Beware of bed bugs on secondhand items

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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS -- They're creepy. They're crawly, and they're everywhere!

Bed bugs are such a big problem that Cuyahoga County created a task force to fight the tiny critters.

The task force is warning shoppers to take a close look at any secondhand items they've purchased at consignment shops.

If you've never seen one before, a full-grown bed bug gets no bigger than an apple seed.

Wanda Stewart is a bargain hunter. When she rummages through the racks, she's looking for a good deal without stains, rips or bed bugs.

"I also look up under the collar and look all through the furs, you know, because we don't want nothing lurking or hiding through the furs," said Stewart.

These disgusting creatures look a lot like a tick but act like a vampire. When they come out at night, they feed on human blood, leaving behind red bite marks.

"Bed bugs can happen to anyone. If you're living a breathing, that's a criteria that the bed bug needs to hone in on you," said Dr. Susan Jones, from Ohio State University.

The Cleveland Furniture Bank has yet to see a single bed bug on any of its donations, but the secondhand store isn't taking chances.

"We unload it here and inspect the mattresses again at the lower level to make sure there's nothing wrong with them," said Executive Director Tom Gaghan.

All mattresses and furniture are inspected, sprayed with a sanitizing solution, and marked with a red tag -- as required by Ohio law.

Clothing and Halloween costumes are inspected three times before they're put on the sales floor.

For customers like Wanda, that's a relief.  

"It brings me a lot of comfort, a lot of comfort, and I will be back," said Stewart.

Keep in mind that not all secondhand stores inspect clothing for bed bugs. They are not required by law to do so.

If you bought an item and are concerned about it, put it in the dryer on medium to high heat for a half hour.

Jones says bed bugs don't have a mechanism to withstand high temperatures.

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Police need help finding Great Lakes Brewery burglars

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CLEVELAND -- Police are looking for help finding the individuals involved in a burglary Monday at Great Lakes Brewery. 

Once inside, the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to the bar and brewery at 2516 Market Ave. and stole 500 feet of copper electrical cable.  

After the theft, the suspects fled the scene in an undetermined direction.    

The suspects are described as three individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts and dark-colored pants.  

After further investigation, the suspects were seen on security video Sunday conducting surveillance on the brewery.    

Anyone with information as to the identification or whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact the Second District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5218.  

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252.7463 or rext messaging: TIP657 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Twinsburg native knocked out of NBC's 'The Voice'

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Twinsburg native Anthony Paul was knocked out of NBC's hit show "The Voice" Tuesday night.  

His version of the song "The Other Side" by Jason Derulo was not enough to stay alive. 

He had been eliminated two weeks ago before Aguilera "stole" him - keeping him the contest for a while longer. 

On Twitter Tuesday night Paul said:  "I cannot explain how grateful I am and I cannot do anything without the support of my amazing family, friends community and fans....."

On another tweet he says "first of all, in my opinion that was my worst performance ever, and the fact that I still have so much support is incredible."

His friends who sang with him at Twinsburg High School continue to sing his praises.

"We all know how talented he is, how hard of a worker he is, and we know he'll never give up on what he wants to do," says Twinsburg Junior Nicole Ostrowski.  "It will not be the end of Anthony Paul."

"I think he'll pursue his music career, and he should," says sophomore Alec Albright.  "Because it's his passion, he's so talented, and it'd be such a waste if he stopped it right there."

Indeed he remains on that track, Anthony Paul is back at college, studying music in suburban Chicago.

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Twinsburg native knocked out of NBC's 'The Voice'

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Twinsburg native Anthony Paul was knocked out of NBC's hit show "The Voice" Tuesday night.  

His version of the song "The Other Side" by Jason Derulo was not enough to stay alive. 

He had been eliminated two weeks ago before Aguilera "stole" him - keeping him the contest for a while longer. 

On Twitter Tuesday night Paul said:  "I cannot explain how grateful I am and I cannot do anything without the support of my amazing family, friends community and fans....."

On another tweet he says "first of all, in my opinion that was my worst performance ever, and the fact that I still have so much support is incredible."

His friends who sang with him at Twinsburg High School continue to sing his praises.

"We all know how talented he is, how hard of a worker he is, and we know he'll never give up on what he wants to do," says Twinsburg Junior Nicole Ostrowski.  "It will not be the end of Anthony Paul."

"I think he'll pursue his music career, and he should," says sophomore Alec Albright.  "Because it's his passion, he's so talented, and it'd be such a waste if he stopped it right there."

Indeed he remains on that track, Anthony Paul is back at college, studying music in suburban Chicago.

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Police need help finding Great Lakes Brewery burglars

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CLEVELAND -- Police are looking for help finding the individuals involved in a burglary Monday at Great Lakes Brewery. 

Once inside, the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to the bar and brewery at 2516 Market Ave. and stole 500 feet of copper electrical cable.  

After the theft, the suspects fled the scene in an undetermined direction.    

The suspects are described as three individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts and dark-colored pants.  

After further investigation, the suspects were seen on security video Sunday conducting surveillance on the brewery.    

Anyone with information as to the identification or whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact the Second District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5218.  

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252.7463 or rext messaging: TIP657 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Beware of bed bugs on secondhand items

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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS -- They're creepy. They're crawly, and they're everywhere!

Bed bugs are such a big problem that Cuyahoga County created a task force to fight the tiny critters.

The task force is warning shoppers to take a close look at any secondhand items they've purchased at consignment shops.

If you've never seen one before, a full-grown bed bug gets no bigger than an apple seed.

Wanda Stewart is a bargain hunter. When she rummages through the racks, she's looking for a good deal without stains, rips or bed bugs.

"I also look up under the collar and look all through the furs, you know, because we don't want nothing lurking or hiding through the furs," said Stewart.

These disgusting creatures look a lot like a tick but act like a vampire. When they come out at night, they feed on human blood, leaving behind red bite marks.

"Bed bugs can happen to anyone. If you're living a breathing, that's a criteria that the bed bug needs to hone in on you," said Dr. Susan Jones, from Ohio State University.

The Cleveland Furniture Bank has yet to see a single bed bug on any of its donations, but the secondhand store isn't taking chances.

"We unload it here and inspect the mattresses again at the lower level to make sure there's nothing wrong with them," said Executive Director Tom Gaghan.

All mattresses and furniture are inspected, sprayed with a sanitizing solution, and marked with a red tag -- as required by Ohio law.

Clothing and Halloween costumes are inspected three times before they're put on the sales floor.

For customers like Wanda, that's a relief.  

"It brings me a lot of comfort, a lot of comfort, and I will be back," said Stewart.

Keep in mind that not all secondhand stores inspect clothing for bed bugs. They are not required by law to do so.

If you bought an item and are concerned about it, put it in the dryer on medium to high heat for a half hour.

Jones says bed bugs don't have a mechanism to withstand high temperatures.

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Police honor boy who dreamed of being an officer

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LORAIN -- Flashing lights lit up the streets of Lorain Monday morning to say goodbye to an 8-year-old who dreamed of becoming a police officer.

Enrique Davila loved everything about police.

He even had his own badge from the Cleveland Clinic and dreamed of driving his own cruiser one day.

"I think he just liked helping people, knowing that he could help people and be there for people, plus the sirens and the car and being able to drive fast," said Enrique's great-aunt, Iris Arroyo.

Enrique battled a rare liver disease his entire life, but never gave up his fight to serve the community as an officer.

His love for police turned into a special relationship with them. About a year ago, he took his first ride in a cruiser with full lights and sirens.

At the wheel? Patrol officer Eladio Andujar, who was also at Enrique's bedside a half hour before he passed.

He awarded Enrique with the Purple Heart that he received after suffering severe injuries during an arrest.

"We go out every day knowing that's a possibly, but everything he went through, he never signed up for that. This is what life gave him, and he deserved it more than me," Andujar said.

Ironically, Andujar knew that exact hospital room all too well. Almost two decades ago, he lost his son there.

"It was deja vu. It was me this time on the outside, looking in and seeing what I went through, what my family went through 20 years ago" said Andujar.

As police escorted Enrique to his final resting place, his family is grateful for all that the Lorain Police Department has done.

They will hold the Purple Heart closely, knowing what an amazing officer Enrique would have made.

