Regional News Stories: July 2007

YouTube Videos Fuel Democratic Debate
Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2007
We're going to stay along the shore of Lake Erie, where 16-year-old Jake Young of Rocky River looked into his video camera - Lake Erie behind him - and outlined his own concerns about invasive species. We found Young's video on YouTube where it was among hundreds posted from around the world directed at the Democratic presidential candidates. It was part of a unique format at last night's debate where the candidates took questions - not from a moderator - but from people on YouTube. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Jake Young this morning.

Poll Worker Attire
Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2007
It's recruitment season for boards of elections, and they're trying many ideas to persuade people to spend all of election day - dawn to long after dusk - at the polls. But one idea has sparked sharp words over what poll workers can wear. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Bad Advice for Stroke Victims
Posted Monday, July 23, 2007
90.3 is launching a regular feature on health. We'll talk to health care providers in the region about health the latest medical studies, research going on at medical centers in our area, medical technology and a wide range of other health related topics. Today, the subject is strokes. It is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. - causing 150,000 deaths a year - and one reason is that many victims don't get the right advice when symptoms first occur. Doctor Charles Emerman, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center, talks about that with ideastream Executive Editor, David Molpus.

New Plan Show Slightly Smaller Strip Club District
Posted Monday, July 23, 2007
Cleveland's Planning Commission has shrunk - slightly - the size of a future strip club district in the city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has details on the district plan.

Strokes: Interview with Dr. Charles Emerman
Posted Monday, July 23, 2007
90.3 is launching a regular feature on health. We'll talk to health care providers in the region about health the latest medical studies, research going on at medical centers in our area, medical technology and a wide range of other health related topics. Today, the subject is strokes. It is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. - causing 150,000 deaths a year - and one reason is that many victims don't get the right advice when symptoms first occur. Doctor Charles Emerman, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center, talks about that with ideastream Executive Editor, David Molpus.

Commissioners Hear From Public About Medical Mart
Posted Friday, July 20, 2007
Cuyahoga County Commissioners heard from citizens about the proposed sales tax hike yesterday. The increase would raise $42 million annually to fund a convention center linked to a medical mart. A lot of details remain to be explained or worked out. But, supporters said if the tax increase or another source of public funding doesn't come through soon, there's a big chance the project would go to another city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy tells about the public hearing.

Lowering Threshold for Lead Poisoning
Posted Friday, July 20, 2007
Lead poisoning is thought to affect at least 22% of children in the inner-ring suburbs. That number is as high as 42% in Cleveland proper. That's under a new standard announced this week by health and civic leaders in the region who are lowering the threshold for lead poisoning. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Legislators Call For Windfall Profits Tax
Posted Friday, July 20, 2007
Some state legislators are calling for Ohio to slap the major oil companies with what amounts to a windfall profits tax. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen explains.

First Public Hearing on Sales Tax Hike Today
Posted Thursday, July 19, 2007
Cuyahoga County Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings on a proposed sales tax hike today. The increase would finance a new convention center linked to a medical mart. But the plans have spurred a debate over funding for public-private ventures and it has raised questions about exactly how a new facility could boost the region's economy. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has this preview of the argument.

Rainbow Babies Gift Will Create Brain Tumor Center
Posted Thursday, July 19, 2007
The largest ever gift to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital is going to the creation of a new Brain Tumor Center and to find a cure for the disease in children. ideastream's Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

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