http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news/ wosu NewsRoom: WOSU News en-us Public Interactive newsroom.NewsRSS via Rome 30 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311997&sectionID=1 For months Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians and management have battled about the symphony's budget. Recently the summer pops concerts were canceled and it's uncertain if there will be a symphony at all next season. Columbus Symphony Orchestra Committee chair Jim Akins said in an effort to keep the music alive and help raise funds for lost wages the musicians decided to put on a couple of their own pops shows. Click on the listen icon to hear the interview. wosu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:47:02 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311725&sectionID=1 This July 4th holiday, in backyards throughout the state, thousands of Ohioans will be lighting sparklers, snaps, snakes, and other devices that are legal to use here....and thousands will also be igniting firecrackers, bottle rockets, and other fireworks that are illegal to use here. If some safety activists get their way, it will be against the law to sell any of those items in Ohio. wosu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:40:01 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311377&sectionID=1 Columbus police plan to spend the holiday weekend cracking down on drunk drivers. From July 3rd through the 5th, police will have extra traffic officers working overtime, and those suspected of driving under the influence may face additional consequences. wosu Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:18:40 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311711&sectionID=1 An investment adviser will learn his sentence for fraud charges related to $216 million in hedge fund losses at Ohio's agency for injured workers. A federal judge in Akron on Thursday will sentence Mark Lay, chief executive and founder of the now defunct MDL Capital Management of Pittsburgh. wosu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:15:13 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311746&sectionID=1 Thousands of people in deep financial trouble claim credit cards are their reason for ruin, blaming skyrocketing fees, changing interest rates and shortened payment periods. Now, Ohio's treasurer says people need to come forward to try to change the rules that control credit cards. wosu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:29:07 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311369&sectionID=1 Members of Congress and the President are trading blame for rising gas prices. President Bush says Congress continues to block offshore oil drilling. In Columbus Wednesday Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel says Mr. Bush forced Congress to block programs that Democrats believe would lead to energy independence. wosu Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:05:06 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311097&sectionID=1 Some unions, religious and social advocacy groups say Ohio is using taxpayer dollars to support sweatshops overseas. wosu Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:47:14 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1311070&sectionID=1 Standing on the steps of a Zanesville food pantry, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama yesterday unveiled his plan to strengthen ties between the White House and faith-based groups. Obama says he wants to expand a Bush Administration program to help fight poverty and meet emergency needs. wosu Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:14:36 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310619&sectionID=1 U.S. Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio calls it "insane" that America spent more than $327,000,000,000 to import oil last year and that about one fifth of the money went to Iran. wosu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:14:15 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310456&sectionID=1 State lawmakers and education leaders say high-tech businesses are blooming, so it's time to focus on educating kids in science, technology, engineering and math - otherwise known as the STEM curriculum. But advocates for the arts, social studies and other courses say the classes shouldn't be cut to give STEM room to grow. wosu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:10:57 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310420&sectionID=1 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama highlights food and hunger issues today when he plans to visit an eastern Ohio agency providing food, clothing and other services to needy families. wosu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:09:27 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310495&sectionID=1 Franklin County Commissioners spend most of their $314,000,000 General Fund budget on justice and public safety. But, they also provide $28,000 for free lesson on piano, guitar and other stringed instruments for children in low-income families. wosu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:29:29 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1309171&sectionID=1 Buckeye Lake is home to an ancient piece of property that goes largely unnoticed by the casual visitor. wosu Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:18:17 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1309801&sectionID=1 State and national educators have moved to boost the amount of classroom time studnets get in science, engineering, technology and math. But advocates say they're worried other courses and disciplines are being pushed aside to allow the so-called STEM classes to grow. wosu Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:05:47 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1309830&sectionID=1 Some Ohio farmers who thought their harvest would suffer because corn and soybean planting was delayed by wet spring weather say at least they will have a crop. wosu Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:04:27 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1309172&sectionID=1 Parents who owe back child support payments or Ohioans who owe the state back taxes are finding they are not getting that economic stimulus check that was promised by Uncle Sam. wosu Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:33:56 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1308469&sectionID=1 1700 former Pennsylvania 'residents' are settling into their new homes in the bed of the Big Darby Creek. In a partnership with Battelle Darby Metroparks and the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, Ohio State University researchers waded into the Big Darby Creek Wednesday to transplant 1700 Northern Riffleshell Mussels. wosu Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:53:10 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1308333&sectionID=1 Critics of expanded gambling in Ohio are getting re-organized,again. Three times over the past 18 years, they've successfully mobilized voters to reject proposals to legalize gambling. Now, they're organizing to try to block yet another gambling ballot issue, One that would authorize a single mammoth casino and resort in Clinton County. wosu Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:25:47 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1308366&sectionID=1 Flooding has closed Interstate 70 east of Columbus, following more rain overnight coming on top of several inches that fell Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The State Highway Patrol said Friday that traffic in both directions is being detoured at state Route 79 just north of Buckeye Lake. wosu Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:45:19 GMT wosu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wosu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1308341&sectionID=1 John McCain addresses energy policy and courts voters in town hall meetings. wosu Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:46:45 GMT wosu