Regional News Stories: June 2009

Akron Mayor Survives Recall Attempt
Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Don Plusquellic is keeping his job. The 23-year Akron Mayor survived yesterday’s recall election. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Experts Weigh Nuclear Power Option For Ohio
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Debate over benefits of a possible nuclear power plant in Piketon is heating up. Experts discuss pros and cons of local investment in nuclear energy.

Libraries Brace for Massive State Budget Cut
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Librarians around the state are mobilizing supporters to help stop deep cuts in st ate funding that's being proposed by Governor Strickland. One rally takes place Wednesday morning at the Cleveland Public Library. As ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports, this budget ax cuts deeper than most.

Dimora Steps Aside from Dem Party Post
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair Jimmy Dimora is at least temporarily giving up his post. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman has more.

Vice President Joe Biden Stops in Ohio Today
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden and other top federal officials are coming to Ohio today to talk about promoting manufacturing in the 21st century. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio has this preview.

Constitutional Amendment Could Change How Animals are Treated in Big Farms
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ohioans may soon have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that will decide how farm animals are treated. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has details.

Strickland Changes His Stand on Slot Machines
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Governor Ted Strickland has changed his stand and is now asking Ohio legislators to approve a plan to authorize thousands of slot machines at race tracks. As statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports, critics of the plan are vowing to fight it in court.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance Seeks Public Input
Posted Monday, June 22, 2009
The Downtown Cleveland Alliance is turning to the public as it begins the process of putting together its new five-year plan. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

EPA Praises Cuyahoga Recovery, But Says There’s Still Work to Do
Posted Monday, June 22, 2009
Several hundred people came down to the banks of the Cuyahoga Monday afternoon to celebrate the river's environmental recovery. The celebration took place on the fortieth anniversary of the infamous river fire in June of 1969 that made international headlines. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Gov’t Retraining Programs Leaves Some Still Looking for Jobs
Posted Monday, June 22, 2009
Millions of federal stimulus dollars are pouring into Ohio to retrain laid off workers. So, more and more of those who've been laid off are doing something they never thought they'd do again - heading back to school. But re-training is no guarantee of a job as some Ohioans are finding out. As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Plain Dealer, ideastream®'s Ida Lieszkovszky has the latest in our Help Wanted installments.

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