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• Beloved former Chagrin Falls High teacher Lenny May, wife, Lana, remembered at memorial service

  27-02-2016 22:32
  
  Chagrin Falls High School, on Saturday afternoon, was home to a memorial service for former teacher and athletic director Lenny May and his wife, Lana. Both were killed Feb. 18 in an auto accident in Florida. The service drew nearly 800 people.
  
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• PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY | 2016 Comic Con Cleveland

  27-02-2016 22:29
  
  Thousands are flocking to the 2016 Wizard World Comic Con in Cleveland this weekend, and newsnet5 has full coverage keeping you up to date on star sightings, including photos, video, livestreams and interviews. 
  
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• Wizard World Cleveland 2016 draws thousands to get their geek on

  27-02-2016 22:24
  
  Wizard World Cleveland 2016 is bigger and better than ever as thousands of fans come to see their favorite characters of comics, movies and television and in many cases, be the characters.
  
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• PHOTO GALLERY | 2016 Comic Con Cleveland

  27-02-2016 21:38
  
  Thousands are flocking to the 2016 Wizard World Comic Con in Cleveland this weekend, and newsnet5 has full coverage keeping you up to date on star sightings, including photos, video, livestreams and interviews. 
  
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• Michael Rooker says Merle won't reappear in "The Walking Dead"

  27-02-2016 21:12
  
  Michael Rooker answered questions about AMC's "The Walking Dead" during a Saturday panel and Cleveland's Wizard World Comic Con.
  
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• Barberton pizza shop robbed at gunpoint

  27-02-2016 21:07
  
  Nick's Pizza in Barberton was robbed at gunpoint, police said.
  
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• Barberton PD: Suspect robs Nick's Pizza with gun

  27-02-2016 21:04
  
  An armed robbery suspect is at large after allegedly robbing a Nick's Pizza in Barberton, police said.
  
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• Former probation officer sentenced for bribes

  27-02-2016 20:24
  
  A former Cuyahoga County probation officer has been sentenced to a year in jail for soliciting bribes in exchange for special treatment from probationers, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said.
  
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• Stars, artists, and more at 2016 Comic Con CLE

  27-02-2016 20:08
  
  The 2016 Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland programming is full of great actors, actresses, artists, creators, and more.
  
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• Three injured by gunfire while driving from Cleveland restaurant

  27-02-2016 19:58
  
  Three people reported being injured by gunfire as the drove away from an East Side restaurant.
  
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• "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel will reveal more details about key villain (video)

  27-02-2016 19:37
  
  Karen Gillan revealed a few details about villain Nebula from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies at this weekend's Wizard World Comic Con.
  
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• "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel will reveal more details about key villain

  27-02-2016 19:37
  
  Karen Gillan revealed a few details about villain Nebula from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies at this weekend's Wizard World Comic Con.
  
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• Suspects steal woman's wallet, use nearly $8,000

  27-02-2016 19:18
  
  University Heights Police are asking for the public's help with identifying suspects who allegedly stole a woman's wallet, and then shortly after purchased thousands of dollars' worth of items at Target. 
  
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• 'House of Cards' stacks the fourth-season deck in its favor

  27-02-2016 18:45
  
  Netflix's 'House of Cards' returns to form with its fourth season.
  
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• UPDATE | Canton homicide victims were brothers

  27-02-2016 18:43
  
  The victims of a double homicide who were found shot Saturday were brothers, police said. 
  
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• Stow woman accused of breaking into ex-boyfriend's house, stabbing him with steak knife

  27-02-2016 18:43
  
  Dawn Samora, 43, is accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend's Stow home and stabbing him.
  
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• Saturday | Danita Harris hosts Soup 4 the Soul

  27-02-2016 17:53
  
  Some of your favorite NewsChannel5 on-air newscasters will join Emmanuel Baptist Church Saturday for the annual Black History Month event, "Soup 4 the Soul," to celebrate the church's 100th anniversary.
  
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• Thieves spend $8,000 at Target after stealing wallet at University Heights Whole Foods

  27-02-2016 17:39
  
  University Heights police are asking for the public's help in identifying people in surveillance video investigators believe took part in stealing $8,000 from a woman.
  
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• Schreckengost pachyderms ready for encore at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (photos)

  27-02-2016 16:20
  
  The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's project to install the Viktor Schreckengost pachyderm sculptures that once graced the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo begins in days and will be finished in time for the Republican National Convention in July.
  
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• Akron | 3 arrested in robbery of pizza driver

  27-02-2016 16:17
  
  Authorities have arrested three suspects – including two juveniles – in connection with the robbery of a Marco's Pizza delivery driver in Akron, police said.
  
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• South Carolina Democratic presidential primary: Voting underway - but where are the candidates?

  27-02-2016 15:31
  
  Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders: Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close 12 hours later, at 7 p.m.
  
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• What and when is Super Tuesday? And why does it matter?

  27-02-2016 15:28
  
  Everything you need to know about the presidential primary elections taking place on March 1.
  
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• 'Gotham' swings back into a crowded comic-book field

  27-02-2016 15:00
  
  Fox's stylish 'Gotham' finally resumes its second season, returning at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29.
  
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• Two dead in Canton shooting

  27-02-2016 14:17
  
  Canton police are investigating after two men were found dead Saturday of multiple gunshot wounds.
  
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• Trio robs Akron pizza deliveryman at gunpoint, crash during getaway

  27-02-2016 13:52
  
  A 19-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys are accused of robbing a pizza deliveryman in Akron.
  
