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December 14, 2023

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Browns owner Jimmy Haslam under federal investigation over whether he made payments to boost Pilot value before sale: Report

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is reportedly being investigated over potentially illegal payments to Pilot executives.

By Tim Bielik, cleveland.com and The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Cleveland Orchestra taps Jukka-Pekka Saraste as guest conductor after Herbert Blomstedt suffers fall

Jukka-Pekka Saraste will lead the Cleveland Orchestra in a performance of Schubert’s Symphony No. 6 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 on Feb. 9-11, 2024.

By Joey Morona, cleveland.com

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Akron

Akron Zoo welcomes Sumatran tiger, pair of cinereous vultures

The zoo’s new female Sumatran tiger, Sumini, will make her public debut at the Akron Zoo in 2024.The bonded pair of cinereous vultures, Irv and Bondi, are now on display in their habitat, located next to the zoo’s snow leopards.

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

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Community News

Shaker Heights City Council schedules special meeting over separated police K-9 Igor’s future

Council plans to discuss an amendment to city code after Igor's partner was ordered to leave him at a kennel before transferring to another department.

By Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

How can Browns overcome all these injuries? Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon talks Browns with Quincy Carrier and Jared Mueller.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Advice

Will Guardians find out Friday if Diamond pays or rejects them in 2024?

MLB, Guardians, Diamond Sports Group back in bankruptcy court Friday over TV contracts.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

As Ohio State football downshifts in transfer portal, are Buckeye NFL Draft prospects sticking around?

Ohio State football awaits NFL Draft early entry decisions from several key players.

By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

New graphic novel sheds light on Cleveland punk legend Peter Laughner and the history of Northeast Ohio

"Aint it Fun: Peter Laughner & Proto Punk in the Secret City," is a new graphic novel by Cleveland native Aaron Lange. Lange will celebrate the book's release at The Beachland Ballroom on Sunday, December 17.

By Malcolm X Abram, cleveland.com

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Shopping

Coach Outlet holiday gifts for your budget: Under $50, $100, $150

Coach Outlet has a ton of holiday gifts for under $50, $100 and $150. Make sure you place your order online by noon on Sunday, Dec. 17 for holiday delivery.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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Akron

Akron’s Lock 3 Park redevelopment project receives $1M gift

To date the Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Donor Committee has raised more than $17.5 million for the Lock 3 Park project, which calls for transforming the downtown area into an accessible and welcoming event, concert and festival space and year-round park, according to a news release.

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

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