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• Medina High School parent pulls gun during argument in school parking lot

  06-05-2016 23:50
  
  An argument over a parking spot Friday afternoon at Medina High School escalated when one parent pulled a gun, police said.
  
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• Semi rolls over, closes I-71 at I-90 split

  06-05-2016 23:37
  
  Interstate 90 at the Interstate 71 southbound/Interstate 76 southbound interchange was closed on Friday due to an overturned semi, according to Cleveland Fire.
  
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• Former Lorain County coroner wins $1.65 million in lawsuit against county health district

  06-05-2016 23:31
  
  A federal jury on Friday awarded $1.36 million to the former Lorain County coroner and Health District health director, who said he was retaliated against after opposing the re-hiring of the former health commissioner after the commissioner's retirement.
  
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• Former Lorain County coroner wins $1.36 million in lawsuit against county health district

  06-05-2016 23:31
  
  A federal jury Friday awarded $1.36 million to the former Lorain County coroner and General Health District health director, who said he was wrongly fired and endured retaliation for opposing the re-hiring of a former health commissioner.
  
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• Police charge man for Linda Smith's death

  06-05-2016 23:19
  
  Police have charged a man in connection with the 2009 death of an Aultman Hospital nurse whose murder remained unsolved until recent developments.
  
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• Columbus police seek 'bathroom bandit' accused of stealing public toilet plumbing

  06-05-2016 22:57
  
  Columbus police continue to look for the man accused of stealing public toilet plumbing.
  
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• Intoxicated man shops for cars outside Red Circle Bar & Lanes; shoplifter caught stealing four shirts from JCPenney: Parma police blotter

  06-05-2016 22:54
  
  Parma police arrested a drunken man for allegedly trying to enter several cars outside Red Circle Bar & Lanes.
  
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• Akron man on trial in friend's murder says he was witness, not shooter

  06-05-2016 22:49
  
  Marcus Price, 19, who is charged with murder, testified Friday that another friend fatally shot Ahmed Hill-Crim on Feb. 15, 2015.
  
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• Public Square outer ring streets to close through Sunday night

  06-05-2016 22:38
  
  The outer ring streets of Public Square will completely shut down Friday night through late Sunday night to complete road marking and signing, police said.
  
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• Lyndhurst mother donates part of liver to her daughter (video)

  06-05-2016 22:24
  
  Shelley Hunt of Lyndhurst donated 20 percent of her liver to her daughter Kenace. Just over two years later, Kenace is 4 years old and down to one medication.
  
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• Police: Federal officer in custody after 3 fatal shootings in D.C. area

  06-05-2016 22:19
  
  Eulalio Tordil, an employee of the Federal Protective Service, which provides security at federal properties, was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
  
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• Man makes threats after neighbor shoots his dog; one dog escapes yard and bites another dog: Brook Park police blotter

  06-05-2016 22:05
  
  Prosecutors may bring charges in a case involving two Brook Park neighbors. One neighbor threatened to kill the other neighbors.
  
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• Overturned semi closes Interstate 90 eastbound in Cleveland

  06-05-2016 22:00
  
  An overturned semi has closed Interstate 90 eastbound at the Interstate 71 south/Ohio Route 176 south interchange Friday afternoon.
  
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• Demonstrators frustrated with permit process

  06-05-2016 21:52
  
  Five groups have filed permits with the City of Cleveland to demonstrate during the RNC in July.
  
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• Cleveland Heights bar where man was fatally shot ordered to shut down temporarily

  06-05-2016 21:38
  
  The city on Friday was granted a temporary restraining order against the Sunny Spot Lounge, according to records in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
  
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• Cleveland duo wanted in 2014 shooting tied to several West Side shootings

  06-05-2016 21:34
  
  Two Cleveland men who were victims in at least two other shootings each have been accused of opening fire on a man in September 2014.
  
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• Elementary school student stabbed on Dayton school playground

  06-05-2016 21:33
  
  An elementary school student was stabbed Friday afternoon by an adult during recess on the playground of a Dayton school.
  
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• Wheelchair donated to church after theft

  06-05-2016 21:10
  
  A woman said God sent her a message the day she saw a newsnet5.com story about an electric wheelchair that was stolen from an Orrville church. 
  
