Regional News Stories: August 2008

Case Students Support Obama with Watch Party
Posted Friday, August 29, 2008
Among those closely watching Barack Obama's acceptance speech last night was about 50 people gathered at Case Western Reserve University. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg talked to supporters.

Obama’s Speech Accepting Democratic Nomination For President
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
In these prepared remarks provided by the Obama campaign, Barack Obama becomes the first African American to be nominated by a major party as a presidential candidate.

Ohio Takes Center Stage in Presidential Race
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barak Obama are gearing up for the final stretch of their campaigns. And once again Ohio is at the center of their quest. Obama is coming to Ohio today; McCain is already here. ideastream®'s Gretchen Cuda reports.

What Will It Take To Bring Hollywood To Ohio?
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
Hollywood is a competitive place. Ask any actor or director. But attracting Hollywood's business has also become quite competitive. More than half the states have passed tax incentives to encourage production companies to use them as the backdrop of movies. There's a proposal on the table in Ohio, but it has yet to pick up traction in Columbus. In this week's edition of upside/downside, ideastream®'s Dan Moulthrop explores what it will take to bring Hollywood to Ohio.

Ohio Tries But Fails To Secure Auto Jobs In Dayton
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Department of Development says General Motors Corp. has declined a tax credit and grant package worth more than $56 million to keep open its SUV plant in the Dayton suburb of Moraine. Department spokeswoman Kelly Schlissberg said Thursday the state is disappointed and will continue to look for alternate uses for the plant, which employs about 2,400 workers. The automaker has said it plans to close the plant by 2010 or sooner because of a customer shift to smaller vehicles. The proposed assistance announced Wednesday consisted of a $54 million job retention tax credit and a $2 million "rapid outreach" grant.

Ohio Republicans Gear Up For Their Convention, Including Delegate Jim Brady
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
Last week we brought you the profile of Democratic delegate Reverend Marvin McMickle. This week, we talk with republican delegate Jim Brady. He’s a Shaker Heights councilman and works at an international security company. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has his story.

Northeast Ohio Obama Volunteer Will Speak in Prime Time
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
She's not a governor or a congresswoman. So how does a Northeast Ohio insurance agent end up warming up a crowd of 75,000 for Barack Obama? ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg has a report on this local link to the Democratic National Convention.

Why Would McCain Choose Dayton As Backdrop for VP Announcement?
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
Senator John McCain is due in Ohio tomorrow. He's scheduled to hold a rally, and this may be where he makes an announcement regarding his Vice Presidential pick. As many in the Republican party are gearing up for the big day, there's speculation as to why such an important announcement may be taking place in Dayton. For Ohio Public Radio, WYSO's Emily McCord has the story.

Democrats Talk Strategy For Winning Ohio
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for President in front of a crowd of 80,000 tonight. Back in the primary, Obama faired poorly in the state's rural counties especially in southeast Ohio -- in some cases garnering less than 20 percent of the vote. Melinda Wittstock reports for WCPN from Denver.

Hospital Leaders Upset About Potential Competitor
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008
What initially seemed like a boon for Summit County residents is now taking a different tone, possibly pitting doctors against doctors, and hospital against hospital. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

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