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Windsurfer missing off Cleveland beach

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CLEVELAND -- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a windsurfer who never returned after departing from Perkins Beach Monday.

The Coast Guard currently has a helicopter and a boat involved in the search effort.

According to the Coast Guard the man was part of a large group that was windsurfing and that he went under and was not seen again. No one else was reported missing.

The Coast Guard said the call came in just before 7 p.m.

Tune into Channel 3 news at 11 for updates on the search.

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LeBron shows off Miami in new Nike commercial

Photo: Nike Basketball via YouTube

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MIAMI -- LeBron James has another Nike commercial out, detailing many of his favorite things about Miami.

The spot featuring the Miami Heat star was released Sunday. Dubbed "Training Day," it shows James riding his bike through Miami's streets, swimming in the ocean, training on the Heat practice court, jogging through the city and playing pickup basketball on an outdoor court.

Dozens of workout partners, many of them children, join in on most of his activities.

James tells The Associated Press that "the message was obvious -- I want people to feel like they're at one with me."

The release of the spot coincides with the LeBron 11, his latest signature shoe. 

James and the two-time defending NBA champion Heat open the season Tuesday against Chicago.

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LIST | Local trick-or-treat schedules

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As the sun sinks and the moon rises, goblins and ghouls will soon be haunting your neighborhood seeking Halloween treats.

Below you will find an extensive guide of local community trick-or-treat times for 2013. Check back frequently as we add more communities to our growing list.

GUIDE | Local Halloween happenings

If you see that your community's trick-or-treat time is not listed, e-mail Ryan Haidet at rhaidet@wkyc.com with the information.

Also, please send pictures of your Halloween decorations and/or carved pumpkins to the e-mail address listed above (including your name and hometown) or by posting them on the WKYC Facebook page. We just might use your creepy creations in a photo gallery on WKYC.com!

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Trick-or-treating at malls / shopping centers:

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets: Kids 13 and younger can trick-or-treat at participating stores on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

Chapel Hill Mall in Akron: Kids up to 12 years of age are allowed to trick-or-treat throughout the mall on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

Crocker Park in Westlake: Kids can trick-or-treat at stores with pumpkin stickers on display from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Summit Mall in Fairlawn: Kids can trick-or-treat inside the mall on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

Westfield Belden Village Mall in Canton: Kids can trick-or-treat inside the mall at participating stores from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.

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Community trick-or-treat schedules:    

Akron: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

Alliance: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Amherst: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. Annual Halloween parade and costume contest held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Registration for the costume contest begins at 3 p.m. at the San Spring Building at 480 Park Avenue.

Ashland: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

Aurora: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Austintown: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Avon: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Avon Lake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Bainbridge Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

Barberton: Downtown trick-or-treat takes place Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bath Township: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

Bay Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Beachwood: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Bedford: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Bentleyville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Berea: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Boardman: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Bolivar: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m.

Boston Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Bowling Green: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Brecksville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Brimfield: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m.

Broadview Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Brook Park: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Brooklyn: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Brunswick: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Brunswick Hills: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Burton Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bucyrus: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Canal Fulton: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Canfield: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Canton: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Carrollton: Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Chagrin Falls: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Chardon: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Chatham Township: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Chesterland: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Chippewa Lake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Cleveland: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Cleveland Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Conneaut: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Copley: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

Coventry: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Crestline: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m.

Cuyahoga Falls: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Community Halloween Spooktacular from 2-4 p.m.

Cuyahoga Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Dover: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Doylestown: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

East Canton Village: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

East Cleveland: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

East Liverpool: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Eastlake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Elyria: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Euclid: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Fairlawn: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

Fairview Park: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Findlay: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. The city is holding a Halloween parade on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m.

Garfield Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Garrettsville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Geneva: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.

Geneva-on-the-Lake: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.

Gloria Glens Village (Medina County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Grafton: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Granger Township: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m.

Green: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Hambden Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Hartville: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Highland Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Hinckley: Determined by individual neighborhoods.

Hudson: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Huron: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Independence: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Jackson Township: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Kent: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Kirtland: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lakemore: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

Lakewood: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lafayette Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lima: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Litchfield: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lodi: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lorain: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Lordstown: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Louisville: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Lyndhurst: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Macedonia: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Madison Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Malvern: Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Mansfield: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Mantua: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Maple Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mayfield Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mayfield Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Marion: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Massillon: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Medina: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mentor: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mentor-on-the-Lake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Middleburg Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Middlefield Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Minerva: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Mogadore: Sunday, October 27 from 6-7:30p.m.

Montville Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Munroe Falls: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Navarre: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

New Franklin: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. (Manchester School District)

New Philadelphia: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

Newburgh Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Niles: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Halloween parade will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.

North Canton: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

North Olmsted: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

North Perry Village (Lake County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

North Ridgeville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

North Royalton: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Northfield: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Norton: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

Oakwood: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Oberlin: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Olmsted Falls: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Olmsted Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Orange Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Orrville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Painesville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Painesville Township (Lake County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Parma: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Parma Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Pepper Pike: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Perry (Lake County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Perry (Stark County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Plain Township: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Ravenna: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3-5 p.m.

Reminderville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Richfield: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Halloween parade will be held the same day at 5:45 p.m. at the Fllowship Hall on Broadview Road.

Richmond Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Rittman: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Rochester Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Rocky River: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Rootstown: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Russell Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Sagamore Hills Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Salem: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sandusky: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Seven Hills: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Seville Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Shaker Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Shalersville Township: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m.

Sharon Township (Medina County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Sheffield Lake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Sheffield Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Shelby: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m.

Silver Lake: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Solon: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

South Euclid: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Springfield Township (Summit County): Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

Stow: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Streetsboro: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Strongsville: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Tallmadge: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Tiffin: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

Twinsburg: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

University Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Valley City: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parade on that same day steps off at 6:30 p.m.

Valley View: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Vermilion: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. Annual Halloween parade takes place Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m.

Wadsworth: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Warren: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Warrensville Heights: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Wellington Village: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Westfield Center (Medina County): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Westlake: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Wickliffe: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Willoughby: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Willoughby Hills: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Willowick: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Woodmere Village: Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

Wooster: Determined by individual neighborhoods.

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If your community is not on this list, feel free to e-mail Ryan Haidet at rhaidet@wkyc.com with information about your area's trick-or-treat schedule.

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Cleveland weather: Increasing Sunshine

Tonight will be a Mostly Clear night as High Pressure settles in over the area. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds for the 1st half of the work week along with seasonable temperatures.

Heading through the week, we will warm up, by Wednesday and Thursday back into the 60s, but Rain moves in, as well.

Sunday Night:  Clearing & Cold.  Low: 35.  Wind; SW 5-10 mph

Monday: Morning Sunshine, a few afternoon clouds & Milder.  High: 54.  Wind: NW 5-10 mph.

Monday Night:  Variable Clouds & Cold.  Low: 35.  Wind: NE 5-10 mph.

Tuesday: Morning Sunshine & Afternoon Clouds. High: 52.  Wind: NE 5 mph.

Tuesday Night:  Mostly Cloudy & Cool.  High: 40.  Wind:  East 5-10 mph.

Wednesday: Partly Sunny & Milder.  High: 60.

Thursday (HALLOWEEN):  Mostly Cloudy, Windy & Mild with scattered showers.  High: 67.

Friday: Mostly Cloudy with a few Rain Showers.  Cooler.  High: 60.

Saturday:  Mostly Cloudy & Cooler with Rain Showers.  High: 50.

Sunday:  Partly Cloudy, Windy & Cool.  High: 47.

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Saturday's winning Powerball numbers

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It's that time again -- the Powerball drawing that could make you a millionaire!

Tonight's drawing is worth $40 million, or $23.1 million if you take the cash up front.

Grab your tickets and let's play!

The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, October 26, 2013 are:

04-06-34-49-56 and the Powerball is 29.

Good luck!

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Cleveland weather: Blustery Weather Continues

 A Cold Front is scattering rain showers across Northern Ohio Saturday night.  But High Pressure & drier weather returns starting Sunday.  A "Back Door" Cold Front Monday will bring us a few clouds.  But easterly winds & High Pressure will keep us dry through Wednesday.

