Regional News Stories: February 2009

First Energy to Cut Some Executive Positions
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
Three days ago, Akron-based First Energy Corporation announced record profits in 2008. This afternoon, the company confirmed that it is considering job cuts among its executive level staff. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Job Seekers Nervous, but Hopeful at Local Fair
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
Last week came word that Ohio’s unemployment rate has soared to nearly 9 percent. It’s getting scary out there and perhaps no more so than for soon-to-graduate college students. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff visited a job fair late last week at Cleveland State University to get a sense of the mood.

Joblessness Hasn’t been this Bad in Ohio since 1985
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
The new January figure puts the problem in Ohio considerably above the national average which rose to 7.6%. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports from Columbus.

Ohio Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Planning Terrorist Attacks
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
A Columbus area man, Christopher Paul, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison over allegations he joined Al-Qaida and helped plot terrorist bombings in the U.S. and overseas. From Ohio public radio station WOSU, Sam Hendren reports.

Ohio Department of Youth Services Changes Release Process
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is changing its process for releasing children from its facilities. Agency Director Tom Stickrath says the procedure will no longer base release on a prescriptive formula.

Car Thieves, Beware
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports it's been busy going after people who steal cars, trucks, and vans. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has details.

Ohioans Try to Get a Piece of Stimulus Money
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
More than 10,000 applications have poured into the Web site the state set up to parcel out more than $8 billion it will get from the federal stimulus package. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler talked to some of the Ohioans who have submitted applications, which range from expensive to cheap, and serious to silly.

Upside/Downside: Some good news on the manufacturing front
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009
It's not everyday we have the opportunity to bring you positive news about manufacturing. Ford broke the news this morning that its bringing back Cleveland Engine Plant number 1. This news happens to coincide with a summit that kicks off today in Cleveland that's focusing on what's working well in manufacturing. The Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Summit is organized by MAGNET and Wire-Net, two organizations that advocate on behalf of area manufacturers. John Colm is Wire-Net's President and Executive Director. He spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman in our weekly business segment Upside/Downside.

Ford to Re-Open Cleveland Engine No. 1
Posted Thursday, February 26, 2009
Amidst almost daily reports of job losses, Ford Motor Company is bucking the trend - at least in Northeast Ohio. The company announced its Engine Plant Number One in Brook Park that closed almost two years ago, will reopen - adding 250 new jobs to the local economy. ideastream®s' Rick Jackson reports.

Alcohol Linked to Cancer Risk in Women
Posted Thursday, February 26, 2009
A little red wine is good for your heart, right? Not so fast. Thanks to Electronic Medical Records, a new large-scale study casts doubt on the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, and has some doctors saying not only will it not help your heart, it might increase your risk of cancer. Gretchen Cuda reports.

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