Regional News Stories: February 2007

Chrysler Eliminating 200 Northeast Ohio Jobs
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2007
Daimler Chrysler's restructuring plan will include the loss of over 200 jobs in Northeast Ohio. As ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports, a local mayor is promising help for the affected workers.

Plow Crews Busy Clearing Local Roads
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2007
City snow plow drivers are working around the clock to clear the roads for today's morning rush. Both Cleveland and Akron crews have largely finished the main arteries and have moved to the residential streets. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Students Making Positive Gains in Testing
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Cleveland School District says the goal this year is to improve its academic ranking from Academic Watch - the state's second lowest category - to Continuous Improvement, the middle ranking. New data on practice tests students took in the fall shows children in 3rd through 8th grades are making positive gains in math and reading. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Dress Code for Cleveland Schools Approved
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Cleveland Board of Education has made it official: the Cleveland Public Schools are moving to a district wide uniform and dress code policy. The Board approved the new policy last night at the request of school system CEO, Eugene Sanders. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Businesses Facing Tough Time with Snow Storm
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The snow storm is doing more than keeping students and teachers home for the day. Businesses are either in operation with fewer employees or closed altogether. Yesterday, more than 13,000 Honda workers went home when the company canceled the second and third shifts in its three Ohio facilities. But there are some businesses that are having a particularly hard time. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Making Changes to Tobacco Settlement Money
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007
State officials are considering making changes to the money coming into the state from the multi-billion dollar settlement with tobacco companies. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has details.

Joyce Foundation Donates $5 Million to Reduce Maumee Pollution
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Joyce Foundation of Chicago is giving $5 million to environmental organizations to help reduce pollution in the Maumee River. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Akron School Board Votes Against Total Cell Phone Ban
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Akron School Board has voted against fully banning cell phones in its schools. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Jackson Budget: Boosted Police Presence
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson kicked off City Council's annual budget meetings with a call for better neighborhoods and a boosted police presence. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

Ohio Government: Bipartisan or Gridlock?
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The new Ohio legislature has been in office for nearly six weeks and has yet to pass a single bill. It could be a sign that Ohio government will be more bipartisan or that it is heading for gridlock. A Democrat and a Republican mulled over the future of state government before the Akron Press Club. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

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