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• Stow councilman charged with minor misdemeanor in altercation with mayor

  05-04-2018 23:37
  
  A Stow city councilman is charged with disorderly conduct after Mayor Sara Kline filed a police report March 22 accused him of shoving her after a city council meeting.
  
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• New push to help families who lost everything in Cleveland apartment fire

  05-04-2018 23:20
  CLEVELAND -- There is a new effort to help more than two dozen families displaced after a kitchen fire turned into a massive disaster last week.
  An entire building at the Rainbow Terrence Apartments on Garden Valley Avenue was destroyed in a 3 a.m. fire on March 26.
  "It's still unbelievable, you know, to see it like that," said George Jolly who escaped the fire. "...Lost everything, my apartment was completely in shards, like it was nothing but ashes; everything was burnt out."
  Friday, with the
  
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• Geauga County man gets 11 years in prison for sharing images of children being sexually assaulted

  05-04-2018 22:54
  
  John Mobasseri, 40, of Russell Township, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the distribution of images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography.
  
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• Plaintiffs' attorneys seek independent court-appointed monitor to oversee University Hospitals' fertility clinic

  05-04-2018 22:53
  
  A team of lawyers Thursday asked a Cuyahoga County judge to appoint an independent monitor to oversee University Hospitals' fertility clinic and the investigation into the March 3-4 event that destroyed 4,000 eggs and embryos.
  
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• No charges in case of woman claiming to be pregnant, dying of cancer

  05-04-2018 22:51
  CLEVELAND--No charges are being filed in the investigation into donations taken by a local woman, who claimed to be pregnant and dying of cancer.
  Cleveland police and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office have been looking into Dawn Brown, the wife of a man who recently retired from the Cleveland Division of Police. Now, the I-Team learned prosecutors have closed the case.
  Detectives began asking questions about donations of food, money and other gifts—even blood—sparked by social
  
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• Culture Shock event at Tri-C shares diverse cultures (photos)

  05-04-2018 22:47
  Culture Shock event at Tri-C brings diverse cultures, religions and countries together to share cultural traditions.
  
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• Want a free Ricky Vaughn haircut? Comes with free beer-fest ticket

  05-04-2018 22:36
  
  Want a free Ricky Vaughn haircut and go to a beer fest for free? You have a chance Friday, April 6.
  
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• ‘I feel truly blessed that I am here today’: Woman talks about moment lightning bolt struck her car

  05-04-2018 22:34
  CLEVELAND-A very close call for a woman as her car is struck by lightning.
  Julia Bates, a graduate student at Case Western Reserve University, was on her way home to Mentor Tuesday night when the lightning struck.
  She was able to pull over onto the side of the highway.  "I was holding onto the steering wheel; I mean, I felt shocks just go up both my arms, my chest was immediately, I felt like just pressure," Bates told FOX 8.
  "From my perspective, it was like the biggest, whitest, brightes
  
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• Ground broken for The Lumen at Playhouse Square, billed as largest downtown residential project in 40 years

  05-04-2018 22:31
  
  The Lumen at Playhouse Square, billed as the largest residential project in downtown Cleveland in 40 years, will have 318 apartments and 34 floors.
  
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• Stark State College Akron offers a sneak peek in advance of grand opening (photos)

  05-04-2018 22:22
  About a dozen local business and community leaders got a sneak peek of the nearly completed Stark State College Akron on Thursday. Offering about 230 associate degrees and certificates, the facility will have capacity for about 1,500 students when fall semester begins this August. The$15.7 million college will have total capacity for 5,000 students once construction is complete in the next 12-18 months.
  
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• Video game system stolen from house; bike stolen at Giant Eagle: Berea police blotter

  05-04-2018 22:17
  
  Someone broke into a Berea home and stole a video game system. Also, a bicycle was stolen March 30 from the lobby of Giant Eagle.
  
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• These ODOT, Turnpike projects could delay your drives in coming months

  05-04-2018 22:06
  ODOT will work on nearly 1,000 projects this year for an estimated $2.35 billion. Ohio Turnpike crews will do up to $134 million in work,
  
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• How a black college dance troupe landed a decades-old Fleetwood Mac song on the Billboard charts

  05-04-2018 22:06
  
  In early March, the Golden Girls, an all-female dance squad at Alcorn State University, entered the college's Jack Spinks Stadium before a game and dancing to the 1993 hit, "Stay."A pseudonymous meme-maker on Twitter found the footage about a week later, layered the Fleetwood Mac song "Dreams" over the footage of the women dancing, and an internet meme was born.
  
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• Man strikes plea deal, avoids death penalty for deadly Cleveland crime spree

  05-04-2018 21:53
  
  Robert Yeates pleaded guilty to the aggravated murder of Roderick Redwine and another 19 counts of aggravated robbery and agreed to serve a recommended sentence of life in prison with his first chance at parole after 42 years.
  
