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Chardon High School shooting suspect in court today, could be charged as adult

cleveland.com — CHARDON, Ohio -- Shooting suspect T.J. Lane could be charged as an adult today in the slayings of three Chardon High School students in February. Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell was hearing arguments this morning from prosecutors and Lane's attorneys, specifically whether some of the images and video recordings from the day of the school shooting would be played in court while members of the media were present.
Michael Scott Environment and Weather Reporter, Plain Dealer @MichaelScott81
RT @plaindealer: #chardon school shooting suspect in court today, could be charged as adult | http://t.co/WiwUfOxe

Ohio Third Frontier Commission calms supporters as it gets back to work

cleveland.com — Meeting with an uneasy advisory board for the first time since last fall, commission leaders blame delays on the installation of new programs and say more loans and grants will be awarded next month. The commission also rejected a $5 million application for wind turbines in Lake Erie, which the chairman called "too speculative."
John Funk Energy and Utilities Reporter, Plain Dealer @JohnCFunk
Ohio 3rd Frontier Comish won't help fund Lake Erie wind turbines, won't say why: http://t.co/DcHPa9zX

Ohio lawmakers race to finish shale gas regulations despite complaints from environmentalists

cleveland.com — Ohio lawmakers moved ahead despite opposition Wednesday with a controversial bill to regulate shale gas production and tinker with renewable energy rules. The House Public Utilities Committee voted to approve the measure nearly intact as it arrived from the Senate despite hearing a full day of testimony -- and more than 25 amendments -- from environmental groups warning the new law would not go far enough.
John Funk Energy and Utilities Reporter, Plain Dealer @JohnCFunk
Ohio to approve new #gas #fracking regs, enviros critical: http://t.co/d50CeB0w

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel returns $105,000 in questionable campaign contributions to 21 donors

cleveland.com — CANTON, Ohio -- Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate, has returned $105,000 in campaign donations to 21 employees at a North Canton direct-marketing firm following reports that federal investigators sought records about contributions he and U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci received from the company.
David Graham Associate Editor, Politics Channel, The Atlantic @GrahamDavidA
Wow: Josh Mandel returns $150K in donations from North Canton's Suarez Industries after scrutiny over propriety. http://t.co/kOmSGuGL
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
#OHSEN hopeful Mandel returns scrutinized donations. Renacci holds off; spox calls investigation an "Obama admin" probe http://t.co/VcpV9MuZ

Closed Catholic churches in Cleveland area could begin reopening next month, Bishop Lennon says

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon said Wednesday that he hopes to have all the closed churches that won their Vatican appeals reopened by the beginning of August. He said he wants to begin opening some of them by mid -June. And "by the first of August," Lennon said.
Sheryl Harris Consumer Columnist, Plain Dealer @consumerwriter
Breaking via @gloriajmillner Bishop Lennon gives timetable for reopening churches that won Vatican appeals http://t.co/DIHd7PfI #CLE
Gloria Millner Online Politics Editor, Plain Dealer @gloriajmillner
Bishop Richard Lennon says he hopes to open closed churches that won their Vatican appeals by early August: http://t.co/r1SLNIHh #CLE
Michael Scott Environment and Weather Reporter, Plain Dealer @MichaelScott81
RT @plaindealer: Closed #catholic #churches in Cleveland area could begin reopening next month, Bishop Lennon says| http://t.co/9nddKRL5

OHSAA baseball: Scouting the Northeast Ohio regionals

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 24, 2012 1:58 a.m. SCOUTING BASEBALL REGIONALS Division I CANTON Where: Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium, 2501 Allen Ave. S.E., Canton. 330-936-7744. Today Semifinals: Chardon (24-3) vs. Mayfield (23-4), 2 p.m.; Hudson (24-2) vs. Massillon Perry (16-10), 5 p.m. Final: Friday, 5 p.m. What to watch: Familiarity abounds.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
OHSAA baseball: Scouting the Northeast Ohio regionals http://t.co/FgilhYZs

OHSAA softball: Emma Horning's throw seals victory as Archbishop Hoban eliminates Lake Catholic

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 24, 2012 1:39 a.m. AKRON, Ohio - Emma Horning might not have the most experience of the left fielders remaining in the Division II state softball tournament, but the Archbishop Hoban Knight came up with the biggest play of her team's season when she threw out a runner at home for the final out in a 2-1 upset victory over Lake Catholic in the Akron Regional at Firestone Stadium on Wednesday night.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
OHSAA softball: Emma Horning's throw seals victory as Archbishop Hoban eliminates Lake Catholic http://t.co/VsuY2jZF

OHSAA softball: Inside-the-park homer guides Brecksville-Broadview Heights to Division I regional final

