Regional News Stories

Twinsburg Chrysler Sale Disappoints
Posted Thursday, March 11, 2010
It's been a day of disappointment in Twinsburg, after word that a liquidating company has bought the former Chrysler Stamping plant at auction. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

New Website Helps College Students Identify Voting Options
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Ohio secretary of State's office has created a new web resource for college students trying to figure out where and how to vote. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Colonoscopy Coverage Considered
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ohio physicians are calling on state legislators to pass a new law that would require health insurance policies to cover the cost of colonoscopies and other colon cancer screenings. They say a mandate would save lives and money....but the proposal they're backing is nowhere close to passing...at least not yet. Critics say government should stay out of this issue....and let insurers and market forces determine what medical procedures are covered. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report:

Trash-To-Energy Proposal Draws Skepticism
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A technology called gasification is generating enthusiasm among Cleveland officials as a next step in making the city a center for green energy and sustainability. But some environmental groups say the technology isn't as environmentally friendly as its proponents claim, and are calling for more scrutiny. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Cleveland School Board Approves Transformation Plan
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Cleveland School’s CEO Eugene Sanders’ Transformation Plan was finally put to a vote last night by the school board – and it passed almost unanimously. ideastream®’s Ida Lieszkovszky has this report.

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