Regional News Stories: October 2008

On the Issues: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Alternative Energy
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Both major party candidates for president say the nation's economy and national security are closely tied with its energy policy. But they each have different ideas on which energy alternatives are the most desirable and viable. Which ones prevail could have a lasting impact in Ohio, whose leaders hope to make a new 21st century energy industry part of the state's economic future. Reporter Julie Grant looks at their positions on renewable energy sources, including wind and solar.

Small Business Owner Pleads His Case to Congress
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
An Ohio lumber store owner came to Washington to highlight how the economic downturn has impacted his small business. There is a call for members of Congress to bring relief so more doors won't have to close. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

Court Ruling Makes It Easier For Homeless To Vote
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A federal court ruling should make it easier for homeless Ohioans to cast their ballots. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles explains.

Flats East Bank Project Suspended
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The multi-million-dollar plan to redevelop Cleveland's Flats district has been suspended in the wake of the global credit crunch. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

Casino Advocates Keep Coming and Coming and Coming
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Backers of the plan are spending more than 20 million dollars to convince people to vote yes, and opponents of the plan are spending more than 20 million to convince people to vote no. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has the first of two reports on the pros and cons.

National City Sale Explained
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
What's behind the sale of National City Bank, and is it even a done deal? Not everybody believes that the sale of National City to Pittsburgh-based PNC financial services was done solely in the best interest of economic recovery. ideastream's Gretchen Cuda has more.

Flats Project Scrapped For Now
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Developer Scott Wolstein said in a news release today that the Flats East Bank project --- a mixed-use development of apartments, restaurants and night clubs --- couldn't go forward in the current credit market. Downtown councilman Joe Cimperman says there is now a big chill on any new development downtown.

City Club Hosts Debate For Ohio’s 13th
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
One week before going to the polls, Congressional District 13 voters had another chance to hear from the major candidates. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Local Election Boards Get Record Number of Absentee Votes Ready
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ohio's Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says nearly 1.5 million Ohioans have asked for mail-in or in-person absentee ballots. That's about 1 in 5 Ohio voters. Northeast Ohio Boards of Elections will be getting those vote by mail ballots ready for election day. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Flats Project On Hold
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Credit squeeze blamed for halt. More in Crain's article.

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