AltWeeklies Wire
Wiffle Ball Goes Pronew
The organization Fast Plastic has taken Wiffle ball to new heights, with a magazine, rankings, statistics, and a national championship tournament.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-29-2005 |
Sports
In the Shadow of Industry Is Fear of Cancernew
In Avon Lake, Ohio, parents are concerned that there's a link between pollution and the incidence of cancer.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-29-2005 |
Science
Ohio Lawmakers Go After Lap Dancesnew
A bill passed by the Ohio House would bar all stripping after 11 p.m. and outlaw lap dances by keeping women at least six feet away from customers. The impact on the state's $160 million adult-entertainment industry could be devastating.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
06-22-2005 |
Politics
Is Cleveland's Top Lawman Truly Spotless?new
Despite his reputation as a no-nonsense prosecutor, Greg White has been accused of overzealousness. While he burnished his reputation by taking down Democrats, there were times that he let Republicans skate. And some say that he'll readily burn bridges when it's politically expedient.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
04-26-2005 |
Politics
Unorthodox Priest Ran Racket on the Sidenew
Prison looms for the Reverend Sava Latovljevic, who admitted to running a scam in which he and a partner illegally profited from instant-bingo tickets sold on behalf of his church.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
04-02-2005 |
Religion
Cops Imbibe to Catch Swigging Bartendersnew
Five off-duty officers gave up their Sundays to watch football, down brewskies and catch servers suspected of sneaking swigs of top-shelf liquor. The bartenders fired as a result of the stakeout are fighting back.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
01-17-2005 |
Crime & Justice
