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• Akron Fire Department moves forward in replacing old equipment, updating safety gear

  12-02-2018 23:07
  
  As new income tax dollars from Issue 4 begin to slowly roll in, the Akron Fire Department is working toward securing the equipment necessary to keep firefighters and the public safe.
  
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• Kent State to pay $100,000 for Michael Keaton to speak at commencement

  12-02-2018 23:06
  
  Kent State University will pay actor Michael Keaton $100,000 to speak at commencement on May 12.
  
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• White nationalist Richard Spencer's planned University of Cincinnati visit off

  12-02-2018 23:00
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) -- A white nationalist's plan to speak on the University of Cincinnati campus during spring break has been scuttled by a legal standoff over the Ohio school's demand for a security fee of nearly $11,000, an attorney for...
  
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• Cleveland to limit West Side Market free parking starting Feb. 27

  12-02-2018 22:42
  
  Pay by credit card at the gates, or walk up to a machine that takes credit cards or cash at the new parking lot at West Side Market.
  
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• Cleveland EMS captain fired over offensive Tamir Rice Facebook posts says someone else posted them

  12-02-2018 22:33
  
  A former Cleveland emergency medical services captain fired in 2016 for posts on his Facebook account about Tamir Rice's death is suing the city, claiming his rights were violated during an investigation into posts that someone else using his account put up.
  
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• Vic Damone, popular crooner of postwar American pop, dead at 89

  12-02-2018 22:15
  
  Vic Damone, whose mellow baritone once earned praise from Frank Sinatra as "the best pipes in the business," has died in Florida at the age of 89, his daughter said. Victoria Damone told The Associated Press in a phone interview Monday that her father died Sunday at a Miami Beach hospital from complications of a respiratory illness.
  
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• Another day of sun, chilly morning commute but temperatures warming up later Tuesday in Akron: Weather forecast

  12-02-2018 22:00
  
  Check out Tuesday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Apple Music may finally have the muscle to knock off Spotify

  12-02-2018 21:50
  
  Apple is turning up the volume on Apple Music, the streaming subscription that comes loaded on its devices, including the new HomePod smart speaker. But that could mute the potential of Spotify, the independent music subscription service that aims to go public this year.
  
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• Woman says Kansas City Chiefs player Kareem Hunt "shoved and pushed" her in downtown Cleveland, police say

  12-02-2018 21:48
  
  A woman said Kansas City Chiefs player Kareem Hunt "shoved and pushed" her in downtown Cleveland, but another person said the woman was the one who got physical, according to police reports. Hunt is not charged as of Monday.
  
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• O.A.R. bringing 'Just Like Paradise Tour' to Jacobs Pavilion in August

  12-02-2018 21:43
  
  On Aug. 23, O.A.R. will perform at Jacob's Pavilion.
  
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• Trump proposes more funds for NASA and its Glenn Research Center (photos)

  12-02-2018 21:40
  President Trump proposed today to boost the budgets of NASA and its Glenn Research Center, based in Brook Park.
  
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• Joe Satriani and Three Dog Night bring a little joy to our world in separate shows: Also Playing

  12-02-2018 21:30
  
  Classic rock staples Three Dog Night and guitar guru Joe Satriani - along with friends John Petrucci of Dream Theater and Phil Collen of Def Leppard - are the stars of this week's Also Playing column.
  
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• Man accused in Westerville cop slayings had criminal history in Cuyahoga County

  12-02-2018 21:27
  
  Quentin Smith, who Westerville police say shot two officers responding to his townhouse, also has a violent criminal history in Cuyahoga County, records show.
  
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• Trump budget would cut grant programs that benefit Ohio, add money to fight opioids

  12-02-2018 21:24
  
  Trump's budget would eliminate or cut more than $48 billion from dozens of discretionary programs. It repeats many suggestions from last year that were rejected by Congress, which has the final word on federal spending.
  
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• Einstein Bros. has heart-shaped bagels for Valentine's Day

  12-02-2018 21:11
  
  Einstein Bros. Bagels is selling the freshly baked treats in three varieties: chocolate chip, cranberry and plain.
  
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• Official paintings of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

  12-02-2018 21:05
  President Barack Obama's portrait was painted by Kehinde Wiley. Michelle Obama's portrait was done by Amy Sherald. The portraits will now hang in the National Portrait Gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian group of museums. The gallery has a complete collection of presidential portraits. A different set of portraits of the former first couple will eventually hang in the White House.
  