A Warm Front will bring Halloween showers.  Hopefully, the heavier rain will hold off until the Trick-or-Treaters are done with their rounds.  Steady rain is likely for Friday, with cooler temperatures next weekend.

Tonight: Cloudy & Windy with scattered rain showers.  Low: 36.  Winds: NW 15-20 mph.

Sunday: Morning Clouds, afternoon Sunshine.  Breezy & Cool.  High: 50.  Wind:  West 10-15 mph.

Sunday Night:  Partly Cloudy & Chilly.  Low: 36.  Wind: SW 5-10, gusts-20 mph.

Monday: Partly Cloudy & Milder.  High: 55.  Wind: West 5-10 mph.

Monday Night:  Mostly Cloudy & Cool.  Low: 36.  Wind: NE 5 mph.

Tuesday: Partly Sunny & Seasonable. High: 54.

Wednesday: Partly Sunny & Milder.  High: 60.

Thursday (HALLOWEEN):  Mostly Cloudy & Mild with a few scattered showers.  High: 66.

Friday: Rain Likely.  High: 60.

Saturday:  Partly Sunny & Cooler with a few left over Showers.  High: 52.

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Jim Donovan | 3 keys to Browns-Chiefs game

Jason Campbell. Photo by Mitch Stringer, USA Today Sports.

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The Cleveland Browns go up against the Kansas City Chiefs at 1 p.m. Sunday in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri with Jason Campbell starting as quarterback.

Campbell will face a relentless defense Sunday which is rated as #1 in the NFL with 35 sacks.

The 7-0 Chiefs also own the third-ranked pass defense.

Jim Donovan lets you know what to look for from the 3-4 Browns in this matchup.

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Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers

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It's that time again -- the Mega Millions drawing that could make you a millionaire!

Tonight's drawing is worth $65 million, or $36 million if you take the cash up front.Grab your tickets and let's play! 

The winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, October 25, 2013 are: 

06-16-45-54-60 and the Mega Ball is 15. 

Good luck!

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Cleveland weather: Hold on!

A shift in the weather will trigger some very gusty wind for northern Ohio tomorrow.

Wind will be out of the southwest (so, at least it will be a "mild" wind) and sustained at 20-25 mph. Wind gusts will peak between 35 and 40mph.  The highest wind will likely be morning and afternoon before the gusts slowly settle through the evening.

A relatively dry clipper system will bring a front through the area (and get those winds whipping), so a few light showers or sprinkles (all liquid) may pass through during the day.  So far it doesn't look like the rain will be changing any plans.

Sunday will still be a bit breezy, but we will be settling into a calm pattern for the start of the workweek.  Later in the week, wet weather will be coming our way.  Looks like our trick-or-treaters may have to dodge some raindrops.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy and cool.  Winds pick up toward dawn.  Low/mid 30s

Saturday:  Partly sunny skies become mostly cloudy for the afternoon.  Scattered showers/sprinkles possible.  WINDY! Windy! Windy.  Low 50s (Wind SW 20-25 with gusts to 40)

Sunday:  Partly sunny.  Low 50s

Monday:  Partly cloudy.  Mid 50s

Tuesday:  Partly sunny with late day rain chances.  Near 60

Wednesday:  Rain likely.  Breezy.  Low 60s

Thursday:  Rain likely.  Low 60s

Friday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered rain.  Upper 50s

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Police still seek help in finding hit-skip driver who killed boy

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CLEVELAND -- Police still need your help finding the driver who struck and killed a five year old boy Friday morning.

It happened at the intersection of West 37th Street and Denison Avenue. Police closed off the area after Israel Thornton, 5,  tried to cross Denison on his way to the bus.

The driver who hit him didn't stop. Police are now looking at surveillance cameras to find the driver of a light-colored SUV or Dodge Caravan.

"It's sad, sad for the family, it's sad because so many kids are walking up and down the street and that's a young life we lost," said Gloria Nieves.

Nieves' beauty shop is just down the street. Construction has changed the traffic patterns on Denison, confusing many drivers. Plus, neighbors say the speed limit is too high.

"It's packed, it's crazy, people need to slow down, the speed limit is too high, it needs to be lowered, needs to have cross walks," said John Pawul.

For 27 years, Pawul has watched drivers fly through the intersection. Cleveland City Councilman Brian Cummins agrees that something needs to be done. He's pushing for a crosswalk and a traffic study to get the speed reduced to 25 mph, even though the current speed of 35 mph is within the state code.

"Counter to the Ohio Revised Code, we think we can prove through traffic incidents that we need it here," said Cummins.

It won't bring back five year old Israel Thornton, but neighbors hope the proposed changes will slow down drivers and keep kids safe on their way to school.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the hit skip vehicle or the driver of the vehicle, or anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Second District at 216-623-5200 or the Hit Skip Unit at 216-623-5191.

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling 216-252-7463 or via text message: text TIP657 plus your message to Crimes (274637).

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ALERT | Lake Effect Snow Warning through Friday

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CLEVELAND -- A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for Cuyahoga, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties through noon Friday.  A  Lake Effect Snow Advisory is in effect for Lake County through noon Friday. 

PHOTOS | October snow strikes Northeast Ohio

Lake Effect Snow Warning:

*ACCUMULATIONS: AN AFTERNOON ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 2 INCHES EASTERN QUARTER OF CUYAHOGA AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. OVERNIGHT

*ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES FROM NEAR INTERSTATE 271 IN
EASTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY EAST INTO GEAUGA AND ASHTABULA COUNTIES.  

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 20 MPH.

* IMPACTS...ROADS MAY BE SLICK AND SNOW COVERED IN THE HEAVIER LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

* IMPACTS...THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVY WITH A HIGH WATER CONTENT. THIS WILL LIKELY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TREES AND POWER LINES.

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...RAPID CHANGES WITH VISIBILITIES DROPPING TO ONE HALF MILE IN THE HEAVIER BANDS.  

Lake Effect Snow Advisory:

FROM NWS:   ACCUMULATIONS...AN AFTERNOON ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES. OVERNIGHT ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES. 

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 20 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...ROADS MAY SLICK AND SNOW COVERED IN THE HEAVIER LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION. 

* IMPACTS...THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVY WITH A HIGH WATER CONTENT. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO TREES AND POWER LINES. 

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE 30S. 

* VISIBILITIES...RAPID CHANGES WITH VISIBILITIES DROPPING TO ONE HALF MILE IN THE HEAVIER BANDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW THE WEATHER CAN VARY FROM LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW IN NARROW BANDS TO CLEAR SKIES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ACROSS THE REGION BE PREPARED FOR RAPID CHANGES IN ROAD AND VISIBILITY CONDITIONS

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TRACK | Interactive weather radar

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Track the weather situation in Northeast Ohio by visiting our Interactive Radar.

Mobile users can click here - http://on.wkyc.com/15NrsTQ

You can search for your location and apply different types of alerts, road conditions, and radar layers.

You can also get our FREE WKYC Weather app for you smart phone. Just text 'WKYC' to 25543 right now. We'll send you a quick link to install the app.

Read more about the mobile apps here - http://on.wkyc.com/17LL1er

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POWER | More than 19,000 still out of power

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LAKE COUNTY -- FirstEnergy crews are restoring power to those hit hard by the early October snowfall.

The company's website says around 19,582 are without power as of Thursday evening at 11:15 p.m.

Check the FirstEnergy outage map

The majority of outages are in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties.

An additional 150 crews from FirstEnergy Corp utilities Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, Penelec and West Penn Power are expected to arrive in the hardest hit areas throughout the day to assist with the restoration process.

The weight of the "lake effect" snow - combined with leaves still being on the trees - has resulted in numerous tree limbs and branches falling into CEI equipment and wires, causing service interruptions.

The majority of customers currently without power are expected to be restored by Friday, if not sooner, based on current weather conditions.

FirstEnergy says that you can report an outage through an app available for Apple iPhones and Android phones, using the search term "FirstEnergy."

The priority for restoration starts with emergency services, including hospitals, police, and fire.

Repairs are scheduled based on restoring the most people the fastest. In areas with severe damage, it may require repairs in multiple locations to restore power to one location.

PHOTOS | October snow strikes Northeast Ohio

Heavy, wet snow brought some trees down onto power lines.

