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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Akron Public School superintendent David James  Akron Superintendent looks to levy
Big budget cuts now and levy in November

Last year, the state Legislature cut education funding by one point 8 billion dollars for this year and next year.  In April, Cleveland’s school board passed a plan to lay off more than 500 teachers, and now it plans to go to voters in November with a levy.   So do Akron Public Schools. The district also has made major cuts and is looking to do so again. WKSU’s Mark Urycki spoke with the superintendent and filed this report .  Mark Urycki reports

Phyllis Fuller Clips represents St Adalberts Church in Cleveland. She met for nearly 2 hours today with Bishop Richard Lennon about re-opening her church. (Kevin Niedermier )Cleveland Catholic Bishop Lennon is meeting with all the re-opening churches to plan their future
No timelines set, but bishop tells parish representative they need to be self sufficient

Cleveland Catholic Diocese Bishop Richard Lennon wants to know what the 12 parishes he’s allowing to re-open want and expect when their doors open again. So, he’s meeting with representatives from these parishes to gauge their expectations.  The bishop closed 50 churches because of shrinking congregations and dwindling finances. But the dozen churches appealed their closings to the Vatican and won. As WKSU’s Kevin Niedermier reports…the meetings are just one step in the process.  Kevin Niedermier reports

Bill to defund Planned Parenthood is moving at a slow pace
A spokesman for the company thinks the bill isnt being pushed faster for a reason

A bill to cut funding to Planned Parenthood is once again under debate at the Ohio Statehouse. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports.

   Jo Ingles reports

Vice President Joe Biden on stage with former Gov. Ted Strickland in Youngstown Wednesday (Grant Engle)Vice president visits Youngstown
Joe Biden says American work ethic will revive manufacturing

Vice President Joe Biden is spending two days campaigning in Ohio talking about the future of manufacturing.

Biden spoke to a crowd of about 250 Ohioans at the M-7 Technologies plant in Youngstown Wednesday afternoon. The company began nearly 100 years ago making brass castings, and now makes precision parts for an array of industries.

Biden said that although manufacturing in the U.S. is still growing too slowly, Americans should be looking forward to prosperity.  (more)

Discussions between Cleveland bishop and closed parishes continue
Parishes were closed due to low funds and attendance 

Meetings continued today (wed) between Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon and members of closed parishes he is being forced to reopen.

The 12 parishes were among 50 that the bishop had closed due to shrinking congregations and finances.  But earlier this spring, the Vatican overturned the bishop.  Phyllis Fuller Clips of St. Adelberts in Cleveland met with the bishop for two hours this afternoon (wed.).  Kevin Niedermier reports

Ohio senators slowing down on proposal for required drug tests
GOP senators say the plan needs more research

Just after reviving a proposal to experiment with requiring drug tests for Ohio welfare applicants, Republicans who dominate the state Senate have pulled back the idea. It’s still being considered, but as statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports, it’s no longer on a fast track.  Bill Cohen reports

Ohio and 42 other states settle lawsuit with Sketchers
Company claimed that wearing their shoes provided certain health benefits

A maker of so-called “toning footwear” has agreed to pay back customers in Ohio and more than 40 other states for athletic shoes that may not have been all they were promised to be. Ohio Public Radio’s Karen Kasler reports.  Karen Kasler reports

The Ohio Senate plans to nominate inventor Thomas  Edison for the national Statuary Hall, but the fight for the Wright Brothers is not over. Noon headlines, May 16, 2012: Levy tossed; drug tests pulled; Biden speaks
Ohio Supreme Court says levy language misled voters; state lawmakers pull drug tests from welfare bill, Skechers settles with states over health claims; VP in Youngstown touts manufacturing

  • Ohio Supreme Court dismisses levy results
  • Welfare drug tests pulled from Ohio bill
  • North Olmsted setting up mayor's court
  • Skechers settles health claims with states
  • Biden speaks in Youngstown
  • Edison vs. Wright Brothers
  •   M.L. Schultze reports

     Morning news headlines for May 16, 2012
    Cleveland Diocese begins process of re-opening churches; Drilling giant Chesapeake downgraded by S&P; First Merit to cut 350 jobs

  • Cleveland Diocese starts process of re-opening closed churches
  • Ohio’s biggest gas drilling investor downgraded
  • Akron-based First Merit to cut 350 jobs 
  • Another sentenced in Dimora bribery investigation
  • Texting ban clears House
  • Horseshoe casino lively
  • Judge denies Durham request
  • Two charged in VA center fraud
  •   Amanda Rabinowitz reports