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• Lower Ohio electric rates based on federal tax cut won't be easy or quick

  12-02-2018 20:54
  
  FirstEnergy, American Electric Power, Duke Energy and Dayton Power & Light are not about to immediately pass on their federal tax savings to customers through rate cuts. In a rarejoint reply to the PUCO, the four companies threw down a barrage of legal objections to a quick and simple rate cut reflecting the tax cuts they are already enjoying. And, citing a January Ohio Supreme Court ruling outlawing refunds, the quarrelsome four utilities said they won't refund money they have already colle
  
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• Stow police officer's fatal shooting of 30-year-old man was justified, prosecutor says

  12-02-2018 20:43
  
  Stow police officer Robert Molody tried to use non-deadly force before he shot William Porubsky twice in the chest Sept. 3 outside Haven of Rest Ministries, Walsh said.
  
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• Police: Donald Trump Jr.'s wife exposed to white powder

  12-02-2018 20:37
  
  Vanessa Trump was taken to a New York City hospital as a precaution Monday after she opened an envelope addressed to her husband that contained an unidentified white powder.
  
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• Jury deliberating the fate of man accused of hunting, kidnapping and killing Alianna DeFreeze

  12-02-2018 20:30
  
  Jurors left the room to begin deliberations in Christopher Whitaker's trial on aggravated murder, kidnapping, rape and other charges in Alianna's January 2017 death.
  
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• Cuyahoga County's consumer affairs department would have enforcement powers under proposed legislation

  12-02-2018 20:10
  
  Cuyahoga County's Department of Consumer Affairs would be able to investigate and enforce consumer laws under proposed legislation.
  
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• Ohio auditor finds flaw in medical marijuana business license scoring process

  12-02-2018 20:07
  
  Ohio Auditor Dave Yost says the results of the Ohio Department of Commerce's medical marijuana cultivator application review process are unreliable because employees could have manipulated scores while signed in as reviewers.
  
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• The most interesting person Armie Hammer has met on set is Northeast Ohio yo-yo player Steve Brown

  12-02-2018 19:48
  
  While promoting "Call Me By Your Name," actor Armie Hammer praised the yo-yo skills of Northeast Ohio's Steve Brown.
  
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• Akron man accused of leaving dog to starve to death in apartment

  12-02-2018 19:25
  
  Kenneth E. Weaver III, 25, left a Rottweiler behind when he vacated an apartment on 17th Street Southwest near West Wilbeth Road, police said. The dog was dead when officers searched the apartment, police said.
  
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• Warrensville Heights man bought gun used to kill two Westerville police officers, feds say

  12-02-2018 19:07
  
  Federal prosecutors say a Warrenville Heights man bought the pistol used on Saturday to gun down two suburban Columbus police officers inside a townhome and gave it to the suspected shooter.
  
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• Case Western Reserve University will paint over mural celebrating women in science after students complain

  12-02-2018 18:43
  
  Case Western Reserve University will paint over a mural depicting female engineers this summer because some students objected to how it represented women.
  
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• 'Intimate' Public Hall cited as fans vent over trouble getting tickets to Rock Hall inductions

  12-02-2018 18:28
  
  Many Cleveland fans were left hanging as they tried to get tickets to the 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at "intimate'' Public Hall.
  
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• Cuyahoga County's accounts payable department corrects issues identified by internal auditor

  12-02-2018 18:28
  
  Cuyahoga County's accounts payable office, which issues checks for all county agencies, is generally well managed, but left some checks unsecured and did not properly approve all vouchers, an internal audit found.
  
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• Disney unveils plans for 'Guardians of the Galaxy' coaster at EPCOT

  12-02-2018 18:20
  
  The ride, which will be built inside the former Universe of Energy pavilion, will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world.
  
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• Kennywood park near Pittsburgh to debut Thomas the Tank Engine area in June

  12-02-2018 18:17
  
  Thomas Town will feature five rides, a stage show and play and themed entertainment areas. It's one of the largest additions in the park's history.
  
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• The best part of the 'Star Trek: Discovery' season finale was a cameo that you probably missed (spoilers)

  12-02-2018 17:59
  
  Clint Howard, a veteran actor from the original "Star Trek" series, cameoed in the season finale of "Star Trek: Discovery."
  
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• Apollo's Fire emerges victorious from 'Three Duels and a Wedding' (review)

  12-02-2018 17:58
  
  No one actually sparred (or wed) on last week's presentation by Apollo's Fire. All who attended, however, emerged victorious for having experienced some of the finest accounts of Baroque concertos this or any region has to offer.
  
