Regional News Stories: December 2007

Ohio Suing Tobacco Company Over Ad
Posted Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Ohio is suing a major tobacco company for allegedly violating an agreement with the government about advertising. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Cleveland City Councilman wants Congressional Seat
Posted Wednesday, December 5, 2007
While Dennis Kucinich campaigns in his long-shot bid for the democratic nomination for president, a Cleveland city councilman is out to capture his congressional seat. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Fighting the Cycle of Poverty
Posted Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Fighting poverty and violence was the topic last night as the City Club of Cleveland kicked off its new speaker series In Cleveland's Hough neighborhood. Renowned Harlem Children's Zone CEO Geoffrey Canada was the inaugural speaker and he offered his thoughts on how cities like Cleveland can fight the cycle of poverty and violence in poor neighborhoods. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Iraqi Refugee Tells His Story
Posted Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Refugees International describes the displacement of Iraqis from their home country as the world's fastest growing refugee crisis. More than 1,600 Iraqis have come to the United States in the last year, and at least 14 of them are now in Ohio. One of them told his story to Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler.

Goodyear Deal Could Keep HQ in Akron
Posted Monday, December 3, 2007
A deal which could keep the headquarters of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company rooted in its home city of Akron could be completed this week. And just to the south, another major re-development deal involves some of the same players. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Combatting MRSA with Education
Posted Monday, December 3, 2007
A growing number of people across the U.S. are being diagnosed with an antibiotic resistant staph infection known as MRSA. The infection is particularly common in athletes who spread the infection through skin-to-skin contact. Doctors say that one of the best ways to combat the outbreak is through education. With us this morning is Dr. Susan Joy, Director of Womens Sports Health at the Cleveland Clinic.

West Side Fire/EMS Mergers Will Take Time
Posted Monday, December 3, 2007
City councils in seven Cuyahoga County suburbs will have to wait a while longer to see the second phase of a plan to combine their fire and emergency medical departments into a regional entity. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Cuyahoga Falls to Consider Limiting Payday Stores
Posted Monday, December 3, 2007
The city of Cuyahoga Falls is considering legislation to limit the number of payday lenders in its boundaries. If the bill passes, Cuyahoga Falls would be one of the first cities in Ohio to enact such legislation. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.

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