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• Chilly morning, warmer afternoon with slight chance of rain, snow Friday in Akron: Weather forecast

  05-04-2018 21:40
  
  Check out Friday's weather forecast for Akron.
  
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• Akron firefighters, paramedics to wear ballistic vests when responding to dangerous calls

  05-04-2018 21:23
  Four sets of ballistic gear will be given to each medical unit in the city, officials said.
  
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• Cleveland teen’s amazing portrait made of yarn goes viral

  05-04-2018 21:09
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  Kayla Feagin said she drew a lot as a child and has been interested in art her whole life.
  On Tuesday, her sister posted photos of one of her projects on Twitter. Over the next two days, it received more than 2,000 retweets and nearly 4,000 likes.
  “Getting so much attention over my art is surr
  
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• Winter won't loosen its grip this weekend in Northeast Ohio: Weather forecast

  05-04-2018 20:38
  
  Check out the weekend weather forecast for Northeast Ohio.
  
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• ODOT kicks off 2018 construction season

  05-04-2018 19:51
  CLEVELAND-- The Ohio Department of Transportation is getting started on its 2018 construction season.
  ODOT Director Jerry Wray was joined by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and several council members for a news conference on Thursday. It was at the corner of East 93rd Street and Woodland Avenue, where Opportunity Corridor Sections 2 and 3 meet.
  ODOT said it will be working on nearly 1,000 projects, including 5,645 miles of pavement and 1,040 bridges. The estimated cost is $2.35 billion.
  
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• ODOT kicks off 2018 construction

  05-04-2018 19:51
  CLEVELAND– The Ohio Department of Transportation is getting started on its 2018 construction season.
  ODOT Director Jerry Wray will be joined by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and several council members for a news conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday. It will be held at the corner of East 93rd Street and Woodland Avenue, where Opportunity Corridor Sections 2 and 3 meet.
  ODOT said it will be working on nearly 1,000 projects, including 5,645 miles of pavement and 1,040 bridges. The estimated cost
  
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• Former Bedford Heights Jail re-opens as comprehensive reentry facility

  05-04-2018 19:51
  The years-long transformation of the Bedford Heights Jail from a traditional city lockup into a comprehensive center that matches inmates with job training, substance abuse counseling and culinary courses is completed.
  
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• What to know about the Cleveland Indians home opener

  05-04-2018 19:31
  CLEVELAND– The Indians take on the Royals on Friday at 4:10 p.m. for the 25th home opener at Progressive Field.
  Going to the game or downtown? Here’s what you need to know.
  Weather:
  Wear layers. High temps in the mid-40s. Cloudy, windy and flurries are possible.
  More on the forecast here
  Transportation:
  If you’re driving downtown, plan on paying $20 or more on parking, depending on how close you want to be to the ballpark.
  Taking an RTA bus or rapid? $5 cash gets you a rou
  
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• Remember the weather on these Cleveland Indians opening days? Details for each year, 1901 to 2017

  05-04-2018 19:23
  
  Cleveland Indians opening day weather history, 1901 to 2017
  
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• Hard Rock Rocksino expected to be sold for $1.06 billion

  05-04-2018 19:11
  
  Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park is expected to be sold for $1.06 billion.
  
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• Tina Fey to give closing keynote talk at Content Marketing World 2018

  05-04-2018 19:10
  
  Actor and producer Tina Fey will speak at Content Marketing World on Thursday, Sept. 6.
  
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• Unwelcome April snowfall drops in on Northeast Ohio

  05-04-2018 18:50
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio - Yeah, the calendar says April, but the weather seems more like February.  Snowfall of nearly two inches dropped on Cleveland Hopkins Airport Thursday morning, something most residents could probably do without by now. A light lake-effect snow...
  
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• Cleveland Indians fans attending Opening Day will not see any security changes from last season

  05-04-2018 18:42
  
  What to expect for security inside and outside Progressive Field for the Indians home opener.
  
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• Live video: Republican Ohio governor candidates Mike DeWine and Mary Taylor meet with editorial board

  05-04-2018 18:41
  
  Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov Mary Taylor are scheduled to meet with the editorial board around 1 p.m.
  
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• FirstEnergy Solutions consumer contracts OK in 'near future,' but PUCO wants explanation

  05-04-2018 18:38
  
  The PUCO has given FirstEnergy Solutions 30 days to explain whether it will continue to sell power to customers through retail contracts once its bankruptcy reorganization is complete and its power plants are sold or closed.Billions of dollarsin debt, FES hasfiled in federal court for bankruptcy protection from its creditors. Yet,, the company is still selling new supply contracts.
  
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• Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Cleveland Indians' home opener Friday

  05-04-2018 18:15
  
  Tribe fans with tickets to the Indians, Kansas City Royals home opening game will want to bundle up.
  
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• Gun reforms proposed by Gov. John Kasich introduced in legislature

  05-04-2018 18:14
  
  State Rep. Michael Henne, a Dayton-area Republican, introduced legislation containing six changes Gov. John Kasich recommended last month to Ohio gun and background check laws.
  
