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People Helping People - Nov. 21
Published on Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 People Helping People People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers.
A suburban grief center is opening its arms and its resources to the Imperial Avenue neighborhood of Cleveland, a neighborhood still reeling from the murders of 11 women.
Independence mourns death of high school teacher Ben Kulwicky
Staff and students at Independence High School are mourning the death of a longtime, well-loved teacher.
Shaquille O'Neal doubtful for Tuesday's game
Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio Shaquille O'Neal is still being treated for a strained shoulder and is listed as doubtful for Cleveland's game against Golden State on Tuesday.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence branch seeks input from teens
The Independence branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library is looking for a few good teens who are creative, like to share ideas, or want to have a say in programming.
Sgt. Brad Boroway is new school resource officer in Independence
A group of "shepherd dogs" help Sgt. Brad Borowy, top left, including bottom left, Mary Digeronimo, Rachel Hollingsworth, Nicole Schmetzer, middle row Justin Kotlarsic, Alexa Gervasi, Carey Artrip and, top, Sam Stretar.
Increase in building permits in Independence: Symbol of economic upturn?
The city is experiencing a housing "boomlet." Nobody can say for sure if it is an indication of an upturn in the economy, but construction companies have applied for 15 permits so far in 2009.
Memory screenings set for Tuesday at Independence Civic Center
Independence's senior services department will hold free memory screenings from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive.
Construction zone driver decides to argue on site: Independence Police Blotter
DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ROCKSIDE ROAD: A man was ordered to back up his car Friday while traffic was stopped in a construction zone at the Interstate 77 overpass.
Seven Hills is collecting breakfast food for Yuletide Hunger Program
The city is collecting food, especially breakfast items, through Dec. 5 at City Hall and the Community Recreation Center for the multiple-city Yuletide Hunger Program.
There is fine Mexican fare for your next fiesta at Cozumel
Server Agueda Ortiz holds one of Cozumel's colossal margaritas. When those cravings for enchiladas, nachos, and chalupas set in, many local residents head out for a meal at "the Coz," or one of Greater Cleveland's four Cozumel Restaurantes Mexicano and Cantina s . This local favorite has branches in Broadview Heights, Brook Park, Brunswick, and ...
St. Michael's Church teams up with city of Independence to help stray cats
Lana Blaze holds Boo, the youngest kitten currently at the shelter. The city of Independence and St.
Padua High School beats Holy Name; Independence High struggles against Cuyahoga Heights
Padua's Mark Spehar carries the football. Padua finished the regular season strong with a 35-14 North Coast League football win against Holy Name.
Expired license plates lead police to driver with drugs: Seven Hills Police Blotter
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, LUDWIN DRIVE: A 20-year-old Independence man was charged with having marijuana and a glass pipe after police pulled over a Saturn he was driving at 10:42 p.m. Oct.
U.S. Steel Posts Third Quarterly Loss as Global Demand Drops; Shares Fall
U.S. Steel Corp. , the largest U.S.- based steelmaker, reported its third consecutive quarterly loss as revenue declined amid a drop in global demand.
Woman walks out of library with DVDs: Independence Police Blotter
THEFT, SELIG BOULEVARD: A woman took several DVDs Oct. 10 from the Cuyahoga County Public Library's Independence branch.
Independence Man Killed After Crashing Car Into Tree
An Independence man died after his car hit a tree Wednesday night. Charles John Janowski, 66, died when he crashed his vehicle into a tree on Oak Park Place in Brecksville just before 11 p.m. The Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
A concern for two local schools, and the H1N1 virus is not the issue. A feud is brewing between Walnut Ridge and Independence High Schools.
Vice president Biden touts success of federal stimulus in Cleveland
Money management firm First Fiduciary moves to Independence
When First Fiduciary moved into Independence last month it proved, once again, how important location is.
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