Regional News Stories: January 2007

Cleveland Biotech Venture Dollars Climb
Posted Friday, January 26, 2007
A recent study found that money invested in Cleveland healthcare startups dropped last year. But, the number of companies receiving venture capital dollars continues to climb. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

Sherwin Williams Profits Up
Posted Friday, January 26, 2007
The Cleveland-based Sherwin Williams Company has announced 4th quarter profits of 31%. Earnings for 2006 were up 24% from 2005. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

EPA Probing Landfill Nuisance
Posted Thursday, January 25, 2007
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has launched a probe into a possible landfill fire in Stark County. Officials say they've never seen a situation quite like it in the state. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

Ohio Canal Towpath Bridge Complete
Posted Thursday, January 25, 2007
The 100-mile Ohio Canal Towpath trail stretching from Cleveland to Zoar is a little more complete. A 65-foot bridge crossed the canal in downtown Akron Wednesday to finish one phase through the city. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Ohio Public Radio: Closing the Health Care Gap
Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007
An estimated 5% of Ohio's children are going without health insurance. Many of those kids are eligible for an existing plan offered by the government but aren't taking advantage of it. Still other children are not eligible because their parents earn too much money. Jo Ingles reports on the governor's plan to close the health care gap.

Judge Orders Damra’s Release
Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Fawaz Damra, the former spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of Cleveland, may be freed soon from an Israeli jail. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Audit Committee Established for Cleveland Schools
Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Cleveland School Board has taken measures to establish an Advisory Financial Audit Committee, that it says will bring more trust and transparency to the district's financial reports. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Making Change: Israeli Company Reps Tour Akron Hospitals
Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Representatives from 15 Israeli companies toured Akron hospitals yesterday after looking at Cleveland medical centers earlier this week. The small firms specialize in medical information technology and are looking for ways to break into the American market. Local officials hope they set up shop in Northeast Ohio. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Connie Schultz Returns to The Plain Dealer
Posted Tuesday, January 23, 2007
At the end of this week, readers of The Plain Dealer will see of a columnist return to its pages who's been notably absent for the past year. Pulitzer prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz left last February to work full time on her husband's campaign. Her husband is Ohio's junior Senator Sherrod Brown. Her travels took her to all corners of the state - Schultz estimates she visited at least 66 of Ohio's 88 counties. And, she's in the process of writing a book about the experience. During a recent visit to the Idea Center, ideastream's Eric Wellman asked her what life on the road was like.

Mayor Jackson Unveils Investment Plan
Posted Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has unveiled a $1.6 billion investment plan in neighborhood and business redevelopment. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

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