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Akron Beacon Journal

• REVIEW: Play takes a while to warm up

  Akron Beacon Journal – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  REVIEW: Play takes a while to warm up Full Story »

• Summit engineer laying off seven workers

  Akron Beacon Journal – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  Summit engineer laying off seven workers Full Story »

• YRC extends deadline for deal

  Akron Beacon Journal – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  YRC extends deadline for deal Full Story »

• Guard fired after teen injured at detention center

  Akron Beacon Journal – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  Guard fired after teen injured at detention center Full Story »

• Rob Ianello leading candidate to coach UA football

  Akron Beacon Journal – Wed Dec 9, 6:16 pm ET  

  Notre Dame assistant head coach likely to succeed Brookhart Full Story »

The Cleveland Plain Dealer

• A victim of its own success? Seniors who want the government out of health care get 'fabulous' government help

  The Cleveland Plain Dealer – 52 mins ago  

  Call it a contradiction or widespread dichotomy. Many critics of proposed health-care reforms are senior citizens who say the government has no business getting involved in health care. Yet most seniors owe the high level of care and benefits they have entirely to the government. Is the government a victim of its own success? Full Story »

• Wind topples tree, delays commute

  The Cleveland Plain Dealer – 1 hr 37 mins ago  

  A tree fell over Mayfield Road in Gates Mills. Full Story »

• Mayor Frank Jackson creates commission to examine response to sexual assault and missing person cases

  The Cleveland Plain Dealer – 2 hrs 52 mins ago  

  Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson on Wednesday appointed a commission to examine how police handle sexual assault and missing person cases in the city. Full Story »

• Attorney General Richard Cordray funnels $1 million for foreclosure prevention counseling

  The Cleveland Plain Dealer – 2 hrs 52 mins ago  

  Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is funneling $1 million to programs aimed at preventing foreclosures around the state at a time when local agencies face a shortage of dollars even as the housing crisis worsens. Full Story »

• Obama's campaign manager backs Lee Fisher, but it gets clumsy

  The Cleveland Plain Dealer – Wed Dec 9, 6:59 pm ET  

  David Plouffe, who helped President Barack Obama win the White House, today endorsed Lee Fisher's bid for a U.S. Senate seat. Although Plouffe's firm is doing media work for Fisher, the firm and the Fisher campaign say that Plouffe is not involved in it. Full Story »

WKYC Cleveland

• Cuyahoga County: Budget balanced, workers face more furloughs

  WKYC Cleveland – 1 hr 42 mins ago  

  CLEVELAND -- On Thursday Cuyahoga County Commissioners are expected to approve the 2010 budget. Full Story »

• Census brings 24,000 temporary jobs to Ohio

  WKYC Cleveland – 1 hr 57 mins ago  

  COLUMBUS -- The U.S. Census Bureau needs to hire 24,000 Ohioans to help with the 2010 population count. Full Story »

• Investigator: Fake text message scheme targets unemployed

  WKYC Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 6:08 pm ET  

  CLEVELAND -- State officials issued a warning today about a scam targeting unemployment benefits deposited onto debit cards. Full Story »

• Oberlin student goes to Afghanistan to skateboard

  WKYC Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 6:08 pm ET  

  OBERLIN -- Robin Comisar has his skateboard and bullet proof vest ready. Full Story »

• Cuyahoga County Commissioner Tim Hagan's mother dies

  WKYC Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 5:38 pm ET  

  CLEVELAND -- Cuyahoga County Commissioner Tim Hagan's mother died Wednesday on her birthday at the age of 90. Full Story »

News Channel 5 Cleveland

• Local Violinist Nominated For Grammy

  News Channel 5 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:46 pm ET  

  A young musician is bringing a lot of attention to the area by how she plays the violin. Find out why. Full Story »

• Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $100M

  News Channel 5 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:46 pm ET  

  CLEVELAND -- The Mega Millions jackpot will be up to nine figures the next time the multistate lottery game is played. The grand prize amount has been rolled over to $100 million because no player matched all the winning numbers to take the $83 million jackpot offered Tuesday night. Full Story »

• Contractor Report Leads To Grand Jury Investigation

  News Channel 5 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:45 pm ET  

  A contractor is facing felony charges after taking tens of thousands of dollars from an Elyria church. Full Story »

• Students Pack Gym To Hear DMC

  News Channel 5 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:45 pm ET  

  DMC of Run DMC spoke with hundreds of students in Bedford about the importance of an education. Find out what he said. Full Story »

• Mistrial Declared In Darryl Houston Case

  News Channel 5 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:45 pm ET  

  A mistrial is declared in the case of a man who has gotten a new trial after an investigative report by NewsChannel5's Ron Regan. Full Story »

The Canton Repository

• Harrisburg Road NE now is open at 23rd Street NE.

