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FirstEnergy crews are still working to restore power to more than 147,000 people in Northeast Ohio following Superstorm Sandy.
The largest concentration of outages remains in Cleveland where nearly 40,000 customers are in the dark. It could be several days before power is fully restored to everyone.
Cuyahoga County was the hardest hit in Northeast Ohio, 114,000 of the outages are in Cuyahoga County representing 20 percent of customers. When factoring in customers in surroudning states includng Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the compay is working to restore service to 1.4 million people.
Related article: How FirstEnergy prioritizes how it approaches restoring power. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=267122
To check the latest power outage numbers please visit the FirstEnergy storm center.
http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/oh.html
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CHAGRIN FALLS -- Road closures caused by the recent storm damage slowed fire crews as they raced to a garage fire in Chagrin Falls overnight.
The fire on County Line Road was reported at about 2:30 Wednesday morning.
It started when the homeowner ran his generator inside of the garage, catching the garage on fire, officials said.
Investigators are ruling the fire accidental and nobody was injured.
Road closures along Fairmount Road, among others, forced fire crews to take detours, slowing their arrival time by about 10 minutes, officials said.
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CLEVELAND -- Schools and offices in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District will reopen on Wednesday, but 23 CMSD schools without power will remain closed:
Those that remain CLOSED are:
Carl and Louis Stokes
Charles Eliot
Clark
Cleveland School of the Arts @ Harry E. Davis
Dennison
Douglas MacArthur
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fullerton
H. Barbara Booker
Harvey Rice
John Marshall @ Carl F. Shuler
Kenneth Clement
Louisa May Alcott
Marion-Sterling
Mound
Oliver Hazard Perry
Orchard @Halle
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Sunbeam
Washington Park
Watterson-Lake
Willow
CEO Eric Gordon said he realizes schools district-wide are likely to have lower attendance than normal Wednesday as many homes throughout the city are still without power.
He made the decision to reopen schools that have power not only in the interest of restoring learning, but also in consideration of the students and families CMSD serves.
"We anticipate that, in light of the circumstances, many families will be grateful that we are open and able to provide a safe, caring place for their children as parents return to work," said Gordon.
"By opening the majority of our schools, even as we restore power in 23 of our facilities, our families remain in charge of their own decisions and can choose to keep their children home or send them to school as best meets their needs and circumstances."
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In many Lorain County neighborhoods, basement flooding remains a serious concern.
While the worst of Superstorm Sandy happened Monday in Northeast Ohio, plenty of people are still feeling the effects, especially those without power.
In Lorain County, basement flooding reports have come in from Avon Lake and Sheffield Lake to the city of Lorain. On Baldwin Boulevard in Lorain, trees toppled powerlines Monday evening.
With no electricity, the sump pumps in homes are not working. Sump pumps remove water that seeps into foundations below ground level during heavy rain conditions.
After five days of non-stop rain, the ground is saturated. Margaret Kocsis woke up Tuesday morning with no heat and power, and her basement floor under four inches of water.
The 90-year-old called her daughter in Painesville. Denise and Jim Fodor arrived in Lorain as soon as possible and, after searching several stores, were able to track down a generator for Margaret's home.
Within two hours, the basement waterline had noticeably receded.
Lorain County emergency management officials say power restoration crews are working around the clock cleaning up from Sandy and getting everyone back on line.
Tom Kelley says they're prioritizing critical facilities first: area nursing homes and a dialysis center that are without power, all the while tackling residential neighborhoods.
There is no estimation on when power will be fully restored.
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CLEVELAND -- Trying to find storm cleanup deals to help you deal with Sandy has not been easy. Stock has been virtually wiped out at stores throughout the country and sales are scarce.
Thankfully, there are some big deals that just popped up online and I'm pleased to share this list with you.
Whether you're personally affected by Sandy or you have a friend who is, I hope these deals help.
