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Facing the Mortgage Crisis: Local Officials Approach Solution Differently
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.
Greene County Group Hopes To Improve School Budgets Through Sharing
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.
Antioch Alumni Gather For Reunion At A Time When They're Needed Most
This weekend, Antioch College alumni are gathering in Yellow Springs for their annual meeting. This is the first reunion since the college separated from the University. And now, the alumni are needed more than ever to resurrect the college. WYSO's Emily McCord was on campus ahead of the weekend, and reports that they're already hard at work.
Ohio Lawmakers React To President's Health Care Address
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.
Facing The Mortgage Crisis: Foreclosures Affect Those Who Can Afford Mortgages
The home foreclosure rate in the Miami Valley continues to rise. And it's likely to get worse. We know the mortgage crisis is affecting those who got in over their heads. But it also turns out the sheer volume of foreclosures is affecting even those who can make their monthly payments. WYSO's Emily McCord explains the connection.
Facing The Mortgage Crisis: Scams
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.
"Forbes 10 Fastest Dying Cities" Symposium In Dayton This Weekend
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.
Antioch College Transfer Finalized
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.
Colleges See Positive Aspects To A Bad Economy
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.
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