  The Canton Repository – 9 mins ago  

  Harrisburg Road NE now is open at 23rd Street NE. The roadway had been closed since Nov. 2. Loading commenting interface... Full Story »

• Woman offers reward for return of family photos

  The Canton Repository – 24 mins ago  

  Erica Lockerd lost more than a camera Saturday night. She lost treasured photos. Images that can’t be replaced. She’s offering a $200 reward for the return of the camera memory card.   Full Story »

• Canton Council has new majority leader

  The Canton Repository – 39 mins ago  

  Canton City Council will have a new majority leader next year. Councilman David Dougherty, D-6, replaces longtime Councilman Donald Casar, D-at large, as majority leader. Full Story »

• Courtesy Auto World fined over taxes

  The Canton Repository – 1 hr 9 mins ago  

  An Alliance judge fined the former Courtesy Auto World car dealership $6,000 Tuesday for violating city tax ordinances. Full Story »

• Area deaths for Dec. 10

  The Canton Repository – 2 hrs 9 mins ago  

  ADAMS , Martha E., 85, formerly of East Canton; call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Spiker-Foster-Shriver in Canton; service 10 a.m. Saturday. BAKER , Lois M., 80, of Navarre; call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Atkinson Feucht Hare; service 10 a.m. Saturday. Full Story »

19 Action News Cleveland

• Action News Alert: Ohio's Unemployment Scam

  19 Action News Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 4:58 pm ET  

  (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Attorney General Richard Cordray's office have received widespread reports of a national scheme targeting recipients of unemployment compensation benefits in Ohio. Full Story »

• Hearings Set: RTA Hearings to see which Routes will go is Scheduled for January

  19 Action News Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 3:43 pm ET  

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The nations economy is causing the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, RTA, to make more cuts. Full Story »

• Bad Santa?: Creepy Kris Kringle Stalks Young Girl On Her Way To School

  19 Action News Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 1:43 pm ET  

  PARMA, OH (WOIO) - The Parma Police Department is investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping that took place Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the vicinity of Snow Road and Stumph Roads. Full Story »

• Wild Wallop: Winter Storm Crashes Across U.S.

  19 Action News Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 12:13 pm ET  

  (CNN) -- People across much of the United States braced for more havoc Wednesday from a strong winter storm that was bringing blizzard conditions to some areas and rain and high winds to others. Full Story »

• Dog House: Medina County Woman Sent To Prison for Animal Cruelty

  19 Action News Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 11:43 am ET  

  WADSWORTH, OH (WOIO) - A Medina County woman will spend 30 days behind bars for animal cruelty. Full Story »

FOX 8 Cleveland

• MUST SEE VIDEO: Dillie the Deer

  FOX 8 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 6:42 pm ET  

  CANAL FULTON, Ohio -- It's an endearing story of an unlikely house guest that moved in and never left. Full Story »

• TSA Pulls Airport Screening Guide From Web

  FOX 8 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 6:42 pm ET  

  The Transportation Security Administration is investigating a security breach in which a manual for airport screening procedures appeared on a government Web site in a way that exposed sensitive information, officials said Tuesday. Full Story »

• Man Dressed As Santa Tries Abducting Girl

  FOX 8 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 11:57 am ET  

  He was dressed in a red and white suit, but police say he was not spreading good cheer. A man dressed as Santa Claus is accused of trying to abduct a girl as she walked to school. Full Story »

• Stopped Train Causing Major Traffic Problems

  FOX 8 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 8:27 am ET  

  A spokesperson for the Parma Police Department tells Fox 8 News that a stopped train is causing major traffic problems during the Wednesday morning commute. Full Story »

• Lake Effect Snow, High Wind Warning for Northeast Ohio

  FOX 8 Cleveland – Wed Dec 9, 8:27 am ET  

  A high wind warning has been posted for most Ohio counties, with the National Weather Service saying gusts of up to 60 mph are possible beginning Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »

