyahoga County Executive met for a forum at the MetroHealth Medical Center.
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Northeast Ohio Headlines
- Budish Steps Down as Ohio House Minority Leader, Eyes Cuyahoga County Executive Seat Tracy Maxwell Heard is the new Ohio House minority leader after Armond Budish of Beachwood announced he was resigning the position.
- Former Sheriff Bob Reid Says He’ll Run for Cuyahoga County Executive Reid says he made the decision after the current county executive, Ed FitzGerald, announced he'd run for governor.
- Tea Party Rallies Against IRS Outside Cincinnati Office The groups from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky came to protest the recent IRS scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax exempt status.
GOP’s Grassroots Protest Targets Dems, Competes With Lawnmower Though the Ohio GOP has been dealing with a split among its constituents, it hasn’t forgotten its oldest enemy – the Democrats.- Speed Limit Jumps to 70 MPH on Rural Stretches of Several Highways Sections of Interstates 70, 71, 75, 76, 77 and 90 will increase outside of major metropolitan areas.
NPR Headlines
Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer After California legalized medical marijuana, Chuck moved to New York — and quadrupled his income.
Research Reveals Yeasty Beasts Living On Our Skin A census of fungi reveals an expansive ecosystem, thriving on healthy human skin.
China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal Ai Weiwei has created a protest song and video out of his 81 days in police detention.
Polio Outbreak In Kenya: A Threat To Global Eradication The first polio case in Kenya since 2011 could set back efforts to wipe out the virus worldwide.
Oregon's Cash-Strapped Counties Reject Public Safety Levies The counties once received federal timber subsidies, but those days are over.
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