Regional News Stories: December 2006

All Eyes on Akron Art Museum
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2006
The city of Akron is getting a lot of attention lately, and it has nothing to do with rock bands, or the Soap Box Derby, or the Bridgestone Invitational Golf Tournament. It's the Akron Art Museum. A design magazine in England, an architecture magazine in Korea, construction magazines, art websites, Newsweek: they're all following the progress of the building now under construction in the city's downtown. ideastream's Mark Urycki looks at what all the fuss is about.

Paying the Rent with Street Music
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2006
Maurice Reedus Jr. doesn't want you to call him a panhandler. A familiar figure in downtown Cleveland, he has the requisite box sitting next to him on the sidewalk, waiting for your contribution, but he gives you something in return. ideastream's David C. Barnett produced this profile of a man who pays his rent with street music.

The Sensitive Santa
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2006
This holiday season, there have been several Santa sightings at malls across Northeast Ohio. Children are lured by the tinsel and toys, the elves the bells... mommy, daddy, can I please tell Santa what I want for Christmas? But there are some children who don't get that opportunity. They may have physical or cognitive disabilities and find the whole scene pretty tough or impossible to navigate. That's why last weekend, St. Nick pulled up his sleigh at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital to meet with kids there as part of a program they call "sensitive santa." He joins us on the line now. Good morning Santa, and happy holidays.

Lorain Ford Plant Sold
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2006
Plans to redevelop the Ford assembly plant in Lorain that closed a year ago could eventually bring as many as 2,000 new jobs to the city, according to the site's new owner. City officials are giving the California company a very warm welcome to the neighborhood. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Ohio Public Radio: Ohio Medicaid Wasteful
Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Ohio's auditor says the state's Medicaid program is wasting millions of taxpayer dollars through fraud and inefficiencies. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Education Bill Contains Charter School Changes
Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2006
An education bill headed to Governor Taft's desk contains some changes to Ohio's Charter School laws. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Sutton Speaks to AFL/CIO
Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Organized labor contributed a lot of work and money to get Democrats elected to Congress last month. One candidate they helped elect from Ohio is Betty Sutton, one of three new Democratic members from Ohio. Sutton was working as a labor attorney before winning Ohio's 13th District seat, and she is heading to Washington with labor issues on her mind. She told a group of union members yesterday that voters gave her party a mandate. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Akron Agrees to Phase Out Weights and Measures
Posted Tuesday, December 19, 2006
There's another example of government cooperation in the region. Last week, the city of Stow signed a deal to share taxes with the city of Akron in return for cheaper water. Now Akron plans to turn over one of its departments to the Summit County government. ideastream Mark Urycki reports.

Pushing for Charter School Expansion
Posted Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Republicans in Columbus are working quickly to push through last-minute amendments favorable to expanding charter schools in Ohio. Charters schools - or community schools, as they're sometimes referred to - are funded with public dollars, but are subject to less oversight than traditional public schools. Democrats fear the amendments could make it harder for Governor-Elect Ted Strickland to keep his campaign promise to bring more accountability to the charter school system. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

A Diamond for the Holidays
Posted Monday, December 18, 2006
Okay, here's an idea for a unique gift this holiday season - how about a diamond? A very, very personal diamond. We're joined by one of the founders of LifeGem - a company that makes diamonds from the remains of people and pets. They're in Cleveland for the dog show that wrapped up this weekend.

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