Regional Features: Archive by Date

April 2012

Jobs Abundant in Health Information Technology
Posted Thursday, April 19
As more hospitals adopt electronic health records, demand for trained staff grows.

Engaging Parents In Schools Involves More Than Contracts
Posted Monday, April 30
Building relationships with parents is as important as setting clear expectations about how they should be involved in schools.

Anti-Poverty Activists Issue “Food Stamp Challenge”
Posted Monday, April 30
Activists say food stamp benefits are meager, and are challenging Ohioans to try getting through the workweek on $1.54 per meal.

Crackdown On Duct Cleaning Rip-offs Proposed
Posted Monday, April 30
A duct cleaning trade group is going after con artists who give them a bad name by advertising low rates and later charging outrageous fees.

Teachers Learn Fates Today
Posted Monday, April 30
April 30th is the deadline to notify teachers if their contracts will not be renewed next year.

Romney Tells Ohio Students To Consider Career When Choosing Course Of Study
Posted Friday, April 27
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at a private liberal arts university in Westerville this afternoon.

Browns Fans Pin Hopes For Better Season On Richardson And Weeden
Posted Friday, April 27
Cleveland's pro-football team scores two promising athletes.

State Agency Specializes In Reuniting People With Lost Or Forgotten Cash
Posted Friday, April 27
Since 1982, $848 million has been reclaimed by thousands of state residents.

Election Reform Repeal Put On Hold
Posted Thursday, April 26
Republicans are considering a deal offered by Democrats that would take repeal by ballot referendum off the table.

Kasich Opposes Extra Government spending
Posted Thursday, April 26
Governor Kasich opposes proposals to use a growning surplus to shore up schools, cities and nursing homes.

Auditor: Transport Department Could Save $6M
Posted Thursday, April 26
By selling off unused machinery and closing two rest stops, Ohio’s auditor says the department of transportation could save $6million.

Hold Back Third Graders Who Can’t Read?
Posted Thursday, April 26
A tougher hold back policy on third graders who cannot read is being pushed by Governor Kasich after evidence of its success in Florida.

Opponents Of Exotic Animal Bill Prepare for Legal Battle
Posted Thursday, April 26
The approval of the exotic animal legislation by the Ohio Senate is considered burdensome by exotic animal owners, who threaten a lawsuit.

Lakes Compact Approved By House
Posted Thursday, April 26
The House has passed a bill that would put into place the Great Lakes Compact.

Jobs For Felons Approved
Posted Thursday, April 26
Unusual bi-partisan support has emerged in the Ohio legislature for a plan to help ex-felons get jobs

Budget Clears House….But Not Without Controversy
Posted Thursday, April 26
The update Governor Kasich offered to last year's budget cleared the Ohio House early Wednesday evening.

Kitson Announced As New United Way Leader
Posted Wednesday, April 25
Mike Benz's successor has a noteworthy history with the organization.

Live Changing Gears Call-in Show: Hidden Assets
Posted Wednesday, April 25
Today at 3pm! This afternoon, we’ll be talking about the role that newcomers play in the Midwest.

Changing Gears:The Austin Migration
Posted Wednesday, April 25
Thousands of Midwesterners have moved, but where to? Well, Texas for starters.

Exotic Animal Bill Passes Legislative Committee
Posted Tuesday, April 24
A legislative committee has endorsed the changes to the exotic animal bill, but some exotic animal owners still protest.

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