Regional Features: Archive by Date
October 2008
Lines Mount at Board Of Elections
Posted Friday, October 31
Thousands are voting early at the Cleveland site.
Race in Ohio’s 16th District Key for Republicans and Democrats
Posted Friday, October 31
Both parties want this west-side, suburban state congressional seat in their quest to control the house of representatives.
Ohio GOP Wants to Track Voter Registrations
Posted Friday, October 31
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says it's impossible to make modifications to a computer system system that tracks voter registrations.
Even Early Voters Face Long Waits
Posted Friday, October 31
About a third of voters nationwide are expected to cast ballots early this electionand tens of thousands of them are in Ohio.
A Tough Fight For Kucinich
Posted Friday, October 31
Democrat Dennis Kucinich faces a surprisingly tough challenge from Republican Jim Trakas.
Upside/Downside: Wider Implications of Flats On Hold
Posted Friday, October 31
City development chief says it could get going again in the spring.
Third Party Presidential Candidates Debate in Cleveland
Posted Thursday, October 30
Bob Barr, Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin say election needs independent candidates.
Obama’s True Believers
Posted Thursday, October 30
Like John McCain, there's a small army trying to get him elected.
A Wake for Lost Homes Staged at the Justice Center
Posted Thursday, October 30
A coalition of community groups is calling for a freeze on foreclosures in Cuyahoga County.
McCain Focused on Capturing Ohio
Posted Thursday, October 30
John McCain is spending the first of two full days making a splashy bus tour of Ohio.
14th District Hopefuls Square Off At City Club
Posted Thursday, October 30
Three men seeking the Congressional seat for Ohio's 14th district debated in Cleveland.
Final Players in One Solon Mortgage Fraud Scam Sentenced
Posted Thursday, October 30
A real estate investor and a loan processor each got five years in prison for their roles in a mortgage fraud scam in Solon.
Issue 6 Documentary
Posted Thursday, October 30
Ohio Public Radio’s Bill Cohen examines both sides of Issue 6 in this 30 minute documentary.
Sparks Fly at County Commissioner Debate
Posted Thursday, October 30
A debate between the candidates for Cuyahoga County Commissioner turned contentious yesterday.
The Gap between McCain and Obama Tightens
Posted Thursday, October 30
Just days before Election Day, Barack Obama's lead over John McCain is shrinking.
Would a Casino Kill or Create Jobs in Ohio?
Posted Thursday, October 30
If the DHL plant in Wilmington closes, many say a casino could employ those who lost their jobs. Critics say not so fast.
McCain’s True Believers
Posted Wednesday, October 29
A profile of some of the passionate supporters volunteering for his campaign.
Cuyahoga County Reform Commission Backs off Big Changes
Posted Wednesday, October 29
A 9-member commission has been working for the past several months to come up with a plan to reform the way the government in Cuyahoga County works.
Foundations Adjust to New Economic Realities
Posted Wednesday, October 29
Ohio has long been a national leader in charitable giving, but the global economic crisis has funders adjusting to new financial realities.
Cuyahoga Board of Elections: Ready for Nov. 4
Posted Wednesday, October 29
Cuyahoga County's oft-troubled Board of Elections says it's ready for a record number of ballots on election day.
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Northeast Ohio Headlines
- Statehouse Democrats Demand More Information from JobsOhio As they prepare for next year’s statewide campaigns, Democrats continue to hammer away at Gov. Kasich’s key accomplishment in office so far.
- Medical Marijuana Supporters Approved to Collect Signatures for Ballot Issue Backers of a plan to allow Ohioans to vote on legalizing medical marijuana and allowing hemp to be grown have cleared another hurdle.
- Review of Voter Fraud Cases Instills Confidence In Ohio’s Voting System Sec of State Jon Husted says Ohio's first ever voter fraud report shows few instances of people cheating the elections system.
Move Aside, Dummy….We’re Setting Up The Next Shoot Filming continues of the Captain America sequel in downtown Cleveland. 
Buoyed By Optimism, City’s Entrepreneurs Still Inch Along With Employment Plans 2013 might just be good enough to start hiring again. That's the word from entrepreneurs across Greater Cleveland anyway.
NPR Headlines
Srinivasan's Confirmation First For D.C. Circuit In 7 Years Sri Srinivasan's seat on the D.C. appeals court was previously held by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Boy Scouts Vote To Admit Openly Gay Members The Boy Scouts' National Council votes to maintain a ban on openly gay adult leaders.
Head Of IRS Tax-Exempt Division Reportedly Placed On Leave Lois Lerner has been at the heart of a scandal over the alleged targeting of conservative groups.
Alabama Republican Jo Bonner Says He's Leaving Congress The Congressman will take a senior position at the University of Alabama.
The Weight Of A Med Student's Subconscious Bias Medical students' judgments about obese patients could eventually affect treatment.
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