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 24, 2012 1:27 a.m. AKRON, Ohio - Brecksville-Broadview Heights' softball team reaped the rewards of turning in a daily double effort Wednesday at Akron's Lee R. Jackson Softball Field. The Bees (24-6) hit and played defense in their 6-1 Division I regional semifinal victory over Willoughby South, earning Saturday's 1 p.m.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
OHSAA softball: Inside-the-park homer guides Brecksville-Broadview Heights to Division I regional final http://t.co/RxRcyFE1

Brecksville-Broadview Heights girls track team sets Division I regional record in relay: High School Roundup

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 24, 2012 1:11 a.m. The girls on the Brecksville-Broadview Heights 4x800-meter relay team had their best feet forward Wednesday night. The Bees earned a trip to next week's Division I state meet in Columbus, clocking a regional record time of 9:12.40 at Austintown Fitch.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
Brecksville-Broadview Heights girls track team sets Division I regional record in relay: High School Roundup http://t.co/ZGPEQQir

NASA engineers to help record companies, medical device makers and others

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Heat up some vinyl, press some grooves into it and repeat. Making records isn't rocket science. But maybe it should be.
Robert Schoenberger Automotive Reporter, Plain Dealer @Rschoenb
Updated photo for @NASA @gottagrooverecs story. Love the 45 adapter on manager's t-shirt http://t.co/QdIXNO9r
Annie Zaleski Freelance Journalist @anniezaleski
So cool: NASA helps out a vinyl-record-pressing plant. http://t.co/PPWPIUNc

Cleveland student's script gets conversation going about sexual violence: Margaret Bernstein

cleveland.com — I dropped by Heights High School on Saturday, ready to meet a talented local student who'd written an award-winning script forashort film on sexual violence. But once I got through the door, I realized a chorus of noteworthy efforts were going on in nearly every corner of the cavernous school, all drawing attention to a topic that nobody likes to talk about.
Margaret Bernstein Reporter, Plain Dealer @margbern
Kudos to 16-year-old Roxy Lasker-Hall for getting the conversation going about sexual violence in #CLE: http://t.co/HIAFxJmT

Vinnie Pestano lives by the strikeout: Cleveland Indians daily briefing

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Vinnie Pestano has a direct approach when it comes to pitching. When he takes the mound, he's does so to strikeout the opposing hitter. He's not pitching to contact. He's not trying to induce ground balls or fly balls. He there for the K, swinging or called.
Paul Hoynes Cleveland Indians Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @hoynsie
Vinnie Pestano lives by the K. Early Tribe stuff. http://t.co/GMRyBkfV #Indians.

Obama campaign hits Ohio airwaves with new commercials on Medicare and veterans programs

cleveland.com — President Barack Obama's will go on air today in Ohio and several other states with two more 30-second campaign commercials, the latest in an early general election push. "Personal" presents Obama as a protector of Medicare, noting that he was raised by his grandparents and takes the fight personally.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Obama campaign hits Ohio airwaves with new commercials on Medicare and veterans programs http://t.co/4rMk3CQa
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
Update: Romney camp responds to new Obama ads in Ohio and other states, accuses him of "trying to rewrite his record." http://t.co/jYfyBIGo
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
Obama campaign hits Ohio airwaves today with new commercials on Medicare and veterans programs http://t.co/DtVRqD4P

Prosecutors oppose Jimmy Dimora's latest request for release

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jimmy Dimora's latest request to be released from prison on bond should be denied just as his previous two requests were rejected, federal prosecutors told U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi in a motion filed Wednesday.
Stan Donaldson Reporter, Plain Dealer @DimoraTRIALPD
Prosecutors oppose Jimmy Dimora's latest request for release http://t.co/sr7bMGfN

Finding a job may be easier in Northeast Ohio for recent college grads and interns, survey says

cleveland.com — Nearly two-thirds of local companies are in the process of hiring new college graduates, according to a survey of Northeast Ohio businesses. About 85 percent of them said they have either maintained or increased their internship programs. The findings are encouraging in light of other reports saying college grads face a bleak job market.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Nearly two-thirds of NE OH companies say they are in the process of hiring new college graduates http://t.co/ukvMTXuk

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau considers rules for prepaid cards: Plain Dealing

cleveland.com — As the Kardashian sisters discovered when they had to yank an endorsement in response to bad publicity, prepaid cards can be tricky. Consumers who use the cards, often in lieu of bank accounts, can stumble over fees they didn't expect.
Sheryl Harris Consumer Columnist, Plain Dealer @consumerwriter
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau considers rules for prepaid cards: Plain Dealing http://t.co/LtLlwIFK

Hospice patients treated to their perfect day: Regina Brett

cleveland.com — What would the perfect day look like to you? Plain Dealer reporter Pat Galbincea wrote about 91-year-old Arsenia Grair last week when she got to play slot machines at the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. She's a resident at the Hospice of the Western Reserve where the staff tries to fulfill their patients' final wishes.
Regina Brett Columnist, Plain Dealer @ReginaBrett
One perfect day. What would yours look like? Mine would have to have grandbabies in it. And chocolate. http://t.co/DwyRw4Vi

