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90.3 WCPN®'s award-winning News and Information Department produces more than five hundred hours of original programming each year. Though much of it is ephemeral, as one would naturally expect of news, often the stories have "shelf life" that allows them to resonate beyond the particular day on which they were broadcast. In the coming weeks, we expect many of them to show up here, for your enjoyment and interest.
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- Settlements of the North Star, Part Two: Stories of the Underground Railroad in Canada
In the 150 years since Reverend William King first
brought his former slaves to freedom in Canada, the fundamental principles
on which his settlement was based have remained unchanged. But while the
community that still exists is a far cry from its heyday, the spirit of
those first settlers lives on in their descendants. From North Buxton
in Ontario, Canada, 90.3's Karen Schaefer brings us this concluding report
on the "Settlements of the North Star," stories of the Underground Railroad
in Canada. Aired September 14, 1999
- Settlements of the North Star, Part One: Stories of the Underground Railroad in Canada
In the years before the Civil War, tens of thousands
of fugitive African-Americans followed the North Star to freedom in Canada.
Many were helped along the way by a network of anti-slavery sympathizers
known collectively as the Underground Railroad. After Emancipation, former
slaves in the U.S. could finally begin their long journey out of bondage.
But what happened to those others who fled to Canada? From North Buxton,
Ontario, 90.3's Karen Schaefer brings us the first of two reports on "Settlements
of the North Star," stories of the Underground Railroad in Canada. Aired September 13, 1999
- International Women's Air and Space Museum
Last weekend, the International Women's Air and Space
Museum opened in Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport. It's a small museum,
but the only one of its kind in the world, with first-class exhibits and
research materials dedicated to the accomplishments of women aviation
pioneers like Amelia Erhart, Katherine Wright and Bessie Coleman. But
the museum isn't just about aviation history. As 90.3's Karen Schaefer
reports, the museum is also bringing to life the stories of some remarkable
women heroes. Aired September 3, 1999
- Bee -- Where Is Thy Sting?
Thousands of buzzing colonies of hornets have been
quietly growing across Ohio since last Spring. It's an annual process
that sees the creation of gray, paper hives attached to eaves, growing
inside large pipes, and hanging from tree branches. For many people, the
appearance of a hornet's nest is a thing of fear and the possibility of
danger. But the sting of such insects actually holds the potential for
good, as 90.3's David C. Barnett learned one recent evening. Aired August 24, 1999
- Pay to Stay Jail
Even though crime rates continue to fall, most Ohio
counties are struggling with overcrowded jails. 20 counties are now under
federal court orders to address the problem. Some counties have opted
for expensive new jails, but others have been more innovative. For example,
this week Butler County lawmen put up a military tent to hold inmates
that couldn't fit inside their jail. But one rural county southwest of
Akron has taken a unique approach. The Wayne County Sheriff's department
recently opened a minimum security facility in downtown Wooster that charges
its prisoners $20 per night. 90.3's Ley Garnett reports that some are
calling it "the pay to stay jail." Aired August 5, 1999
- They Called It Camelot
Yesterday the city of Cleveland confronted half a
dozen homeless people occupying the old Ward Bakery on E. 55th and Chester.
The city wants to tear down the building to make way for new development.
But the homeless took a stand over the abandoned bakery, some even willing
to risk their lives to protect their squatter's rights. 90.3's Karen Schaefer
reports. Aired August 2, 1999
- 30th Anniversary of Cuyahoga River Fire
Today is the 30th anniversary of a landmark in Cleveland
history. On June 22nd, 1969, the Cuyahoga River caught fire in the Flats.
A few days later Mayor Carl Stokes went to Congress and demanded that
something be done to clean up the Cuyahoga. No one was seriously hurt
in the blaze, but the event captured the nation's attention and made Cleveland
the butt of jokes. Outside of Cleveland many still identify the city with
the event. But from a historical perspective, the fire goes down as a
major impetus for the modern environmental movement. More from Infohio's
Ley Garnett. Aired June 22, 1999
- Shaping the Future of University Circle
Cleveland's cultural resources have a worldwide reputation,
attracting thousands of visitors each year. But once they arrive, culture
seekers sometimes learn that finding some of the museums is no walk in
the park. 90.3's David C. Barnett reports that a Cleveland group is trying
to prevent some best laid plans from going astray. Aired April 6, 1999
- Making Faces: A Journey into Gender
Many of us go through life playing a number of roles,
wearing different faces in different situations. A Cleveland actor and
writer found that he had been suppressing his true self by pretending
to be what society considers "normal." 90.3's David C. Barnett reports
that this charade led to the production of a play which opened this month
in New York. Aired March 26, 1999
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