Regional News Stories: November 2007

Milk Production Changing
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The way milk is produced is changing. Many dairy farms are much bigger and more efficient than those of the past. They're often called factory farms. Neighbors of these farms say they're paying a high price for the cheap dairy products on your store shelves. Mark Brush reports.

Breuer Facelift?
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007
As downtown Cleveland ages it is occasionally looking for a face-lift. Sometimes that involves tearing down the old to make way for the new. That was slated to happen with the Ameritrust Tower at Ninth and Euclid, which has been the butt of jokes for many years. As part of a multi-million-dollar development in the heart of downtown, the tower had a date with the wrecking ball. But now, it may have a new lease on life.

Solon Builder Heads to Prison for Mortgage Fraud
Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007
A Solon builder and a former US Postal clerk tied to over $15 million in mortgage fraud are going to prison. The two were the first to be sentenced in a mortgage fraud ring that involved at least 38 homes in Solon and Glenwillow. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.

Prosecutors Wants Death Penalty Expansion
Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007
At the same time that Ohio lawyers are calling for a moratorium on capitol punishment here, Ohio prosecutors are calling for an expansion of the death penalty. They want it applied to criminals who kill judges. The idea is just starting to be considered by state senators in committee. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

The Flu Is Starting to Fly
Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The pleasures of the holiday season are sometimes tempered by the fever and fatigue of the flu season. And recent stories of more serious flu strains can be confusing for anyone who just wants to stay as healthy as possible. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more on the Cleveland Health Department's annual immunization program.

Food Banks Coming Up Short
Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The Cleveland Food Bank won a national award this past October for its public education program. The Food Bank also did record business, last month, and that's a cause of concern for the organization's officials. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

From Intern to Director
Posted Monday, November 26, 2007
It's the second highest government position in Lorain, and some say the most important. The safety/services director is in charge of the police and fire departments, sanitation, and snow removal. And right now, the man in charge is a 21-year-old college senior, who, just weeks ago, was an intern. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Overcrowding in Hospital Emergency Departments
Posted Monday, November 26, 2007
Hospitals in Greater Cleveland are grappling with crowded emergency departments. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about half of the hospitals in the U.S. are dealing with overcrowding in their ED's. Signs point to the problem getting worse down the road. For this week's conversation about health, we're joined by Dr. Charles Emerman, Associate Chief of Staff at MetroHealth Medical Center.

Cleveland Hopkins Airport and Cab Companies to Faceoff in Court
Posted Monday, November 26, 2007
A federal judge will hear a dispute this week between Cleveland Hopkins Airport and cab companies wanting to serve airport customers. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reporting.

Cuyahoga Voting Machines Get Tested
Posted Monday, November 26, 2007
The manufacturer of Cuyahoga County's trouble-prone electronic voting machines will come to Cleveland next Monday to try to solve continuing technical problems. ideastream Politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

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