Regional News Stories: August 2008

Strickland Calls Special Election To Fill Tubbs Jones Vacancy
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Governor Ted Strickland has called for a special election to select a replacement for Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, who died unexpectedly last week. The special election to fill Tubbs Jones's seat will be held on November 18th, and a primary election, if needed, will be held on October 14th.

Ohio Churches Plot Battle With IRS
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Using what they call Biblical standards, they intend to endorse political candidates, even if that means the IRS revokes their church's tax exemption. Going to court would give them an opportunity to challenge the constitutionality of the IRS rules that forbid religious groups from getting involved in partisan politics. Here's the second of two reports from Statehouse reporter Bill Cohen.

McCain May Announce VP Choice While In Ohio Friday
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Both presidential candidates will campaign in Ohio Friday. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff has more.

Vote To Authorize Strike Taken By Local USW
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Voting continues Tuesday evening for 1,300 Cleveland steelworkers, deciding whether to authorize a strike this weekend against Arcelor-Mittal USA, the world's largest steelmaker. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Kucinich Fires Up Crowd At Democratic Convention
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich attacked corporations, the war in Iraq and the Bush Administration in his speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. For Ohio Public Radio, WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports.

Prostate Chronicles - George Harrison: Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
One of the first people I went to see after my prostate cancer diagnosis was George Harrison. No, not the musician, but a former professor of mine from Kent State University who underwent a similar surgery over twenty years ago when he was the same age I am today, 56. Dr. Harrison was one of my favorite teachers when I was doing graduate work at KSU back in the early 80s, and I figured there was more I could learn from him. As we settled into a couple of comfortable chairs in his living room, he paused for a moment and took my arm. His face became very serious as he looked me right in the eye, “David, would you like a nice dry sherry?” I quickly assented and he began his story.

Prostate Chronicles - Chapter 3: Too Much Information
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wow, this is just like Ben Casey or Doctor Kildare. I’m flat on my back on a hospital gurney being wheeled through a maze of corridors heading for an appointment with a surgical knife. Make that two surgical knives. But, I’m getting ahead of myself.

Clinton Honors Tubbs Jones During DNC Speech
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
From The Plain Dealer - Hillary Clinton remembers "dear friend" in her Denver speech.

Politically Active Churches Have Tax Exemption Challenged
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008
These conservative ministers want to challenge a federal law and I.R.S. rules that say churches may lose their tax exemptions, if their ministers endorse political candidates. Here's the first of two reports on the subject from Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen.

Community College Lures Distance Learners
Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Cuyahoga Community College is ready for students who either can't or don't want to spend their days on campus. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg has a report on some of the high-tech educational tools the school will use to serve distance learners.

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