Regional News Stories: March 2009

Upside/Downside: Goodyear retools construction schedule of new headquarters
Posted Friday, March 27, 2009
This recession we're in is forcing developers to rethink or scale back some of the region's biggest building projects. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has an ambitious plan to build a new headquarters in Akron along with a retail complex next door. Those plans are now changing a bit to conform to new economic realities. In this week's edition of upside/downside, we're joined by Stephanie Warsmith who's following this story for the Akron Beacon Journal. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Parishes Appeal Bishop’s Decision
Posted Friday, March 27, 2009
Today is the deadline for churches across Northeast Ohio to appeal the decision to trim over 50 parishes from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the appeals process.

Cleveland’s Inner Belt Bridge Gets Largest Allotment Of Stimulus Construction Funds
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009
Greater Cleveland has come up a big winner in the state's allocation of stimulus transportation dollars. Precisely where the money will be spent was announced today - as ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Nearly 700 Ohio GM Workers Take Latest Buyout
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009
WIth just days to go before a deadline to finalize a restructuring plan, General Motors announced the results of its latest round of worker buyouts. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Cuyahoga Co. Sheriff Steps Down
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009
Gerald McFaul issued a brief statement saying his physician has advised him to retire for health reasons, but McFaul has been facing growing criticism following a series of stories in the Plain Dealer. His last day will be April first.

Marc Dann Speaks out
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009
A year ago, a sexual harassment scandal was quietly brewing in a state office in Columbus. Within a few weeks, Attorney General Marc Dann had fired two top aides, confessed to an affair with a staffer, then resigned, and he's still facing legal trouble. But Marc Dann is speaking out. He sat down with Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler.

New Poll Says Majority of Ohioans Want Tax Increase to Fund Social Programs
Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009
Advocates for the poor, the elderly, the mentally-ill, and abused children are continuing to push Ohio legislators to raise taxes, so that social welfare programs won't have to be cut so much during the latest budget crunch. The activists think they have some backing for the plan, in the form of a new public opinion poll. But, as statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports, the advocates are still having a tough time selling their views to legislators.

RTA Considering Route Cuts, Layoffs
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Regional Transit Authority is projecting a round of route cuts and possible layoffs, because of a severe drop in revenues. Ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Cleveland Council Considers Ban On Texting While Driving
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The safety committee discussed the proposed amendment to the city’s traffic code Wednesday with safety director Martin Flask, who supports it.

Cleveland Orchestra Facing Cuts
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Orchestra Officials say a diminished endowment and reduced revenues lead to a projected $4-5 million deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June.

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