Regional News Stories: March 2008

Convicted Killer Could Serve on Cleveland Council
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A man convicted of 1973 murder and drug trafficking could be Cleveland's newest City Council member. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Former Labor Secretary says Healthcare Vital Issue for Next President
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Former United States Secretary of Labor Robert Reich says health insurance and an aging population will be big challenges facing the next president. Ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Interview with WRHS President Gainor Davis
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008
There's been a good deal of soul searching over the past year at the Western Reserve Historical Society. President Gainor Davis has been at the helm of the organization for about 14 months and in that time has made some big changes. She's cut the budget, and reduced programs at many of the society's smaller sites. At the same time she hopes to boost the visibility of the historical society's headquarters in University Circle. Gainor Davis is joins ideastream®'s Eric Wellman in Studio 4 at the Idea Center for this interview.

Produce Shopping A Click Away
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The freshest produce, dairy and meat may be as close as your computer, thanks to a new website. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Federal Insurances Covers Most Local Depositers
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The credit crisis that caused Bear Stearns to crumble and, locally, National City Bank's stock price to nosedive yesterday has lots of people wondering about the safety of their money. ideastream reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Truckers Paying Record High Diesel Prices
Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Ohio truckers are paying record high diesel prices. And many drivers are trying to figure out how to stay in business despite higher fuel costs. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Exercise in a Busy Life
Posted Monday, March 17, 2008
In this week's conversation about health: incorporating exercise into a busy lifestyle. The American College of Sports Medicine is reminding doctors and patients that just like pills and prescriptions, exercise is a form of medicine. It's encouraging doctors to make a conversation about physical activity part of every office visit. Dr. Susan Joy is Director of Womens Sports Health at the Cleveland Clinic. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman asked her at her office what exactly it means when we say "exercise is medicine."

Activists Aim For Discrimination Legislation
Posted Monday, March 17, 2008
Gay rights activists are hoping Ohio will become the 21st state to pass legislation banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. But opponents who've battled against gay marriage say there's no reason for the new law. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler talked to key leaders on both sides.

Gas Prices Impact Small Business
Posted Monday, March 17, 2008
With Ohio gasoline prices nearing a record high, local businesses are wincing with every fill up. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

National Foundation Reveals New Patterns of Corporate Giving
Posted Monday, March 17, 2008
Who gets funding and why is the subject of a new report, as The Foundation Center Cleveland presents a first ever look at the state of economic development grants in Ohio. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

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