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• Former Ohio State football star Beanie Wells testifies of fear from extortion suspect

  08-06-2016 23:56
  
  Former Ohio State football player Beanie Wells took the stand Wednesday to testify against an Akron man charged with trying to extort money from him after a botched drug deal.
  
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• Gov. John Kasich signs medical marijuana bill into law

  08-06-2016 23:42
  
  Ohio became the latest state to legalize medical marijuana when Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law on Wednesday.
  
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• Cuyahoga County could owe tens of millions of dollars to long-time employees, after charter government cut salaries, increased work weeks

  08-06-2016 23:36
  
  Cuyahoga County could owe longtime employees tens of millions of dollars, after a judge ruled that it shouldn't have changed employee work weeks or cut salaries.
  
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• Euclid Beach Park lives again at museum: rides, memorabilia and 'The Original Frozen Whip'

  08-06-2016 23:26
  
  Going to Euclid Beach Park was a Cleveland summer tradition from the 1890s to the 1960s. Is still is.The Euclid Beach Boys nostalgia buffs are opening up their collection to the public with an Open for the Season party.
  
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• Local police sketch artist stays busy

  08-06-2016 23:24
  
  Shaker Heights Police Detective Walter Siegel not only investigates crimes, he's a sketch artist.
  
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• Cleveland man accused of being pimp for group of prostitutes, including teen

  08-06-2016 23:24
  
  An 18-year-old man is accused of being a pimp for a group of prostitutes, including a 16-year-old girl.
  
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• Prospect Avenue will be closed to traffic, but outside secure perimeter during Republican National Convention

  08-06-2016 22:57
  
  That detail helps shed light on one of the biggest remaining mysteries surrounding the GOP convention -- the precise location of the security perimeter that will surround Quicken Loans Arena and other nearby venues during the event. The perimeter will include a security checkpoint, where only people with credentials and businesses inside the zone will be allowed through.
  
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• Cuyahoga County GOP to hold grand opening of new headquarters: What to watch for Thursday

  08-06-2016 22:57
  
  The Republican Party of Cuyahoga County plans to hold a public open house to mark the opening of its new headquarters at 1228 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland.
  
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• FBI warns Metro Parks about illegal RNC campers

  08-06-2016 22:32
  
  The FBI has sent out a warning to Metro Parks to be on alert for people illegally camping during the RNC because of a lack of hotel space.
  
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• Slyman's Tavern and its famous corned beef sandwich coming to eastern suburbs

  08-06-2016 22:20
  
  Slyman's Tavern is opening its second location, featuring the same famous giant corned beef sandwich that's has attracted lines outside the original Slyman's on St. Clair for 50 years, in Orange Village near I-271 and Harvard.
  
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• Slyman's Tavern and its famous corned beef sandwich coming to East Side

  08-06-2016 22:20
  
  Slyman's Tavern is opening its second location, featuring the same famous giant corned beef sandwich that's has attracted lines outside the original Slyman's on St. Clair for 50 years, in Orange Village near I-271 and Harvard.
  
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• Ohio medical marijuana bill sent to Gov. John Kasich for signature

  08-06-2016 22:10
  
  A bill legalizing medical marijuana in Ohio edged closer to becoming law Wednesday. It now awaits Gov. John Kasich's signature.
  
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• Nate Neblett, founding member of the Nite-Liters, New Birth, has died

  08-06-2016 22:00
  
  Nate Neblett, original member of the 1960s band the Nite-Liters, and The New Birth in the 1970s, has died.
  
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• Get back to the land, if only to visit a Northeast Ohio farm

  08-06-2016 22:00
  
  Gates, electric fences and barn doors will be parting this summer, giving us a chance to walk farmland and find out where food comes from. Most tours on Northeast Ohio farms are free.
  
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• Apartments, retail planned for vacant high rise

  08-06-2016 21:54
  
  A Cleveland developer has plans to bring life to a long-vacant midtown high rise.
  
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• Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional: Taste of Chaos tour mastermind

  08-06-2016 21:30
  
  Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba, using advice from experts like Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos Tour founder Kevin Lyman, put together Sunday's stop at Jacobs Pavilion featuring Dashboard, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin and the Early November.
  
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• Stubhub ranks Cleveland 10th in U.S. for live events this summer

  08-06-2016 21:24
  
  The second-hand ticketing website Stubhub named Cleveland among the top 10 cities for live events over the summer.
  
