Regional Features: Archive by Date
September 2012
Kicking the Habit
Posted Friday, September 21
How can you better your odds of successfully quitting smoking?
Amish Group Convicted in Hate Crime Trial for Beard-Cutting Attack
Posted Thursday, September 20
Sixteen members of an Amish church group have been convicted of conspiracy to commit hate crimes against other Amish.
More than 1 in 4 Cuyahoga County Children Live in Poverty
Posted Thursday, September 20
That’s one of the findings from the U.S. Census’ American Community Survey out today.
Ohio Elections Commission to Settle Dispute over Campaign Mailings
Posted Thursday, September 20
The commission plans to hold a hearing into whether opponents of a redistricting reform ballot issue are spreading a false statements.
Efforts To Locate Invasive Fish Species Get High Voltage
Posted Thursday, September 20
Conservation officials use variety of methods to detect and control Asian Carp.
An ‘Almost’ Alcoholic?
Posted Thursday, September 20
A new book suggests alcoholism exists on a spectrum.
Almost Alcoholic Self-Quiz
Posted Thursday, September 20
This quiz can help you determine if your drinking is turning problematic.
Fact Checking Fracking: Can Fracking Trigger Earthquakes?
Posted Wednesday, September 19
As drilling activity increases, environmentalists worry about unknown earthquake fault lines beneath Ohio.
Advocates Ask: What Would Happen If Phone Companies Ended Landlines?
Posted Wednesday, September 19
Advocates for elderly and low income earning Ohioans are concerned about a bill that lets phone companies quit landline service.
Another Drug Arrest Brought on by Poor Driving
Posted Wednesday, September 19
An estimated $416,000 worth of marijuana was found on two men pulled over for following another vehicle too closely.
Bus Tour Asks Ohioans to Compromise on Federal Debt
Posted Wednesday, September 19
The former head of the Government Accountability Office says it will take spending cuts and tax hikes to fix the deficit.
Cleveland Center Blazing National Trail
Posted Wednesday, September 19
A support center for transitioning mental health patients is drawing attention nationally.
Teen Brains Vulnerable to Addiction
Posted Wednesday, September 19
Areas of the brain involved in decision-making and judgment are still developing until the age of 25.
West Nile Virus Now at its Worst in Ohio in Several Years
Posted Tuesday, September 18
West Nile virus is responsible for three deaths in Ohio this year, and health officials worry that the number of human cases may increase.
FitzGerald Names New Cuyahoga County Prosecutor
Posted Tuesday, September 18
Timothy McGinty will replace county prosecutor Bill Mason, who announced yesterday he's stepping down at the end of the month.
Secretary of State Says He’ll Allow Voters to Remove Themselves from Voter Rolls
Posted Tuesday, September 18
Husted agrees with the group pressing him to purge voter rolls -- but he doesn’t plan to do it the way they're asking him to.
Death Row Inmate Says He’s Too Obese for Lethal Injection
Posted Tuesday, September 18
A 480-pound Ohio inmate asks that his execution be cancelled because a lethal injection may not kill him right away.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio Stumps in Columbus for Romney
Posted Tuesday, September 18
GOP senator and Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio countered Obama’s message in Columbus yesterday.
Babies Born Addicted to Opiate Drugs
Posted Tuesday, September 18
Abuse of painkillers and heroin has led to more babies born addicted.
Bill Mason Resigns as Cuyahoga County Prosecutor
Posted Monday, September 17
Although he is not due for retirement until the end of this year, Cuyahoga county prosecutor Bill Mason has decided to bow out earlier.
News Headlines all headlines
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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