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• University of Akron to conduct national search for next president

  05-04-2018 18:06
  
  University of Akron trustees, who opted to forgo a national search for a new president in 2016 following the resignation of Scott Scarborough, will conduct one to replace Matthew Wilson.
  
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• John Williams eager to reunite with Cleveland Orchestra, conduct at Severance Hall (preview)

  05-04-2018 18:02
  
  The acclaimed composer and conductor said he's particularly excited about his upcoming appearance with the Cleveland Orchestra because it's taking place, for the first time, at Severance Hall.
  
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• Indians fans: See how the new expanded protective netting at Progressive Field affects your view (video)

  05-04-2018 18:01
  
  Progressive Field looks considerably different with new protective netting extending further, as well as overhead, on the third base line.
  
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• Cleveland's Fluffy Duck Cafe specializes in croissants, breads (photos, review)

  05-04-2018 18:00
  
  Head to Cleveland's Fluffy Duck Cafe if finely layered, crisp croissants are your thing.
  
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• Cleveland International Film Festival 2018: bars, restaurants, parties (photos)

  05-04-2018 17:54
  Bars, restaurants and events to hit around the 42nd Cleveland International Film Festival in Tower City Center.
  
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• Listen: Cleveland rock band Punch Drunk Tagalongs premieres new album "Hazy"

  05-04-2018 17:31
  
  Hear a sneak peek of Punch Drunk Tagalongs' new album "Hazy" on cleveland.com today.
  
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• Cleveland Indians, Cavs and Monsters games will cause traffic problems

  05-04-2018 17:08
  
  The start of baseball season and the ongoing basketball and hockey seasons will lead to traffic headaches as construction continues outside Quicken Loans Arena.
  
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• Not all Ohio medical marijuana growers, dispensaries will open by September deadline to be 'fully operational,' state says

  05-04-2018 17:01
  
  Will Ohio meet the Sept. 8 deadline for a "fully operational" medical marijuana program?
  
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• Keith Miller manages Rays' MTB, a leading indoor bike park (photos, video)

  05-04-2018 16:30
  Keith Miller manages 180,000 square feet of bike trails inside Ray's MTB, hidden in an industrial park near West Boulevard.
  
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• Greyhound moves into the slow lane in new life as couch pet-tato: Send us your pet rescue stories

  05-04-2018 16:21
  
  NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- There are many ways to adopt a dog. My wife, Carol, and I decided on adopting one of the many greyhounds that are brought up to this area for adoption once they are no longer useful for racing....
  
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• Afghan military interpreter finds new life in Akron, will talk about his journey April 16

  05-04-2018 16:19
  Hamayon Yaqobi worked as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan for six years and recently resettled with his family in Akron. He will talk about his experiences on April 16 for the Spring Speakers Series sponsored by Asia Services in Action Inc.
  
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• Cinema Wasteland summons cult movie freaks & geeks to Strongsville

  05-04-2018 16:12
  
  Cast members of the cult classic "Rock 'n' Roll High School" will appear at Cinema Wasteland.
  
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• Wanted: Your Cleveland Indians stories and memories

  05-04-2018 15:49
  
  We cover the ballpark as community, and want to hear from you: What stories do you have, and what would you like to see covered at Progressive Field?
  
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• Dead body found near dumpster in Cleveland

  05-04-2018 15:45
  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland police are investigating after a dead body was found by a dumpster.
  Cleveland police say it was found near Mobile Court and State Road.
  There is no further information.
  Stick with Fox 8 and Fox8.com for more.
  
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• Cuyahoga County blocking public view of some email materials sought by corruption investigators

  05-04-2018 15:45
  
  Copies of emails sought by investigators were provided to cleveland.com in response to a records request. They include dozens of emails that are partially or entirely redacted, marking a departure from the county's earlier practice of making public all subpoenaed emails in their entirety.
  
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• Gov. John Kasich needs to save PEP Connections from Medicaid ax: Brent Larkin

  05-04-2018 14:58
  
  Gov. Kasich must reverse the decision by misguided cost-cutters in Ohio government to harm Positive Education Program (PEP) Connections, which provides safety-net protections to the most fragile children imaginable, writes Brent Larkin.
  
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• NerdWallet's tips on what to buy (and skip) in April

  05-04-2018 14:54
  There are plenty of reasons to enjoy the 30 days between March and May, because you can save money in several product categories.
  
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• 600 nominations in for Cleveland's Best Burger contest; Keep them coming!

  05-04-2018 14:53
  
  We are searching for Cleveland's Best Burger and need your help. Which restaurants should be considered?
  
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• Early voting and voting by mail begins April 10 for May 8 primary; poll workers needed

  05-04-2018 14:51
  
  Early voting and vote by mail begins April 10 for the May 8 primary election.
  
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