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• Wickliffe mother found guilty of stealing thousands from elementary school PTO

  08-06-2016 21:05
  
  Jurors on Tuesday found a Wickliffe mother guilty of stealing thousands from the Wickliffe Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
  
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• Weekend weather outlook for Northeast Ohio: Hot, wet Saturday & warm, dry Sunday

  08-06-2016 21:00
  
  Moderate rain chances and hot temperatures are expected for Cleveland on Saturday, but the weather will dry out and cool off on Sunday.
  
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• High pressure system causes more dry, cool weather Thursday, June 9: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

  08-06-2016 20:50
  
  A high pressure system is keeping weather conditions in Cleveland dry and cool tonight through Thursday.
  
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• Sen. Sherrod Brown still likes Bernie Sanders, even if Sanders is sore at him: Q&A

  08-06-2016 20:46
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is said to have considered Sherrod Brown a cynical, power chasing chicken who backed Hillary Clinton. Brown says that's just the anger of the campaign.
  
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• Cleveland Edgewater Live, Euclid Beach Live free concert series open 2016 season

  08-06-2016 20:38
  
  The Cleveland Metroparks' Edgewater Live and Euclid Beach Live will open their 2016 seasons this week.
  
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• Woman robbed at knifepoint while driving in Parma

  08-06-2016 20:12
  
  A man wielding a knife ran up to a Parma woman's car and demanded her purse, police said.
  
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• Open wide! Fire's Shaker Square food & movie series opens with 'Jaws'

  08-06-2016 20:05
  
  Open your mouth for the "Shaker Film and Flavor Series." The event pairs a classic film at Shaker Square Cinemas with a meal at Fire Food and Drink.
  
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• Westlake closes school year without teacher strike: What's next with contentious contract issues?

  08-06-2016 19:40
  
  The joy of summer arrives today for Westlake students as the district ends a tense year. But storm clouds loom on the horizon. There still is no deal with teachers who worked this year without a contract. Teachers could strike before classes resume in August remains.
  
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• Talking beer with WTAM's Bill Wills: Forest City Brewery opens, Nut Smasher honored, more

  08-06-2016 19:32
  
  Bill Wills of WTAM 100 talk beer each week. Here's this week's 5-minute segment.
  
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• I-90 ramp in Cleveland re-opens after overturned semi spilled vegetables

  08-06-2016 19:16
  
  The interchange between Interstate 90 and Interstate 71 near downtown Cleveland was re-opened Wednesday afternoon, hours after a semi spilled vegetables across the interchange.
  
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• Cool Spaces: Secluded home in Burton has lots of land and a stocked lake (photos)

  08-06-2016 19:03
  
  With lots of land and a lake on the property, Burton home would be perfect for someone who enjoys privacy and nature
  
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• Kevin Love listed as ‘out’ for tonight’s Game 3 of NBA Finals

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kevin Love has not been cleared to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers said in a statement that Love will remain in the NBA’s concussion protocol. His status for Game 4 “will be updated at the appropriate time.” Love was injured in the first half of Sunday’s Game 2 when he was accidentally elbowed in the back of the head by Warriors forward Harrison Barnes. Earlier in the day Wednesday, it was reported that Love
  
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• 9 spots to buy authentic Cleveland souvenirs, including those T-shirts

  08-06-2016 19:00
  
  Want to take home a piece of Cleveland pride this summer? Maybe from the Republican National Convention? Here are the best local spots to shop for gear.
  
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• Father found guilty in child corpse abuse case

  08-06-2016 18:44
  
  A judge in Ohio has convicted a father of corpse abuse after his daughter's decomposed body was found in a crib.
  
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• Cleveland Orchestra cheers Cavaliers in second Twitter match with San Francisco Symphony

  08-06-2016 18:37
  
  Ever devoted to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Orchestra once again has picked a friendly verbal fight on Twitter with its musical rival in the 2016 NBA Finals, the San Francisco Symphony.
  
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• Attorney says Cleveland Heights is 'desperate' in its attempt to shutter bar where killing happened

  08-06-2016 18:35
  
  The attorney for a Cleveland Heights bar that city officials are attempting to close has filed a counterclaim alleging police misconduct toward the bar and its patrons.
  
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• 16 groundbreaking moments for women in U.S. politics: from the fight to vote to Hillary Clinton

  08-06-2016 18:32
  
  The woman suffrage movement paved the way for women to enter U.S. politics. Click through this slideshow to see 16 defining moments for women in politics, starting with the first women's rights convention and leading up to Hillary Clinton running for president.
  