Siemens Energy interested in Lake Erie wind turbine project

cleveland.com — Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. is working with Siemens Energy to build a pilot wind turbine project in the Lake. Siemens turbines are light weight but generate a lot of power. The idea is to reduce the total cost of the project -- and therefore the cost of the electricity generated.
John Funk Energy and Utilities Reporter, Plain Dealer @JohnCFunk
Siemens wind turbines considered for Great Lakes: http://t.co/BI7IUdjw

Cedar-planked salmon is something different from the grill: Grill It!

cleveland.com — Many of us are so glad to get the grill fired up for the season, we'll be happy just to sear a few burgers or dogs. With the long holiday weekend around the corner -- and months of cookouts ahead -- why not have something a bit more splashy up your sleeve?
Joe Crea Food and Restaurants Editor, Plain Dealer @JoeCreaPD
Cedar-planked salmon is something different from the grill: Grill It! http://t.co/Jx5utQfY

Grilling USA: For barbecue, one of the secrets is in the sauce

cleveland.com — There are more kinds of barbecue sauce than you can . . . well, shake a skewerat. Outdoor cooking is a global phenomenon, not to mention an ancient tradition. Dipping sauces, salsas, bastes and glazes abound. But even if you wanted to narrow your search to distinctly American sauces, that's harder than it sounds.
Joe Crea Food and Restaurants Editor, Plain Dealer @JoeCreaPD
Grilling USA: For barbecue, one of the secrets is in the sauce http://t.co/CvBfq0Yl

Old natural gas leases block Columbiana County homeowners from making new deals (video)

cleveland.com — Many of the county's farmers are surprised to learn that their acres sit on top of a sandstone repository called the Brinker Storage Field that is leased by Columbia Gas Transmission. Because of that, it prevents new deals being made for gas drills on their properties.
Alison Grant Aviation Industry Reporter, Plain Dealer @alisonkgrant
Old natural gas leases block Columbiana County homeowners from making new deals (video) | http://t.co/GWSL4Yrr http://t.co/Y73ik71N

Pilots complete journey that touched down in all 88 Ohio counties

cleveland.com — Two latter-day pioneer pilots conquered challenges ranging from thunderstorms, sky divers and runways converted to farmers' fields to land Tuesday in Dayton on a quest to touch down at an airport in every Ohio county.
Barbara Rodriguez Reporter, Associated Press @bcrodriguez
Pair of pilots flying vintage aircraft completes unusual tour of all 88 counties in #Ohio: http://t.co/HNyDJ851

OHSAA track and field: Scouting the Northeast Ohio boys and girls regional tournaments

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 23, 2012 2:42 a.m. SCOUTING HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL TRACK At stake: The top four in each event qualify for the state tournament, June 1-2, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Ohio State University, Columbus. Admission: $6. AMHERST Where, when: Amherst High, Richard S. Cooley Track, 450 Washington St., Amherst.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
OHSAA track and field: Scouting the Northeast Ohio boys and girls regional tournaments http://t.co/9TkUn9kQ

OHSAA softball: Scouting this weekend's regional tournaments

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 23, 2012 2:55 a.m. AKRON Where: University of Akron Lee Jackson Softball Field, Carroll Street. Call 330-972-6849. Semifinals: Willoughby South (21-4) vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights (23-6), today, 5 p.m.; Aurora (23-5) vs. Medina (22-4), Thursday, 5 p.m. Final: Saturday, noon. What to watch: Wide open field since defending state champion/No.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
OHSAA softball: Scouting this weekend's regional tournaments http://t.co/24N9KN39

Lincoln West, Rhodes advance in Senate Athletic League baseball playoffs

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 23, 2012 2:40 a.m. Lincoln West (16-8, 9-1) defeated John Marshall, 10-3, in the semifinals of the Senate Athletic League baseball playoffs Tuesday. Senior pitcher Manny Garcia picked up his seventh win of the year, pitching a complete game with seven strikeouts and allowing three hits.
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
Lincoln West, Rhodes advance in Senate Athletic League baseball playoffs http://t.co/RqkSnyTO

Cleveland Browns' Colt McCoy looking forward to battle for starting quarterback job

cleveland.com — BEREA, Ohio -- Colt McCoy never considered asking for a trade after the Browns drafted Brandon Weeden, because they offered him exactly what he wanted: a chance to fight for the starting job. "I got a phone call and (they) said 'Just come in here and compete,' " the Browns' third-year quarterback said Tuesday after the first practice of organized team activities.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Cleveland Browns' Colt McCoy looking forward to battle for starting quarterback job http://t.co/XYW3fDc2

