Provides the latest RSS feeds for Cleveland News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Cleveland Star.com http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/cat/e703c5c9aef0ff62/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 07:42:53 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 07:42:53 -0400 30 The Indians' 2013 roster is full of new faces. Yet at the 41-game mark this season, Cleveland sports a record just one game better than last year's mark. Delve a little further into the numbers, however, and one can spot the differences between the two versions of the club. The Indians, who have won 16 of their last 20 games, have a plus-29 run differential. Last year at this juncture, ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607957/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:04:31 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607957/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Current employees will not be affected, and the MetroHealth System will provide assistance for those who wish to quit using tobacco ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607958/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:49:17 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607958/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CLEVELAND -- A new president has been selected for Ohio's largest community college, and he's already familiar with the territory. Trustees of Cuyahoga (keye-uh-HOH'-guh) Community College in Cleveland selected Alex Johnson to succeed Jerry Sue Thornton as president. Johnson led the college's Metropolitan campus from 1993 to 2003. He is currently president of the ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607241/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:14 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607241/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CJN PHOTO / SUE HOFFMAN 'Stop the Hate' Gathering at the conclusion of the "Stop the Hate" ceremony are, from left, Maltz Museum founders Milton and Tamar Maltz, first-place winner Annie Robinson, third-place winner Robert Edwards, second-place winner Kelly Knaser, museum executive director Lynda A. Bender, and The Rev. Otis Moss, ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607242/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:55 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607242/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Richard Lertzman WHAT: Author Richard Lertzman signs "Dr. Feelgood" WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, May 17 WHERE: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin Boulevard, ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607243/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:53 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214607243/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 SEA@CLE: Tribe win in dramatic walk-off fashion CLEVELAND -- The Indians haven't just been rewarding their fans with winning baseball. They've treated the Progressive Field faithful to exciting baseball, as well. For the second straight game, Cleveland won in walk-off fashion. After closer Chris Perez blew a two-run lead in the top of the ninth, the Tribe calmly went about its ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606668/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:15:43 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606668/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The complete archive of the Cleveland Jewish News is now accessible to everyone. Search for relatives, friends and events; and see every article, every photo, every ad since ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606669/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:00 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606669/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The Maccabi Haifa Football Club, an Israeli football team, is hosting its 50-year reunion from Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12 in Israel. The event will reunite former coaches, players, management and former star, Paul ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606670/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:58 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606670/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Mark Reynolds' fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth inning lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606146/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:00 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606146/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Mark Reynolds ' fielder's choice grounder scored Jason Kipnes in the bottom of the ninth Saturday, lifting the Cleveland Indians over Seattle 5-4. The Indians seemed on their way to a victory with a 4-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning, ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606148/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:08:08 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214606148/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Email CLEVELAND -- Vinnie Pestano faced a tough situation in his first game back from the disabled list. On Friday night, the Indians setup man toed the rubber against the Mariners in the 10th inning with the score deadlocked. Pestano would not have wanted it any other way. "I'm glad there was a high-adrenaline situation," Pestano said. "You just kind of throw [me] right ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605612/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:25 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605612/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 prospect was only visiting. Wolters, who is making the transition to catching this season after spending his career as a middle infielder, was in Cleveland for a one-day catching clinic. The 20-year-old prospect worked with bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr. and bullpen coach Kevin Cash -- both former catchers -- during his day with the Tribe. "It's going really well," Wolters said. ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605613/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:25 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605613/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Email CLEVELAND -- Indians manager Terry Francona thought something was wrong when he spotted pitcher Brett Myers in the team's dugout at Progressive Field during Friday's win over the Mariners. Myers was scheduled to be in nearby Akron making a rehab Double-A rehab start. "When I first saw him," Francona said, "I was like, 'Was there a screwup? Weren't you ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605614/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:25 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605614/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The complete archive of the Cleveland Jewish News is now accessible to everyone. Search for relatives, friends and events; and see every article, every photo, every ad since ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605056/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:17 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605056/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Lev Gonick will become the CEO of OneCommunity, the award-winning organization that helps drive Northeast Ohio's digital capabilities, effective July ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605057/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:15 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214605057/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The complete archive of the Cleveland Jewish News is now accessible to everyone. Search for relatives, friends and events; and see every article, every photo, every ad since ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604493/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:35 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604493/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The complete archive of the Cleveland Jewish News is now accessible to everyone. Search for relatives, friends and events; and see every article, every photo, every ad since ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604494/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:33 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604494/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CJN PHOTO / MICHAEL C. BUTZ Jacob J. Lew Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, left, discusses sequestration with Dan Moulthrop, CEO of The City Club of Cleveland May 7 in downtown ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604495/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:31 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604495/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple's annual fundraising event will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in the temple's Brickner Auditorium at 23737 Fairmount Blvd. in ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604496/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:29 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604496/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Jung Cleveland and Braden and Associates will present a lecture titled, "Self Portrait with Ghost, the Art of Lament and Redemption" with poet Naomi Ruth Lowinsky from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the First Unitarian Church of Cleveland at 21600 Shaker Blvd. in Shaker ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604497/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:26 