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Source: Family members among those accusing Acevedo of rape

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CLEVELAND -- A source involved in the investigation of Elias Acevedo Sr. tells WKYC that three of the women accusing him of rape are members of his family.

The same source confirms that just this week a fourth victim has also come forward.

WKYC has also learned that paternity tests show that Acevedo fathered a child with one of his family members.

A grand jury has charged Acevedo in a nearly 300-count indictment on charges of murder, rape and kidnapping.

Acevedo is being held on a $5 million bond in the 1994 murder of Pamela Pemberton and the 1995 murder of Christina Adkins.

A house where Acevedo used to live in on Vega Avenue at the time of the murders has been searched by police more than once.

While the house was undergoing renovations last week, workers found women's underwear in the rafters , leading them to suspect other victims may be out there.

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Summit County leads state in meth arrests

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SUMMIT COUNTY --  The Summit County Drug Unit is on alert and working overtime to keep you safe.

Take a look at these numbers: one in every four meth busts in Ohio happens in Summit County.

It may seem surprising, but that's how it's been for the past few years.

What's new is that Summit County now leads the state in the number of meth related arrests, according to a new report from Attorney General Mike DeWine.

Inspector Bill Holland with the Summit County Sheriff's Offices says there aren't necessarily more people cooking meth in Summit County, instead, he says the Summit County and Akron Drug units are aggressively going after offenders.

And meth cooks aren't just staying indoors now and cooking in and house and on a stove.

"It went from that to a one-pot lab, basically a two liter soda bottle or a small sports drink bottle. It's very mobile. Someone can throw it in their purse or their backpack and be producing meth at that time," says Inspector Holland.

In fact, since 2010, Summit County has seen a 400% increase in this type of lab. And when the meth cooks are done with the bottle, they often toss it on the side of the road or in a dumpster; that's when it becomes a danger to you.

"People come across one of these bottles and are not sure what it is. And if you shake it or disturb it, it can cause an explosion."

Inspector Holland says if you see a bottle on the side of the road with a muddy looking liquid inside, do not touch it. Instead, call your local law enforcement.

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Geauga County: Debate over open school enrollment

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CHESTERLAND -- A controversy has been simmering in the West Geauga School District this year because of the school's open enrollment policy.

West Geauga approved open enrollment of students who live outside of the district back in 2007, and this year the number of open enrollment students is at its highest level -- at 250.

The district says enrollment has been declining, so this was a way to bring more students in and their per pupil funding follows them from their home district.

Without open enrollment, the district says it could be faced with layoffs and high class sizes.

Opponents have been concerned that test scores could fall and even that property values could be impacted.

"We looked at test scores and open enrollment students had higher test scores than resident students," says Superintendent Geoff Palmer.

Lorinda Tagg is a parent who lives in Mayfield and her two boys attend the schools.

"It's very sad, " says Tagg. "People are pointing fingers and don't have the facts."

She says this year they have heard more negative comments in the community about open enrollment students, and that is disappointing.

There is a town hall meeting on this issue at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in Room 124 of the high school.

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Cleveland Family Dollar robbed at gunpoint

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CLEVELAND -- Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a Family Dollar store.

Officers were called to 7300 St. Clair Ave. about 9 p.m. after receiving a report that the store was robbed at gunpoint by a man dressed in all black.

During the robbery, the man fired multiple shots and fled the scene, according to police.

There are no reported injuries.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the incident contact the Fifth District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5518. Anonymous tips can me made to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463 or texting TIP657 plus the tip to CRIMES (274637).

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Blue Angels to return to the 2014 Cleveland National Air Show

The Blue Angels will roar across the skies again next summer at the 2014 Cleveland National Air Show.

A spokesman for the Navy Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Team has notified air show officials that the Department of Defense has approved the team's 2014 performance schedule.

Sequester cuts forced the cancelation of this year's performance and air show.

The tentative dates for the Cleveland National Air Show presented by Drug Mart are for the Labor Day weekend (August 30 to September 1).

The Cleveland National Air Show has been a Labor Day weekend tradition since 1964 bringing in 60,000 to 100,000 visitors. It is one of the region's biggest events with a annual economic impact estimated at $7.1 million for the region.

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Elderly Sandusky man dies after being hit by car

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PERKINS TOWNSHIP -- An elderly Sandusky man has died after he was hit by a car Tuesday evening.

Edward A. Bikulcius, 85, was walking across Bogart Road in Perkins Township when he was struck by an eastbound 2012 Chevrolet Impala, according to the Sandusky Post of the State Highway Patrol.

Neither the driver of the car, Steven L. Dickman, 61, of Monroeville, nor his wife, Louise A. Dickman, were injured.

Bikulcius was taken to Firelands Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation, but neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have been factors.

Both the Perkins Township police and fire departments assisted at the scene.

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Trick-or-treat safety: Summit County deputies dropping in on sex offenders

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SUMMIT COUNTY -- Halloween trick-or-treating can be a scare for parents that is all real.

It's an evening of fun, where breaking the usual rules about talking to strangers -- or taking food or candy from them -- is common.

In your neighborhood, do you know where your kids are safe?
That's what sheriff's deputies in Summit County are trying to ensure.

"Particularly this time of year, with a lot of foot traffic with children, people are out and about trick-or-treating, we just want to make sure everybody's safe and everybody is where they are supposed to be," said inspector Bill Holland. 

Sex offenders must register their address, and deputies are making surprise visits to some of nearly 1,000 sex offenders who live in Summit County.

"We're holding them accountable, letting them know that we're out here, keeping an eye," said Holland. 

Channel 3's Sara Shookman got to ride along and found everyone where they were supposed to be, except one offender, who wasn't home.

One sex offender even agreed to talk to us about this story.

"Actually I have no sympathy for me or the others, the way I see it, if you didn't want to do this, you shouldn't have committed the crime," said Benjamin Brackman.

Before you or your kids also knock on these doors, you're encouraged to do your homework.

An app put out by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force called the "Shaq Shield" finds sex offenders in your area with geolocation.

Moms like Cathy Stoffer say it's information she wants to know before Brandon, 6, puts on his soldier costume.

"You don't know who's next door to you or who's across the street or down the street," said Stoffer. "I check the houses out first. If I feel uncomfortable, I let him go to another house."

Failure to register as a sex offender or falsifying an address can have steep penalties, as great as the original crime for which an offender was convicted.

Suggested websites:

1. http://www.familywatchdog.us/
2. http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main.php?office=55149
3. http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/registry
4. http://www.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx

Suggested Mobile Apps:

1. http://bit.ly/1h0TFgn
2. http://bit.ly/19X14Gb
3. http://bit.ly/1a8rc57

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Fairview Park: Westlake man arraigned for bomb threats

FAIRVIEW PARK -- An adult man has been arraigned in connection with two bomb threats made to an elementary school. 

Brian Wasko, 32, of Westlake was arraigned in Rocky River Municipal Court on two counts of inducing panic.

Police have taken Wasko into custody.

Police say Wasko has also made threats towards Gilles-Sweet Elementary previously on Oct.  8.

Investigators say they were led to Wasko based on a similarity in wording with the two threats.   Police say the threats were signed using another man's name.  

Police say Wasko had a business dispute with the other man who was not involved and had been cleared previously after the first threat.

Earlier today, students were evacuated from Gilles-Sweet Elementary after the discovery of the latest bomb threat. 

The students were taken to New Hope Church and then sent home with parents.  

The school was closed for the remainder of the day. 

Three bomb sniffing dogs went through the building as a precaution.  Nothing was found.

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NASCAR: It all comes down to Goodyear tires

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AKRON -- It is one of the fastest sports around, but every lap in NASCAR racing rolls on tires that are hand-built with old school craftsmanship.

For the last 59 years, Akron-based Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has been the sole supplier of racing tires for NASCAR.

The tires are specially designed and specifically built for each of the 30 tracks used for these elite races.  

Any driver and crew member will tell you that wins and losses come down to tires because the entire set-up of their car is tire-dependent. They have to adjust their car to use the tires as best as possible.

But what you see on the track doesn't just stay on the track.

Goodyear Racing's research and development crosses over into commercial production, meaning you can put some of that high speed technology onto your car.