Josh Tomlin throws good bullpen session: Cleveland Indians daily briefing

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Right-hander Josh Tomlin could be back in the starting. rotation in the near future. "Josh threw a good bullpen today," said manager Manny Acta on Tuesday afternoon. "I was there to witness it. He threw the ball well and he threw all his pitches."
Paul Hoynes Cleveland Indians Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @hoynsie
Early #Indians stuff. http://t.co/tIwBylpY

Cleveland Browns' Scott Fujita fighting to restore his reputation, Bill Livingston writes

cleveland.com — BEREA, Ohio -- Crime and punishment in the NFL coincided with the private time Scott Fujita had planned with his wife, Jaclyn, and his newborn daughter, Marlowe. "It should have been time with my family," said Fujita, the Browns' veteran linebacker.
Bill Livingston Sports Columnist, Plain Dealer @LivyPD
On Scott Fujita, the Saints' bounty system and the two faces of NFL players. http://t.co/vt0M1mqa

Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita optimistic he'll be on field for opener Sept. 9

cleveland.com — BEREA, Ohio -- Browns linebacker Scott Fujita participated in organized team activities Tuesday and is hoping he'll be on the field for the opener Sept. 9. "We'll see,'' he said. "I'm very optimistic. I'm always a hopeful guy.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita optimistic he'll be on field for opener Sept. 9 http://t.co/5DTGgotv

Zeppe's Bistro in Hudson closed by fire, expected to reopen Thursday

cleveland.com — A small kitchen fire Saturdayat Zeppe's Bistro, 5843 Darrow Road, in Hudson has temporarily closed the restaurant untilThursday. Zeppe's co-owner Gianna Ciresi told the Akron Beacon Journal that Bruce White, retired Orange fire chief, was at the plaza at the time and ran into the restaurant and helped put out the fire.
Joe Crea Food and Restaurants Editor, Plain Dealer @JoeCreaPD
Zeppe's Bistro in Hudson closed by fire, expected to reopen Thursday http://t.co/vansI8HB

Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez stands by his comments, ponders what fan reaction will be, wants to stay : Video

cleveland.com — The city of Cleveland has chewed on Indians closer Chris Perez's comments for the past few days, and whether you agree or disagree with him, he still stands by what he said. The Tribe closer talked with cleveland.com's Glenn Moore before Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers about the comments and fan reaction.
Michael Scott Environment and Weather Reporter, Plain Dealer @MichaelScott81
RT @glennmoorecle: Chris Perez stands by his comments, ponders what fan reaction will be : Video | http://t.co/IT6vetVq

Cabot and Livingston report on the first day of Cleveland Browns OTAs (video)

cleveland.com — Plain Dealer's Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot and sports columnist Bill Livingston report on the first day of the Browns organized team activities in Berea.
David Andersen Multimedia Journalist, Plain Dealer @CLEvideos
Plain Dealer video: http://t.co/gogtBTaZ @MaryKayCabot and @LivyPD report on Cleveland Browns 1st day of OTAs #browns #cleveland #cle

Barbecue fires up business at Great Scott's Bakery & Deli in Rocky River

cleveland.com — It's crazy how Scott Totten's little bakery -- Great Scott's in Rocky River -- gradually unfolded into this cool little food shop. With big-production barbecues out front, on weekends.
Joe Crea Food and Restaurants Editor, Plain Dealer @JoeCreaPD
Barbecue fires up business at Great Scott's Bakery & Deli in Rocky River http://t.co/gDtMfogs

Chardon baseball is winning hearts in a difficult year: Tim's Take

cleveland.com — Chardon students are having fun. Those five words mean as much as anything that is about to follow, but how they have come to this moment is just as relevant. They're winning. They're dancing. They're still beating as one, especially if the beat is a catchy pop tune.
Janet Cho Business Reporter, Plain Dealer @janetcho
RT @TimsTakePD #Chardon baseball is winning hearts at the end of a tragic school year. Tim's Take: http://t.co/MlMIxAdg #PDvarsity
Tim Warsinskey Sports Reporter, Plain Dealer @TimsTakePD
#Chardon baseball is winning hearts at the end of a tragic school year. Tim's Take: http://t.co/lzMDuRya #PDvarsity

Colt McCoy talks about Cleveland Browns quarterback competition (video)

cleveland.com — After the first day of organized team activities, Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy talked with the media for the first time since the Browns drafted quarterback Brandon Weeden in the first round of the NFL draft. To reach this Plain Dealer videographer: dandersen@plaind.com On Twitter: @CLEvideos
David Andersen Multimedia Journalist, Plain Dealer @CLEvideos
Plain Dealer video: http://t.co/E3Lz2Uvz @ColtMcCoy talks about Cleveland Browns quarterback competition #browns #cleveland #cle

