Regional News Stories: February 2008

Poll Shows Kucinich Ahead
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
According to a recent poll, it's a two-man race for the Ohio 10th district congressional seat, with incumbent Dennis Kucinich way ahead of his only serious challenger, Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

County’s Ameritrust building deal may still include K&D
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
Cuyahoga County will unveil new specifications for bidding on the former Ameritrust Tower complex next week, after rejecting the offer it had accepted in January. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Candidates Hit Campaign Trail Again in Ohio and Texas
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
With primaries in four states just days away, the presidential candidates are concentrating on Texas and Ohio, where the most delegates are at stake. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Wings Over Jordan
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
Historians have often cited the impact of television news coverage in exposing the harsh realities of a segregated South in the early 1960s. But, 70 years ago this winter, a national radio audience began hearing about the struggles of African Americans in sermons, lectures and songs. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has the story of Cleveland's Wings Over Jordan broadcast.

Jackson Gives State of the City Address
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson outlined the successes and challenges of his 24 months in office in his annual State of the City Address today. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Jackson’s State of The City Draws Critiques
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says the city is moving in the right direction despite the many challenges of the past year. In his annual State of the City address, Jackson encouraged the people of Cleveland to keep up the good fight as he works to rebuild the city. But some council members wanted to hear more from a mayor who has sometimes been called too low-key. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Voters Casting Ballots Early in Key Primary Race
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008
The March 4th primaries in Ohio and Texas are crucial, especially for the trailing Clinton campaign. And both sides are encouraging their backers to vote early. ideastream®:'s Mhari Saito reports.

North Olmsted Mayor Slams Congressional Opponent
Posted Thursday, February 28, 2008
North Olmsted mayor Thomas O'Grady, one of four Democrats hoping to unseat Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich in next Tuesday's primary, says there's a big problem in the 10th district race, but it isn't the front-running incumbent. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

2008 State of the City Address
Posted Thursday, February 28, 2008
Mayor Frank Jackson's 2008 State of the City address, given Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.

Obama Continues Ohio Stumping
Posted Thursday, February 28, 2008
Fresh from his presidential debate with fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama campaigned in Columbus yesterday. At a speech on the Ohio State University campus, Obama talked a little -- at times -- as if he's about to clinch the Democratic nomination and Republican John McCain is now his opponent. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

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