Goodyear's NASCAR tires by the numbers: 

• 100,000-plus tires are made each year for NASCAR's Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck series. Goodyear is also the exclusive tire supplier for the top three divisions of National Hot Rod Association drag racing and for Sport Car Club of America racing.
• Nearly 4,500 tires are used in one weekend of NASCAR racing when all three series are running.
• Each tire is designed to last about 100 miles (equivalent to one tank of fuel). The average passenger tire is designed to roll about 60,000 miles.
• The tread on a Goodyear Eagle made for NASCAR is about 1/8th inch thick (width of two stacked pennies).
• During a race, NASCAR drivers and tires can experience up to 3Gs of force in the turns, the same force astronauts felt during space shuttle takeoff.
• When cornering, the right-front tires supports about 4,000 pounds of load. That is about four times what the left side experiences.
• Right-side tires are larger in diameter and are typically filled to a higher air pressure than left sides.
• At 200 mph, the surface area of one tire touching the track is about equal to a half sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper.
• NASCAR teams lease the tires at a cost of $474 each. That works out to $20,856 per team per race for the Sprint Cup for 11 sets.
• All Goodyear tires used in racing are recycled.

Earlier this year, NBC and NASCAR reached a deal that will bring NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series championship events back to network television.

You can find out more on this exciting partnership, which starts in 2015, here: NBC-NASCAR TV DEAL

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Fire at Parson's Marina in Vermilion

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VERMILION -- Firefighters responded to a fire at Parson's Marina.

Dispatch told Channel 3 the fire is out and no one was injured.

The fire broke out around 3:06 p.m. Sunday at the storage structure at 636 Sandusky St.

Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire. They estimate damage at $300,000.

Police closed off Liberty Avenue for about an hour, and it is now reopened.

Also responding were mutual-aid officers from Vermilion Township, Erie County and the State Highway Patrol.

The state fire marshal is also investigating.

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School closed for water main issues

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AKRON -- Bridges school will be closed Monday due to a water main break. 

Mark Williamson from the Akron Schools tells Channel 3 repairs are being made and classes should resume on Tuesday. 

Bridges is the only school in the district closed on Monday. 

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Bay Village: Car found in Lake Erie, one body inside

BAY VILLAGE -- Police are investigating the death of one person. 

Police tell Channel 3 they received a call at 8:30 a.m. of a car submerged in the lake.  

Once police arrived at Lake and Dover Center Roads. They found and recovered body that was in the car. 

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner was called to the scene.

Stay tuned to WKYC-TV as this story develops.

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Group sets themselves on fire for charity, world record

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CLEVELAND -- A group of Clevelanders lit themselves on fire Saturday for charity and set a new world record at the same time.

A group of 20 people performed full-body burns at Shooters on the River with a crew from Guinness World Records on hand to make things official.

The event was sponsored by Hotcards, a Cleveland based printing company.

"We take a lot of heat in Cleveland as the Burning River City. Yet, it became the catalyst for a lot of Cleveland pride, including environmental movements, breweries, and a whole lot of 'Hot in Cleveland' fame," says Hotcards' CEO John Gadd.

A party was held before the burn to help raise money for the Cleveland Food Bank and Brick by Brick Organization.

Participants included stuntman Ted Batchelor, John Gadd, radio morning show host Archie, Scene Magazine's Jenna Conforti, CEOs from local companies and many others.

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Cleveland Weather: That time of year

Every year about this time we get a reality check. 

We dance around with mild air and deal with "cool" air invasions, but it isn't until we see the first snowflakes and feel the first real freeze that we finally give in that it is "that time of the year".

It looks like we will finally have to give in during the week ahead.

A series of fronts will sweep through, each bringing shots of colder and colder air.

Later this week as the coolest air in quite some time comes our way, it will be flowing right over Lake Erie and that means lake effect.

The best chances of any snow will be east in the higher terrain known as the "snow belt" in southern Lake, northern Geauga and much of Ashtabula counties.  That doesn't mean it won't happen elsewhere, we'll have to keep an eye on how the wind flow sets up.

By Thursday and Friday we will be feeling the coldest of the air in the next 7 days forecast (surely there is more coming after that...), and once we get our first official freeze the growing season is considered over.

It is that time of year.

Tonight:  Showers ending from west to east with light rain lingering into morning near the PA state line.  Partially clearing skies otherwise.  Breezy.  Mid/upper 30s

Sunday: Clouds and sun.  Breezy.  Mid/upper 50s

Monday: Partly sunny with late day rain chances. Low 60s

Tuesday: Early showers taper off, with showers lingering for much of the day east of Cleveland in the snow belt areas.  Cooler and breezy.  Low 50s

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely.  Some rain/snow mix possible Wednesday night. Upper 40s

Thursday: Cooler!  Mostly cloudy with rain/snow mix in the snow belt areas.  Mid 40s

Friday: Mostly cloudy.  Rain/snow mix chances east in the snow belt. Mid 40s

Saturday:  Partly sunny.  Isolated early showers toward the PA state line.  Upper 40s/near 50

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Saturday's winning Powerball numbers

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It's that time again -- the Powerball drawing that could make you a millionaire! 

Tonight's drawing is worth $186 million, or $106.3 million if you take the cash up front. 

Grab your tickets and let's play! 

The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, October 19, 2013 are:  

9-33-54-56-57 and the Powerball is 5. 

Good luck!

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ME confirms remains found Friday are Christina Adkins

Source: Ohio Attorney General

CLEVELAND -- The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirms the identity of remains found by the FBI last Friday as Christina Adkins, 18, missing since 1995.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty announced Thursday that Elias Acevedo Sr, 49, was indicted that day on 293 counts, including the murder of Adkins and Pamela Pemberton. Acevedo is to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Late Friday, the family of Christina Adkins released a statement after the Medical Examiner confirmed that the remains discovered Oct. 10 were Christina Adkins.

"While we are saddened to have lost Christina, we are thankful to have finally found her. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to find her, especially the Task Force, F-B-I, Cleveland Police, and the many family members, friends and neighbors who walked these streets searching for information and hanging up her posters. Christina was a sweet, kind and loving angel who was never forgotten in the 18 years she was missing. Now we hope and pray for justice to be served. We ask that everyone please respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of our beloved Christina."

Jan. 10, 1995 | Christina Adkins, 18, a student at Lincoln West High School, was five months pregnant when she vanished without a trace on Jan. 10, 1995. Christina went to a friend's house at 2405 Kinkle Ave. and left her friend's house between 12 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. to head back to her house, where she lived with her boyfriend, Jose Rivera. She was last seen about 90 feet from the house by a friend who said she saw Christina talking to someone in a car, but the friend couldn't give a description of the vehicle.

Aug. 30, 2013 | New information led the FBI and police to West 25th Street and Interstate 90 -- specifically, Vega Avenue -- but their search for Adkins turned up empty. WKYC's Tom Beres said the FBI and police were digging in a basement of a home at 2610 Vega Ave., an access road along the north side of I-90.

Oct. 2, 2013 | Hopes of closing the 18-year-old Northeast Ohio cold case were temporarily dashed after authorities in Cleveland failed to find new clues while searching a field for evidence in the disappearance of Adkins. Police arrived at a field in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood early in the day in the search for clues into her 1995 disappearance. According to the FBI, which assisted in the new search, authorities were working on information developed by the investigators. "It was not a lead or a tip that was called in. (The investigators) felt it was an area that needed checked out," FBI spokeswoman Vicki Anderson said.

Oct. 10, 2013 | Searchers locate human remains at a site near I-90 and I-490. Remains represent a nearly intact skeleton. Medical examiner says positive identification of remains could take weeks. A person of interest in the case is named as Elias Acevedo Sr. Oct. 17, 2013 | Prosecutor Tim McGinty announces grand jury has indicted Acevedo on 293 counts including 4 charges of aggravated murder in two cold cases: Pamela Pemberton and Jane Doe--widely believed to be Christina Adkins pending DNA testing by medical examiner. McGinty also announced Adkins' ID card found in area adjacent to where skeletal remains being tested were found on October 10.

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Investigators look for cause of Brecksville fatal fire

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BRECKSVILLE -- Fire investigators spent the day looking for the cause of a house explosion on East Sprague Road in Brecksville.

The force of Thursday night's blast was so strong that it blew the garage door off its track and then melted it.

