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Government

State of the State Address Preview
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Celeste says moving the address is a "worthy experiment"
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Local school district benefits from program
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Legislation would keep State of the State in Columbus
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Steubenville readies for State of the State Address
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

Judge hopes to save money for homeowners
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Cuyahoga County executive wants more cohesion between municipalities and the county
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

As final budget time nears, numbers still aren't quite what they need to be
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Dems plan to return some surplus funds
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

Akron to businesses: Pay up
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

 

Economy and Business

Mayor wonders how much of the mortgage settlement Cleveland will see
(Saturday, February 11, 2012)

"Defend Music Night" to support admissions tax exemption
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Congressmen propose solution to pay for I-90 bridge
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Ohio to get $335 million from banks that cheated homeowners.
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Ohio to get more than $300 million in mortgage settlement
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Vice President talks up America in visit to Columbus
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Summit County Port Authority announces new tax credit
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Group says raise taxes on drilling
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

Timetable for Cleveland casino opening still not set
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

Ohio vets get back to work
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

 

Arts and Entertainment

Cleveland's small clubs push for tax exemption
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Oberlin calling all music critics
(Wednesday, January 18, 2012)

"Ten Chimneys" opens the Second Stage at the Cleveland Play House's new downtown home
(Tuesday, January 17, 2012)

Presidential checks on display
(Monday, January 16, 2012)

Honoring Martin Luther King in song
(Monday, January 16, 2012)

Beating down hunger
(Saturday, January 14, 2012)

Very young violinists make their debut at Severance Hall
(Thursday, January 12, 2012)

Silent film series at the Cleveland Cinematheque
(Wednesday, January 11, 2012)

Akron novelist looks forward by looking back
(Monday, January 9, 2012)

Dressing for the Civil War
(Friday, January 6, 2012)

 

Commentary

The tone of September's songs
(Friday, September 9, 2011)

Anti-social media?
(Monday, March 7, 2011)

Learning on the gridiron
(Thursday, September 23, 2010)

Cleveland has many champs
(Monday, June 14, 2010)

Northeast Ohio man loses latest death appeal
(Monday, April 5, 2010)

Cleveland Winter better than Phoenix Summer
(Tuesday, January 5, 2010)

The Bologna Process
(Tuesday, December 1, 2009)

Storycorps hears from Akron veteran of World War II
(Wednesday, November 11, 2009)

Lost Airlines
(Monday, October 26, 2009)

Bizarre baseball play
(Tuesday, June 30, 2009)

 

Crime and Courts

Bankruptcy trustee goes after big investors
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Gifts or Bribes for Dimora
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Dimora friend faces hearing
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Convicted arsonist gets new trial
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

High court won't consider decision on death penalty
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

Surrounding area of Akron campus gets more security
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

House flipper contributed to poor housing market
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Courtroom artists capture the drama
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Parole board recommends against clemency for convicted child killer
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

J. Kevin Kelley testifies in Dimora trial
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

 

Education

Good grades in Akron could lead to free college tuition
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

Why Wells Academy? A Gem of a School in Dusty Old Steubenville
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Cleveland mayor proposed sweeping school reform plan
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Ohio colleges may save money by phrasing out remedial courses
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Diane Ravitch talks about problems with standardized tests and other trends
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Troubled charter school closing early
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Former Ohio schools chief Deb Delisle nominated for federal post
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

University of Akron hires Jim Tressel
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

Number of homeless students on the rise
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

Beleaguered teachers still see it as a calling
(Thursday, January 26, 2012)

 

Environment

Ohio could get help with failing sewer systems.
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

50 trees vs. 69 kilovolts
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Sediment dumping ground opens as a nature preserve
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

FirstEnergy seeks solar credits
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

The promise of billions of dollars for Ohio's economy is not enough
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

White-nose syndrome infects Summit County bats
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Cutting the carp
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

Ag secretary boosts Lorain County biodigester
(Monday, January 30, 2012)

First Energy closings expected to benefit Lake Erie
(Monday, January 30, 2012)

FirstEnergy closing six coal plants
(Thursday, January 26, 2012)

 

Health and Medicine

Susan G. Komen says its ready to move forward
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

State launches campaign against painkiller abuse
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

State rep. calls for federal monitors for November election
(Wednesday, January 25, 2012)

Ballot board approves medical marijuana petition
(Wednesday, January 25, 2012)

Smoking report card gives Ohio low grades on all but smoking ban
(Thursday, January 19, 2012)

Case joins national effort to treat vets PTSD, brain injury
(Thursday, January 12, 2012)

Veterans benefits go mobile
(Monday, January 9, 2012)

New iPad app helps figure out concussions
(Thursday, January 5, 2012)

Exploradio - Obesity and memory
(Monday, December 12, 2011)

Cuyahoga County trying to curb residents' unhealthy ways
(Tuesday, November 29, 2011)

 

Lifestyle

Quick Bites: Growing greens in winter
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Quick Bites: Farmers' Markets
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Quick Bites: Getting a taste of local honey
(Friday, January 27, 2012)

ACLU urges Cuyahoga Falls to extend family discounts to same-sex couples
(Monday, January 23, 2012)

Quick Bites: Anyway you slice it good cooking requires good knives
(Friday, January 20, 2012)

Ohio Girl Scout cookie boycott continues
(Wednesday, January 18, 2012)