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy: "If it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for''

cleveland.com — BEREA, Ohio -- Browns quarterback Colt McCoy said after practice Tuesday that he didn't ask to be traded because the Browns promised him a chance to compete for the starting job. "As long as I'm given an opportunity to compete, if it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for,'' McCoy said after the first day of organized team activities.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy: "If it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for'' http://t.co/hqoigpuI

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy: "If it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for''

cleveland.com — BEREA, Ohio -- Browns quarterback Colt McCoy said after practice Tuesday that he didn't ask to be traded because the Browns promised him a chance to compete for the starting job. "As long as I'm given an opportunity to compete, if it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for,'' McCoy said after the first day of organized team activities.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Post on Colt McCoy: "if it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for" http://t.co/3G3X7txJ

Salute to armed forces; day with Thomas; a Mather tour: 5 things to do with your kids this week

cleveland.com — It's going to be a mostly sunny (and hot) Memorial Day weekend, but don't let that stop you from getting out and having a blast -- because you know your kids will have energy to spare for the three-day break. Here are a few suggestions. 1. Get patriotic. At 8 p.m.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Salute to armed forces; day with Thomas; a Mather tour: 5 things to do with your kids this week - http://t.co/PGrz5ZHb

How to spend millions in Cleveland casino tax money at stake today (poll)

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Millions of dollars in casino taxes are on the agenda today for Cuyahoga County Council members as they hash out a spending plan for the windfall from the newly opened Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. And you can follow the real-time action on Twitter with reporter Laura Johnston beginning at 3 p.m.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
How would you spend millions in Cleveland casino tax money? (poll) - http://t.co/O87CwAS0

How to spend millions in Cleveland casino tax money at stake today (poll)

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Millions of dollars in casino taxes are on the agenda today for Cuyahoga County Council members as they hash out a spending plan for the windfall from the newly opened Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. And you can follow the real-time action on Twitter with reporter Laura Johnston beginning at 3 p.m.
Michael Cooper National Correspondent, New York Times @coopnytimes
What happens in Cleveland...Cleveland, which opened a casino last week, is debating how to use the money it reaps. http://t.co/lQXrbnH5

Northeast Ohio, nationwide home sales rose in April, fueling hopes that prices will follow suit

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Home sales rose in Northeast Ohio and across the country last month, as the supply of available homes remained low. Reports out this morning show sales climbing from March to April. And sales continue to surpass last year's levels -- giving sellers hope that prices will level out, or rise, this year.
Michelle Jarboe McFee Real Estate and Development Reporter, Plain Dealer @mjarboe
Home sales up in Northeast Ohio and across the nation, according to April reports. Will prices rise this year? http://t.co/vNEtRfoA

Wholesale power prices in Northeast Ohio will go up

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The cost of electricity is going up -- along with FirstEnergy Corp.'s profits. How much rates will rise, no one knows.But the increase is coming because the company announced it would close four power plants just months before a complex multistate auction that sets part of customer rates three years before the power is actually sold.
John Funk Energy and Utilities Reporter, Plain Dealer @JohnCFunk
Northern OHIO to be short reserve power & transmission lines = higher prices: http://t.co/eOBTHBJP

Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert: "We fully expect Brandon (Weeden) to be the guy''

cleveland.com — AKRON, Ohio -- On the eve of organized team activities, when Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy will practice with the full squad together for the first time, Browns general manager Tom Heckert clarified the nature of the competition. "You can write about it and talk about it however you want.
Gina Mizell Football Writer, The Oklahoman @ginamizell
#OKState RT @MaryKayCabot: Post on #Browns GM Heckert: "We fully expect Brandon (Weeden) to be the guy.'' http://t.co/jhJa0gp7
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Post on #Browns GM Heckert: "We fully expect Brandon (Weeden) to be the guy.'' http://t.co/Q1wbzbn9

Michelle Obama touts her husband's initiatives during fundraiser at Progressive Field: pool report

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio - First lady Michelle Obama began her remarks at 1:20 p.m. in the Terrace Club restaurant at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. She thanked the Rev. Ledra Bigelow of Cleveland's Olivet Institutional Baptist Church for introducing her and recognized Cuyahoga County Ed FitzGerald and his wife, Shannon, who were in the audience.
Gloria Millner Online Politics Editor, Plain Dealer @gloriajmillner
Michelle Obama touts her husband's initiatives during fundraiser at Progressive Field: http://t.co/5wMsDZep
Michael Scott Environment and Weather Reporter, Plain Dealer @MichaelScott81
RT @plaindealer: Michelle Obama touts president's initiatives during fundraiser at Progressive Field in #cle | http://t.co/EgG1RMYC
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
Finished press pool duties for #FLOTUS fund-raiser in Cleveland Here's my 2nd report, w/cameo from @EdFitzGeraldCE http://t.co/Qqec4Ycf

