Regional News Stories: October 2006

Adding Green to the Mittal Steel Landscape
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2006
In three years time, a drive down the highway near the Mittal Steel Industrial complex might not be a gray as it looks today. The company is taking steps to add some green to the landscape. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Ishmael & Isaac Brings Humanitarian Action
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2006
The intractable disputes in the Middle East seem endless, and U.S. observers with personal ties to the region can easily get caught up in the intensity of feelings each time violence breaks out, especially between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Now, a Northeast Ohio group is attempting to change the focus of the conversation here at home. Elements of the local Jewish and Arab communities are trying to put politics and passions aside, in favor of common, humanitarian action. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

New Housing Director Promises Changes
Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2006
City Council members got a chance yesterday to grill Cleveland's new head of Building and Housing about his plans to revamp the department following a scathing study issued last month. Housing Director Ed Rybka promised changes were coming. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports.

Sanders Marks 100th Day with Layoffs
Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Cleveland Schools CEO Eugene Sanders marked his 100th day in office with a round of staff cuts and layoffs that will save the district over $5.7 million. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Giant Eagle Buys 18 Tops Stores
Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Good news for some of the employees of the Tops supermarkets that are slated to be closed in Northeast Ohio: rival company Giant Eagle will buy some of them and keep the workers. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Library Levies on Ballot
Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2006
With state funding for libraries down in recent years, a number of libraries across Northeast Ohio are going to the voters in November for tax increases. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Beachwood’s Aleris International Bought
Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Regulators for the European Union have signed off on a take-over of the Beachwood-based Aleris International. The zinc and aluminum recycler and manufacturer has been purchased by the Forth Worth-based Texas Pacific Group. ideastream's Mark Urycki has details.

Effect of Washington Scandals on Ohio Races
Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Politicos are wondering how the scandal involving the emails and instant messages Congressman Mark Foley sent a 16-year-old congressional page might damage other Republican congressional campaigns around the country. ideastream's Mark Urycki looks at whether Washington scandals might trickle down to state races in Ohio.

Collaboration Between State Universities
Posted Monday, October 9, 2006
With Ohio's funding for higher learning remaining relatively flat and tuition rates climbing, Cleveland State University is pushing an idea that's been kicking around for a number of years - more collaboration between state institutions on course offerings and resources. CSU is asking the state legislature to kick-start the initiative. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday
Posted Monday, October 9, 2006
Tuesday is the deadline for eligible Ohio voters to register with their local board of elections. ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

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