    Tuesday, May 15, 2012

    The Higbee Building on Cleveland's Public Square is now the Horseshoe Casino. During last night's opening, a light show was projected on the walls. (Kevin Niedermier)Dice are rolling and cards are being dealt at the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
    It opened Monday evening, and backers hope it benefits the entire city

    Dice are rolling and slot machines are spinning in Cleveland today. The Horseshoe Cleveland Casino opened to the public last night 2 1/2 years after Ohioans voted to allow casino gambling in the state. As WKSU’s Kevin Niedermier reports, it’s the first of four casinos opening around Ohio, and it’s billed as more than just a place to win and lose money.  Kevin Niedermier reports

    Ohio Dem lawmakers call for an end to disparity in insurance costs
    Conservatives say the free market should win out

    Some Democratic lawmakers are challenging the Republican-dominated Legislature to ban discriminatory practices in health insurance premiums.

    Janetta King with the progressive think tank “Innovation Ohio” says charging women more for health insurance is fairly common in Ohio.  Jo Ingles reports

    Ohio governor getting impatient with stall in jobs program
    Private agency would be funded with bonds packed by liquor sales

    A lawsuit over the governor’s jobs agency could blow a $500 million hole in the state budget at the end of next month.

    Two Democratic lawmakers and the group Progress Ohio sued the state last year, saying that the creation of the private JobsOhio as the state’s economic development tool is unconstitutional. The operation was to be funded with the sale of $1.4 billion in bonds backed by profits from Ohio’s liquor sales, but the lawsuit put a hold on that.

    Gov. John Kasich says he’s frustrated.  Karen Kasler reports

    Kasich says other states wanted Discover jobs
    Ohio offers big incentives

    More than 160 jobs will be coming in to northeast Columbus. Discover Financial Services announced today it will open a $76 million data center in 2013, not far from its operations center in New Albany where 1,500 people work.


    Gov. John Kasich says the competition for the facility was fierce, and that he was worried Ohio would lose the project to Arizona or South Carolina.  Karen Kasler reports

    Grand River ranks 6th on most endangered list
    The river is threatened by pollution from nearby drilling sites

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    Republicans may try to reinstate drug tests for welfare
    House Republicans seem to support a project requiring welfare applicants to undergo drug tests.

    Last year, a proposal to require drug testing of Ohioans applying for welfare benefits went nowhere in the state legislature. But NOW, majority Republicans appear ready to ok a project using the idea. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.  Bill Cohen reports

    The wellhead of a well to dispose of fracking fluids. A bill passed by the Ohio Senate Tuesday says companies must reveal the chemicals in the fracking water except if they're proprietary or trade secrets. (TIM RUDELL)Ohio Senate passes energy bill including fracking disposal limits
    But bill exempts propriety and trade secrets from disclosure

    State senators have OK’d an energy bill that includes new rules for oil and gas drillers in Ohio. But Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports that the bill makes some significant exceptions.  Bill Cohen reports

    Kasich signs bill to keep referendum off Nov. ballot
    Democrats may sue to keep the measure open to a public vote

    Governor Kasich has signed into law a controversial bill meant to keep an election reform referendum off the statewide ballot this fall. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports.  Jo Ingles reports

    Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert shakes hands with point guard Kyrie Irving during the trophy presentation (Amanda Rabinowitz)Cavaliers guard wins NBA Rookie of the Year
    Kyrie Irving becomes second Cavalier to win award

    The season for the Cleveland Cavaliers ended April 26, but Cavs fans had something to cheer about Tuesday afternoon. 

    Point guard Kyrie Irving was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2011-12 season in a landslide vote.

    During the award ceremony at the team’s practice facility in Independence, Irving thanked friends, family, teammates and the team’s management. He also pointed out the importance of the Cavs fans.  (more)

    State-funded job programs coming this summer
    Cuyahoga and Summit will employ thousands of young adults in needy families

    Summit and Cuyahoga counties will use a total of $4.7 million in state funding to launch summer jobs programs for youths in needy families.

    In 2010, Summit County contracted out their summer jobs program. They had to send back nearly half a million of its funding after the contractors were unable to recruit and retain enough employees. Pat Divoky is director of the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services. She says the department will run this year’s program “in-house” by employing its own staff.

    Summit will receive $1.2 million to employ young adults between the ages of 14 and 24. The department has mailed out nearly 2,500 letters to those in families on cash assistance.