I'm expecting big generator deals to drop Friday for those who are asking.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE
Craftsman 16'' electric chain saw + free store pickup
Was: $100
Now: $76
**Free shipping is also available
Homelite electric blower + free store pickup
Was: $79.97
Now: $39.97
And the best selection of hurricane relief deals I could find just dropped. You'll find everything from tarps to buckets and sump pumps. CLICK HERE
Free in-store pick-up is available on most items. I would NOT buy a generator, weather radio or emergency flashlight. I expect those deals to drop in the next 48 hours and I'll feature those right here on Ways 2 Save.
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The most intense impacts of this storm will be felt Tuesday, with winds on reaching sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph, and wind gusts to more than 60 mph are possible. Rainfall from now through Thursday will likely exceed 3 inches across many areas in Northeast Ohio. This is on top of all the rain we have had since last Friday.
The strong winds and heavy rain could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information regarding Sandy and our weather here in Northeast Ohio.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information.
Lakeshore FLOOD WARNING is in effect for the Northern Ohio lakeshore through Tuesday evening.
River Flood WARNINGS for Lorain, Cuyahoga and Lake counties until further notice.
Flood WATCH for all of northern Ohio through Tuesday evening.
HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect for Northern Ohio through 1 PM.
Chilly, Very Windy & Wet on Tuesday. High: 48. Wind: North 20-25, gusts-65 mph, diminishing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
More of the same Tuesday night: Wet & Very Windy. Low: 40. Wind: North 20-25, gusts-45 mph.
Wednesday will be Windy & Wet with showers becoming more scattered. High: 50. Wind: NW 15-20, gusts-30 mph.
Thursday will be Cloudy & Breezy with scattered showers. High:50. Wind: West 15-20, gusts-30 mph.
Friday will be Cloudy with a few scattered showers & mush less wind. High: 47.
The good news is a chance to dry out over the weekend.
Saturday will be Partly Sunny & seasonably cool. High: 48.
Sunday will be Mostly Sunny & Seasonable. High: 53.
Monday will be Partly Sunny with a few showers returning. High: 52.
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Superstorm Sandy may be getting a lot of attention for its impact on New York and the East Coast, but the enormous, powerful storm is causing destruction here in Northeast Ohio too. Below are updates on damage as reports come into the Channel 3 newsroom.
5:48 a.m.: Eight passengers are stranded on an RTA Rapid train just east of the Brookpark station because of an overhead line down on the track. The passengers will be taken to safety as soon as possible.
5:37 a.m.: The traffic light at Snow and Pearl roads in Parma is reportedly out.
Rockside Road in Seven Hills is closed from storm debris in the construction zone.
5:35 a.m.: Multiple road closures reported in Brecksville. Drive with caution this morning.
5:34 a.m.: In Bedford Heights, Aurora Road, west of Rockside Road, is closed due to a downed wire.
5:24 a.m: Cedar west of Richmond is closed in Lyndhurst due to downed power lines. This is near Legacy Village.
5:24 a.m.: River Road between Berkshire and Deerfield closed due to flooding in Gates Mills.
5:24 a.m.: Lake County dispatch says Vrooman Road is closed in Leroy Township. No evacuations.
4:40 a.m.: Amherst police say the city is without power. A pump at a BP station was knocked over in the winds and caught fire. No one was hurt.
4:40 a.m.: Medina OHP says Route 252 (Columbia Road) and Route 57 north of Route 18 closed due to flooding.
4:31 a.m.: Ashtabula Highway Patrol reports flooding in Rome Township. No evacuationss. Route 6 in Hartsgrove is closed due to a downed tree.
4:31 a.m.: Lorain Police report trees and power poles down in the city but no injuries.
4:30 a.m.: The Shoreway in BOTH direction is closed between East 55th and the Innerbelt Curve due to high water from lake waves.
4:28 a.m.: Cleveland Police report numerous power lines down throughout the city. Many major intersections have no working stoplights include: W. 140th & Lorain, East 55th & St. Clair, and E. 30th and St. Clair. Some trees are down blocking roadways.
4:20 a.m.: SR 303, just west of SR 301 in LaGrange is closed due to a fallen tree, according to ODOT.
3:48 a.m.: Power outages number more than 240,000. Sixty percent of Lakewood is without power.
3:28 a.m.: Independence Police report major flooding of the Cuyahoga River. The National Weather Service confirms this from their water level meter in the area.
