Regional News Stories: April 2009

Ohio Banks Report First Quarter Earnings
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Banking numbers for the first quarter are being released this week, and banks in Ohio are thus far, not faring well. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

University Of Akron Exceeds Fundraising Goal
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Despite a struggling economy, the University of Akron has surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal set 18 months ago. Ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

Ohio Motorcyclist Highway Deaths on the Rise
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The number of motorcycle deaths on Ohio highways is on the rise. Lindsay Komlank speaks for the state department of public safety.

Bill Seeks to Drop Phrase “Mental Retardation” in Ohio Agencies
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A campaign is picking up steam to drop the phrase "mental retardation" from the titles of government agencies that help people with disabilities. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Tuesday Checkup: Tanning by Prescription?
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Across the United States each year, more than 1 million people develop skin cancer. It's among the most common cancers for young people who spend lots of time in the sun or on tanning beds. One state lawmaker is hoping to make it much more difficult for the younger set to get an artificial tan. Republican Courtney Combs of Hamilton wants to require people under 18 obtain a doctor's prescription before getting under the U-V lights. It's a story detailed in today's health section of the Plain Dealer by reporter Angela Townsend. Townsend spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Survey: GM Bankruptcy Will “Severely Impact” Smaller Car Parts Makers
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
If General Motors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, hundreds of small companies that make everything from the screws to the fittings for the carmaker say they would be hit hard. That's according to a national survey organized by four metal working associations, three of which are based in Northeast Ohio. Ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Defense Dept Stops Outsourcing The Processing of Veterans’ Benefits
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009
In a move Congressman Dennis Kucinich is calling a "victory against privatization," the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, or DFAS, office in Cleveland will take on work currently done by a private company.

Help Wanted: Getting Layoff News
Posted Monday, April 20, 2009
Throughout the rest of the year, WCPN and the Plain Dealer will be chronicling the journey of these jobless workers as they navigate the unemployment system, go on job interviews, and cope with the financial and emotional stress that comes with job loss. The series is called “Help Wanted.” ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff begins our initial profiles.

Diocese Looks for Ohio Budget Relief
Posted Monday, April 20, 2009
As state legislators returned to budget deliberations Monday, one of Northeast Ohio's largest social service providers made its case for some relief from Columbus. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the event hosted for lawmakers by Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon.

Cavs Coach Brown Wins NBA Award
Posted Monday, April 20, 2009
For only the second time in franchise history, the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach has been tabbed as the best in the National Basketball Association. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

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