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• How you can help 24 families displaced by fatal Brunwick fire

  08-03-2016 22:39
  
  A Brunswick church is collecting money and gift cards to give to 24 families displaced after a fatal fire.
  
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• New 'Sweeties Soda Shoppe' to open at 'b.a. Sweetie Candy Company' this Spring (video)

  08-03-2016 22:34
  
  The 'b.a. Sweetie Candy Company,' is expanding with their new 'Sweeties Soda Shoppe' scheduled to open in Spring 2016. The old fashioned ice cream parlor will feature 36 flavors, over 200 soda pop varieties and more things to satisfy your sweet tooth.
  
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• North Olmsted pair sentenced to prison for robbing Little Caesars Pizza with toy guns

  08-03-2016 22:30
  
  Jasmine Kochheiser and Matthew Hennessey were sentenced to prison for robbing the North Olmsted Little Caesars Pizza with toy guns last fall.
  
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• Teen shot in leg in central Toledo

  08-03-2016 22:28
  
  A teenage boy was shot several times in the leg Monday night, police say.
  
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• Brunswick school officials grapple with low report card scores

  08-03-2016 22:25
  
  In the two weeks since the Ohio Department of Education released its 2014-2015 district report cards, Brunswick City Schools officials remain as flummoxed as many parents by the district's lower-than-expected grades.
  
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• Akron police investigate fatal shooting

  08-03-2016 22:23
  
  A man was fatally shot about 2 p.m. in Akron, police said.
  
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• Brook Park woman supports Hillary Clinton, but hopes she changes her mind on abortion: Ohio votes

  08-03-2016 22:21
  
  What could Ohio voters be thinking? The Buckeye State will head to the polls March 15 to help nominate presidential candidates. And almost everybody has an opinion about the election. Many have already made up their minds. Some just have...
  
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• Dayton man struck, killed by car may have been under the influence, police say

  08-03-2016 22:14
  
  A 32-year-old Dayton man struck and killed in a car accident early Tuesday was wearing dark clothing and was likely under the influence of drugs and alcohol, police say.
  
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• Parma man says thief racked up $13,000 in credit card debt

  08-03-2016 22:12
  
  Police say an unknown person got three credit cards in a 28-year-old Parma man's name, and racked up nearly $13,000 in bills.
  
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• The art of strudel: Watch dough hand-stretched at Cleveland's St. Mary's Church (photos) (video)

  08-03-2016 22:03
  
  Come and see the process of stretching, rolling and baking strudel in this series of stories, photos and a video.
  
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• Find a strudel class in Cleveland this spring

  08-03-2016 22:02
  
  Join one at a church or at two different cooking schools in Northeast Ohio. Sometimes, bakeries featuring strudel will offer a group lesson.
  
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• How to make the best old-fashioned apple strudel (recipe)

  08-03-2016 22:01
  
  Follow steps from a group of Cleveland strudel-makers. See the photos and videos on the art of stretching strudel dough and filling it with apples or cheese.
  
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• Temperature will approach record high Wednesday: Cleveland Weather Forecast

  08-03-2016 22:00
  
  Temperatures could reach near-record levels on Wednesday in Northeast Ohio, according to forecasts.
  
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• Brooklyn Defender Red IPA is this week's craft beer pick: Crack One Open

  08-03-2016 22:00
  
  Our "Crack One Open" craft beer review this week focuses on a red IPA from Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn Defender.
  
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• Live updates: Republican, Democratic presidential primary results and more

  08-03-2016 21:50
  
  Michigan, Mississippi, Idaho and Hawaii are holding Republican contests today (March 8). Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders face off in Michigan and Mississippi.
  
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• LSB Seven Hills, LLC updates council, mayor on $50 million development on Rockside Road

  08-03-2016 21:46
  
  LSB Seven Hills, LLC, the developer of the proposed development along Rockside Road just east of Crossview Road, introduced a 120-room hotel and a senior living village to the site plan. The developer's architect and representatives gave a presentation to council in a special meeting March 8.
  