The explosion also caused the roof to cave in and windows to shatter. Both Benny Pfister and his wife Alice were home at the time.

"There was a loud noise, she thought it was a tornado so she exited out the garage door," said George Leshan, a family friend.

Leshan and his wife are caring for Alice. They've attended Parma Baptist Church together for decades.

Leshan says when Alice escaped out of the garage, Benny tried to get out another door.

"He went for the front door but there were three locks," said Leshan. Benny didn't survive. In a matter of minutes, Alice lost her husband, her home and everything inside.

And now the congregation is rallying behind her through prayer, food and support.

"Just to see the church living out what we teach and what the bible says to do, to take care of each other. Seeing the church rally behind the family in such a beautiful way is inspiring," said Pastor Kraig Anderson.

The church is taking a special collection for Alice to help her start replacing all she lost. Investigators say it could take a few more days before they determine the cause of the explosion.

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Cleveland | Hispanic community's biggest festival

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CLEVELAND -- It's the biggest festival for the Cleveland Hispanic community and it takes place this Saturday.

More than 2,000 people are expected to gather at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland for the Convencion Hispana.

Joining us Friday was Jose Feliciano, chairman of the Hispanic Roundtable.

The Convención Hispana event is free and open to the public.

Convencion Hispana provides free breakfast and lunch, health screenings and exhibits, a job fair, networking, music, culture and raffles.

The Keynote Speaker is San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.

St. Ignatius is located at 1911 West 30th Street in Cleveland.

Convención Hispana is a one-day event sponsored by the Hispanic Roundtable, but it is also a three-year process of community empowerment & agenda setting.

Spearheaded through the work of four volunteer-led committees focusing in the areas of education, empowerment, health, and workforce & economic development.

The event serves as a vehicle for the collaboration of the Greater Cleveland Hispanic community organizations, partners and leaders while promoting the mission of the Hispanic Roundtable.

The work of the Convención Hispana has brought forth the development of many outstanding organizations in the Hispanic community, including: Esperanza (a non-profit organization focused on Hispanic education issues), the Hispanic Business Association, the Hispanic Senior Center, the Hispanic Domestic Violence Program, and the Hispanic Contractors Association.

As part of the education initiatives to encourage youth to attend college, there will be an essay contest for high school students with scholarship awards of up to $1000.

In addition, community leadership awards will be presented with nominations coming from the community and the Convención Hispana process.

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Local judge sees spike in child rape cases

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CLEVELAND -- Local courtrooms are seeing a disturbing new trend -- a sharp increase in the number of child rape cases.

Cuyahoga County Judge Deena Calabrese says there's a story that you're not hearing about, but you should be.

"This is something that happens frequently at the Justice Center, but it's not reported on nearly as much as it happens," she said.

In an exclusive interview with Channel 3, Judge Calabrese tells us what's really going on.

In the past six months, she's seen a disturbing trend in the number of child rape cases in her courtroom.

In the last few weeks, she's had five cases of child rape on her docket.

Before the uptick, Judge Calabrese saw one case every three months.

As a judge and as a mother, she's trying to figure out what's behind this spike, and she wonders if there's an online component?

"Are people acting out things that are perpetrated online? Things they see and want to do? Things like luring a child?" she asks.

Regardless of the reason behind the trend, county prosecutors have noticed it as well.

They say they hope the jump behind the numbers simply means that more children are coming forward.

"If that spike keeps coming because more kids are coming forward, we're happy to take it. And we're happy they're coming forward, no matter how many there's going to be," says Assistant County Prosecutor Brian Radigan.

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Grand jury 293-count indictment on Acevedo

CLEVELAND -- A Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted a man on 293 charges including charges of aggravated murder in two cold case investigations.

Prosecutor Tim McGinty announced the indictment against Elias Acevedo Sr., 49, Thursday afternoon at a news conference at the FBI headquarters.

McGinty says the four aggravated murder charges against Acevedo involve the 1994 murder of his neighbor, Pamela Pemberton, 30, and a 1995 murder of a Jane Doe victim. McGinty, however, says it is widely believed that the Jane Doe victim is Christina Adkins.

Remains found on October 10 near I-90 and I-490 are suspected to be those of Adkins who was pregnant when she disappeared at age 18 in January 1995. The medical examiner is currently testing DNA samples to identify the remains found. Those results are expected back soon and McGinty says the indictment will be amended.

Police had previously named Acevedo as a person of interest in Adkins' disappearance.

McGinty said an ID photo/card for Adkins was found next to the remains uncovered last week that have yet to be positively identified.

The indictment includes four counts of aggravated murder regarding two victims, 173 counts of rape of five victims, 115 counts of kidnapping and one count of gross sexual imposition.

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Concerns over voting location in Nordonia Hills school

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NORTHFIELD -- Parents with children attending the Lee Eaton Elementary School in Northfield have reached out to WKYC to voice their concerns ahead of Election Day.

On Nov. 5, voting will take place in the Lee Eaton ES on Ledge Road. Students will also be there and classes will go on as planned.

That has parents, along with Nordonia Hills School Superintendent Dr. Joe Clark, concerned about safety and traffic.

The Summit County Board of Elections first contacted Dr. Clark in July, requesting to use the building as a polling place.

Dr. Clark initially denied that request, citing safety concerns.

The Board of Elections contacted Dr. Clark in late September to inform him of a law that allows the BOE to use the facility despite the denial.

Ohio Revised Code sections 3501.18 and 3501.29 make it possible for Boards of Election to use any tax-supported building for election purposes.

"I am irritated, but we are flexible and professional. We will insure kids are as safe as they are on any other day" said Dr. Clark.

Parents who spoke to WKYC say they are considering keeping their children home from school on Election Day.

They are concerned about the number of visitors that will be in and out of the building.

"Voters will enter gyms directly from parking lots, have no other access to the building, and we will have off-duty police as security," said Dr. Clark.

Dr. Clark went on to say "Kids will be safe. There will be less contact between students and community than a game or concert."

When asked if he considered closing schools, Dr. Clark said "We are not closing schools. We have a month to prepare and kids will be safe. Our mission is educating kids, and we will do that."

Dr. Clark's main concern now is traffic. He is encouraging voters to avoid showing up between 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

That's when students arrive and leave for the day so there will be the typical school-day traffic to deal with.

As for next year, Dr. Clark says he has contacted Sen. Frank LaRose and he is working to lobby for a change in the laws that would give superintendents more authority in controlling the use of school buildings.

You can follow Dr. Joe Clark on Twitter here - @DrJoeClark

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National sites, nearby businesses ready for reopen

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CLEVELAND -- Federal workers are rejoicing and those who use Northeast Ohio's National Parks and Historic Sites are ready for the locks to come off and the trails to reopen.

"This town has been a ghost town for the past two weeks. Nobody riding bikes, nobody on the train, they're not dropping off 100 people each time," said Douglas Charnock, the sales manager for Century Cycles.

Century Cycles is ready to get things rolling again. The federal government shutdown even caused furloughs at its store in Peninsula.

With the Cuyahoga Valley National Park closed, Charnock says no one was riding or renting.

"Usually on a Saturday or Sunday, every one of these hooks are empty. These bikes aren't sitting here," he said. 

"Even though those [park] gates aren't open, our parking lot is still open," said Fisher's Cafe manager Tana Dorsey.

Fisher's has seen a steady lunch crowd dwindle, leading it to promote special deals, like the lobster dinner through emails and Facebook to try to make up for fewer sales and tips while Congress stalled.

"I see them still getting paid and, at the end of the day, we're the ones suffering and it's not affected them one bit," said Dorsey. 

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic railroad is also hoping to get back on the tracks, after losing an estimated $12,000 to $15,000 each day.

Train crews, including 25 seasonal employees, are on standby.

"We will re-open immediately, meaning as soon as possible after the decision comes down," said Kelly Steele with CVSR.

"If it is signed by everyone tonight, we will run tomorrow. If it isn't finalized until the morning, we will be prepared to run in the afternoon. We are very anxious."

"We cannot make up that money, it is simply lost. We have not been able to run 11 days," said Steele.

"The train runs again...that means we will have the photographers, the artists, the bikers on the trail again," said Dorsey.

