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Facing the Mortgage Crisis: Local Officials Approach Solution Differently

Dayton, OH (2009-11-19) Last year, there were nearly 86,000 foreclosure filings in Ohio, based on data from the Mortgage Banker's Association. This year, experts fear that number could reach 100,000. And it's a big problem in Montgomery County, where foreclosures are fourth highest in the state. Housing advocates and politicians agree that something needs to be done, but as Emily McCord reports, how that will happen remains a bit more complicated.

Dayton Regional Rally

Dayton, OH (2009-11-19) The Dayton Regional Rally was held to highlight business developments and opportunities in the Dayton region.

Clark and Champaign Election Results

Clark/Champaign Counties, OH (2009-11-04) Clark and Champaign county voters saw many renewal levies on their ballots.

Clark County Reports First H1N1 Death

Clark County, Ohio (2009-11-03) Across the United States, nearly 300 people have died from the H1N1 flu. Today, Clark County reported its first confirmed death due to the virus.

Clark County to Hold H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

Clark County, OH (2009-10-27) The Clark County Combined Health District will offer its first H1N1 flu vaccination clinic Tuesday, October 27 beginning at noon.

Thriller Dance Moves The Miami Valley

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-10-23) Even though Halloween is still over a week away, zombies will be descending upon Yellow Springs Saturday evening. The event is part of a larger effort called "Thrill the World"- an attempt to break the world record for the largest simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The idea is to learn the dance and perform it at the same time as hundred of other thriller events across the globe. The first rehearsal was Thursday night. Emily McCord has the story.

Greene County Group Hopes To Improve School Budgets Through Sharing

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-10-22) School boards in Ohio are under a lot of economic pressure right now. They have to tighten their budgets, and on top of that, the shape of Ohio's state budget leaves questions about how much funding schools will receive in the future. In Greene County, there's a grass roots effort to save money in schools. It's got the attention of Governor Strickland. WYSO's Emily McCord reports.

Clark State to Construct Performing Arts and Conference Center in Springfield

Springfield, OH (2009-09-30) Clark State Community College has announced plans for a multi-purpose facility in downtown Springfield.

Ohio Lawmakers React To President's Health Care Address

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-09-10) President Obama made his case for how to fix health care Wednesday night. He described his proposal as bipartisan. But here in Ohio, support for the plan remains divided along party lines. WYSO's Emily McCord reports.

Colleges See Positive Aspects To A Bad Economy

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-09-10) The tough economy is forcing Colleges and Universities in the Miami Valley to make some dramatic changes this academic year. Many have lost funding, and have to be more conservative in planning for the year ahead. But at the same time, the role of higher education in the community is more important. Students rely on advanced training for an uncertain job market. WYSO's Emily McCord reports.

President Obama's Address to Students

Arlington, VA (2009-09-08) President Obama's address to the nation's students.

Antioch Transfer Ceremony - full stream

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-09-04) The complete Antioch College transfer ceremony that took place on Septmeber 4, 2009 on the Antioch College Campus in Yellow Springs, OH

Antioch College Transfer Finalized

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-09-04) Antioch College and Antioch University are officially separate institutions. A signing ceremony to sever the two took place Friday afternoon. WYSO's Emily McCord reports.

Rep. Turner Moderates Housing Forum

Dayton, OH (2009-08-27) Congressman Michael Turner was in Dayton yesterday to moderate a forum on the housing crisis and its impact on the Miami Valley. The forum consisted of two panel discussions with local and national experts.

"Forbes 10 Fastest Dying Cities" Symposium In Dayton This Weekend

Dayton, OH (2009-08-06) This weekend, communities are coming together in Dayton to show there's still some life in economically depressed areas. For the past year, Dayton, Cleveland, Youngstown and Canton have been laboring under the title fastest dying cities in the country. It was last August that Forbes called them as the walking dead. For WYSO, Emily McCord reports.

Facing The Mortgage Crisis: Scams

Yellow Springs, OH (2009-07-30) As home foreclosures rise, so do the number of people trying to take advantage of those in a bad situation. More and more, scams are popping up across Ohio. In May, the Attorney General's office launched a crackdown on the shady practices. WYSO's Emily McCord reports on the on-going effort.

My House: Facing the Mortgage Crises, and Appraisers

Dayton, OH (2009-07-27) WYSO Continues its look at the mortgage crises in the Miami Valley.

My House: Facing Foreclosure On Grange Hall Road

Dayton, OH (2009-07-27) WYSO Continues its look at the mortgage crises in the Miami Valley.

Facing the Mortgage Crisis: A House, No Longer a Home

Dayton, OH (2009-07-22) Jerry Kenney looks at the effect of abandoned houses on his neighborhood.

Facing the Mortgage Crisis: Financial Fitness

Springfield, OH (2009-07-21) Community organizations around the Miami Valley are offering foreclosure counseling and financial literacy classes. In Clark County, the foreclosure rate continues to rise and experts say it is likely to for the foreseeable future, WYSO's Juliet Fromholt has the story of what one Springfield organization is doing to educate people about their mortgages, their homes and their Financial fitness.