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• Oregon standoff: FBI agents under investigation for possible misconduct in LaVoy Finicum shooting

  08-03-2016 21:42
  
  Investigators find evidence that an FBI agent fired at Finicum, but later denied it. His bullets didn't hit Finicum or contribute to his death. The investigation found two state troopers were justified in shooting the occupation spokesman three times in the back.
  
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• Cleveland's Kimpton Schofield Hotel welcomes first guests, including four-legged ones (photos)

  08-03-2016 21:40
  
  The Kimpton Schofield welcomed its first guests about 11 a.m., following a five-year, $50-million renovation project at the high-profile downtown Cleveland corner of East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue.
  
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• Cleveland Heights Police Department swears in five promoted officers

  08-03-2016 21:33
  
  Just over a month after she took over the reins of the department, Police Chief Annette Mecklenburg swore in five officers who have now received promotions as well.
  
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• Man indicted for murder of 19-year-old woman

  08-03-2016 21:25
  
  According to police, Greiner was charged for the death of Christal Shaver.
  
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• 'The Walking Dead': We know who Negan's first victim will be

  08-03-2016 21:24
  
  "The Walking Dead" is about to hit its most devastating stretch yet during the next four episodes.
  
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• Listen to 911 calls from fatal apartment fire in Brunswick

  08-03-2016 21:18
  
  Nearly a dozen people called 911 late Monday to report a fire that killed a 4-year-old girl at a Brunswick apartment complex.
  
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• OSHP: Chase ends in Elyria near LaGrange Rd.

  08-03-2016 20:44
  
  A police chase ended in the city at State Route 10 near LaGrange Road, according to Medina Ohio State Highway Patrol. 
  
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• Police: Counselor charged for sex with student

  08-03-2016 19:59
  
  A faculty member with Euclid High School has resigned and was subsequently charged following allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a student, police said.  
  
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• UPDATE: 4-year-old girl killed in Brunswick fire

  08-03-2016 18:43
  
  A 4-year-old was killed, and multiple people were hurt and displaced, in an apartment fire in Brunswick, fire officials said.
  
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• Man charged in shooting that left child hurt

  08-03-2016 18:30
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Lorain, in which a bullet struck a 6-year-old girl in her home on Monday, police said. 
  
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• Car stolen from CLE Police chief's son recovered

  08-03-2016 17:23
  
  The car belonging to the son of Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams that was reported stolen this weekend was found Tuesday morning, East Cleveland police said. 
  
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• Officials to provide update on fatal Brunswick fire (live coverage)

  08-03-2016 17:20
  
  Fire officials will provide an update Tuesday morning on the fire that killed a child and injured seven others at a Brunswick apartment complex.
  
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• New zoning requires "culture shift" to make Cleveland more urban, less suburban planners say (photos)

  08-03-2016 17:16
  
  City planners said rezoning the city to make it more dense, lively and pedestrian-friendly would require a culture shift at City Hall and among developers away from decades of suburban-style development within the city.
  
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• Clevelander believes Bernie Sanders more likely to follow through on policies: Ohio votes

  08-03-2016 17:15
  
  Rob Galo, who lives in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, has always leaned to the left politically. He voted early for Bernie Sanders in Ohio's Democratic presidential primary, hoping that Sanders will follow through on policies, rather than compromising and settling for less.
  
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• The Harp in a battle to keep live music at popular Cleveland Irish pub and restaurant

  08-03-2016 17:00
  
  The Irish pub and restaurant has launched a petition and letter-writing campaign with hopes of retaining its permit to host live entertainment.
  
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• Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5 million for engineering scholarships

  08-03-2016 16:56
  
  Case Western Reserve University has received $1.5 million for graduate student scholarships from alumnus and former Microsoft chief operating officer Bob Herbold.
  
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• Deadline approaching to vote for best nonprofit fish fry in 4 Greater Cleveland regions (vote daily)

  08-03-2016 16:49
  
  Vote for Greater Cleveland's best nonprofit fish frys in 4 regions. Voting closes this Thursday at noon.
  
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• Ohio fire marshals search for clues in Brunswick apartment fire that killed girl

  08-03-2016 16:47
  
  One person died and six residents and a firefighter were injured in a blaze that destroyed a Brunswick apartment complex, fire officials confirmed.
  
