Regional Features: Archive by Date

July 2012

U.S. Representative LaTourette Decides Against Re-election
Posted Tuesday, July 31
The Ohio Republican -- who has partnered with both major parties in Congress -- is not running for a tenth term.

Jimmy Dimora Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison
Posted Tuesday, July 31
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner says he has no regrets for any action he took as public official

Left Behind By Suicide
Posted Tuesday, July 31
How survivors of suicide grapple with feelings of anger and guilt, and the frustration of unanswered questions.

Kids’ Cavities On the Rise
Posted Tuesday, July 31
Candy, sugary drinks, and less than perfect brushing habits have all contributed to a rise in the number of kids with cavities.

Dimora Sentence Expected Tuesday Morning
Posted Monday, July 30
First day of sentencing included five character witnesses. Dimora faces 22 years in prison.

First Step Towards Extension of the Towpath Trail into Cleveland
Posted Monday, July 30
Organizers broke ground on a stretch of the trail into downtown.

New Ownership for the Browns?
Posted Monday, July 30
Browns owner Randy Lerner confirms he's negotiating a possible sale of the city's beloved football team.

Jimmy Dimora Sentencing Hearing Underway
Posted Monday, July 30
A years-long legal drama comes to a climax, today, in Akron federal court.

City To Evaluate Gasification And Other Trash Disposal Options
Posted Sunday, July 29
The city has been flirting with the idea of turning trash into energy for several years but it’s been a bumpy courtship.

Cleveland Browns Might Be Sold to New Owner
Posted Friday, July 27
Browns president MIke Holmgren says the franchise will still stay in Cleveland.

Questions Surround Future Of Browns
Posted Friday, July 27
Fans and sports analysts alike are watching closely to see how a pending deal to sell the NFL team plays out.

Cleveland Browns Owner Selling Team To Tennessee Businessman
Posted Friday, July 27
Current owner Randy Lerner gave up controlling interest of the team Friday afternoon to businessman Jimmy Haslan.

Ohio Jails: Mental Health Treatment Of Last Resort
Posted Thursday, July 26
From WKSU, Part 1 of a 2-part story about how people with mental illnesses are treated in the criminal justice system.

ODOT Retools Plan to Privatize Rest Areas
Posted Thursday, July 26
The Ohio Department of Transportation is putting the brakes on its plan to privatize rest areas on state routes.

Insurance Experts Explain How to Deal with Storm Damage
Posted Thursday, July 26
Mary Bonelli of the Ohio Insurance Institute says there are things you should know before going out to deal with storm damage.

Ohio State Fair Opens In Columbus
Posted Wednesday, July 25
Featuring music, livestock shows and unique food, the Ohio State Fair is open in Columbus until August 5.

Kasich Backs Blended Learning In Classrooms
Posted Wednesday, July 25
Blended learning combines the traditional classroom experience with online or distance learning via computers.

Famed Combat Tank Caught Up In Funding Battle
Posted Wednesday, July 25
Its sole manufacturer and the surrounding community warn against halting production.

Drug Seizures Skyrocketed First Half Of 2012
Posted Wednesday, July 25
Law enforcement officials have been cracking down on drug abuse for months, especially in southern Ohio.

Michelle Obama Visits Ohio, ‘Women For Mitt’ Launch New Group
Posted Tuesday, July 24
Michelle Obama visited Ohio to rally up support for the president, while a group of women launched a new support group for Mitt Romney.

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