The Sandusky Register

• Cedar Point raises ticket prices

  The Sandusky Register – Wed Dec 9, 5:21 pm ET  

  SANDUSKY Cedar Point has hiked its ticket prices for 2010, but a spokesman said the park will be aggressive next year in offering Internet discounts. Full Story »

• FYI: EPA cancels hearing in Huron

  The Sandusky Register – Wed Dec 9, 5:21 pm ET  

  HURON An Ohio EPA hearing scheduled for tonight has been canceled because of bad weather. Full Story »

• JUST IN: Man arrested in Third Street shooting

  The Sandusky Register – Wed Dec 9, 4:06 pm ET  

  SANDUSKY Officials arrested the man they believe is responsible for the Third Street shooting that took place in the 1300 block shortly before Thanksgiving. Full Story »

• JUST IN: Nuesse decision pushed back

  The Sandusky Register – Wed Dec 9, 2:06 pm ET  

  SANDUSKY The Kim Nuesse Civil Service appeal may not be decided until March 3. Full Story »

• FUNCOAST: Dozens of Santas invade downtown

  The Sandusky Register – Wed Dec 9, 12:06 pm ET  

  SantaCon was a blast this year, with dozens and dozens of Santas, elves and other Christmasy characters taking over the bars in downtown Sandusky. Full Story »

The Medina County Gazette

• Click here to read today’s newspaper free online

  The Medina County Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 8:27 am ET  

  Click here to read today’s newspaper. Due to the power outage , the electronic edition is being made available FREE today online. Like what you see? Newspaper subscribers can subscribe to the electronic edition for just $1 extra. Click here for detailed information. For all others click here. Full Story »

• Obituaries for Dec. 09, 2009

  The Medina County Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 6:27 am ET  

  Marcia Davis Mary Lee Domann Richard A. Fargo Bill T. Meluch David Zeller Walker Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

• Tri-C plans Brunswick center

  The Medina County Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 2:12 am ET  

  BRUNSWICK — Cuyahoga Community College plans to bring as many educational opportunities as possible to area residents with its planned $10.2 million Brunswick College Center. “We’re very excited about it,” At-large Councilman Pat McNamara said, “because it’s on the Brunswick High School campus and right next to the library and recreation center.” The 30,000-square-foot, three-story building will ... Full Story »

• Students learn high-tech programs

  The Medina County Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 2:12 am ET  

  MEDINA — Google Docs, digital-audio software, blogging, podcasting and e-portfolios will become second nature to Medina County Career Center students, thanks to a new educational program in technologies that will hopefully give them an edge in post-graduation schooling or job hunting. Mari Engelhart, technology specialist at the Career Center, developed the Junior Technology Institute with ... Full Story »

• Obituaries for Dec. 08, 2009

  The Medina County Gazette – Tue Dec 8, 6:42 am ET  

  Helen Margaret Boulton Mrs. Sharon L. Brabson Georgian Tahya David Zeller Walker Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

The Morning Journal

• High winds play havoc in area

  The Morning Journal – Wed Dec 9, 3:47 pm ET  

  OBERLIN — High winds blew down the "Breath of Heaven" nativity scene at Grace Lutheran Church, Oberlin. However, volunteers were busy putting the manger back up again, according to a church member. Full Story »

• Man arrested in foiled home invasion

  The Morning Journal – Wed Dec 9, 3:47 pm ET  

  SANDUSKY — A 30-year-old man is charged with felonious assault for his role in what police believe was a foiled home invasion, according to Sandusky police. Full Story »

• WOOSH: Gusty wind buffets area - affecting you?

  The Morning Journal – Wed Dec 9, 1:17 pm ET  

  High winds are buffeting the Lorain County area. Elyria police are dealing with a downed utility pole at Lake and Parkview. Check back for updates on what the weather is doing. Full Story »

• Ohio braces for storm's high winds

  The Morning Journal – Wed Dec 9, 1:17 pm ET  

  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Forecasters say Ohio should be spared the heavy snow that has buried the Upper Midwest, but a storm is expected to leave the state wind-whipped. Full Story »

• BGSU Firelands hits $1M scholarship goal

  The Morning Journal – Wed Dec 9, 12:48 pm ET  

  HURON TOWNSHIP — BGSU Firelands has surpassed a five-year goal to raise $1 million for student scholarships. Full Story »