    Divoky says the program offers unique opportunities to families in need.  (more)

    Hundreds of investors crowded meetings after November 2009 FBI raids on Fair Finance offices. But wiretaps show some investors were pressing questions earlier. (TIM RUDELL)Noon headlines, May 15, 2012: Fair Finance wiretap; Erie algae; texting ban
    Three weeks until Fair Finance fraud trial begins; early Lake Erie algae blooms; Ohio texting ban; elections restrictions repeal; Akron mom sues state

  • Wiretaps show Fair Finance owners ducking investors
  • Lake Erie algae may bloom early
  • Ohio teen driving ban likely to pass today
  • Repeal of elections restrictions likely, but not complete
  • Akron mom says prison negligence killed her son
  •   M.L. Schultze reports

    Morning news headlines for May 15, 2012
    Cleveland casino opens; Kasich set to sign election law repeal; FirstMerit closing eight area branches

  • Horseshoe Casino opens for business
  • New prescription drug task force created
  • Kasich to sign election law repeal
  • State sues mortgage firm
  • FirstMerit closing several area branches
  • Cleveland installing charging stations
  • Texting while driving ban set to clear legislature
  • Tribe gets back on track against Twins
  •   Amanda Rabinowitz reports

    Debate over turnpike continues
    Local official says governor is pushing for privatization

    Northeast Ohio leaders met Monday afternoon to discuss the validity of a state-funded study on the Ohio turnpike.

    Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald says Gov. John Kasich is intent on privatizing the turnpike, a move he says could lower the quality of maintenance and raise the price of tolls.

    Fitzgerald contends that the study by Texas-based consulting firm KPMG is meant to reinforce the governor’s agenda to push the state into privatizing the turnpike. 

    Fitzgerald held the meeting with county officials to gauge their interest in commissioning a study by county engineers to ensure the analysis of the turnpike is fair and balanced.

    Tom Williams is a Lorain County commissioner who attended the meeting. He said he trusts that KPMG will do a fair analysis.  (more)

    Kyrie Irving shaking hands with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Irving became the second Cavs player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award (Amanda Rabinowitz)What makes Cavs' Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving so special?
    Commentator Terry Pluto says Kyrie Irving gives fans hope

    Despite missing the playoffs for the second straight year and finishing tied for the third-worst record in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have plenty to look forward to in the coming years. 

    Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2011-12 season Tuesday morning in a landslide vote.

    Irving, who was the No. 1 pick in last summer’s NBA Draft, led all rookies with 18.5 points per game this season.

    WKSU commentator and Plain Dealer sports writer Terry Pluto talks to Amanda Rabinowitz about what the award means for Cavs fans, the importance of Irving’s upbringing and the contrast between the new star and the hometown boy who “took his talents to South Beach.”  Amanda Rabinowitz reports

    Prosecutors showed this 1998 newspaper photo to jurors and said the corruption began here.  Dimora documents
    Federal prosecutors release hundred of documents used as evidence in commissioner's trial

    The U.S. Attorney’s office in Cleveland today (Tue) released hundreds of documents related to the corruption case of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora and employee Michael Gabor. WKSU’s Mark Urycki reports.  Mark Urycki reports


    Monday, May 14, 2012

    Marietta Marquart (center) spoke against William Kinney's (background left) proposed natural gas well near Evamere Elementary (Hudson Cable TV)Hudson school board considering natural gas well
    Well head would be near football stadium, practice fields and elementary school

    Dozens of parents packed the Hudson school board meeting Monday night, many concerned about a proposed natural gas well near Evamere Elementary School.

    It’s the second time William Kinney of Summit Petroleum has proposed a well there. His property borders the school, and he and two neighbors are asking the district to pool land and form the 20-acre minimum plot required by state law for a well. Kinney’s guaranteeing the schools $30,000 a year in royalties for 10 years.

    Hudson voters rejected two levies in 2010, and barely passed a third last year. The school board has cited the levy failures as one reason to explore alternative revenue sources.

    But residents like Marietta Marquart say the well is a danger.  Kabir Bhatia reports

    Attorney General Mike DeWine says CTI Group LLC violated Ohio consumer laws Attorney general sues telemarketing company
    Company allegedly violated "do not call" list

    A California Company is being sued by the State of Ohio for violating the “do not call” list.

    Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports.  Jo Ingles reports

    Martins Ferry car dealership will host Vice President Biden
    Biden will discuss the president's economic plans

    A family-owned car dealership in Martins Ferry is looking forward to hosting Vice President Joe Biden Thursday.

