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• Spike strips on highway? Politicians weigh in

  03-03-2016 23:48
  
  Spike strips on the highway- some say they could put an end to wrong way crashes. 
  
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• Today was therapy day for Republicans: #Retweet, March 3, 2016 edition

  03-03-2016 23:43
  
  Let's all share our feelings.
  
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• January Ohio unemployment numbers to come out: What to watch for Friday

  03-03-2016 23:36
  
  Statewide employment data for January will be released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
  
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• What do you think of increase in conceal carry permits? Here's what cleveland.com commenters had to say

  03-03-2016 23:22
  
  Cleveland.com commenters weigh in on the debate about conceal carry permits for weapons.
  
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• Cleveland man charged with strangling roommate

  03-03-2016 23:21
  
  The 30-year-old roommate is charged with aggravated murder.
  
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• Mark Wahlberg’s Wahlburgers restaurant coming to Cleveland

  03-03-2016 23:20
  
  CLEVELAND– The burger chain founded by the Wahlberg brothers announced on Thursday it is coming to Cleveland. Walhburgers revealed plans to open more than 30 news stores across seven states, which will bring the total number of franchises to 118. There are six slated for Cleveland and Detroit, including one at the Greektown Casino to open this summer or fall. Chef Paul Wahlberg and his celebrity brothers, Mark and Donnie, created Wahlburgers in 2011. The restaurant was even the subjec
  
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• Federal agents inspecting attempted arson on State Road; woman runs into restaurant after stealing clothes from Kohl's: Parma police blotter

  03-03-2016 23:15
  
  Parma police and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are investigating an attempt to set a two-family house and minivan on fire, just south of West Ridgewood Drive. Also, a Cleveland woman, 33, was arrested after she allegedly stole $185 in merchandise from Kohl's on Ridge Road.
  
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• Fire rips through South Toledo building

  03-03-2016 22:54
  
  No one was injured in an early Thursday fire in South Toledo, officials said.
  
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• Meeting called to calm Brunswick summer festival fracas

  03-03-2016 22:41
  
  While it seems unlikely that there is time to remedy the situation this year, the two sides of an unintended scheduling snafu involving two of the biggest summer festivals in Medina County began a dialogue Mar. 2.
  
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• Cincinnati junior high student arrested for bringing fake gun to school, drinking wine in class

  03-03-2016 22:38
  
  A 12-year-old Hamilton County junior high student was arrested Wednesday after he threatened classmates with a toy gun and drank wine in class, police said.
  
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• Girl threatens boy with knife outside Berea-Midpark High School; dog wanders while owner passed out on couch: Berea police blotter

  03-03-2016 22:22
  
  On Feb. 29, outside Berea-Midpark High School, a 14-year-old girl threatened a 17-year-old boy with a knife. On Feb. 27, residents called police after seeing a large, tan dog wandering loose on Savage Street.
  
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• Man found dead in Willoughby YMCA parking lot

  03-03-2016 22:21
  
  A man was found dead in his car in the Willoughby YMCA parking lot Wednesday evening.
  
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• 'Missing' baby was never inside stolen car, Cincinnati police say

  03-03-2016 22:16
  
  After an hours-long search for a car reportedly stolen with an infant inside Thursday morning, Cincinnati police now say that the child was never in the car.
  
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• Cleveland police department gets new equipment to assist deaf community (video)

  03-03-2016 22:08
  
  The department used a federal grant to buy technology that gives officers instant access to a live American Sign Language interpreter.
  
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• Up to an inch of snow possible overnight: Cleveland Weather Forecast

  03-03-2016 21:58
  
  Up to an inch of snow could fall overnight in Cleveland, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Jackson Center police chief pleads not guilty to sexual imposition charge

  03-03-2016 21:37
  
  Joseph Cotterman, the Jackson Center police chief, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Shelby County Court of Common Pleas to a gross sexual imposition charge.
  
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• John Kasich is millennials' best bet: Patrick J. Lipaj (Opinion)

  03-03-2016 21:36
  
  No prospective president is better prepared than John Kasich to address the important issues that millennial Ohioans have on our minds, including job prospects, college costs and our share of the national debt, writes Patrick J. Lipaj.
  