Cleveland Indians set for first series with AL Central favorites, the Detroit Tigers

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- By the time the teams faced each other for the first time this season, the Tigers were expected to be in first place -- possibly by a comfortable margin -- and the Indians in second, or even third.
Dennis Manoloff Sports Reporter, Plain Dealer @dmansworldpd
http://t.co/1mR7B8WD

Justice Department probing campaign donations to Rep. Jim Renacci, U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel

cleveland.com — The U.S. Department of Justice has sought records from U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci's re-election campaign about about donations it recieved from employees of a North Canton direct marketing firm called Suarez Corporation Industries. Employees of the firm have given the Wadsworth Republican's campaign more than $80,000 during the past election cycle, and have been his biggest source of campaign cash, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
More on the DOJ's investigation of campaign donations to Ohio Rep. Jim Renacci and #OHSEN candidate Josh Mandel: http://t.co/Oh5F73PH
Michael McAuliff Washington Reporter, New York Daily News @mmcauliff
MT @AlecMacGillis Mandel campaign, which had not returned calls, confirms FBI is investigating donations it received. http://t.co/fEQ6bByd

Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert says Phil Taylor will be back this year

cleveland.com — AKRON, Ohio -- Browns General Manager Tom Heckert said Monday that Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left pectoral muscle, will definitely be back in 2012. "Oh, 100 percent, yeah," Heckert said before his keynote address at the Akron Browns Backers Banquet at Tangier Restaurant.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert says Phil Taylor will be back this year http://t.co/IJu809ZW

Toledo, Cleveland casinos are study in contrasts

cleveland.com — TOLEDO, Ohio -- The new Hollywood Casino in Toledo is everything that the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland is not. The Hollywood, which will open a week from Tuesday, will face closer competition from casinos in Detroit than from the week-old Horseshoe. But the differences, important to some gamblers, were striking during a media tour Monday.
Thomas Ott City Hall Reporter, Plain Dealer @thomasott1
Toledo, Cleveland casinos study in contrasts. http://t.co/5WsoJr7x #CLEcasino

Cleveland Indians in the playoffs? They have a good shot, Bill Livingston writes

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Playoffs? You're talking playoffs? Absolutely. And why not? The Indians, 23-18 at approximately the quarter-pole of the season, are good enough to make the playoffs. It might not happen because injuries can always wipe out a small-market team with a small margin for error, just as they did here last season.
Bill Livingston Sports Columnist, Plain Dealer @LivyPD
Playoffs? You're talking playoffs? Well, with trepidation, yeah. And for the Tribe. http://t.co/OMD62YMA

Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert: "We fully expect Brandon (Weeden) to be the guy''

cleveland.com — AKRON, Ohio -- On the eve of organized team activities, when Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy will practice with the full squad together for the first time, Browns general manager Tom Heckert clarified the nature of the competition. "You can write about it and talk about it however you want.
Mary Kay Cabot Browns Beat Writer, Plain Dealer @MaryKayCabot
Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert: "We fully expect Brandon (Weeden) to be the guy'' http://t.co/caAzZnyM

Cleveland Marathon notebook: Another record is set for number of runners

cleveland.com — Cleveland -- The 20,008 runners registered for all of the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon races Sunday broke last year's record of 18,300 and continues a trend of increased participation. Registrations are up 300 percent in the past 10 years, according to Jack Staph, executive race director. "It's a number of reasons," he said.
Tom Held Reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel @tomheld
Wow. Cleveland's Rite Aid Marathon tops 20,000 participants in its races. http://t.co/8I3Kzhvh

Michelle Obama delivers a softer side of presidential politics at Cleveland campaign events

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Michelle Obama chose bear hugs over bare-knuckle presidential politics Monday while in Cleveland to thank her husband's supporters for their time and money. At the first of two private campaign events at Progressive Field, the first lady tightly embraced dozens of volunteers who spent the weekend knocking on doors for President Barack Obama's re-election bid.
Henry Gomez Politics Reporter, Plain Dealer @HenryJGomez
Final write-thru: #FLOTUS Michelle Obama delivers softer side of presidential politics while campaigning in Cleveland: http://t.co/pnaCxydi

Eaton Corp. plans to merge with Ireland's Cooper Industries in a $11.8 billion deal

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eaton Corp. announced Monday that it plans to merger with Cooper Industries, an Irish supplier of electrical components and tools, in a $11.8 billion deal. If the merger clears approvals, Eaton's current shareholders would own 73 percent of the new company with Cooper shareholders owning the remaining 27 percent.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Eaton Corp. plans to merge with Ireland's Cooper Industries in a $11.8 billion deal - http://t.co/dMndmv4s
Robert Schoenberger Automotive Reporter, Plain Dealer @Rschoenb
Eaton Corp. buying Cooper Industries for $11.8 bill. Looking to expand its global reach in electrical power http://t.co/IlrrZVxz

