Regional News Stories: July 2009

Three Charged In ODOT Corruption Probe
Posted Friday, July 31, 2009
Three people have been charged with being part of a wide network of alleged corruption centered at the Ohio Department of Transportation's District 12 office in Garfield Heights. They're the first charges to stem from a report by the Ohio inspector general last year outlining nearly $11 million in questionable or improper payments to contractors. Ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Ohio Attorney General Sues Mortgage Servicing Company
Posted Friday, July 31, 2009
Ohio's attorney general has filed the first lawsuit of its kind against a mortgage servicer - one of those companies hired by lenders to take in mortgage payments.

Ohio Supreme Court Throws Out Casino Challenge
Posted Friday, July 31, 2009
A ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court effectively clears the way for the issue to permit casinos in four Ohio cities to appear on the fall ballot. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Trade Show And Workshop Highlights Green Energy
Posted Friday, July 31, 2009
One of Ohio's leading proponents of renewable energy is putting the latest industry and policy developments out in the public eye this weekend. Ideastream®'s Bill Rice reports.

Northeast Ohio Leaders Back Bid to Host the International Gay Games in 2014
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
Imagine thousands of athletes from around the world attracting tens of thousands of spectators --- and their pocketbooks --- to Northeast Ohio. That's the vision inspiring area officials to back a bid to bring a unique sporting event here. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the campaign to land the international Gay Games.

Unlikely Allies and Enemies When it Comes to Slot Machines
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
The issue of balancing the budget through slot machines at racetracks has divided people who normally hold similar views. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler sat down with two conservatives who have very different opinions on expanding gambling through the state budget.

Debate Continues Over Stimulus Efficacy
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
Democrats and Republicans continue to debate the effectiveness of federal stimulus dollars that were provided to states earlier this year. And as Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, that debate isn't likely to wane soon.

Whole Body Scanners Coming to Hopkins Airport
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
Going to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport may soon be a bit more ...revealing. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff explains.

Governor Promotes State Fair as “Staycation” Opportunity
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland opened the Ohio State Fair yesterday with some advice for Ohioans who are financially strapped by the recession ---- Use the fair as a staycation.

Strickland Reacts to Piketon Plant News
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009
The mixed news developments this week surrounding two nuclear projects in Piketon in Southern Ohio are drawing mixed feelings from Governor Ted Strickland.

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