Regional News Stories: October 2007

Marathon Woman: Kathrine Switzer Interview
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2007
The name Kathrine Switzer may not immediately ring a bell, but you may know the photograph. It shows Switzer getting pushed off the Boston Marathon course by a race official. It was 40 years ago -- 1967 -- and Switzer was the first woman to officially don a number and run in the race. She's out with a new memoir called Marathon Woman. She sat down with ideastream's Eric Wellman.

Rainy Rally Held for Tribe
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2007
A rally in the rain was held for the Cleveland Indians last night. Despite a thorough soaking, several hundred of the faithful gathered to show their support for the Central Division Champions. ideastream's David C. Barnett was there.

New Cuyahoga Sales Tax Rate in Effect
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2007
If you missed it, the Cuyahoga County sales tax went up a quarter of a percent yesterday. The tax hike was enacted to help pay for a new convention center attached to a medical mart. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

RTA Named Best Public Transit System in America
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Sports analogies were flowing, yesterday, as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority won what some local leaders are calling the "Super Bowl Championship" of public transit. RTA has been named the Best Public Transportation System in North America. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Three Plans to Deal with Payday Lenders
Posted Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Lawmakers in Columbus are taking a critical look at the payday lending industry in Ohio -- an industry that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. But many are asking growth at what expense? Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports there are three different plans to deal with payday lenders.

New Rules for Nutritional Supplements
Posted Monday, October 1, 2007
Walk into a General Nutrition Center and there are flashy looking bottles containing pills and powders that claim to do anything from helping you lose weight, to preventing a cold, to making you stronger. The number of these nutritional supplements has exploded in the past 15 years thanks to legislation passed by congress in the mid 90s. These products have long made many doctors uncomfortable because of the FDA's lack of oversight. But the agency has drawn up new rules that would provide more oversight to an industry that's had relatively little supervision. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Dr. Susan, Joy, director of womens sports health at the Cleveland Clinic.

Questions Linger Over Avon Interchange
Posted Monday, October 1, 2007
For decades now, Northeast Ohioans have been migrating beyond the fringes of Cleveland, Akron, and their inner-ring suburbs. But there is worry from several quarters about the effects of growing sprawl. The city of Avon's bid to put in a new I-90 interchange has sparked questions about how development will impact the environment and economic competition within the region. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

A Plus to Urban Sprawl?
Posted Monday, October 1, 2007
Urban sprawl is often seen as a negative thing. Experts often site the environmental impact. But there may be a plus side to sprawl. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Clinic’s Medical Innovation Summit Begins Today
Posted Monday, October 1, 2007
CNN's Larry King, who underwent quintuple-bypass surgery 20 years ago, will be the featured moderator at The Cleveland Clinic's Medical Innovation Summit that kicks off later today. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has a preview.

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