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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Women of Faith to Gather for Event: 'Infinite Grace' Sessions July 18-19 in Cleveland

Jul. 5--The Women of Faith 'Infinite Grace' Conference is July 18 and 19 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The event features contemporary music, comedy, drama and inspirational stories. It is the nation's largest women's conference, which has
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Police seek Akron man in deadly shooting

62-year-old killed after argument at west side gas station. Suspect identified in security camera image Beacon Journal staff writer Police are still searching for a 27-year-old suspect after another was shot and killed during a brief argument at a West
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 10:22:00 GMT

Akron's Moore eases into 200 semis; Ashland's Kruger wins hammer throw at OIympic Trials

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:48:00 GMT

Akron's Moore eases into 200 semis; Ashland's Kruger wins hammer throw

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:47:00 GMT

The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Connie Bloom Column: Big Resource for Dog Owners

Jul. 5--If your border collie is sipping lattes instead of herding sheep, look no further than the Working Dogs Book Store for online help. The Web site at http://www.workingdogs.com/books.htm is a handsome and exhaustive resource for owners of working
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Akron's Moore advances at Olympic track trials

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 07:57:00 GMT

Gulfstream International Airlines reduces Florida capacity, adds new flights from Cleveland

Airline Industry Information Gulfstream International Airlines, a subsidiary of Gulfstream International Group Inc (AMEX:GIA), is to reduce capacity within its Florida-based route system but add new flights from Cleveland, Ohio. The new routes will be
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:46:00 GMT

Canfield Festivities

The holiday ended with a bang for many this evening as area fireworks lit up the skies.This year was extra special for many in Canfield. Because for the first time the fireworks display at the fairgrounds was completely free. People started showing up
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:10:00 GMT

Cleveland, Ohio -- Parker Hannifin Corp. has broken ground on a European headquarters facility in...

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Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Akron isn't bluffing about gambling

Akron officials are hoping they have come up with a winning hand to crack down on illegal gambling. Doug Powley, the city's chief prosecutor, announced Tuesday that his office is developing legislation requiring gaming operations in Akron to be licensed.
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:12:00 GMT

Cleveland as a spiritual destination?

Jerusalem, Mecca and Vatican City are acknowledged sacred places, but have visitors considered Cleveland, Ohio? Tourism promoters point out there are a number of historical and cultural sites in the area that might â??awake a spiritual mood,â?
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT

MLB: Chi. Wh. Sox 6, Cleveland 5 (10 Inn.)

White Sox won their seventh straight game by UPI NewsTrack CHICAGO, IL (UPI and OfficialWire) 07/03/08 -- A.J. Pierzynski homered on Masahide Kobayashi's first pitch in the 10th inning Wednesday, giving the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 win over Cleveland.The
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 07:52:00 GMT

Downtown Dash

Downtown Youngstown was alive and well tonight... as the city hosted its first ever and Fireworks show. Valley residents were lining up by the dozens Thursday evening....all for a chance to take part in downtown Youngstown's first ever dash and fireworks
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:26:00 GMT

Cleveland Cliffs Should Have Rallied, Not Plunged 17%

JP Morgan notes that the extreme sell-off in steel stocks Wednesday can be largely attributed to a Bloomberg story Tuesday ArcelorMittal (MT) Says Half of Customers Rejected $250 Surcharge - quoting Lou Schorsch, head of MTs Flat Carbon Americas. The
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:52:00 GMT

Portman share buy-back falls short, Cleveland-Cliffs€™ holding increased

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Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:24:00 GMT

Missing 12-Year-Old Returns Home

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland police said a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last week is back at home Thursday afternoon.Rosalee Marcano was last seen on last Tuesday, when she disappeared from her home on West 46th Street.Her family believed she may have gone
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Brother, Mother Of SuccessTech Shooter Sentenced

CLEVELAND -- The mother and brother of a teen who wounded four people before killing himself at a Cleveland school were sentenced Thursday on unrelated charges.Stephen Coon pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six years in prison for a 2004 burglary and a
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Ex-Diocese Accountant Guilty On Tax Charges

CLEVELAND -- A federal jury on Thursday convicted the former top accountant at the Cleveland Catholic Diocese of tax charges in a case that involved alleged kickbacks and secret church accounts. The jury in the trial of Joseph H. Smith, 51, of Avon Lake,
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Former top Cleveland church accountant convicted

A federal jury on Thursday convicted the former top accountant at the Cleveland Catholic Diocese of tax charges and acquitted him of more serious charges related to alleged kickbacks. The jury in the trial of Joseph H. Smith, 51, had been deliberating
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:39:00 GMT

Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

-- A federal jury returned guilty verdicts today against Joseph H. Smith, the former Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Legal Secretary for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, the Justice Department announced. Smith, an attorney and certified public
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:37:00 GMT

Riggs Indicted

The Trumbull County Grand Jury has indicted the twenty-six year old for killing his girlfriend, Tricia Wade. The crime allegedly happened last Friday in Vernon Township. When Riggs made the 911 call to report the crime, he admitted to killing Wade.
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:33:00 GMT

The Leader of Cleveland, Ohio Hotels Encourages Guests to Rock

- Embassy Suites Cleveland - Rockside, a standout among upscale Cleveland, Ohio hotels, is encouraging guests to get in on the fun at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The premier Cleveland attraction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame draws
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:05:00 GMT

Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

Smith's co-defendant, Anton Zgoznik, was convicted in October 2007 of similar charges. Zgoznik is a former Diocese employee who owned and operated several corporations that provided accounting, tax, financial and computer technology services for the
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:39:00 GMT

Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

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Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:15:00 GMT

Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

CLEVELAND, July 3 DOJ-Cleveland-Diocese CLEVELAND, July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal jury returned guilty verdicts today against Joseph H. Smith, the former Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Legal Secretary for the Catholic Diocese of
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Gulfstream International Airlines reduces Florida capacity, adds new flights from Cleveland

Gulfstream International Airlines, a subsidiary of Gulfstream International Group Inc (AMEX:GIA), is to reduce capacity within its Florida-based route system but add new flights from Cleveland, Ohio. The new routes will be flown as Continental Connection
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:35:00 GMT

Former top Cleveland church accountant convicted

CLEVELAND The jury in the trial of Joseph H. Smith, 51, had been deliberating for nearly two weeks. The prosecution portrayed Smith as a manipulator who arranged $785,000 in kickbacks and secret payments because he felt he was underpaid. He was acquitted
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:09:00 GMT

Warehouse fire prompts evacuations in Ohio community west of Cleveland

What's this By The Associated Press ELYRIA, Ohio - A raging fire at a warehouse in Ohio forced about two dozen residents of nearby homes to flee in the middle of the night. Officials say the evacuation order was issued after fire broke about around 1:3
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:05:00 GMT

Dr Constantine Mavroudis to head up congenital/pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic

Constantine Mavroudis to head up congenital/pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic Thursday, July 03, 2008 Dr Constantine Mavroudis to head up congenital/pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Cleveland ClinicJuly 3, 2008
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT

Neighbors evacuated during Elyria warehouse fire

Ohio Headlines Lotteries Recent Headlines Lotteries ELYRIA A raging fire at a mostly vacant warehouse early today forced nearby families to stay out of their homes overnight. No one was injured. The fire reported around 1:30 a.m. sent flames
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:50:00 GMT