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• Lake Erie's toxic sediment: Is it a threat? The Ohio EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers disagree (Q&A)

  06-05-2016 21:00
  
  The heads of the Ohio EPA and the Great Lakes Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have debated over the past week the legitimacy and threat level of a mass of toxic sediment located in Lake Erie offshore from Cleveland. See what they have to say in this Q&A
  
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• Cleveland City Council launches cooler, more user-friendly website

  06-05-2016 20:55
  
  Cleveland City Council this week launched its new website, which promises a more user-friendly experience for City Hall observers. Take a look, then take our poll.
  
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• Meet April's Person of the Month candidates: Vote hourly for who should win (photos, poll)

  06-05-2016 20:43
  
  Who inspires you? Help decide who will be April's Person of the Month winner. You can vote hourly.
  
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• Retired truck drivers and other Teamsters win big round in fight to keep pensions

  06-05-2016 20:39
  
  This will not end the struggles of the Teamsters' Central States Pension Fund, but it could force a new approach.
  
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• Fire near old Randall Park Mall ruled arson

  06-05-2016 20:33
  
  The large fire that broke out at the former Magic Johnson Movie Theatre by the old Randall Park Mall was ruled an arson on Friday by the State Fire Marshal.
  
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• A local culinary student beats the odds

  06-05-2016 20:25
  
  She’s a part of the high school's culinary program, and her teacher tells me her dedication is unmatched.
  
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• Camel rides at Metroparks Zoo (photos)

  06-05-2016 20:20
  
  Three dromedary camels, Elwood, Penny and Captain, walk down the hill to their summer home at Australian Adventureat the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The trio, all in their teens, will be giving rides to zoo visitors from 10am to 5 pm daily, through Labor Day. Rides are $5 per person.
  
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• Loose pit bull attacks and kills Yorkshire terrier in Brook Park

  06-05-2016 20:10
  
  A loose pit bull in Brook Park attacked and killed a Yorkshire terrier April 24.
  
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• Best Terminal Tower photos through the years (slideshow)

  06-05-2016 20:08
  
  Terminal Tower has been a symbol of Cleveland for nine decades and is to be sold for redevelopment this year. Here are some of the best photos of the 52-story downtown hub.
  
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• 'Saints and Sinners' season finale attracts record-breaking viewership for Bounce TV

  06-05-2016 19:59
  
  The first season finale of 'Saints and Sinners' has drawn the largest audience to date for the Bounce TV network.
  
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• Avon Lake eighth-grader charged after classmate unknowingly eats marijuana candy bar

  06-05-2016 19:58
  
  An Avon Lake middle student is facing criminal charges after he brought a candy bar laced with marijuana to school. Another student who did not know about the drugs ate the candy.
  
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• Cleveland police recruits graduate from Ohio Highway Patrol (video)

  06-05-2016 19:55
  
  As 44 Cleveland police recruits graduate from the Ohio Highway Patrol Training Academy, Police Chief Calvin Williams said the city will send future recruits to Columbus for training paid for by the state.
  
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• Cleveland police recruits graduate from Ohio Highway Patrol

  06-05-2016 19:55
  
  As 44 Cleveland police recruits graduate from the Ohio Highway Patrol Training Academy, Police Chief Calvin Williams said the city will send future recruits to Columbus for training paid for by the state.
  
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• Rob Portman super PAC launches first ad campaign of the season

  06-05-2016 19:51
  
  The super PAC backing U.S. Rep. Rob Portman's re-election bid launched its first ad campaign of the election cycle Friday - a $1.5 million TV and online buy targeting Democratic Senate nominee Ted Strickland.
  
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• Cleveland vs. Atlanta, a comparison of all things, sports and more

  06-05-2016 19:51
  
  Atlanta vs. Cleveland: As the NBA playoff series between the Cavaliers andHawks moves to Atlanta, we offer this comparison between the two metro areas, on topics ranging from sports and income to which city has the tallest building.
  
