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• First year doctors can now work 24 hour shifts

  05-07-2017 23:54
  
  Hospitals across Northeast Ohio will now be allowed to have first year doctors work 24 hour shifts, including several teaching hospitals in Cuyahoga and Summit counties.
  
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• Ohio State University celebrates $5 million, taxpayer-funded elected official training institute

  05-07-2017 23:41
  
  Ohio State University plans to launch a leadership institute for state lawmakers and other elected officials with the help of a $5 million budget earmark.
  
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• More complaints from residents at North Pointe

  05-07-2017 23:41
  
  Residents at North Pointe Apartments in Euclid are complaining, again, about a long list of issues they face living in the building. From bed bugs to cockroaches to mold, residents are not happy and don't feel anything is being done to fix these problems.
  
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• One person killed, two others hospitalized in Independence Day crash in Willoughby Hills, police say

  05-07-2017 23:38
  
  A 26-year-old man was killed in an afternoon Fourth of July crash, authorities said.
  
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• Challengers Eric Brewer, Robert Kilo and Tony Madalone file additional signatures to get on Cleveland mayoral ballot

  05-07-2017 23:28
  
  Former East Cleveland Mayor Eric Brewer, left, Ohio City resident Robert Kilo and entrepreneur Tony Madalone, right, all filed petitions last week as challengers to Mayor Frank Jackson. Each fell short of the 3,000 signatures of registered city voters required to get on the ballot. On Wednesday, each filed additional names.
  
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• Rashan Hunt charged with voluntary manslaughter

  05-07-2017 23:11
  
  Rashan Hunt, the man accused of killing Tierra Bryant who went missing in 2015, has been indicted on six charges. Hunt has admitted to killing Bryant and is charged with voluntary manslaughter.
  
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• Few thunderstorms possible, humid conditions with temperatures in mid 80s Thursday in Akron: Weather forecast

  05-07-2017 23:10
  
  Check out Thursday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Greater Cleveland Volunteers: Fishing Day, St. Augustine Family Fest, more

  05-07-2017 23:00
  
  Connect with us at greaterclevelandvolunteers.org, Facebook and Twitter @CLEvolunteers. We have volunteer coordinators available at 216-391-9500.
  
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• 185 apply for Ohio medical marijuana cultivator licenses

  05-07-2017 23:00
  
  See the list of 185 applicants for Ohio's medical marijuana cultivation program. The state will select up to 24 growers.
  
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• 8-year-old boy grazed by bullet at Cleveland Edgewater Park fireworks show

  05-07-2017 22:40
  
  About a dozen gunshots were reported at Edgewater Park on Tuesday, including one that grazed an 8-year-old boy.
  
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• Akron METRO, SARTA, PARTA offer free bus fares through August

  05-07-2017 21:54
  
  City buses in Summit, Portage and Stark Counties will offer free rides to passengers on Fridays throughout July and August.
  
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• Cleveland State University names Maurice Stinnett vice president of engagement and chief diversity officer

  05-07-2017 21:41
  
  Maurice Stinnett will replace Byron White as Cleveland State University's new vice president of engagement and chief diversity officer. White left in January.
  
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• Former cop indicted for lying about being shot

  05-07-2017 21:39
  
  Former Newcomerstown officer was indicted on Wednesday after making up a story about being shot.
  
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• Akron launches residential property tax abatement program

  05-07-2017 21:34
  
  The state has approved the Akron's residential tax abatement program, and applications are now available for property owners who have completed qualifying renovations or built new homes.
  
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• Ohio Medicaid expansion freeze tops list of possible House veto override votes

  05-07-2017 21:30
  
  Ohio House Republicans are under pressure to sustain or override Gov. John Kasich's veto of the proposed Medicaid expansion freeze, which they could vote on as soon as Thursday.
  
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• Royal Docks Brewing fundraiser tops $3,000; owners challenge other businesses to help

  05-07-2017 21:21
  
  Royal Docks Brewing Co. in Canton held a fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the recent attacks in Britain, and the brewery owners are calling on other business to donate or match the amounts raised.
  