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• Hue Jackson, Mo Williams to visit CLE Auto Show

  03-03-2016 21:31
  
  Jackson will appear from 6:30-8 p.m. and Williams will appear from 6-7 p.m.
  
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• Wahlburgers, the burger joint from Marky Mark and one of the New Kids on the Block, is coming to Cleveland

  03-03-2016 21:10
  
  There are no specifics on where or when the Cleveland location(s) will open, but a pressrelease indicates the local franchise owner is slated to open six stores in Cleveland and Detroit.
  
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• Columbus police try to track down armed home burglars

  03-03-2016 21:06
  
  After nearly 10 Clintonville homes were broken into by armed burglars, Columbus police are investigating to see if there is a connection between those break-ins and ones reported on neighboring Ohio State's campus.
  
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• Woman is victim of scam: Shaker Heights police blotter

  03-03-2016 20:59
  
  A woman had money she had just withdrawn stolen from her by two female suspects while in the Heinen's grocery store lot.
  
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• California men who ripped off Ohio homeowners plead to federal charges in Connecticut

  03-03-2016 20:57
  
  Two men who drew ire from the Ohio Attorney General's Office for taking client money to perform loan modifications for struggling homeowners without actually performing the services have pleaded guilty to related federal charges.
  
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• The Bernie Sanders paradox - money doesn't buy elections: Matthew Weybrecht (Opinion)

  03-03-2016 20:54
  
  Bernie Sanders has created his own version of an ancient Greek paradox by convincingly arguing that he cannot win the race for the White House, then racking up campaign successes, writes Matthew Weybrecht.
  
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• ME: Suspected homicide in Fairview Park

  03-03-2016 20:54
  
  The death of a Fairview Park woman is being investigated as a possible homicide, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.
  
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• Canton PD search for missing woman Arika Hall

  03-03-2016 20:42
  
  Canton police are looking for a woman who was last seen on Feb. 2.
  
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• Caller claiming to be IRS agent scams Solon resident out of $12,000

  03-03-2016 20:39
  
  A caller claiming to be an IRS agent scammed a Solon resident out of more than $12,000.
  
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• City's design review committee tables plan to enliven Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plaza

  03-03-2016 20:38
  
  Cleveland's Downtown/Flats Design Review Committee tabled for two weeks plans by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to spruce up its bleak-looking entry plaza.
  
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• Melanie Hogan of LEAP sees rising opportunities for locals with disabilities: My Cleveland (photos)

  03-03-2016 20:35
  
  Melanie Hogan leads LEAP, which helps people with disabilities live and work in the community.
  
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• Scott Kelly set new American space record, plus 7 other amazing records (video)

  03-03-2016 20:31
  
  NASA Scott Kelly set a record for an American in space, at 340 days. Check out some other records -- for time underwater, surfing and more.
  
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• Former home repair worker accused of stealing from clients in Hudson, Bedford, Geauga County

  03-03-2016 20:05
  
  Paul Stevenson, 23, is accused of stealing checks from clients and cashing them through a mobile banking app. One of the victims was a 76-year-old Hudson woman, officials said.
  
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• Gasoline prices climbing in CLE and across Ohio

  03-03-2016 19:34
  
  Oil companies are digging deeper into Ohio wallets Thursday. Gasoline prices have jumped by as much as 20 cents a gallon this week and are now, on average, higher than the U.S. average.
  
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• F-35 Lightning fighter at Cleveland National Air show (video)

  03-03-2016 19:27
  
  Cleveland National Air Show is the first civilian show with both F-22 and F-35 fighter planes.
  
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• What are the top-ranked high schools in state, Northeast Ohio on state report cards?

  03-03-2016 19:25
  
  Here are rankings of the top-scoring high schools in Ohio and Northeast Ohio on state tests last year, according to the 2014-15 state report cards
  
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• Brunswick man pleads guilty to robbing four banks in Medina, Lorain counties

  03-03-2016 19:02
  
  A Brunswick man pleaded guilty to committing a series of bank robberies in Medina County and Lorain County.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' coming to home video in April

  03-03-2016 18:58
  
  The seventh chapter in the "Star Wars" saga will be available on digital platforms on April 1, followed by the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack on April 5.
  
