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- [31-05-2012] Cuyahoga County gambling probe nets Akron-area arrests
Three Akron-area men are among 10 indicted Thursday in Cuyahoga County in a crackdown of illegal Internet sweepstakes cafes. The indictments were announced by Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason along with the Ohio Investigative Unit... - [24-05-2012] Steelers RB Redman ready to carry heavy load
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman says his journey from rookie free agent to NFL starter has changed the way he's received in his hometown of Paulsboro in southern New Jersey.... - [23-05-2012] Steelers RB Redman ready to carry heavy load
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman said his journey from rookie free agent to NFL starter has changed the way he's received in his hometown of Paulsboro in southern New Jersey. Redman said he is recognized more often these... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [19-05-2012] Gamblers can ban themselves from Ohio casinos
Even before the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened, Justin Gale knew he never wanted to step inside.Not because he’s opposed to casino gaming, but because he’s a compulsive gambler who can’t control his addiction.So... - [12-05-2012] Fist-pumping record attempt in Akron
James Peterson set out Friday to do something pretty extraordinary.With his fist pounding in the air, Peterson made his way around the University of Akron campus en route to set a new Guinness World Record.Peterson, 34, said his goal is to... - [09-05-2012] Judge asks duck boat parties for settlement talks
PHILADELPHIA - A federal civil trial involving a Norcross tour boat operator and New Jersey tugboat company has been put on hold in the Philadelphia tour boat crash that killed two Hungarian students.... - [09-05-2012] Judge asks duck boat parties for settlement talks
PHILADELPHIA - A federal civil trial involving a Norcross tour boat operator and New Jersey tugboat company has been put on hold in the Philadelphia tour boat crash that killed two Hungarian students.... - [04-05-2012] Mobile Meals serves record numbers, asks for public support to offset loss of federal dollars
These are busy days at Mobile Meals Inc.A new leader is running the nonprofit agency, which last year served more people than ever. And, for the first time, Mobile Meals is asking the public for general operating support following the... - [03-05-2012] Closings delayed until 2015 at three FirstEnergy plants
Akron’s FirstEnergy Corp. plans to keep running three coal-fired power plants that had been scheduled to close Sept. 1.The plants — Eastlake, Lakeshore in Cleveland and Ashtabula — will remain open until April 2015... - [02-05-2012] Mom Took 5-Year-Old Daughter Tanning, Police Say
A New Jersey mom is accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter into a stand-up tanning booth, and authorities say the girl suffered burns....