3:13 a.m.: Power outages have knocked out a number of stoplights especially in Cleveland and Lakewood. Police remind drivers to treat intersections as a four-way stop when traffic signals are nor working.
3:12 a.m.: Cleveland Police say since 4 p.m. on Monday, officers have responded to more than 650 calls. Many of the calls were weather related including wires down, accidents and small fires.
2:10 a.m.: I-90 will be closed in both directions from East 55th to Dead Man's Curve due to flooding caused by waves coming off the lake.
1:30 a.m.: Power outages number more than 216,000 in Northeast Ohio.
11:29 p.m: FirstEnergy is reporting more than 186,000 outages in its service area. Cleveland among the hardest hit areas. Check and or/report outages here: http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/oh.html
11:09 p.m.: MLK Drive just north of Ambleside Drive is shut down due to downed trees. Drivers are asked to find another route.
10:58 p.m.: City of Lorain's water distribution plant is currently running on an emergency generator due to a power outage. The city is asking people to conserve water usage until further notice.
10:48 p.m.: ODOT reports power outages of more than 165,000. Some of the hardest hit areas include: Cleveland and Lorain with more than 20,000 outages in each city. Lakewood with 13,000 out. Westlake with 11,000 outages and 5,000 in Bay Village and another 5,000 in Avon Lake.
10:35 p.m.: ODOT reports all lanes on I-90 westbound are closed at East 72nd due to high water on the way from the lake. Crews will reopen the highway when the situation is safe. Drivers are being detoured via East 72nd to St. Clair to East 55th Street back to I-90.
10:30 p.m.: FirstEnergy reports on its website that power outages in Ohio top 147,000. Those outages include 85,000 in Cuyahoga and 32,000 in Lorain County
9:35 p.m.: SR 252 is closed in Medina County near Grafton due to a downed tree. Detour routes are posted for drivers.
9:32 p.m. Reports of a roof torn from a school in Lorain at East Erie and Kansas.
9:28 p.m.: Numerous reports of downed trees, branches and wires across Northeast Ohio. Some areas reported by Channel 3 crews include Mastick & Clague in North Olmsted; W. 57th Street and Memphis in Cleveland; Ridge & Biddulph in Brooklyn. There are also reports of a power outage at Crocker Park.
9:15 p.m.: Cleveland schools CEO Eric Gordon says Cleveland Schools closed Tuesday. Among other districts closed are Lorain and Lakewood. Check all the iAlerts here: http://www.wkyc.com/weather/severe_weather/cancellations_closings/default.aspx
WKYC-TV
Here's a look at some of the roads and intersections closed in Northeast Ohio due to downed trees, power lines and flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy. Reports posted as they come into the Channel 3 Newsroom.
WKYC-TV
Superstorm Sandy may be getting a lot of attention for its impact on New York and the East Coast, but the enormous, powerful storm is causing destruction here in Northeast Ohio too. Below are updates on damage as reports come into the Channel 3 newsroom.
2:10 a.m.: I-90 will be closed in both directions from East 55th to Dead Man's Curve due to flooding caused by waves coming off the lake.
1:30 a.m.: Power outages number more than 216,000 in Northeast Ohio.
11:29 p.m: FirstEnergy is reporting more than 186,000 outages in its service area. Cleveland among the hardest hit areas. Check and or/report outages here: http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/oh.html
11:09 p.m.: MLK Drive just north of Ambleside Drive is shut down due to downed trees. Drivers are asked to find another route.
10:58 p.m.: City of Lorain's water distribution plant is currently running on an emergency generator due to a power outage. The city is asking people to conserve water usage until further notice.
10:48 p.m.: ODOT reports power outages of more than 165,000. Some of the hardest hit areas include: Cleveland and Lorain with more than 20,000 outages in each city. Lakewood with 13,000 out. Westlake with 11,000 outages and 5,000 in Bay Village and another 5,000 in Avon Lake.
10:35 p.m.: ODOT reports all lanes on I-90 westbound are closed at East 72nd due to high water on the way from the lake. Crews will reopen the highway when the situation is safe. Drivers are being detoured via East 72nd to St. Clair to East 55th Street back to I-90.
