Regional News Stories: April 2008

Auto Industry Job Loss May Be Slowing
Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2008
In the recent primary election, there was a lot of talk in Ohio about NAFTA, which is often blamed for sending manufacturing jobs to Mexico. But there's a new report that suggests that the loss of American jobs in the auto industry may be slowing down. It was compiled by the Center for Automotive Research which follows trends in the auto business from Ann Arbor, Michigan. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke to Kristin Dzierzek, a senior project manager who oversaw the report.

Plan Targets Adult Students
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
One part of the solution to Ohio's shortage of highly educated workers is to make it easier for adults to go back to school. The 10-year education plan unveiled this week by the Strickland Administration aims to do just that. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Man Lies in Bed for Three Months for Research
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
How far would you be willing to go to help out with scientific research? What would you be willing to give up? There's a man at the Cleveland Clinic who's been lying in bed for the past 85 days as part of a study. In nearly three months he hasn't so much as even sat upright. But, as ideastream's Eric Wellman found out, Monday was a very special day for Dominic Prinzo.

Low Property Values for a Good Cause
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A few dollar's-worth of property may change the face of several Cleveland neighborhoods. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on some abandoned buildings that are about to be reclaimed.

Famed Northeast Ohio Musical Family Suffers Second Loss
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
It may be a month before we know the cause of singer Sean Levert's death. The 39-year-old performer's passing is another shocking blow to a famous Northeast Ohio musical family. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

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