Cleveland-area housing market showing signs of recovery

cleveland.com — It's not a rebound to the pre-recession days of soaring home prices and spiking sales. But the number of available homes is falling. With fewer choices, buyers are moving faster, sometimes offering full price. And would-be tenants are popping up at open houses, offering to rent properties that haven't yet sold.
Michelle Jarboe McFee Real Estate and Development Reporter, Plain Dealer @mjarboe
Data on April home sales due out tomorrow. In case you missed it, the #CLE-area housing market is a bit peppier: http://t.co/0Oj4MVGq

POM Wonderful hypes a court loss: Plain Dealing

cleveland.com — I guess if you're going to make misleading claims about your product, you can't help putting an unrecognizable spin on a judgment against you. POM Wonderful issued a press release today crowing, "POM Wonderful Wins FTC Battle." Just to clarify: POM lost.
Sheryl Harris Consumer Columnist, Plain Dealer @consumerwriter
Bringing new meaning spin: POM Wonderful hypes a loss to @FTC over its ad claims. http://t.co/Q5o21s4r

Michelle Obama thanks campaign volunteers in Cleveland (video)

cleveland.com — First Lady Michelle Obama thanked 150 volunteers who campaigned this weekend for President Barack Obama by knocking on doors in the Cleveland area as part of the campaigns weekend of action. Michelle Obama was at Progressive Field to attend a lunchtime fundraiser.
David Andersen Multimedia Journalist, Plain Dealer @CLEvideos
Plain Dealer video: http://t.co/B4kpDUNT Michelle Obama thanks campaign volunteers in Cleveland #obama #cleveland #cle

Paul Hoynes likes the angles: The scribe as baseball writer: Ted Diadiun

cleveland.com — People of good will can differ on just how intriguing an outfielder's throw that misses the cutoff man can be. Fortunately for those folks who tend to doze off in the seventh inning of a 1-0 ballgame, we have an antidote for any encroaching diamond ennui they might experience.
Marc Bona Assistant Entertainment Editor, Plain Dealer @mbona30
fantastic col on what baseball beat writers go through: http://t.co/ufaXBhXs

U.S. Justice Department is probing campaign donations to Rep. Jim Renacci

cleveland.com — The U.S. Department of Justice has sought records from U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci's re-election campaign about about donations it recieved from employees of a North Canton direct marketing firm called Suarez Corporation Industries. Employees of the firm have given the Wadsworth Republican's campaign more than $80,000 during the past election cycle, and have been his biggest source of campaign cash, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
RT @clevelanddotcom: U.S. Justice Department is probing campaign donations to Rep. Jim Renacci http://t.co/eLOjKIdx

Big Ten football schedules for 2015 and 2016 create four-year gap in Ohio State-Nebraska series

cleveland.com — COLUMBUS - The 2013 Ohio State recruiting class that Urban Meyer is putting together right one will go through its time at Ohio State without playing Nebraska during the regular season. That reality at least will apply to the Buckeyes who are around for only four seasons, as the Big Ten football schedules for 2015 and 2016 released today have the Buckeyes and Cornhuskers once again missing each other.
Doug Lesmerises College Sports Reporter, Plain Dealer @PDBuckeyes
On Ohio State's future football schedules and the four-year gap with Nebraska http://t.co/37ZedFfq

American Greetings details headquarters plans, says Westlake construction to start in early 2013

cleveland.com — BROOKLYN, Ohio -- American Greetings Corp. expects to start construction early next year on its Westlake headquarters, which new renderings depict as a five-story, office-and-retail building and parking garage at the south end of Crocker Park. The publicly traded company, which produces cards and other greetings, plans to move from Brooklyn to Westlake in mid-2014.
Michelle Jarboe McFee Real Estate and Development Reporter, Plain Dealer @mjarboe
American Greetings reveals designs for headquarters project in Westlake. http://t.co/9tqa9uT2 Construction starts next year. @amgreetings

Mary Kay Cabot, Kevin Kiley on women voting for Pro Football Hall of Fame

cleveland.com — Women more and more are being accepted as voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's a topic first brought up by WKRK FM/92.3 The Fan's Kevin Kiley back in January when The Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot was given a vote on the 2012 ballot.
Andrew Gribble Sports Reporter, Knoxville News Sentinel @Andrew_Gribble
Unbelievable class and poise by @MaryKayCabot to even entertain this absurd opinion about female NFL HOF voters http://t.co/eyGcvi8I

Michelle Obama in Cleveland today to raise money for her husband's re-election campaign

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Michelle Obama is back on the Ohio campaign trail, the star attraction at a downtown Cleveland fundraiser today for her husband's re-election bid. Donors will have a chance to hear from the first lady during an afternoon reception at Progressive Field.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Michelle Obama in Cleveland today to raise money for her husband's campaign: http://t.co/U3Oe0T3P

