Regional Features: Archive by Date

August 2012

Two Ohio County Elections Officials Accused Of Violating Uniform Voting Directive
Posted Monday, August 20
Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles has the latest in the fight over werekend in-person early voting.

State Report Card Release Delayed As Investigation Spreads To 100 Schools
Posted Monday, August 20
The Ohio Department of Education and state Auditor David Yost are looking into allegations of so-called "attendance rigging".

ICE Is Heating Up Across Region
Posted Monday, August 20
The manufacturing uptick is charged in part by high-tech gadgets and services.

Battle Over Early Voting To Resume At Hearing Today
Posted Monday, August 20
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has suspended two Democratic members of a southwast Ohio County Board of Elections

Ohio’s July Jobless Rate Unchanged From June
Posted Friday, August 17
Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has the numbers, plus how some unemployed Ohioans view their prospects of finding a job soon.

Dems Cry Foul Over Voting Hours
Posted Thursday, August 16
Democrats say several groups will be disenfranchised at the polls.

Portman: Not A VP, But A VIP For GOP
Posted Thursday, August 16
Once a prospective running mate on Mitt Romney's short list, Portman still has a role to play for his party.

Santorum Fires Up Tangiers Crowd
Posted Thursday, August 16
The former candidate has two Northeast Ohio stops.

Veep Contender Campaigns In Ohio
Posted Thursday, August 16
Paul Ryan returned to his Alma Mater to elicit support

Ohio Wineries Expect 2012 To Be Excellent Vintage
Posted Thursday, August 16
Commodity crops suffered greatly this summer, but hot and dry is just right for a banner grape harvest.

Judge Weighs Whether To Open Voting During Weekend Before Election To Everyone
Posted Wednesday, August 15
President Obama's campaign, along with state and national democratic parties, is suing to have the 3 day window restored.

Elections Boards To Have Uniform Early Voting
Posted Wednesday, August 15
Secretary of State Jon Husted has directed elections boards in all 88 Ohio counties to offer uniform hours for early, in person voting.

Backers Of Redistricting Reform Upset Over Ballot Summary
Posted Wednesday, August 15
Reform advocates say the ballot summary omits attractive aspects of the proposal, and may influence voters to vote "No."

End of Life Care
Posted Tuesday, August 14
Find out what's in a living will and why you might want one.

Mayor Kicks Off Campaign for Cleveland Schools Levy
Posted Monday, August 13
Mayor Jackson says a list of politicians and community leaders will rally voters to approve the 15 mill levy.

Ohio Tea Party Group Rejoices Over Ryan Pick
Posted Sunday, August 12
Addition of House Budget Committee chair excites those who say fiscal matters have been largely absent in Campaign 2012.

Former Wisconsin Reporter Recalls Paul Ryan’s Congressional Career
Posted Sunday, August 12
Ideastream reporter recollects savvy and drive that has helped Representative Ryan win seven elections...possibly eight come November.

Ohio Republicans Energized By Romney Choice For VP
Posted Sunday, August 12
The party faithful are stoked about Paul Ryan, while Democrats see their own possible advantage in the surprise pick.

LaTourette’s Replacement Would Likely Be A Moderate Voice In Congress
Posted Saturday, August 11
At a press conference Friday, Geauga County Prosecutor David Joyce laid out his views on what he would bring to Congress.

Successor To Departing GOP Congressman Named
Posted Saturday, August 11
Geauga County prosecutor David Joyce has been chosen to replace outgoing Republican Congressman Steven LaTourette.

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