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Beware of Memorial Day scams aimed at military personnel

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

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

Beware of Memorial Day scams aimed at military personnel

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

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2013 Buckeye Wheelchair Games

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

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

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

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Solon/Orange Police Explorers Take Part in Law Enforcement Explorer Competition

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:52am

Solon/Orange Police Explorers Take Part in Law Enforcement Explorer Competition

The Solon & Orange Police Explorers Post competed in the 2013 Law Enforcement Explorer Competition held at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights on April 27.

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Lottery fever hits Northeast Ohio!

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

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

Lottery fever is growing all across Northeast Ohio!

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

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

That's the third highest on record.

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

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

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

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