In Mentor, the James Garfield House could also reopen Thursday. It's been closed all month, impacting student groups with scheduled field trips and others.

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North Olmsted officer suffers minor injuries after chase

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NORTH OLMSTED -- A police officer suffered minor injuries after a chase ended in a crash Wednesday night.

According to North Olmsted police, early reports suggest that the pursuit started after a minor traffic accident at Clague and Lorain roads. It is unclear who was involved in that accident.

Police say the chase ended at Veronica Plaza which is on Country Club Boulevard off Lorain where the officer was hurt during the apprehension of the suspect.

Stay with wkyc.com for further information as it becomes available.

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911 calls in bizarre Lorain homicide released

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We are getting a better idea of what happened in Lorain when a possible murder suspect crashed through the window of a home. 

Police have just released the 911 tape of the incident.

It started with a very calm call to police from 32 year old William Taylor.

"Yeah, I'm hearing gunshots," said Taylor.

When police arrived they found Catalina Ortiz dead from a gunshot wound to her head. Then, minutes later, police got this call to 911.

"Someone just broke the window to the house and they're like in the house and they're bleeding," said Garcia. 

Garcia was sitting on the couch when the first caller, William Taylor, crashed through the living-room window.

While Taylor was in the house he called  police again at the same time Carla was talking to them.

"Can you guys hurry up. He's acting funny like he's not there, all there," said Garcia.

When officers arrived at the house, with the broken window, they used a taser  on Taylor. He later died at the hospital.

It's unclear at this point in the investigation what caused Taylor's death. 

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Suspect may have connections to two cold cases

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Two cold cases, now, possibly, have new connections. 

As police work to solve the disappearance of Christina Adkins, they're also trying to determine who murdered Pamela Pemberton. 

And new developments in both investigations are giving Pemberton's family new hope.  

Her sister was murdered and strangled to death back in 1994, and still, to this day, Sheila Pemberton is desperate for answers, desperate for justice. 

"I really thought, for a lot of years, that her case was a cold case sitting on a shelf, no one paying attention to it," says Sheila.  

Back in 1994, Sheila's sister, 30-year-old Pamela Pemberton's body was found in a vacant lot in Tremont. 

She'd been strangled to death, possibly raped. 

Then, 2½ months later, 18-year-old Christina Adkins disappeared.  

Nineteen years later, a break in both cases.  

New tips about the disappearance of Adkins followed the stories of survival from Ariel Castro's house of horrors. 

On Friday, remains, possibly Adkins', were discovered near a highway exit ramp, not far from where Pemberton's body was found. 

"Yeah, it did make me very hopeful, but it also made me very sad. It brings back a lot of flashbacks and old memories," says Sheila.  

Also, a few weeks ago, the FBI spoke with Sheila, asking questions about their home and their lives while on Vega Avenue. 

As it turns out, when Pemberton went missing, they lived just a block away from this man, Elias Acevedo, who's now a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Christina Adkins. 

In August, investigators searched Acevedo's home on Vega Avenue. 

The possible connection between Adkins and Pemberton is sparking renewed interest in both cases. 

Now, while Sheila waits and hopes for new tips that may help police figure out who murdered her sister, she cherishes and remembers, every day, the friend she lost.

"She always called me Tina. Every day we were in each other's lives. We lived next door to each other." 

Sheila says she does not recognize, nor did she ever know Elias Acevedo. 

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2014 Rock Hall nominations coming Wednesday

A view of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Photo by Ryan Haidet, WKYC-TV.

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Tomorrow is a big day for music lovers all over.

Nominations for the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions will be announced. 

To be eligible, a band or an artist must have released an album or a single 25 years prior to the year of their nomination. 

The speculation is growing as to who is on this year's list.

Helping us predict is Cleveland Scene Music Editor Jeff Niesel.

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Closing in on shutdown and debt limit deal: Dem, Republican leaders optimistic

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WASHINGTON -- The Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders appear to be closing in on a deal to avoid an economy-rattling Treasury default and end the two-week partial government shutdown.

After an intense day of negotiations with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and other lawmakers, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared: "We've made tremendous progress," adding "Perhaps tomorrow will be a bright day."

McConnell also voiced optimism, although not as much as Reid.

Officials says in the discussion to date, the $16.7 trillion federal debt limit would be raised enough to permit the Treasury to borrow normally until mid-February, if not a few weeks longer. 

The government would reopen with enough money to operate until mid-January at levels set previously, and agencies would be given flexibility in adjusting to reduced funding levels imposed by across-the-board spending cuts.

However, the officials caution the details could change, and there's even more uncertainty about other elements of a possible deal.

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Cleveland: Redskins controversy revives Wahoo debate

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CLEVELAND -- Is it time for the owners of the Cleveland Indians to retire Chief Wahoo as one of the team's symbols?

The debate is being revived in light of the nationwide controversy about the Washington Redskins' nickname. Even the president has weighed in as part of the debate over whether the NFL team should change it because some find it insensitive and racially offensive.

Bob Costas gave the Chief a mention in his halftime commentary during the Sunday Night Football game when he called the Redskins' name "an insult, a slur."

"Names like Blackhawks, Seminoles and Chippewas, while potentially problematic, can still be okay provided the symbols are appropriately respectful, which is where the Cleveland Indians, with the combination of their name and Chief Wahoo logo, have sometimes run into trouble," he said.

He did not specifically call on the team to get rid of the Wahoo symbol.

Plain Dealer columnist Mark Naymik wrote a Sunday column urging the Indians to dump the chief.

Native Americans and other groups have spend decades calling on the team to change the logo. There were arrests, lawsuits and the Chief burned in effigy. But protests have died down in recent years.

Robert Roche, a full-blooded Apache and lifelong Clevelander, has spent 40 years on the cause.

"Time moves on . Things change. But racism hasn't it's still an offensive logo...The president has weighed in on it, it pretty much opens the door about racism, " he said.

The United Church of Christ, headquartered here, has been involved with Wahoo protests and mascots perceived to be offensive nationwide.

Rev. Linda Jarmillo said the issue here remains the same and has never gone away. She thinks now is a good time to reopen discussions.

"Especially now that it's getting that much attention in Washington, it seems logical for us," she said.

Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed is trying to rally Wahoo opponents.

"In this era of being inclusive and  doing the right thing we have a team that has a logo that may not be doing the right thing," he said.

The Indians nickname is derived from Louis Francis Sockalexis, a Penobscot Indian who played for the Cleveland baseball team. He was the first native American to play Major League Baseball and be recognized for his heritage.

The team adopted the Indians name in 1915.

Some see the century-mark anniversary as an opportunity to revisit the issue.

The Indians now have three different logos: a block letter C and the script Indians in addition to the Chief.

"We believe the logo is an individual perception. We believe when people look at our logo, they think baseball," said team spokesman Bob DiBiasio, who added "we understand there are sensitivities."

With the Redskins protest intensifying the issue, expect more debate about the appropriateness of the comic book character, red-skinned, smiling chief in the days to come.

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Twinsburg 18-year-old advances on NBC's 'The Voice'

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TWINSBURG -- 18-year old Anthony Paul, a recent graduate of Twinsburg High School narrowly made his way to the next round of NBC's hit show "The Voice."

His coach, singer Cee Lo Green picked him in Week 1 but chose a competitor in Week 2 after Paul sang "As Long As You Love Me."  

For a few painful seconds he and his parents thought the ride to superstardom was over. Then Christina Aguilera "stole" him, allowing him to join her team -- and keep "The Voice" dream alive.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous," his mom Kim tells Channel 3. "We were in the audience, and we thought Cee Lo was going to pick him!"

The moment of terror was quickly over, and their son -- who sang for the Twinsburg High School show choir until graduating this spring -- was back on track.

"He had applied to be on another TV singing reality show twice, but those didn't stick. This one did," his father Tony tells us.

Cee Lo Green did describe his style as "efficient" and "amazing to see and feel."

Anthony is now back at college in suburban Chicago, studying music management. He will fly back out to Los Angeles as the rounds advance.

This round of "The Voice" was taped several weeks ago -- allowing contestants to resume their jobs and school until they're needed down the road.