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• Akron man posted Facebook Live video threatening possible witness in federal investigation, FBI says

  12-02-2018 17:45
  
  An Akron man faces federal charges for posting a Facebook Live video where he raps and threatens to kill someone the FBI was looking to speak with as part of an investigation, according to a news release.
  
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• Cold, dry start before warm-up to 50s with rain: Northeast Ohio work-week forecast

  12-02-2018 17:20
  
  Check out the five-day weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• What will Trump's budget mean for Ohio?

  12-02-2018 17:19
  
  Details will be out later but some things are known, as are Northeast Ohio concerns.
  
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• Talk it Out: Should athletes from Russia be banned from Winter Olympics 2018 entirely

  12-02-2018 16:53
  
  Russia ran a state-sponsored doping program for its athletes, which allowed the country to cheat in the last two Olympics.In response, the International Olympic Committee cracked down on the country this year. Russian athletes are not allowed to compete for the country.
  
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• Heart-shaped beef - why not? Urban Farmer offers Valentine's Day special

  12-02-2018 16:53
  
  Urban Farmer Steakhouse is offering a heart-shaped steak for Valentine's Day.
  
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• eSports weekly update: Could competitive video gaming become an Olympic sport?

  12-02-2018 16:48
  
  Curling is an Olympic sport. Why not competitive video gaming?
  
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• 2018 Tri-C High School Rock Off: Last 3 bands earn spots in Saturday's Final Exam

  12-02-2018 16:45
  
  The 2018 Tri-C High School Rock Off Final Exam is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
  
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• Akron man charged in Barberton shooting that wounded brother-in-law

  12-02-2018 16:42
  
  A 41-year-old man is charged with felonious assault and domestic violence in the Saturday incident on Burt Street near West Summit Street, police said.
  
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• Playhouse Square launches national tour of Tony-winner 'Hello Dolly!' starring Betty Buckley

  12-02-2018 16:34
  
  Betty Buckley will headline the first national tour of "Hello Dolly!" kicking off in Cleveland
  
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• State school board votes to recover $19 million from ECOT

  12-02-2018 16:25
  
  The state school board voted to officially recover another $19.2 million from the Electronic Classoom of Tomorrow (ECOT) online charter school
  
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• Beer calendar: Hilton deal with Great Lakes Brewing, Market Garden Brewery dinner at Blue Canyon, Ommegang tap takeover, more

  12-02-2018 15:35
  
  Our weekly beer calendar includes a Hilton hotel deal with Great Lakes Brewing Co., Market Garden Brewery dinner at Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, a Ommegang tap takeover at Beerhead and more.
  
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• Ashland's new eSports program will offer scholarships worth up to $4,000

  12-02-2018 15:28
  
  Ashland joins other Ohio college with eSports programs, including University of Akron, Miami University, Tiffin University and Lourdes University.
  
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• Actor Michael Keaton to deliver commencement address at Kent State University

  12-02-2018 15:13
  
  Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton, who attended Kent State University in 1971, will return to campus May 12 to deliver the university-wide commencement address.
  
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• Johnny Manziel blames NFL downfall on depression, says he's bipolar

  12-02-2018 14:21
  
  "I'm coming back from a huge downfall. I don't know what kind of comeback it will be. But I know I want to get back on the football field and do what brought me so much joy."
  
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• Cleveland's best date ideas: DJs, bartenders, chefs and more pick their favorite places

  12-02-2018 14:17
  We asked some of our favorite notable people around town to dish on their best date spots. Whether it's cozying up in a coffee shop or hitting the water in kayaks, their ideas spanned the romantic, the adventurous and the playful.
  
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• WVIZ Grand Tastings and Seminars scheduled

  12-02-2018 14:06
  
  The two-day WVIZ Grand Tastings and Seminars are scheduled for June.
  
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• Coach Ted Ginn Sr. on why we've forgotten Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy (Promised Land video series)

  12-02-2018 13:30
  
  Coach of the Glenville football team and director of Ginn Academy, Ted Ginn Sr. strives to prepare young people for a productive life.
  
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• Mentor schools enrollment nearly half what it was in 1990s, now smaller than Willoughby-Eastlake

  12-02-2018 13:16
  
  Mentor Public Schools' downsizing plan on track for the 2018-2019 school year.
  
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