Regional News Stories: October 2007

Vigil Against Violence
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The recent shooting spree at a Cleveland high school and last Friday's stabbing death of an eastside teenage girl have spurred some local and national activists to call for an end to a wave of urban violence. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Allergy Season is Here!
Posted Monday, October 22, 2007
It's the time of the year when it's handy to keep a box of tissues around. Although it may not feel like fall, cold and allergy season is here. On Mondays we talk health and Dr. Gaylee McCracken, an internist at University Hospitals says there are some things to consider when you head to the drug store to pick up cough medicine. First she says, it's important to understand why people cough.

Wal-Mart Supercenter to open in Steelyard Commons
Posted Monday, October 22, 2007
This week a Wal-Mart Supercenter will open in Steelyard Commons -- Cleveland's largest big box retail center. It's the culmination of a long effort to open the first Walmart within the city limits. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy explains.

Indians Lose Game 7 to Boston
Posted Monday, October 22, 2007
As you probably know by now, it was a horrible night in Boston for Tribe fans. The Red Sox beat the Indians 11-2 in game 7 to head to the World Series. While Boston celebrated, fans at Jacobs Field last night looked forlorn. About five thousand watched the game on the giant Indians' scoreboard at what would become this year's final "Tribe Pride Party". ideastream's Dan Bobkoff was there.

Cleveland Bioneers Conference Highlights
Posted Monday, October 22, 2007
People gathered at Cleveland State University for a conference last weekend to explore the connection between environmentalism, spiritualism, health, sustainable business and science. These advocates of a more holistic way of life call themselves Bioneers. They believe they have the tools to make Northeast Ohio a healthier and more sustainable place. ideastreastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Cleveland State Hosts Bioneers Cleveland
Posted Friday, October 19, 2007
Environmentalists and social justice advocates will gather at Cleveland State University this weekend as part of a "bioneers" conference - so named for the founding group's holistic and forward-thinking philosophy. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Indians Lose to Red Sox
Posted Friday, October 19, 2007
A disappointing night in Cleveland last night, as the Indians fell to the Red Sox 7-1. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff was there and has this recap.

Borrowers Seeking Loan Modifications Hitting Barriers
Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007
Governor Strickland has given the state's biggest lenders until Monday to sign an agreement promising to restructure more troubled home loans. If they don't, Strickland says he may try to push it through the legislature. One option, a loan modification, changes the written terms of a loan. Politicians like it because it means no tax payer bailout, but investors holding the loan would have to take any loss. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports not all homeowners looking for loan modifications are having luck.

Ohio Congressional Democrats Blast S-CHIP Veto
Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007
Forty-eight hours before a scheduled override vote, a group of Ohio Congressional Democrats are blasting President Bush's veto of the Children's Health Insurance Program known as S-CHIP. ideastream political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Cuyahoga County Elections Board to Test Voting System
Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007
The director of the Cuyahoga County Elections Board told a City Club crowd that the county is prepared for its first big test in November. ideastream political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

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