Regional News Stories: April 2009

Commissioner Issues Med Mart Deadline to City Hall
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
There is still no agreement between the Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to transfer land for the proposed Cleveland convention center. Now - the County Commission is imposing a deadline of Friday (May 1) to reach a deal. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

From the Battlefront to the Workplace
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Many military veterans returning home face a new battle --- finding a job in a market that's already choked with applicants. A career fair being held at Browns Stadium Thursday aims to help vets make the transition from the battlefront to the work place. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

Pork Producers Say Pork is Safe to Eat
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ohio pork producers want Ohioans to know that they will not get swine flu from eating pork. The group's Dick Isler says people hear that title and sometimes incorrectly assume there's a problem with pork.

Fight Heats up over Spending on Social Services
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Groups which help low-income and vulnerable Ohioans are cheering House Democrats for restoring millions of dollars in social services spending in their version of the state budget. But the criticism is starting to grow about whether this spending is the right choice over time. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

1 in 8 Ohioans Live Below Poverty Line
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
An anti-poverty task force created by Governor Ted Strickland has just handed him dozens of recommendations. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

Health Fair Organizer: Swine Flu Threat Had to Be Avoided
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
This weekend's scheduled Free Health Clinic was canceled Tuesday afternoon. RAM Ohio's Zak Ponsky spoke to Eric Wellman to explain how and why the decision was made.

Twinsburg Auto Workers Vote On Contract Concessions
Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Workers at the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg will vote on a contract with enough concessions to help the company meet demands set by the Obama administration. ideastream's Bill Rice/Mhari Saito reports.

Over 50 and Unemployed
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Among the thousands of people on the job hunt in Northeast Ohio are a group of folks past fifty who never expected to find themselves unemployed. They’ve been called everything from “mature workers” to “seasoned professionals”. And now, they’re trying to figure out where they belong in a marketplace that keeps getting younger. ideastream®’s David C. Barnett reports.

Kent State Proposes School of Public Health
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
With Congress ready to take up major health care reform, Kent State University is looking to meet the future by creating a new school; one that would be 'almost' unique in Ohio. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Brooklyn-based Greeting Card Giant American Greetings Posts Big Loss
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Brooklyn-based American Greetings posted a painful loss for the last three months. The greeting cardmaker blamed a $50 million dollar loss last quarter in part on a tough market and tight sales. The company also took charges related to cost cutting measures - like cutting 275 jobs, 175 of those were local jobs. Earlier this month the company announced it sold off all of its retail stores.

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