Regional News Stories: October 2008

On the Issues: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Nuclear Energy
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Both major party presidential candidates are promising policies that will break the nation's dependence on on foreign oil and pave the way for a sustainable energy future. It's an issue many Ohioans have some stake in, as state leaders look for ways to make energy alternatives a key cornerstone of a revitalized state economy. In the first of two stories, Julie Grant looks at the candidates' positions on nuclear power.

Value City Declares Bankruptcy
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Value City Department Store group is the latest area business to announce a bankruptcy filing. The chain will close its remaining stores, including sites in Parma, Elyria Canton, Akron, and Alliance.

McCain and Obama Court Ohio Voters
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
With just a week until Election Day, both major presidential candidates spent time in Ohio yesterday. From Ohio Public Radio station WMUB, Tana Weingartner reports.

Obama Makes His Case in Canton
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Barack Obama began his final week of campaigning with a stop in Stark County, giving what his campaign calls his final arguments to get to the White House. From Ohio Public Radio member station WKSU, Amanda Rabinowitz reports.

Cuyahoga County Library Turns to Voters for More Money
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008
From time to time this election season we've been highlighting ballot issues that voters are asked to consider. There's no question the casino and payday lending issues have gotten the most attention. But 47 communities in Cuyahoga County will be considering whether to renew and expand a levy that benefits the Cuyahoga County Public Library System. The current tax expires at the end of next year. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with the library's Executive Director Sari Feldman about why this tax increase is necessary.

Most National City Jobs Safe Says PNC
Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
The Sale of National City to Pittsburgh- based PNC Financial Services has many of the Cleveland bank's employees wondering whether their own jobs are safe. ideastream's Gretchen Cuda reports.

Elections Officials Say They’re Ready for November 4th
Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
Northeast voters are giving a decided thumbs up to the idea of casting their ballots before election day. Local elections boards report record numbers of people are either voting in person or using the absentee option. With polls predicting Ohio will once again play a major role in picking the next president, counting the votes was the hot topic Monday on 90.3's the Sound of Ideas. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

McCain Tries to Distance Himself from Both Bush and Obama During Cleveland Remarks
Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
Meeting with his economic team in Cleveland Monday, John McCain tried to get the upper hand on the economy. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Abortion Overshadowed But Not Forgetten In Election
Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
Both those who are against abortion and those who support abortion rights are taking the issue to the airwaves. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

McCain Starts Final Week of Campaign in Ohio
Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
McCain rallied in Lancaster southeast of Columbus last night, and Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler was there.

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