    Steve Maus is director of finance at Staffilino Chevrolet. He says Biden’s visit may benefit the dealership, just as the administration’s auto bailout did in 2009. With bank support, the business was able to acquire more cars to sell.  (more)

    Some people without special access have been waiting in line since 4 p.m. to get inside the casino. (KEVIN NIEDERMIER)Ohio's first casino puts on its finishing touches
    24/7 schedule begins at 9 tonight

    Ohio’s first casino opens tonight and some downtown streets are already closed and RTA foot traffic redirected.

    A big crowd is expected to be on hand when Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opens to the public at 9:30 tonight.

    I spoke earlier this afternoon with WKSU’s Kevin Niedermeier and he described the scene.  Vivian Goodman reports

    Noon headlines, May 14, 2012: Casino, VP visit, pain killers, Eaton warning
    Horseshoe casino is opening, Biden boosts auto industry, Cleveland painkiller task force, Eaton ultimatum, Ohio AG sues

  • Gamblers expected to crowd downtown Cleveland tonight
  • Biden will tout auto industry in Ohio visit this week
  • Pain killer task-force set up in Cleveland
  • Judge gives Eaton one more week
  • Ohio AG pursues California company
  •   M.L. Schultze reports

    Morning news headlines for May 14, 2012
    Cleveland casino set for opening night; Prescription drug task force launches today; State checking solar panel maker's books

  • New casino set to shuffle up and deal
  • County Council split on how to spend casino revenue
  • US Attorney launches drug task force
  • Route 82 bridge suspects back in court this week
  • State investigating solar panel maker
  • License fees funding anti-drug programs
  • Ohio to streamline job program information
  • Summit County launches summer job program
  • Work starts on Zoar levee
  •   Amanda Rabinowitz reports

    Union votes to organize charter school teachers
    Ohio Education Association looks to unionize schools it does not support.

    Ohio's largest teachers union wants to expand its membership rolls to a new arena - charter schools. On Friday the Ohio Education Association voted to begin organizing at charter schools. StateImpact Ohio's Molly Bloom reports.

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    Senate waters down Kasich’s third grade guarantee
    Hoping to avoid what happened with the last reading guarantee, the Ohio Senate makes some changes to Kasich's third grade reading initiative.

    Last week the Republican controlled state senate weakened the third grade reading requirement proposed by Ohio’s Republican Governor. This week the House is expected to take up the bill. The stop and go action should come as no surprise considering that thousands of Ohio students could fail third grade. StateImpact Ohio’s Ida Lieszkovszky examines the political and educational terrain.

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     Canton may ask for an income tax increase
    Tax revenues are declining on all sides, and a loss of support from the state of Ohio looks to make things worse

    Tax cut talk at the Statehouse is translating to tax hike conversation in Ohio cities.  WKSU’s Tim Rudell reports Canton City Council is trying to decide how best to ask residents to make up for a big cut in state payments to the city.  Tim Rudell reports

    FirstEnergy v. AEP in TV ad war
    Both sides saying they’re championing customers

    Columbus-based American Electric Power and Akron-based FirstEnergy have engaged in a TV ad war for several weeks, with both sides saying they’re championing customers. WKSU's Kabir Bhatia reports.  Kabir Bhatia reports

    Horseshoe Casino sets camera policy
    Gamblers not prohibited from taking photos inside

    It’s lights, camera, action in Cleveland tonight as the patrons hit the casino floor under the watchful eye of more than a thousand security cameras.

    But unlike the casinos of yesteryear, the Horseshoe Casino does not prohibit gamblers themselves from taking photos inside.  Spokeswoman Jennifer Kulczycki says the camera policy is a nod to changing technological times.  Kabir Bhatia reports

    Mayor Don Plusquellic (L) and City Council President Marco Sommerville Gulf between police and Black community
    City Council President agrees but says African Americans suspicious of cops

    Two weeks ago, Akron’s police joined county and federal agents in a series of raids that resulted in 32 arrests.  At the same time they talked to neighbors and passed out leaflets asking for information.  But a couple of recent cases highlight the reluctance of citizens to come forward. 

