Regional Features: Archive by Date
June 2012
Ohioans Warned About Unclaimed Funds Scam
Posted Tuesday, June 19
The Ohio Dept. of Commerce is warning Ohioans to beware scams that promise big money from the state’s unclaimed funds in return for a fee.
Northern Ohio Farmers Concerned About Drought
Posted Tuesday, June 19
Some meteorologists are predicting that precipitation in July and August will continue to be below normal in much of Ohio.
Ohio Supreme Court Sides With OSU In ESPN Lawsuit
Posted Tuesday, June 19
ESPN brought the suit after it said OSU failed to release many public records at the height of a scandal rocking the football team.
Chemicals Lurking In Your Backyard Could Be Harmful
Posted Tuesday, June 19
Learn how to reduce your exposure by taking care of garden hoses and your soil.
Dr. David Katz Talks About Combating Childhood Obesity
Posted Monday, June 18
The answer lies in our feet and forks.
Former State Lawmaker Sentenced To Prison
Posted Monday, June 18
A former state representative has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to accepting bribes to introduce legislation.
Ohio Launches War Of 1812 Commemoration
Posted Monday, June 18
The War of 1812 broke out 200 years ago, and since Ohio was in the thick of the conflict the state is launching a year-long commemoration.
Tax Officials Still Counting Money From Amnesty Program
Posted Monday, June 18
Ohioans who had failed to pay taxes were told they could avoid all the penalties and half of the interest charges if they paid up now.
Battleground: Listening to Ohioans
Posted Monday, June 18
A snapshot of what keeps the average person up at night.
Shale Drilling Boom Brings Real Estate Boost
Posted Sunday, June 17
In Carroll County, home sales have ticked up and rental rates have more than doubled.
Kaptur Calls For Legal Intervention For Foreclosure Problem
Posted Friday, June 15
The number of foreclosure filings has fallen in recent years, but still remains high.
Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Declines Again In May
Posted Friday, June 15
The unemployment rate for Ohio ticked down slightly, but a debate has ensued over who was responsible for it.
Inmate Taken Off From Death Row
Posted Friday, June 15
An Ohio Judge has ruled a death row inmate who is scheduled to be executed next week should not be put to death.
Unemployed Keep Close Watch On Presidential Campaign
Posted Friday, June 15
While the latest Ohio jobless numbers show improvement, thousands of long-term unemployed face loss of benefits.
Geauga County’s New ‘Dark Sky’ Park
Posted Friday, June 15
Observatory Park is a prime spot for stargazing, and much more.
Ohio Battleground: Romney in Cincinnati
Posted Friday, June 15
Mitt Romney made a campaign appearance in Cincinnati, Thursday.
Ohio Battleground: Obama in Cleveland
Posted Friday, June 15
Thursday, President Obama campaigned in Cleveland
Local Businesses And Leaders Note Horseshoe’s Impact
Posted Thursday, June 14
Cleveland community begins to feel ripple effects of Ohio's first full-service casino.
Fatherhood Program Draws Men Closer To Their Children
Posted Wednesday, June 13
Helping men become better fathers saves the county money on social services in the long run.
Clock Is Ticking On Heartbeat Bill
Posted Wednesday, June 13
The Heartbeat Bill passed the House last June, and if it doesn’t pass the Senate by the end of the year, it’s dead for this session.
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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
- Syrian Troops Target Key Rebel-Held Town Regaining Qusair would give government forces control of a key route from the coast to Damascus.
Young Kenyans Build Mobile Apps For Local Use Africa has more than 600 million mobile phone users – and the number is growing.
Two Excerpts You Should Read From Obama's Morehouse Speech President Obama delivered a rare, very personal speech at the historically black college.- North Korea Fires Another 'Short-Range Projectile' Like the missiles on Saturday, the projectile missed neighboring countries.
Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building Developers want the state and city's help to turn the iconic building into luxury apartments.
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