Quick Bites: Cowboy George, the chili-head, rocks on
(Friday, January 13, 2012)

WKSU's Quick Bites gets your goat
(Friday, January 6, 2012)

Towpath complete in Akron
(Thursday, October 27, 2011)

Youngstown diocese removes priest, apologizes
(Monday, October 10, 2011)

 

Ohio

Highway Patrol makes two more drug busts
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Gov talks to townships about budget problems
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Governor Kasich urges backer of right-to-work amendment to go slow
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Ohio's cut of mortgage settlement expected to top $300 million
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

News Headlines 2/9/12
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Portman, Ohio delegation push for Air Force to protect Youngstown
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

News Headlines 2/8/12
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

AG calls for tougher regulations on fracking
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

News Headlines 2/7/12
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Kasich: Slow down and let us complete the turnpike study
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

 

People

Ohio's Workers Compensation bureau implements a new wellness program
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Two Northeast Ohio Marine vets are congressional guests
(Tuesday, January 24, 2012)

Ohio honors John Glenn with new holiday
(Friday, January 20, 2012)

Kasich extends over-payment forgiveness to food stamp recipients
(Thursday, December 22, 2011)

Seniors and development company reach settlement
(Thursday, December 22, 2011)

Homeless kids in Ohio
(Tuesday, December 13, 2011)

Researchers study ways to help grandmothers who are mothers again
(Friday, November 25, 2011)

AG suggests ways to avoid Holiday scams
(Wednesday, November 23, 2011)

Cleveland's growing homeless population
(Monday, November 21, 2011)

Occupy Cleveland and the homeless
(Monday, November 21, 2011)

 

Politics

GOP takes a first step to replace voting law
(Friday, February 10, 2012)

Ohio Democrats Kucinich and Kaptur getting feel for redrawn district
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Kasich shakes off critics
(Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Gingrich touts manufacturing in Cleveland
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

Leftwing blast conservative legislation think tank
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

Secretary of State says legislature should deal with redistricting now
(Thursday, February 2, 2012)

Ohio "right-to-work" initiative clears hurdle
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Early voting kicks off today
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

Ohio Rep looks to change inspector general selection process
(Tuesday, January 31, 2012)

Young voters still support Obama
(Monday, January 30, 2012)

 

Science and Technology

Ohio invests in high-speed internet Governor
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

Journey to the bottom of the world
(Friday, December 23, 2011)

Goodyear blimp gondola heading to the Smithsonian
(Monday, November 14, 2011)

Bill to change insurance for cancer meds
(Friday, November 11, 2011)

A swinging idea
(Thursday, September 22, 2011)

Exploradio - The liquid crystal kingdom
(Monday, September 19, 2011)

Exploradio - Swellable Glass
(Monday, July 25, 2011)

NASA to privatize space travel
(Thursday, July 21, 2011)

Bittersweet memories of orbiter and final countdown
(Thursday, July 7, 2011)

Ohio poised to become leader in solar energy
(Thursday, July 7, 2011)

 

U.S.

Gingrich campaigns in Ohio
(Tuesday, February 7, 2012)

Strickland: Romney needs to release more tax returns
(Monday, January 23, 2012)

Gas prices may stay steady
(Wednesday, January 11, 2012)

Youngstown native among those charged with causing a suicide
(Thursday, December 22, 2011)

Portman: Cap income eligibility for entitlement programs
(Wednesday, December 21, 2011)

Showdown in Senate over Cordray
(Wednesday, December 7, 2011)

Ten Ohio processing centers face closure
(Monday, December 5, 2011)

President Obama visits Cincinnati to discuss job creation
(Thursday, September 22, 2011)

Fire museum comes to Tower City
(Monday, September 12, 2011)

Together on 9/11
(Monday, September 12, 2011)

 

Sports

The NFL's family tree
(Wednesday, February 8, 2012)

Pro Football Hall of Fame announces class of 2012
(Monday, February 6, 2012)

2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees announced Saturday
(Friday, February 3, 2012)

Pluto: High expectations, few scholarships on National Signing Day
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012)

Cavaliers value trending downward since 2010
(Thursday, January 26, 2012)

Baseball's Dominican connection
(Wednesday, January 25, 2012)

Browns want money up front
(Thursday, January 19, 2012)

Former Indian Manny Ramirez wants back in baseball's good graces
(Wednesday, January 18, 2012)

Terry Pluto: Why it's better to be bad
(Wednesday, January 4, 2012)

Cavs' 2012 is the year of the rookie
(Tuesday, December 27, 2011)

 

Other Stories

Communities are going into rehab
(Thursday, January 26, 2012)

Rare submarine engines back in Cleveland
(Monday, November 14, 2011)

Headline News for Monday, 4/11/11
(Monday, April 11, 2011)

Status change for Father Sam
(Thursday, March 24, 2011)

Canton photographer in New Zealand earthquake
(Wednesday, February 23, 2011)

The power is off, open a window
(Tuesday, February 1, 2011)

Toy stories in Northeast Ohio
(Tuesday, December 21, 2010)

Former soldiers find balm for the soul
(Sunday, November 14, 2010)

Poets seek peace in Middle East
(Friday, October 8, 2010)

Bleak scenes in Wooster
(Friday, September 17, 2010)

 
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