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Regional News Stories: Tuesday, December 30, 2008

It's not a good time to have a job related to real estate. The collapse of the housing market was a key catalyst to the recession we're currently in. And many people connected to that industry are out of a job or have seen a sharp drop in income. That's where we pick up "Stories from the Line," our ongoing look at the struggles of everyday Ohioans. ®ideastream's Eric Wellman reports.

Ohio’s Sinking Economy—and Other Big Stories of 2008

Regional News Stories: Tuesday, December 30, 2008

All this week, statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has been helping us look back over the big events in state government and politics this past year. We've heard about the big bills that have become law, other proposals that have not, and the hot-button ballot issues that Ohio voters decided in November. Today, in Part 4 of the series, a look at some other highlights of 2008. Actually, it begins with what you might call a low-light -- Ohio's economy.

2008 Year in Review

The Sound of Ideas: Monday, December 29, 2008

Twelve months ago, the major party nominations for President were up for grabs, Ohio's budget was less than a billion dollars short and Marc Dann was Ohio's Attorney General. Suffice it to say, things are a little different now. Monday morning at 9, we'll take a look back at 2008--a year when the state went from Red to Blue and local government went under the microscope. Join us for a conversation about the biggest headlines and the biggest stories that somehow stayed under the radar.

Cleveland School Official’s Time at Toledo District Investigated by State

Regional News Stories: Wednesday, December 24, 2008

A Cleveland public school official currently on administrative leave in connection with missing equipment is now under scrutiny at his old job. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Shareholders Sign off on PNC’s Acquisition of National City

Regional News Stories: Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Shareholders in Cleveland and Pittsburgh signed-off on the end of a banking institution, yesterday. PNC Financial Services was given the green light to acquire Cleveland's National City Bank --- the first acquisition to take place using money from the $700 billion federal bailout fund.

Shareholders Okay the Sale of National City Bank

Regional News Stories: Tuesday, December 23, 2008

P-N-C bank of Pittsburgh has passed the last major hurdle in its planned purchase of Cleveland's National City Bank.

House Barter? Some Frustrated Sellers Try to Swap Homes

Regional News Stories: Monday, December 22, 2008

Anecdotal evidence suggests bartering may be making a comeback in this down economy, and some are even putting their homes up for trade. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff explains.

Senior Center To Close, Funding Difficulties Cited

Regional News Stories: Monday, December 22, 2008

A Cleveland non-profit social service agency for low income seniors is closing one of its centers and reducing hours and services at three others. Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland says declining resources is forcing it to shrink and consolidate. ®ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

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The Foreclosure Crisis
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