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• Lawsuit says Frontier League, Lake Erie Crushers pay players illegally low wages

  06-05-2016 19:41
  
  Two former baseball players for the Frontier League, in which the Lake Erie Crushers play, are suing the league for what they say is illegally-low pay that violate federal wage-and-hour laws.
  
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• Pike County killings: 2 weeks after 8 killed, no arrests, few answers

  06-05-2016 19:38
  
  More than 100 items of evidence have been sent to the state crime lab for analysis. More than 450 tips have been received and state and Pike County investigators have spoken with nearly 130 witnesses.
  
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• K&D Group has deal to buy Terminal Tower, with apartments planned; Forest City HQ move looms

  06-05-2016 19:15
  
  A Forest City spokesman declined to comment on the potential sale and what it means for the company's presence in the building, and in Cleveland.
  
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• How to pay CLE traffic tickets during the RNC

  06-05-2016 19:04
  
  The Republican National Convention arrives in Cleveland starting July 18.  While plans are still being finalized, the city is encouraging people to stay away from downtown if they don't need to be there.
  
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• Accused Florida pimp arrested in Westlake

  06-05-2016 19:00
  
  A Florida man was arrested in Westlake on prostitution promotion charges. Authorities say they are anticipating increased prostitution enforcement ahead of the RNC.
  
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• Fire at former Magic Johnson movie theater at Randall Park Mall ruled arson

  06-05-2016 18:58
  
  The fire was set about 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the boarded-up theater on Miles Road.
  
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• Watch this Beagle help himself to chicken nuggets from toaster oven: Friday's fabulous dog video find (Cutest Dogs contest)

  06-05-2016 18:31
  
  In Friday's fabulous dog video find, we bring you an enterprising Beagle as he helps himself to some chicken nuggets -- from the oven.
  
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• State Fire Marshal investigates blaze at former Magic Johnson movie theater; developers assess damage

  06-05-2016 18:25
  
  The fire damaged what used to be the Magic Johnson movie theater at the former mall space.
  
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• Court orders Sunny Spot Lounge closed

  06-05-2016 18:19
  
  A court ordered the closure of a Cleveland Heights bar Friday after the city called it a 'danger to the surrounding community' following a homicide at the Noble Road location earlier this week. 
  
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• Reflections on love, marriage and bar fights, from a genuine minister: Mike Polk Jr.

  06-05-2016 18:17
  
  Marriage can be hard, unless you have a friend who's a genuine minister and will perform the ceremony purely in return for bar privileges. Mike Polk Jr. says he is that special friend.
  
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• Hunter through Jenny: See photos of doggies entered in Cutest Dogs contest 2016

  06-05-2016 18:00
  
  Check out this photo gallery to see all the Cutest Dogs contenders named Hunter through Jenny.
  
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• Missed the college application deadline? Check out Ohio schools still accepting students for fall

  06-05-2016 17:40
  
  There is still time to apply to attend college this fall.
  
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• One shot, one pistol-whipped in Akron home invasion

  06-05-2016 17:33
  
  One man was shot and another was pistol-whipped by three masked and armed men during a home invasion in Akron.
  
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• Four arrested after a shootout, two police chases in Elyria

  06-05-2016 17:31
  
  Four people were arrested after a shootout left homes and a car riddled with bullets, and two police chases that ended after one suspect was taken into custody in a downtown restaurant.
  
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• Cleveland Orchestra awash in color on flashy evening with Orozco-Estrada and Gerstein (review)

  06-05-2016 17:12
  
  While certain effects brought off by first-time guest conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada could have been heard as exaggerated, most Thursday served to inspire the Cleveland Orchestra and result in zesty, supercharged readings.
  
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• Kennywood restores Noah's Ark, returning whale mouth entrance and squishy tongue (photos)

  06-05-2016 17:09
  
  Kennywood, the historic amusement park just east of Pittsburgh, opens Saturday with a complete restoration of one of its classic attractions, Noah's Ark. The whale mouth entrance - removed in 1996 - is back, complete with a new squishy tongue.
  
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• Sherwin Williams to take down LeBron banner

  06-05-2016 17:06
  
  The iconic LeBron James mural displayed on the side of the Sherwin Williams building downtown is coming down.
  
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