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Beware of Memorial Day scams aimed at military personnel

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:32am

Beware of Memorial Day scams aimed at military personnel

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.

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Cleveland Police investigate shooting near Councilman's home

Submitted by WOIO Web Staff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:36pm

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- Police are investigating after a man was shot near Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell's house.

The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on Ashbury Avenue on Cleveland's east side.

Police believe two men went to an abandoned house to buy drugs.

Once inside, they were confronted by three suspects.

One of the suspects shot the victim in the leg. He is being treated at MetroHealth Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

There are no arrests.

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RTA accident on Cleveland's east side

Submitted by WOIO Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:55am

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- An RTA accident on Cleveland's east side.

It happened just before 9 a.m. at the intersection of East 79th and Kinsman.

Two passengers were transported to a local hospital with no visible injuries.

Officials tell 19 Action News the bus clipped the pole while making a right hand turn.

The bus was taken to the garage for service.

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2013 Buckeye Wheelchair Games

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:37am

The 2013 Buckeye Wheelchair Games are scheduled for May 17-18, 2013. Competitive events will take place at the SPIRE Institute located at 1822 South Broadway in Geneva, Ohio. The Games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in such events as air guns, archery, bowling, field events, billiards, slalom, swimming, table tennis, track, bocce and weightlifting.

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Lottery fever hits Northeast Ohio!

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:42am

Lottery fever is growing all across Northeast Ohio!

No big winner in the Mega Millions Tuesday night and that jackpot is now rising to $190M.

Plus, the Powerball jackpot tonight is jumping to $360M.

That's the third highest on record.

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Teens who text and drive are more likely to take other chances

Submitted by JTullos on Tuesday, May 14th, 7:23 am

In 2011, nearly half of high school students 16 and older reported texting while driving in a large national survey. Teens who reported texting while driving also were more likely to behave in other risky ways. They were five times more likely than those who did not text while driving to operate a car when they had been drinking alcohol. And those who texted more often were much more likely to skip wearing a seat belt.

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SUSPECT PIC: Man beaten with screwdriver, robbed of lottery tickets

Submitted by WOIO Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:39pm

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- Cleveland police are looking for the suspect who beat a man for his lottery tickets on the city's east side.

Police tell 19 Action News a man was robbed after buying tickets from Chili's Beverage on East 112th and Forest Avenue Monday morning.

As the victim was walking home, he was attacked from behind. The suspect knocked the victim to the ground and repeatedly struck him with a screwdriver. The suspect then stole the lottery tickets and cash from the victim before fleeing.

After further investigation by Fourth District Detectives, it was discovered that the suspect was in the store when the victim purchased the lottery tickets. After the violent robbery, the suspect returned to Chili's Beverage and got a refund for the tickets.

While getting a refund for the tickets, the suspect was caught on a store surveillance camera.

The suspect is described as a black man, 35 to 40 years of age, mustache, 5' 8", 160lbs. and wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information as to the identification or whereabouts of the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to contact the Fourth District Detective Bureau at 216-623-5418. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling 216-252-7463 or Text messaging: Text TIP657 plus your message to Crimes (274637).

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