Regional News Stories: October 2008

14th District Hopefuls Square Off At City Club
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
Candidates in the race for the 14th District Congressional seat squared off yesterday afternoon. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Final Players in One Solon Mortgage Fraud Scam Sentenced
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
The final player in a mortgage fraud case that devoured several dozen houses in some of Cleveland's nicest neighborhoods has been given five years in prison. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito explains a case that involved more than a half dozen people and 38 houses in Solon and Glenwillow.

Issue 6 Documentary
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ohio Public Radio’s Bill Cohen examines both sides of Issue 6 in this 30 minute documentary.

Sparks Fly at County Commissioner Debate
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
A debate between the candidates for Cuyahoga County Commissioner turned contentious yesterday. ®ideastream's ;Rick Jackson reports.

The Gap between McCain and Obama Tightens
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama is still ahead in Ohio, but, just days before Election Day, his lead over Republican John McCain is shrinking. That's according to the latest independent statewide public opinion poll. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Would a Casino Kill or Create Jobs in Ohio?
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ohioans are voting on a ballot issue to open the state to legalized casino gambling. State Issue 6 would authorize the building of a single, 600 million dollar casino resort near Wilmington, about 40 miles from Cincinnati. Yesterday, Statehouse Correspondent Bill Cohen reported on the prospect of an Ohio casino keeping tax dollars in Ohio so it doesn't go to other states. Today, he explores the premise that a casino will bring much needed jobs.

McCain’s True Believers
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The election is almost here. Five days, and the ads will be off TV, and speeches over. But a small army in Northeast Ohio has given up a lot of their lives to help elect either Barack Obama or John McCain. Some are from the area, others from far away. Tomorrow, we'll introduce you to some of Obama's volunteers. Now, ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff brings us the voices of some of McCain's most ardent supporters.

Cuyahoga County Reform Commission Backs off Big Changes
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
In their meeting yesterday the commission appears to have lost momentum for moving toward a new form of county government.

Foundations Adjust to New Economic Realities
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Despite a struggling economy, Ohio has long been a national leader in charitable giving. But now, the global economic crisis has philanthropic organizations adjusting to new financial realities. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

Cuyahoga Board of Elections: Ready for Nov. 4
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Voters in Ohio's most populous county will deal with high turnout, new voting equipment and possibly even the aftermath of last-minute litigation on election day. But Jane Platten, director of Cuyahoga County's Board of Elections, says her office is ready for Nov. 4th. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

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