Regional News Stories: June 2008

A New Opportunity for Abandoned Property
Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008
As Northeast Ohioans continue to lose their homes due to foreclosure, the city of Cleveland is looking to give a new life to some abandoned properties. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the "Opportunity Housing" program.

Redeployed Soldier Been Through Enough says Congressman
Posted Monday, June 9, 2008
An Ohio congressman says a soldier who spent years battling false murder charges should not have to return to Iraq. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Departing Chief Says Ohio Schools Still Need Work
Posted Monday, June 9, 2008
Departing state curriculum chief Susan Tave-Zelman touted the successes of Ohio schools under her leadership, but told a Cleveland audience there's lots of work left to do. ®ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Foreclosure Moratorium Considered by City Council
Posted Monday, June 9, 2008
Several Cleveland City Council members are urging a moratorium on foreclosures in the city. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has more.

Jobs Training Becomes More Responsive to Business’ Needs
Posted Friday, June 6, 2008
For years Ohio employers have complained that job training programs funded by the government are not tied closely enough to the needs of business. In March the Governor revamped the way those programs are run and some say the overhaul is a major sea change. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with two people who are working to implement those changes in northeast Ohio.

Welser-Most Extends Contract
Posted Friday, June 6, 2008
Despite taking on a new post at the Vienna State Opera, The Cleveland Orchestra’s music director will stay in Cleveland for at least the next decade. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Fuel Costs Hit Towns Too
Posted Thursday, June 5, 2008
Unless you’re lucky enough to not need a car, you probably know average gas prices in Ohio are just a hair below $4 a gallon. And, that’s not just hurting your bottom line, but also the budgets of towns and cities that operate large fleets of vehicles—not to mention the soaring costs of heating. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff takes a look now at how area towns are coping.

Randall Park Mall Purchased by Ohio Developer
Posted Thursday, June 5, 2008
One of the Cleveland area's most beleaguered retail centers, the 32 year old shopping center in the Village of North Randall, has been bought by a Cincinnati developer. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Cleveland Watches Continental Cuts Carefully
Posted Thursday, June 5, 2008
City officials are nervously watching proposed cuts at Houston-based Continental Airlines. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a hub for the carrier and thousands of airport jobs and proposed future expansion plans depend on Continental. ideastream's® Mhari Saito reports.

Cleveland High School Seniors Earn College and High School Diplomas
Posted Thursday, June 5, 2008
Most high school students are happy enough to receive one diploma - let alone TWO. But this year seven local students did just that. Ideastream®'s Gretchen Cuda has more.

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