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• Elyria man indicted in death of Tierra Bryant as search resumes for her remains

  05-07-2017 21:18
  
  A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Rashan Hunt in the death and disappearance of Tierra Bryant.
  
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• 6-year-old girl critically injured by dog

  05-07-2017 21:09
  
  Cleveland police are investigating an incident involving a family dog attack on Cleveland's west side.
  
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• Man shot outside Justice Center in downtown Cleveland

  05-07-2017 20:22
  
  A man was shot early Wednesday outside the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland.
  
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• Glendale Cemetery historic bell tower to be re-christened

  05-07-2017 20:10
  
  The public is invited to attend a re-christening ceremony for the restored bell tower at Glendale Cemetery on July 11 at 1 p.m. at 150 Glendale Ave. near downtown Akron.
  
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• 9 wounded, one dead in overnight shootings

  05-07-2017 20:09
  
  Eight shootings occurred throughout the city of Cleveland overnight in a span of five hours.   
  
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• United Way of Summit County's Day of Action draws more than 1,500 volunteers to community projects

  05-07-2017 19:43
  
  Volunteers from Akron-area businesses contributed more than 10,000 service hours during the United Way Day of Action.
  
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• 6-year-old Parma girl in critical condition after family dog attack

  05-07-2017 19:30
  
  CLEVELAND-A 6-year-old  Parma girl remains in critical condition at MetroHealth Medical Center after being attacked by a  dog. Cleveland police said the incident happened Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. at a home on West 22nd, when a pit bull attacked its owner. Two people were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, the young girl and a 32-year-old woman. An off-duty Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s officer shot the dog, who was later taken to the city kennel until further notice. Stay with FOX
  
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• Actress and Internet star Stevie Ryan dead at 33

  05-07-2017 19:21
  
  Stevie Ryan, an actress and comedian who gained fame with impersonations of celebrities on YouTube, has died. She was 33.
  
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• Man charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old

  05-07-2017 19:18
  
  A man is being held on $250,000 bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old in Cleveland.   
  
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• Wet, stormy start to weekend, clearing by Sunday: Northeast Ohio weekend weather outlook

  05-07-2017 19:08
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• In a divided America, James Baldwin's fiery critiques reverberate anew

  05-07-2017 18:43
  
  The Trump administration has famously prompted a run on dystopian novels, including George Orwell's "1984" and Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale."More quietly, it has some looking not to futuristic fiction, but to writings from the 1950s and '60s, to the words of a man who spoke for the alienated and the self-exiled. To James Baldwin.
  
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• Laptop stolen from supervisor at McDonalds

  05-07-2017 18:15
  
  A supervisor at a local McDonalds did not have a happy holiday after having her laptop stolen while on the job.   
  
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• Summer movie ticket sales drop in the face of several disappointments

  05-07-2017 18:03
  
  This year's summer movie ticket sales are down 8 percent when compared to last year.
  
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• HandsOn NEO: Volunteer opportunities for July 9-12, 2017

  05-07-2017 17:59
  
  The Mission of HandsOn Northeast Ohio is to make it easy for people of all ages to volunteer in meaningful projects, led by fellow volunteers that build stronger communities.
  
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• Who is the best candidate to lead Cleveland as mayor, and why? Talk it out

  05-07-2017 17:35
  
  Six candidates have qualified for the crowded field, including Mayor Frank Jackson. Three others hope to get enough signatures by the end of today. Two others qualified as write-in candidates. But who would make the best mayor?
  
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• Bullet fired in air hits man in the ear in Cleveland

  05-07-2017 17:34
  
  A bullet fired into the air struck a man in the ear in Cleveland, police say.
  
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• WTAM 5-minute beer podcast: 1 Cleveland brewery opens, another delayed

  05-07-2017 17:33
  
  WTAM's Bill Wills and I talk beer each week on a 5-minute podcast on 1100-AM. This week we cover a brewery that has opened and one that will in September.
  
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• Tough talking t-shirt guy Tony Madalone and two others scrambling to qualify for mayoral ballot

  05-07-2017 17:29
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Cleveland mayoral candidates who filed nominating petitions last week are in jeopardy of not qualifying for the September primary ballot. Tony Madalone, Eric Brewer and Robert Kilo failed to collect the 3,000 valid voter signatures needed to...
  