    WKSU’s Mark Urycki reports that one city official understands their reticence.  Mark Urycki reports


    Sunday, May 13, 2012

    Court wants answers from Eaton CEO
    Has until Saturday to explain missing e-mails

    The head of a local manufacturing giant is embroiled in a legal case over trade secrets and missing e-mails. And as WKSU’s Kabir Bhatia reports, the company has seven days to explain itself, AND to suggest its own punishment.  Kabir Bhatia reports


    Friday, May 11, 2012

    Rock Hall CEO search is on

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is looking for a new CEO after today’s announcement that Terry Stewart is retiring after 13 years at the helm. Stewart helped create the Rock Hall's new library at Cuyahoga Community College, and also arranged for Cleveland to host the Hall of Fame Inductions every three years. Bill Rowley, Chairman of the Rock Hall Board of Directors, says the search for a successor is projected to take four to six months.  Kabir Bhatia reports

    Ominicare to pay $50 million in settlement with U.S. Justice Department
    The Department recieved complaints about the pharmaceutical company

    Pharmaceutical company Omnicare will pay a 50-million dollar fine for giving out painkillers to nursing homes without prescriptions and proper paperwork.

    The U.S. Justice Department’s Cleveland office received complaints about the Kentucky-based company. Spokesman Mike Tobin says the settlement is the second largest in the history of the Controlled Substances Act.

    Tobin says Omnicare likely isn’t the only company to have dispensed painkillers without prescriptions and he hopes the settlement will lead reforms within the nursing home industry.   (more)

    Students want legislation to carry guns on college campuses
    Some Ohio State University students holding signs and wearing empty holsters say they're concerned about safety

    Students who want to be able to carry firearms on college campuses are, once again, taking their message to the streets. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports.  Jo Ingles reports

    Cleveland's public schools reduced budget gap by more than two thirds, but more squeezing expected
    Contract concessions and increased efficiencies being sought

    The Cleveland Municipal School District has reduced its projected budget deficit by more than two thirds. Most of the savings are from layoffs and early retirements. District officials are now looking for ways to eliminate the remaining deficit.                                                                                     
      Kevin Niedermier reports

    Ohio to aid young adults who age out of foster care

    Attorney General wants grants for housing assistance, post-traumatic stress disorder treatment

    Ohio’s top law enforcement officer says he will use his “bully pulpit” and offer competitive grants to help young adults who age out of foster care. From member station WOSU in Columbus, Tom Borgerding reports.



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    Last fall's escape of animals from the Zanesville farm provoked protests by PETA, which asked the Governor to ban exotic animals in the state (Paul Eakin)Noon headlines, May 11, 2012
    Zanesville animal farm in foreclosure; DeWine targets smoking in movies; Obese boy slims down and returns home 

  • Zanesville animal farm in foreclosure
  • DeWine targets smoking in movies
  • Obese boy slims down and returns home 
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     Morning news headlines for May 11, 2012
    Dress rehearsal at Horseshoe Cleveland; Ohioans like Kasich's drilling tax plan; Asian Carp defense plans coming next year

  • Test run for Cleveland casino
  • Poll: Ohioans favor Kasich drilling tax
  • Auditor wants surplus to go to rainy day fund
  • Husted defending election decision
  • Army Corps to present Asian Carp plans next year
  • Layoffs, cuts still leave Cleveland schools with deficit
  • “Bobby Thompson” takes court-appointed attorney
  • Bomb threat closes Canton Central Catholic
  • Indians get big win in Boston
  •   Jeff St. Clair reports

    Ohio Consumers' Counsel surviving despite cuts
    Office was hardest hit by Kasich's budget cuts

    The state agency that took the biggest percentage cut in Gov. John Kasich's budget last year is still operating, albeit with a much smaller staff. The office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel saw its budget cut by 50 percent over two years - from $8.5 million last year down to $5.6 million this year.   Karen Kasler reports

    Trevor Clatterbuck packs a reusable Fresh Fork bag with milk ,meat, vegetables, maple syrup, and yogurt produced by local farmers.  (Valerie Brown)Fresh Fork Market creates a community of local food lovers
    More than 100 farmers and about 1,000 retail customers are connected by the service

    The challenge of the local foods movement is getting the food from farm to table. Northeast Ohio is rich with both farms and foodies, and WKSU's Vivian Goodman reports in this week's Quick Bite that a subscription food service is bringing them together:  Vivian Goodman reports

    1832 Howe House at 47 West Exchange St. in downtown Akron.  Howe House connects to Ohio Canal in Akron
    Canal engineer's house now available to canal travelers in downtown Akron

    Summit County this week celebrated the last segment of the Ohio Canal Towpath to be reconstructed in the county. Summit has 41 miles of finished towpath trail.

    Today, a short but important connector was opened in downtown Akron. WKSU’s Mark Urycki reports that officials are still a little surprised by how popular the path has become.  Mark Urycki reports

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