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• U.S. Steel may idle Lorain plant after March 27

  08-03-2016 16:43
  
  U.S. Steel may idle its Lorain plant after March 27 due to lack of orders, U.S.W. Local 1104 President Dennis Hamilton said Tuesday. 
  
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• 13 hip-hop artists bound for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame someday

  08-03-2016 16:37
  
  N.W.A.'s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month signals a huge moment for hip-hop's prospects when it comes to the museum.
  
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• International Women's Day: 9 funny and inspiring girl power tweets

  08-03-2016 16:34
  
  9 funny and inspiring tweets on International Women's Day March 8
  
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• Osborne heirs want corner of iconic horse farm in Lake County rezoned for hotel (photos)

  08-03-2016 16:18
  
  The Osborne estate wants to rezone part of an iconic horse farm near I-90 and Center Strreet, a quickly developing area, to allow a hotel.
  
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• 'Dancing With the Stars' announces cast for upcoming 22nd season

  08-03-2016 16:18
  
  Geraldo Rivera, Marla Maples, Doug Flutie and Kim Fields are among this season's celebrity contestants.
  
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• Faculty member resigns amid alleged 'misconduct'

  08-03-2016 16:08
  
  A faculty member with Euclid High School has resigned following alleged "misconduct" that is currently under investigation by city police, school officials said. 
  
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• Mitt Romney tapes Michigan robocall for John Kasich

  08-03-2016 16:07
  
  Marco Rubio isn't the only Republican presidential hopeful getting an assist from Mitt Romney in Tuesday's Michigan primary.
  
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• Did your neighborhood vote for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama in 2008? Ohio Democratic primary history, 1988-2012

  08-03-2016 15:54
  
  See vote details for previous presidential Democratic Party primaries in Ohio, 1988 to 2012. Hillary Clinton and Gary Hart are the last two candidates to win Ohio without going on to win the party's nomination. See vote details.
  
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• A Northern Ireland sampler: From Bushmills to Belfast and the Titanic museum (photos)

  08-03-2016 15:52
  
  I grew up with Irish heritage on both sides, but I admit I didn't really understand the current state of Ireland when I signed up for a 10-day trip in June across Ireland's top half, a custom tour lead by CIE Tours International and organized through Flite II Travel in Beachwood.
  
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• 'The Force Awakens' leads MTV Movie Awards nominees

  08-03-2016 15:48
  
  "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" received 11 nominations to lead the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. It will compete with "Creed," ''Deadpool," ''Jurassic World," ''Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Straight Outta Compton" for movie of the year.
  
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• Residents again picket Lyndhurst City Council meeting; Mayor Ward says many are misinformed

  08-03-2016 15:43
  
  Protesters against the trap-and-bolt method of deer culling Lyndhurst is employing picketed for the second consecutive time at a City Council meeting. The protesters then went into the meeting and voiced their displeasure during the public speaking portion.
  
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• Contemporary Youth Orchestra warps to new level with 'Power Up!' video-game concert (preview)

  08-03-2016 15:43
  
  With "Power Up!" and her Contemporary Youth Orchestra Saturday, conductor Liza Grossman will realize her dream of a program surveying the musical wizardry in the gaming world.
  
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• U.S. Steel to idle Lorain plant after March 27

  08-03-2016 15:29
  
  U.S. Steel plans to idle its Lorain plant after March 27 due to lack of orders, U.S.W. Local 1104 President Dennis Hamilton said Tuesday. 
  
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• Fairview council to consider 7-year tax abatement for new East Coast Custard

  08-03-2016 15:29
  
  Fairview City Council will consider a 7-year, 100 percent tax abatement for a proposed East Coast Custard on the city's west side.
  
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• Beachwood City Council begins discussions on broadcasting its meetings

  08-03-2016 15:28
  
  Beachwood City Council members met Monday in committee to discuss the possibility of broadcasting its meeting on TV and/or the internet.
  
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• Does Donald Trump mean it? Sullivan's Morning Musings

  08-03-2016 15:26
  
  There's another reason to beware Donald Trump's nasty nationalist messaging -- even if, maybe especially if, one doesn't believe it to reflect his core ideological views: It's dangerous, writes Elizabeth Sullivan.
  
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