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• 7 unique weekend breakfast and brunch spots in Cleveland and beyond (Essential CLE)

  27-02-2016 13:00
  
  Here are 7 Cleveland-area restaurants that do weekend brunch and breakfast right. Click on the MENU link to see details on brunch times, offerings.
  
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• 7 unique weekend breafast and brunch spots in Cleveland and beyond (Essential CLE)

  27-02-2016 13:00
  
  Here are 7 Cleveland-area restaurants that do weekend brunch and breakfast right. Click on the MENU link to see details on brunch times, offerings.
  
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• Kate Mara, Josh Groban top list of celebrity birthdays: February 27, 2016

  27-02-2016 12:05
  
  'House of Cards' actress Kate Mara turns 33 while singer Josh Groban celebrates his 35th birthday.
  
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• Yoko Ono hospitalized; representative denies reports John Lennon's widow had stroke

  27-02-2016 06:12
  
  Elliott Mintz told The Associated Press that Ono went to the hospital on the advice of her doctor. He said media reports that she had had a stroke were not true.
  
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• East CLE: Before & after pics will surprise you

  27-02-2016 05:42
  
  A set of two photos, before and after, give a glimpse of East Cleveland that may surprise you.
  
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• Snow still hard to come by as Winter winds down

  27-02-2016 04:59
  
  What's most notable about this El Nino Winter in Northern Ohio is what we are NOT seeing. Snow...
  
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• Cleveland puts on a smile for GOP convention

  27-02-2016 04:57
  
  When the Republicans meet in Cleveland for the party's national convention, the hope is delegates and others will see the city put its best foot forward for the visiting guests, but also put its hand out for more jobs. business, and commerce.
  
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• Snow Day Chances More Than Just a Guess

  27-02-2016 04:49
  
  My snow day predictions are based on more than just tea leaves.
  
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• CLE abandoned mansion owner now facing arrest

  27-02-2016 04:25
  
  The owner of the abandoned Levi Schofield mansion on Cleveland's east side is now facing an arrest warrant for the once prominent 7,000 square foot home.
  
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• PD search for University Hotel homicide suspects

  27-02-2016 03:44
  
  Cleveland Homicide Investigators are looking to identify two suspects wanted in the shooting death of Joshua Mascol on Jan. 23 around noon.
  
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• Man shot at by poss. juveniles on Glencoe Ave.

  27-02-2016 03:34
  
  A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot by two suspects.
  
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• 12 indicted for 4-county drug organization

  27-02-2016 03:24
  
  As a result of the investigation, officials uncovered a marijuana distribution network that was responsible for importing marijuana into Portage County for distribution. During the investigation, officers seized hundreds of kilograms of marijuana, prescription pain medication, a large quantity of money, handguns, and several cars. 
  
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• Ytown mayor, former auditor in corruption case

  27-02-2016 03:00
  
  Youngstown Mayor John McNally and former Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino pled guilty to several counts in a public corruption case involving the relocation of the Mahoning County Job and Family Services Department, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Friday.
  
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• 2 boys arrested for burglaries in Summit Co.

  27-02-2016 02:46
  
  Two boys were arrested after they were caught burglarizing homes in the city on the same day.
  
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• Jon Snow, popular Game of Thrones character, is really dead, Wizard World panelists say

  27-02-2016 02:42
  
  Liz Prugh of PureFandom.com thinks Jon Snow is truly dead.
  
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• 2 indicted for escape from Oriana House in CLE

  27-02-2016 02:34
  
  According to the indictment, Tucker and Shepard were both indicted on one count of escape and one count of criminal damaging or endangering.
  
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• Intruders enter home, rob residents at gunpoint

  27-02-2016 02:19
  
  Police are searching for two men suspected of breaking into a home and robbing the residents at gunpoint.
  
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• Wizard World Cleveland opens Friday with a bang, hundreds of fans brave the cold (photos)

  27-02-2016 02:10
  
  Wizard World Cleveland will be at the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland through Sunday with stars of film and television and comic book writers and artists mixing with fans.
  
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• Parents of Mass. teacher raped, killed by teen are angry he'll be eligible for parole

  27-02-2016 01:51
  
  Colleen Ritzer's parents said Philip Chism should never have a chance to leave prison on parole.
  
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• Pothole creates chain-reaction problems

  27-02-2016 01:39
  
  Potholes damaging your car? You’re not alone. In fact, we found one woman who’s going through all kinds of problems with a pothole.
  
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• Lack of Great Lakes ice tells tale of this year's mild winter

  27-02-2016 01:36
  
  For a stark picture of just how mild this winter has been, take a gander at these maps and satellite images of Great Lakes ice and water temperatures on Friday, Feb. 25-26, 2016.
  
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• CMSD & Browns promote their Get2School initative

  27-02-2016 01:00
  
  Studies show that when kids miss 20 days or more it increases their probability to do poorly down the road, and even become a dropout. In Cleveland, the challenge is even more severe.
  
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• Scams circulating in Cleveland, protect yourself

  27-02-2016 00:56
  
  Thousands of scams are circulating daily, many of them right here in Cleveland-so how do you make sure you're not the next victim? The Better Business Bureau has a tool you can use to protect yourself, it's called Scam Tracker. 
  
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• I-Team exclusive: Video raises questions about crash involving stolen van that killed 17-year-old

  27-02-2016 00:09
  
  WARNING: Some of the video below may be disturbing for some viewers CLEVELAND – The Fox 8 I-Team has obtained exclusive video showing exactly what happened as police say a car crashed into a speeding, stolen van driven by a 14-year-old, leaving the 17-year-old passenger dead. It happened last Sunday at East 30th and Community College Avenue in Cleveland. Police say the 17-year-old died after being thrown out of the vehicle from the force of the collision. Video from security came
  
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