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Cleveland Weather: Seasonable Columbus Day

Very changeable weather is on the way for the week ahead.  High Pressure will revisit Monday & Tuesday, A vigorous Cold Front on Wednesday, and passing troughs of Low Pressure will keep in much Cooler & unsettled for the rest of the week & next weekend.

Sunday Night:  A few evening Showers, otherwise, partial Clearing.  Low: 53.  Wind: North 5-10 mph.

Monday, (Columbus Day): Partly Sunny & Cooler.  High: 64.  Wind: NE 5-10 mph.

Monday Night:  Partly Cloudy & Cool.  Low: 55.  Wind:  East 5-10 mph.

Tuesday: Partly Sunny & Milder.  High: 75.  Wind: South 5-10 mph.

Tuesday Night:  Rain arrives overnight.  Low: 59.  Wind: South 10-15 mph.

Wednesday: Cloudy with rain showers likely.  High: 67.

Thursday:  Mostly cloudy with lingering showers.  High: 58.

Friday:  Partly Sunny & a few Showers.  High: 60.

Saturday:  Partly Sunny with a few Showers.  High: 58.

Sunday:  Partly Cloudy & Cool with a few showers possible.  High: 53.

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Medina | I-271 South closed near S.R. 94 due to accident

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MEDINA -- A highway crash has closed a portion of I-271 Sunday evening.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Interstate 271 southbound near mile marker 5. They took the call around 8:23 p.m. 

Dispatchers say at least two cars were involved. At least one person injured in the crash is being transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The road has been closed while emergency work to clear the scene. They were not able to provide a time for when the road will reopen.

Emergency crews from Granger Fire Department, Hinkley Fire Department and Richfield Fire Department responded to the scene. 

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Saturday's winning Powerball numbers

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It's that time again -- the Powerball drawing that could make you a millionaire!

Tonight's drawing is worth $133 million, or $76 million if you take the cash up front.

Grab your tickets and let's play!

The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, October 12, 2013 are:

8-10-26-57-58 and the Powerball is 4.

Good luck!

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Food Stamp system fixed several hours after outage

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CLEVELAND -- People wishing to use their food assistance benefits Saturday morning found out that the machines were down -- an issue that wasn't fixed for most of the day.

Burt Saltzman, with Dave's Super Market says that the computer system was having problems across the state of Ohio Saturday. The problem stemmed from a technical issue with one of the payment systems run by Xerox Corp. 

Xerox Corp. says that access to food stamp systems has been restored in 17 states that were affected by a temporary outage.

People in Ohio, Michigan and Texas were unable to use food stamp debit-style cards for hours. Xerox said a routine test of backup systems resulted in a temporary system failure.

Xerox Spokeswoman Jennifer Wasmer said in an email that it took time to restore the system and make sure it was fully functional.

For most of the day, cardholders would swipe their card and get an error indicating that the transaction was not approved. 

Similar errors appeared in states across the country.

At that time, a USDA spokesperson issued a statement saying "EBT cards in a number of states have temporarily stopped working today due to a technical issue that the vendor who serves these states is experiencing. The vendor is working to fix this issue and EBT cards will work again once it is resolved. This issue is not related to the government shutdown." 

A representative with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) said customers coud still use their EBT cards but will had to have them processed manually.

ODJFS resolved issues with its cash system prior to Xerox resolving issues on their end.

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Cleveland Weather: Few Sunday Showers

That weak Cold Front will move into the Greater Cleveland area near dawn on Sunday, with it, a few scattered showers, beginning after Midnight Tonight & continuing into Sunday evening.  Nothing heavy, just "Splash-n-Dash" showers.  

High Pressure will return Monday & Tuesday, before another, more vigorous Front pushes into the area on Wednesday.

Saturday Night: Cloudy but not as Chilly.  Scattered Showers after Midnight.  Low: 59.  Wind: SE 5-10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly Cloudy & Mild with scattered showers.  High: 70.  Wind: S-NW 5-10 mph.

Sunday Night:  A few evening Showers, otherwise, partial Clearing.  Low: 54.  Wind: North 10-15 mph.

Monday, (Columbus Day): Partly Sunny & Cooler.  High: 64.  Wind: NE 10-15 mph.

Monday Night:  Partly Cloudy & Cool.  Low: 54.  Wind:  East 10-15 mph.

Tuesday: Partly Sunny & Mild.  High: 74.

Wednesday: Cloudy with rain showers likely.  High: 68.

Thursday:  Mostly cloudy with lingering showers.  High: 62.

Friday:  Partly Sunny & Cool.  High: 59.

Saturday:  Partly Cloudy & Cool.  High: 58.

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Medical examiner: Human remains found at scene of search

CLEVELAND -- Remains have been found in the area where investigators searched for missing teenager Christina Adkins Friday.

WKYC's Monica Robins has confirmed with the Cuyahoga County medical examiner that the remains found Friday are human. The medical examiner's office is now in possession of the remains.

Robins has also learned from sources the remains found represented a fairly intact human skeleton.

Adkins' mother is meeting with FBI agents and will travel to Cleveland.  DNA samples provided by the family will be used in the identification process, which the ME's office says will take time.

The remains were found in a grassy, wooded area near an Interstate 90 ramp just south of downtown Cleveland.

The FBI said earlier that the escape to freedom on May 6 of three women held captive and raped in a Seymour Avenue house in Cleveland over a decade prompted new tips in the case of Adkins and another missing woman.

The search was in an area near the I-90/490 split. 

About 25 to 30 investigators searched the site, which was  surrounded with crime scene tape.

The FBI says agents were working on information developed by investigators assigned to the FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force.

FBI Special Agent Vicki Anderson said in a mid-morning news conference that the FBI "felt strongly about" the information that led to this latest search.

This is the third search for Adkins in just a matter of weeks.

Previous searches took place on Vega Avenue on Aug. 30 and on West Seventh St. on Oct. 2.

Adkins has been missing since Jan. 11, 1995. She was 18 and pregnant when she disappeared.

The FBI says Adkins' family has been told about the latest search.

The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of members from the FBI, the Cleveland Police Department, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office and Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority detectives.

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Victim speaks out as police seek shooter

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Tiyana Thompson is riding an emotional roller coaster. She says she's in pain -- and that she is angry -- but considers herself lucky to be alive.

She is doing well at MetroHealth Medical Center after being shot in the back last weekend.

Dramatic surveillance video makes it all too real for Tiyana, who is 24. 

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She and a girlfriend were heading to Tops and Bottoms bar on Bolivar Avenue.

She says a fight inside the bar spilled into the street. 

Within minutes, she was heading back to her car when she was shot.

Tiyana says doctors expect her to recover and there are no signs of paralysis. 

Her only desire is to get stronger -- and get her assailant behind bars.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Third District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5318.

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Priest arrested for soliciting sex from ranger at Edgewater Park

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CLEVELAND -- A man was arrested at Edgewater Park Friday afternoon after he allegedly solicited an off-duty plainclothes Metroparks ranger for sex.

According to rangers spokeswoman Monica Banks Hines, James McGonegal offered the ranger $50, then admitted he was HIV positive.

According to sources with the Cleveland Metroparks, McGonegal is a priest at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church on Lorain Avenue.

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Medina County pizzeria wins All American Pizza Championship

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VALLEY CITY -- New York ... Chicago ... California. All famous for their different styles of pizza, but what about Ohio? Is there good pizza to be found in the Buckeye State?

Absolutely!

A Medina County restaurant just won "Best Pizza" in the All American Pizza Champoinship in Las Vegas. This is their fourth best pizza title.

WKYC sent photojournalist and foodie Carl Bachtel over to find out their secret ingredient, and here's what he found.

Every small town in America seems to be famous for something. Valley City, for example, is famous for jumping frogs, and ... the best pizza in America.

Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria was represented in Las Vegas, and owner Jason Samosky brought home the gold.

The winning pizza? 

"It's a new pizza we came up with about three months ago and it's called the spinachi -- a mix of spinach, sausage, and a few surprises, like dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, feta cheese and asiago cheese. Just something totally different. With the cranberries you have your sweeter, salty with the feta. ... It went well."

Jason needs to find more wall space for his awards. This isn't his first national win. Their philly cheesesteak pizza was tops in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Customers still love it.

Competitions keep Jason and his crew on their toes.

WKYC-TV

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