Regional Features: Archive by Date
April 2012
Conservatives Endorse State Program To Curb Child Abuse
Posted Tuesday, April 24
A state program aimed at preventing child abuse is being commended by conservatives who are usually skeptical about government.
Environmentalists Question Drilling Regulations In State Parks
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Some wonder if the state's new drilling regulations in state parks showed favoritism for the oil and gas industry.
Compromise Reached On Bill To Restrict Water Withdrawal from Lake Erie
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Environmentalists still have concerns that too much water could be drained from Lake Erie.
Proposed Planned Parenthood Funding Cut Pulled From Budget Bill
Posted Tuesday, April 24
The provision to cut funding from Planned Parenthood has been pulled, disappointing anti-abortion groups.
Debose Left Mark On Legislature, Constituents
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Former Democratic Representative Mike DeBose passed away Monday.
Tuesday Check Up: Heartburn
Posted Tuesday, April 24
60 million people experience heartburn. Too many self-medicate, despite doctor warnings.
Ohio Ground Zero In Auto Debate
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Ohio is ground zero when the debate turns to the federal bailout of the auto industry.
Universities Check-In To The Hotel Business
Posted Monday, April 23
A handful of colleges in northeast Ohio are investing in hotel projects to repurpose unsed space and raise revenue.
Cleveland’s Earthfest Draws Thousands
Posted Monday, April 23
Despite the chilly temperatures Sunday, thousands turned out at the Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland for the annual Earth Day Festival.
Over 50 and Looking for Work
Posted Friday, April 20
A growing number of people in their 50s have set aside retirement plans as they start the job search all over again.
Romney Unrelenting In Criticism Of Obama
Posted Thursday, April 19
Republican candidate Mitt Romney's speech at a closed Lorain factory was, as usual, largely a rebuke of the president’s 3 years in office.
Should Metal Detectors be Installed In The State Capitol?
Posted Thursday, April 19
The Governor and Public Safety Director want them, but Capitol building managers say it would be a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Ohio Attorney General Sues B.P
Posted Thursday, April 19
Attorney General DeWine is suing BP for being negligent and as such should reimburse Ohio for its stock losses.
Kasich Endorses Romney
Posted Thursday, April 19
Governor Kasich backs Mitt Romney for President citing that he has proven himself as a manager and job creator.
More Executions Loom After Hiatus
Posted Thursday, April 19
After observing due protocol in yesterday’s execution, the state of Ohio is set to take on other scheduled executions.
Presidential Visit To Lorain County
Posted Thursday, April 19
President Obama used Lorain County Community College Wednesday as a backdrop to tout a job training program
Environmentalists Debate Fracking Rules
Posted Thursday, April 19
Debate continues at the Ohio legislature over proposed new rules on oil and gas drilling.
The Cost of Poor Health on Business
Posted Thursday, April 19
Employers are looking for ways to reduce medical costs and improve productivity.
Possible Link Between Gum Disease and Failed Joints
Posted Thursday, April 19
Could gum disease be linked to joint problems?
President Obama Touts Job Training In Lorain County
Posted Wednesday, April 18
During his visit to Elyria today, President Obama gave the Lorain County Community College accolades for its effective job programs.
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Northeast Ohio Headlines
Three Arrested In Forced Labor Case Authorities have arrested three people on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. 
Sherrod Brown Pushes Legislation To Prioritize Skilled U.S. Workers Businesses would have to prioritize hiring an American worker over a foreign one, under the amendment. 
Grading the Teachers: Little Connection Between Teacher Pay and Performance Results of new "value-added" tracking will play a big role in determining a teacher's pay starting next year in some schools. (part 2 of 2)- SAIDO Comes To Cleveland Dementia repair learning technique available only in Japan, and in Cuyahoga County.
- Perry Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down to Fix Minor Steam Leak A radioactive steam leak in the plumbing of the reactor cooling system is causing a short-term shutdown of the Perry nuclear power plant.
NPR Headlines
Tick Tock: Make The Serve, Pitch, Putt Or Shot In baseball, golf and tennis we are being lulled to sleep before every pitch, every shot.
U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady Profits are up and U.S. car plants are buzzing, but that hasn't sparked a hiring frenzy.
Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers A Spanish artist is drawing attention to factory conditions in the wake of the Bangladesh collapse.
How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport Lawmakers don't want to lose flights at Reagan National if US Airways and American Airlines combine.
Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed Against all expectations, the account gained more than 100,000 followers in less than six months.
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