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214604497/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 TOLEDO -- Auto workers in Toledo celebrated a milestone this past week. The 1 millionth Jeep Wrangler rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler's assembly plant that opened in 2006. Chrysler marked the occasion Friday with a ceremony at the production line. Plant Manager Zach Leroux tells the Blade newspaper in Toledo that sales of the Wrangler continue to be strong. The Associated ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603921/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:23:27 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603921/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Montefiore will celebrate "131 Years of Reaching New Heights" at its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Maltz Auditorium at Montefiore, 1 David N. Myers Parkway in ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603922/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:37 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603922/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 "Fill the Air with Hope," a fundraiser in memory of Mike Gottlieb will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Eton Chagrin Boulevard at 28601 Chagrin Blvd. in ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603923/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:35 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603923/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The Jewish War Veterans Post 44 will honor Maury Feren of Cleveland Heights during a luncheon Sunday, May 19 at the Mayfield Community Center in Mayfield Heights. Feren will be recognized for receiving the French Legion of Honor for is extraordinary bravery in liberating France during World War ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603924/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:32 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603924/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The Fairmount Center for the Arts is accepting entries for the 37th annual Fairmount Art Exhibition. The public opening will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603925/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:30 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603925/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 JumpStart Inc. announced this week that it's made a $250,000 investment commitment to eFuneral, a comprehensive end-of-life planning resource that provides free tools and support to enable those making preparations to make the best funeral decisions for their ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603926/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:28 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603926/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The complete archive of the Cleveland Jewish News is now accessible to everyone. Search for relatives, friends and events; and see every article, every photo, every ad since ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603927/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:26 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603927/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 HOUSTON - OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders is pressured by cornerback Brandon Norris #26 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603308/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:37:16 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603308/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Chicago Cubs: 1. ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603309/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:27:24 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603309/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CLEVELAND (AP) -- Some of the Amish sentenced in beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish in Ohio are upset with federal prison education ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603334/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:26:41 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603334/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, now in his second term, reassured a crowd of about 50 on May 3 that U.S.-Israeli relations are on a solid footing despite occasional friction between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603310/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:08 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603310/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 www.jordanrolleston.com . He hopes to eventually display his artwork in a gallery after his trip. "I hope that my art evolves along the way from place to place and that I will be able to share it with other people," Rolleston said. Rolleston lives in Berea and is affiliated with Beth Israel-The West Temple in ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603311/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:05 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603311/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 PHOTO / AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM Ambulance dedication Hal Feldman, right, and family donated an ambulance to American Friends of Magen David Adom. He is shown with his son, Barry. The ambulance is in memory of Phyllis ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603312/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:03 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603312/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage will host "How We Survive: A Panel Discussion" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at 2929 Richmond Road in ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603313/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:00 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214603313/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CLEVELAND -- Breast cancer has touched so many of our lives in one way or another. "Stepping out Against Breast Cancer" helps raise awareness and bring resources to support breast cancer education in Cleveland. Channel 3's A.J. Ross was the mistress of ceremonies at the event. ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214602675/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:21:24 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214602675/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 AKRON -- It is a crack down on motorist. The Akron Police Department is working with the Ohio State Highway Patrol aggressively searching for drivers who don't buckle up. From May 20th through June 2nd, law enforcement communities across the state will participate in the Click it or Ticket program. Police, Troopers, and Deputies want to raise public safety awareness and prevent fatalities ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214602052/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:20:51 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214602052/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CLEVELAND -- One man has died after being shot in the head, in his own driveway. The Cleveland Police Department says the 42-year-old man was shot just before 2 a.m. The shooting happened at 9405 Mt. Auburn Avenue. Police say the man saw a blue Dodge Caravan parked in his driveway. When the victim went to confront the man in the van, the two got into a verbal argument. That's when police ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214601530/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:17:37 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214601530/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 The comfort of Safeco Field was supposed to be a little less comfortable this season, with the walls moved in as much as 17 feet closer to home plate. And for the most part, it's worked. ESPN's Park Factor lists Safeco as the 18th easiest place to hit this season, as opposed to last year, when it ranked dead last among all 30 ballparks. But for Saturday starter Joe Saunders, the ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214598525/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:06:31 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214598525/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 SEA@CLE: Kipnis wins it with walk-off homer in 10th CLEVELAND -- Jason Kipnis watched his hit disappear into a sea of celebrating fans and could not help himself. The Indians second baseman started yelling. He yelled over and over, throwing his arms out as he rounded the basepaths with fireworks popping above his head and the raucous crowd roaring. There were no thoughts running through ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597180/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:58:06 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597180/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 CLEVELAND -- There are currently sixty-six missing people listed in the Cleveland Police database, with open cases ranging from one day to 18 ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597181/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:38 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597181/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Jason Kipnis hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to complete a two-out rally Friday and give Cleveland a 6-3 victory over Seattle. A two-run homer by ... http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597182/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:26 -0400 http://www.clevelandstar.com/index.php/sid/214597182/scat/e703c5c9aef0ff62