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• Cleveland seeking to buy riot gear for Republican National Convention

  03-03-2016 18:52
  
  Cleveland is seeking to buy 2,000 sets of riot gear, including riot-control suits and collapsible batons, the city's latest step to spend a $50 million federal security grant for July's Republican National Convention.
  
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• Cleveland police search for man accused of hitting girlfriend's father with truck

  03-03-2016 18:50
  
  The man was taken to University Hospitals Case Medical Centers with a broken leg.
  
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• Local teacher accused of inappropriate behavior

  03-03-2016 18:46
  
  A North Olmsted City Schools teacher is on administrative leave after being accused of inappropriate behavior.
  
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• 50 Things to Eat and Drink in Greater Cleveland 2016 (photos)

  03-03-2016 18:36
  
  From the dozens of dishes and drinks we sampled over the course of the past year, several stood out. This year's 50 Things to Eat and Drink in Cleveland draws together an array of entrees and sides, desserts and drinks - to create an "ultimate" feast to explore and sample.
  
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• One week left to vote for best fish frys in 4 Greater Cleveland regions (polls, photos)

  03-03-2016 18:34
  
  Get an update on how voting is going in four regional polls to determine best fish frys in Greater Cleveland. Voting closes one week from today.
  
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• China layoffs no conciliation to sacked Lorain steelworkers (photos)

  03-03-2016 18:28
  
  China announcing 5-6 million layoffs, including industries where there is a supply glut, arrives with dark irony in Ohio and especially in Lorain's steel industry.
  
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• What are the top-ranked elementary schools in the state and Northeast Ohio on state report cards?

  03-03-2016 18:27
  
  Here's a ranking of the top-scoring elementary schools in Ohio and in Northeast Ohio, based on last week's state report cards
  
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• Who's that sleeping in my bed? A drunk burglar

  03-03-2016 18:03
  
  It wasn't sweet little Goldilocks in his bed. Instead, police say, it was a drunken stranger.
  
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• PD looks for man who hit girlfriend's dad w/ car

  03-03-2016 17:02
  
  The suspect became angry and reportedly ran over his girlfriend's father.
  
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• Father run over by daughter’s boyfriend in incident near Cleveland Clinic

  03-03-2016 16:51
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — A man faces felonious assault and abduction charges after being accused of running over his girlfriend’s father in an incident near the Cleveland Clinic. According to police reports, officers responded to East 93rd Street and Chester Avenue for a reported car accident and a male who was run over. When they arrived, they found the 50-year-old man lying on the ground on East 93rd Street. He was taken to the hospital with a fractured leg. Witnesses told polic
  
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• Dyngus Day 2016: Cleveland's Tremont area announces party plans, brew bus

  03-03-2016 16:45
  
  Dyngus Day is a big deal in Cleveland.This year, the post-Easter Polish party is getting even bigger. Tremont, one of the town's most Polish areas, is upping the ante with a full slate of Dyngus Day events and specials.
  
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• Cleveland National Air Show to feature U.S. Air Force F-35, F-22

  03-03-2016 16:35
  
  CLEVELAND– This year’s Cleveland National Air Show will feature demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor. This is the first time these aircrafts will appear in Northeast Ohio. “We are thrilled and honored,” said air show executive director Kim Dell, in a news release on Thursday. “To have the world’s most advanced aircraft in Cleveland will be historic and unprecedented. The 2016 Air Show wi
  
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• 3 cars & semi involved in crash on I-76 in Akron

  03-03-2016 16:32
  
  Four people were injured in a crash on I-76 in Akron Thursday morning.
  
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• Columbia Pictures releases first official 'Ghostbusters' reboot trailer

  03-03-2016 16:20
  
  The official trailer for Paul Feig's 'Ghostbusters' reboot featuring an all-female lead cast, was released today.
  
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• Valley View cops dominate voting for February Person of the Month; voting ends Monday (poll)

  03-03-2016 16:10
  
  Valley View police officers Ptl. Jack Pietraszkiewcz and Sgt. Eric Sims -- who helped save the life of a woman attempting to jump from the I-480 Valley View bridge -- are dominating the voting for February's Person of the Month.
  
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