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• Red Cross announces need for blood donations

  05-07-2017 17:19
  
  Blood donations have dropped in the last two months, resulting in 61,000 fewer donations than needed.
  
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• Parents of kids with pre-existing conditions worry about GOP health care bill: Ohio Matters

  05-07-2017 17:06
  
  Parents in the Columbus area with children diagnosed with preexisting conditions, like cystic fibrosis or type 1 diabetes, say that allowing states to opt out of covering prescription drugs could leave their kids behind.
  
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• University of Akron's LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education receives grant to expand mentorship program

  05-07-2017 16:52
  
  LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education at the University of Akron has secured new grant funds to expand its Community Connectors program.
  
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• What's the weather for Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres games: Progressive Field weather forecast

  05-07-2017 16:24
  
  Check out the weather forecast for the Wednesday through Friday Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres games at Progressive Field.
  
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• Man suffered severe injuries from fireworks

  05-07-2017 16:22
  
  Celebrations on the Fourth of July turned scary for one Lakewood man.
  
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• Alexis Antes' first album in 14 years pays homage to parents, rekindles memories of Odd Girl Out (CD review)

  05-07-2017 16:18
  
  Alexis Antes, a fixture on the Cleveland indie folk scene for decades, releases her solo album in 14 years, "13,'' a record that features music written by her musician parents and a reteaming with former Odd Girl Out band mate Victoria Fliegel.
  
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• Man dies after double shooting in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood

  05-07-2017 16:16
  
  A 31-year-old man was shot and killed inside an apartment in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood, police said.
  
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• 1 killed, 9 others wounded in overnight shootings in Cleveland

  05-07-2017 15:51
  
  CLEVELAND– Ten people, including an 8-year-old, were injured in eight different shootings in Cleveland. The violence started late on the Fourth of July and continued into early Wednesday morning. The incident on Woodland Avenue turned deadly. A 31-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to University Hospital, where he died. Here is a timeline of the shootings: Edgewater Park at 10:57 p.m. 8-year-old grazed by bullet. East 93rd Street and Harris Avenue at 11 p.m. [
  
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• Credit card user refuses to sign back of card, but it's never declined: Money Matters

  05-07-2017 15:45
  
  I have never signed my credit cards, although many say on the reverse side, "Not valid unless signed."I suspect there is some nebulous, far-reaching legal reason for this.I think it is bad policy.
  
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• Ten shot overnight in Cleveland

  05-07-2017 15:32
  
  Eight shootings occurred throughout the city of Cleveland overnight in a span of five hours.   
  
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• Cleveland's Brews and Prose celebrates its fifth anniversary with new host Lydia Munnell (photos)

  05-07-2017 15:26
  
  The popular Brews + Prose event brings renowned writers to the basement of Market Garden Brewery for readings. As it turns 5 this month, Lydia Munnell takes the reins on the series.
  
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• 8-year-old boy grazed by bullet at Edgewater

  05-07-2017 15:25
  
  Cleveland police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Edgewater Park on Fourth of July.
  
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• Police release identity, cause of death after body found in garage

  05-07-2017 15:13
  
  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police say the person found dead in a Cleveland garage last month was a 70-year-old man who was beaten to death. Officers responded on June 25 to a vacant home in the 2190 block of East 79th Street, just before 7 a.m. Sunday. There, they found a body in the garage. Cleveland police say that person has been identified as 70-year-old Roger Carte, who died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck, trunk, […]
  
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• Missing kayaks found, search canceled

  05-07-2017 15:10
  
  Two kayakers were expected back on Tuesday night but never returned, which started an active search to find them.
  
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• Gucci Mane joins Machine Gun Kelly's EST Fest

  05-07-2017 14:46
  
  Gucci Mane will headline the annual "Machine Gun Kelly and Friends" fest Friday in Butler, Ohio.
  
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• Pair of 1904 Olympic medals from NE Ohio sell at auction

  05-07-2017 14:01
  
  A pair of rare medals from the golfing competition at the 1904 Olympics have sold at auction. They were found in a Northeast Ohio bookcase.
  
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