Cleveland International Film Festival announces dates for 2013 and adds a full day of films

cleveland.com — Next year's Cleveland International Film Festival is guaranteed to be bigger. For its 37th rendition, the festival will add a full day of films. "We keep growing but we can't add any more theaters," said the festival's executive director Marcie Goodman on Monday. "We're already using all of the theaters at Tower City.
Clint O'Connor Film Critic, Plain Dealer @ClintOMovies
"The only thing we can add is time" said @sammygilda Next year's @CIFF will expand: http://t.co/lLcScmG2
Clint O'Connor Film Critic, Plain Dealer @ClintOMovies
It's official: @CIFF adds extra day for 2013. New dates and info: http://t.co/lLcScmG2

Students at Solon High, Middle schools win National Science Olympiad

cleveland.com — SOLON, Ohio -- An innate passion for learning coupled with a dose of Lady Luck propelled Solon High School and Solon Middle School students to first-place finishes in the National Science Olympiad Tournament for the second year in a row this weekend, said science teacher Donna Ross.
Robert L. Smith Columnist, Plain Dealer @rlsmithpd
A Cleveland suburb enjoys the impact of high-skill immigrants. Solon schools win the national science olympiad. Again. http://t.co/FNpnPMyy

Work sharing could limit layoffs if Ohio legislature approves bill

cleveland.com — Ohio is trying to make it harder for employers to lay off workers. Instead of giving workers the ax, employers would be encouraged to cut their employees'hoursunder a bill pending in the Ohio House. In turn, employees would be able to receive unemployment benefits for their reduced hours.
Olivera Perkins Business Writer, Plain Dealer @OPinfo
Ohio House bill aims to get employers to limit layoffs.http://bit.ly/Ks7UXh

Cleveland Marathon notebook: Another record is set for number of runners

cleveland.com — Cleveland -- The 20,008 runners registered for all of the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon races Sunday broke last year's record of 18,300 and continues a trend of increased participation. Registrations are up 300 percent in the past 10 years, according to Jack Staph, executive race director. "It's a number of reasons," he said.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Cleveland Marathon notebook: Another record is set for number of runners: http://t.co/BUdWSVHo

Mount Everest 'traffic jam' partly blamed for deaths of 3 climbers among 150 who reached summit

cleveland.com — KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Three climbers who were among scores who scaled Mount Everest over the weekend died on their descent and two more are missing, a Nepalese official said Monday. The first clear weather conditions of the spring climbing season were Friday and Saturday, but a windstorm swept the higher altitudes of the mountain by Saturday afternoon, said Gyanendra Shrestha of Nepal's Mountaineering Department.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
Mount Everest 'traffic jam' partly blamed for deaths of 3 climbers among 150 who reached summit http://t.co/VngibfWn

We Run This City youths do just that in Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio -- We Run This City kids are not, for the most part, the taut, greyhound-sleek adult runners commonly seen in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. The kids are more like really quick puppies, clad in a rainbow of hot-pink, screaming-orange and neon-green-trimmed shoes.
Robert Higgs Deputy Metro Editor, Plain Dealer @RHiggsPD
We Run This City youths do just that in Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon - http://t.co/JXe34FcE

Mentor quarterback Mitch Trubisky give North Carolina his oral commitment

highschoolsports.cleveland.com — May 20, 2012 10:17 p.m. MENTOR, O. - Mentor junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky narrowed his choices down to Ohio State, Tennessee, Michigan State, defending national champion Alabama and North Carolina. He visited all five of them, but it was Saturday's trip to North Carolina which sealed the deal despite the fact the 6-3, 200-pounder didn't give the Tar Heels his oral commitment until Sunday.
Doug Lesmerises College Sports Reporter, Plain Dealer @PDBuckeyes
Mentor QB Mitch Trubisky verbal commit to North Carolina, scheduled to play at Ohio State in 2015 http://t.co/dwJ8lGP1
Kristen Davis High School Sports Editor, Plain Dealer @CleveHSsports
Mentor quarterback Mitch Trubisky give North Carolina his oral commitment http://t.co/6zBTPSFM

Cleveland student David Boone worked hard to go from homeless to Harvard

cleveland.com — CLEVELAND, Ohio - David Boone had a system. There wasn't much the then-15-year-old could do about the hookers or drug deals around him when he slept in Artha Woods Park. And the spectator's bench at the park's baseball diamondwasn't much of a bed.
Regina Brett Columnist, Plain Dealer @ReginaBrett
Hope means you can go from homeless to Harvard. What a story. http://t.co/uOmcIVDL
Jackie Borchardt Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News @JMBorchardt
Another inspiring graduate story: From homeless to Harvard http://t.co/oOS56rhS via @ThePlainDealer