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• Lake Erie boaters, fishermen have new source of water condition data with high-tech buoy

  08-06-2016 18:30
  
  The first-of-its-kind buoy is collecting real-time wind speeds, water temperatures and wave conditions in preparation for the construction of a six-turbine wind farm in 2018. The environmental information is proving to be a treasure trove for boaters, fishermen and scientists.
  
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• Melt Bar and Grilled ‘Parmageddon’ up for best ballpark food in U.S.

  08-06-2016 18:27
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Melt Bar and Grilled is known for its unique grilled cheese sandwiches. Now, the restaurant could be home to America’s best ball park food. Melt’s Parmageddon sandwich represents Progressive Field in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice ‘Best Ballpark Food’ list. The Parmageddon features sharp cheddar, sautéed onions, Napa Vodka-crout and a potato and onion pierogi. Other stadiums with foods included in the USA Today contest leaderboard a
  
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• Cuyahoga County bail reform is focus of today's meeting (live coverage

  08-06-2016 18:19
  
  Cuyahoga County judges and other justice system leaders are expected to meet today to discuss ways to make the court's bail system more fair.
  
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• High school sweethearts plan August wedding: Cleveland engagement and wedding photos

  08-06-2016 18:15
  
  High school sweethearts Ashley Borden and Kevin Thomas first met in 2004 - in junior high school.
  
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• 10 things you can buy for the price of a courtside seat to tonight's Cavs-Warriors game

  08-06-2016 18:12
  
  10 things you can buy for the price of a floor seat to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
  
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• Official RNC merchandise now available through Andre Thornton's ASW Global firm

  08-06-2016 18:11
  
  ASW Global, a Northeast Ohio-based business headed by former Indian Andre Thornton, has been chosen as the official merchandise provider for July's Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
  
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• Roy Wood Jr. delivers jokes onstage at Hilarities this week, spouts wisdom off-stage

  08-06-2016 18:00
  
  Roy Wood Jr. headlines Hilarities in Cleveland this weekend.
  
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• Hip, fancy Taco Bell Cantina planned for May Co. building on Public Square

  08-06-2016 18:00
  
  Plans for a Taco Bell Cantina popped up on the agenda for the Cleveland Landmarks Commission's June 9 meeting. The renderings show a 2,800 square feet space restaurant plus patio in the former Cadillac Ranch space at 150 Euclid Ave.
  
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• Repeat sex offender accused of groping woman at Cleveland Save-A-Lot

  08-06-2016 17:44
  
  An East Cleveland sex offender is accused of rubbing his groin against one woman and groping another at a grocery store on Cleveland's East Side.
  
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• Police find Lakewood woman with Alzheimer's safe after she went missing for five hours

  08-06-2016 17:37
  
  An 89-year-old Lakewood woman with Alzheimer's Disease was found safe after she went missing for five Wednesday morning, police said.
  
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• R.I.P., GOP: T. Robinson Ahlstrom (Opinion)

  08-06-2016 17:33
  
  Whoever emerges from the wreckage of the 2016 election, the GOP is done, writes T. Robinson Ahlstrom, a resident of Connecticut and chairman of the George Washington Scholars Endowment.
  
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• Parade the Circle preview: What you need to know to go (photos)

  08-06-2016 17:33
  
  The Cleveland Museum of Art's 27th Parade the Circle will be held this Saturday, June 11. More than 80,000 spectators are expected at the artful celebration.
  
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• 'How to Speak Golf' a treasure trove of trivia: Minister of Culture

  08-06-2016 17:30
  
  "Caddyshack," starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield, is generally considered the greatest golf movie ever made. It is, of course, a comedy.
  
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• Are you ALL IN? Share your Cavs fan photos!

  08-06-2016 17:29
  
  CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals and taking on the Golden State Warriors. How are you showing your support for the Cavs? Share your fan photos with us by clicking on the submit photo link below or email them to [email protected] **CLICK HERE to see more fan photos** **Read  much more on the Cavs right here!**
  
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• Parma family loses two pet cats in house fire

  08-06-2016 17:16
  
  Two pet cats died after a house fire erupted in Parma on Tuesday night.
  
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• Cleveland inmate accused of raping woman at gunpoint after going AWOL from community facility

  08-06-2016 17:03
  
  Shawn Fort, 25, left a Cleveland corrections facility near the end of his sentence in April and never returned. He is now accused of raping a woman at gunpoint in Cleveland.
  
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