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What's it take to get fans in the seats at Progressive Field?
Story by Amanda Rabinowitz
The Cleveland Indians and their AA affiliate Akron Aeros have long been struggling to get fans in the seats, even when the teams are winning. In fact, the Indians have had the lowest attendance in baseball the past several seasons. So, the owners have been making changes -- from a new HD score board at Canal Park to lower prices for hot dogs and beer at Progressive Field. But sometimes that fan...
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Sequester cuts Northeast Ohio research
Federal agencies like Department of Defense and National Institutes of Health are reducing research funding to area universities
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Exploradio: Launching a start-up revolution
A group of young entrepreneurs is building a community of start-ups that could stem Cleveland's brain drain
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A banquet of ideas at Akron's Growing Hope Food Summit
Last month's well-attended conference was the second annual food summit sponsored by Akron Summit Community Action
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Ohio tries to answer question of whether the drilling boom is going bust
ODNR report says delays in midstream construction, quality of early production and cutbacks by major drillers had an impact, but better times are coming
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Families of Chardon shooting victims sue United Way
Other morning headlines: Akron backed up with thousands of calls about taxpayer hacking; Internet cafe ban a step closer to passage
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KSU researchers follow the path of deadly OK tornado
A damage assessment team will film the path of the tornado to document the recovery and learn how to improve disaster readiness 
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Speed limit set at 70 mph on some Ohio Interstates
Most of Ohio's neighboring states have already raised speed limits
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Tea party protests IRS in Cincinnati - Hundreds gather to protest IRS scrutiny
 
UA police officer has troubled history with department - Other noon headlines: Ohioans receive mortgage relief, First Energy holds meeting, Budish steps down
 
Two dozen more 'red light' cameras coming to Cleveland - Other morning news headlines: Major shale gas driller gets new CEO; Controversial in-state tuition voting bill fails
 
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WKSU Event: What Maisie Knew

Download a voucher for two to attend an exclusive advance screening of What Maisie Knew at the Cedar Lee Theatre on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. You must bring the voucher with you to the Cedar Lee for admittance.

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Hot Picks: This Week's Smart Stuff

Do you like music? Are you looking for some concerts to attend? Well there are TONS of concerts this week, and Hot Picks has the low-down. Rick Springfield and Buddy Guy will be at Jacob's Pavilion, Who's Bad (A Michael Jackson Tribute Band) will be at The Civic, The Womack Family band will be at the Beachland Ballroom, and there are so many more! Check out Hot Picks this week for the info on some great concerts!

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Join Folk Alley for an Exclusive Tour of the Newport Folk Festival

Folk Alley Goes to Newport! Folk Alley presents our first tour for listeners to the legendary Newport Folk Festival.

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WKSU Member Nights at Blossom

WKSU members can purchase half-price tickets to four specially chosen Blossom Festival concerts from July 6 through Aug. 24.

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Folk Alley.com–All Folk Music! All The Time!

Folk Alley.com--All Folk Music! All The Time!FolkAlley.com is all folk, all of the time. Listen to the music you love when it best fits your busy schedule.

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