Regional Features: Archive by Date

January 2000

The Sam Sheppard Trial 2000: Continuing coverage of the Sam Sheppard Trial
Posted Monday, January 31
The third trial of the Marilyn Sheppard murder gets under way today in Cuyahoga county common pleas court. The 45 year old case began with the conviction and subsequent acquittal of Dr. Sam Sheppard. Now his son, Sam Reese Sheppard, wants to clear his father's name with new DNA evidence. This time, it's not the prosecution, but Sam Reese who has the burden of proof in convincing a jury in this civil case that his father was innocent of the brutal murder. What's new in this trial is DNA technology. But this new evidence could be questioned because of its age and possible contamination. 90.3's/INFOHIO's Yolanda Perdomo reports on the events leading up to today's Sheppard trial.

Lakewood City Domestic Partnership Controversy Continues
Posted Friday, January 28
Several cities and states have struggled with the issue of offering benefits to unmarried domestic partners of their employees. The city of Lakewood could be the first in the state of Ohio to provide those benefits. But the measure is causing a lot of controversy among its residents. While both sides say the issue is unrelated to sexual orientation, the proposal is becoming polarized in that very direction. 90.3's Yolanda Perdomo reports.

Prescriptions and Policy
Posted Friday, January 28
90.3's April Baer talks with the leadership of Metrohealth System Terry White,   President & CEO Dr. Melinda Estes,   Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff

Digital Film Making
Posted Friday, January 28
Film making is considered by many to be an expensive profession, and even more pricey hobby. Between equipment and film stock, those wanting to make a picture would need hundreds of thousands of dollars just to get into the movie making game. But an alternative way to tell a story on the big screen is being showcased in Cleveland that could change the way we watch movies. 90.3's Yolanda Perdomo has the story.

When I’m 64: Aging in America: The Comeback of Jimmy Bivins
Posted Thursday, January 27
In the 1940's and 50's, Cleveland's Jimmy Bivins was considered one of the best fighters of his time. Even though he didn't win any world titles, Bivins' is viewed as a champion among boxers, as Bivins trains for a new challenge -- rehabilitation -- after suffering physical and mental abuse at the hands of his daughter and son-in-law. 90.3's/INFOHIO's Yolanda Perdomo reports on the comeback of Hall of Fame boxer Jimmy Bivins. Bivins' story will act as a catalyst for an in-depth look at elderly abuse in our community as Perdomo will take this phenomenon a step further and talk to a John Carroll professor about this horrible occurrence and steps to alleviate it from the head of Cuyahoga County's Adult Protection Services.

Snowshoe Hare Reintroduction in Geauga County
Posted Thursday, January 27
Residents of Geauga County are getting some new neighbors this week. The State Division of Wildlife yesterday began the re-introduction of a species once native to Northeast Ohio, the snowshoe hare. The animals are very common in Canada, and can still be found in Michigan, but haven't been seen in these parts since the early 1900s. Now wildlife officials are bringing the species back as part of an effort to increase the diversity of the local environment. 90.3's April Baer reports on this winter's hare transplant.

When I’m 64: Aging in America: Elder Abuse
Posted Tuesday, January 25
As the senior population continues to grow, so do incidents of physical and mental abuse on the elderly. The number of investigated cases has increased 10 percent over the last 10 years...meaning that one out of every eight senior citizens is being abused. As INFOHIO's/ 90.3's Yolanda Perdomo reports, that number may be just the tip of the iceberg, because many older adults refuse to make their voices heard.