10:30 p.m.: FirstEnergy reports on its website that power outages in Ohio top 147,000. Those outages include 85,000 in Cuyahoga and 32,000 in Lorain County
9:35 p.m.: SR 252 is closed in Medina County near Grafton due to a downed tree. Detour routes are posted for drivers.
9:32 p.m. Reports of a roof torn from a school in Lorain at East Erie and Kansas.
9:28 p.m.: Numerous reports of downed trees, branches and wires across Northeast Ohio. Some areas reported by Channel 3 crews include Mastick & Clague in North Olmsted; W. 57th Street and Memphis in Cleveland; Ridge & Biddulph in Brooklyn. There are also reports of a power outage at Crocker Park.
9:15 p.m.: Cleveland schools CEO Eric Gordon says Cleveland Schools closed Tuesday. Among other districts closed are Lorain and Lakewood. Check all the iAlerts here: http://www.wkyc.com/weather/severe_weather/cancellations_closings/default.aspx
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- The Ohio Department of Transportation says it has shut down all lanes of I-90 westbound at East 72nd Street due to high water on the highway from the lake.
Starting at 4:30am Tuesday both lanes of Interstate 90 will close from East 55th to Dead Man's Curve.
Wind driven waves have been crashing against the breakwall for hours as Superstorm Sandy pushes further inland after making landfall in New Jersey.
Until the 4:30am shut-down Drivers are being detoured via East 72nd Street to St. Clair to East 55th Street back to I-90 westbound.
ODOT says crews are monitoring the situation and will reopen the highway when the situation is safe.
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LORAIN -- It is only a matter a time before Northeast Ohio begins feeling the effects of Sandy.
Many people spent the day getting ready for the worst. Among the items people were hoping to get their hands on were generators.
Several local hardware and supply stores say they've sold out completely over the past few days.
Caleb Johnson was able to get his hands on the last one at the Lorain Home Depot after calling a half dozen other stores in the area, but that wasn't all he picked up.
"Flashlights, batteries, getting ready just in case," said Johnson.
Shoppers were also stocking up at grocery stores. We caught up with Antonette Bedient as she finished her shopping.
"We're taking heed to what's coming and hopefully everyone else is too," said Bedient.
She says she and her family are ready to ride out the storm.
"We got extra blankets out. We're making a lot of soup... we're out today, going to bunker down the next couple days," Bedient said.
Lorain County Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Kelley says a plan has already been put into place. There are more than 200 shelter locations throughout the area and a dozen of them would be powered by generators.
Flooding and power outages are expected. Kelley says we could even see a storm surge on the south shore of the lake.
A storm surge "will raise the lake a couple feet... we could possibly have 20-foot waves," said Kelley.
Kelley recommends each home have a battery-powered radio in case communications go down.
If you find yourself in need of assistance during the storm, you can dial 2-1-1.
WKYC-TV
Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the coming days due to what is now Hurricane Sandy. Our biggest impacts will be strong wind and heavy rain, which will be felt through Wednesday. Wind in excess of 40 mph is likely with gusts to 65 mph & more than 3 inches of rainfall. The strong winds and heavy rain over a significant time period could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information about Sandy.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sandy and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.
FLOOD WATCH goes into effect for Northern Ohio from 4 AM Monday morning through Tuesday Evening.
Chilly, Very Windy & Wet Monday. High: 48. Wind: North 25-35, gusts-50 mph.
HIGH WIND WARNING in effect from Noon Monday until 4 PM Tuesday.
Very Windy & Wet tonight. Low: 43. Wind: NW 35-45, gusts-65 mph.
More of the same on Tuesday: Very Windy & Rainy. High: 52. Wind: North 35-45, gusts-65 mph.
Very Windy & Wet Tuesday night. Low: 43. Wind: North 20-25, gusts-35 mph.
Wednesday, more Windy & Rain. High: 50.
Thursday, the wind & rain will SLOWLY wind down. It will be Cloudy with scattered showers. High: 51.
Friday will be Mostly Cloudy with a few scattered showers. High: 48.
Saturday, finally, a break. Mostly Sunny, Dry & less wind. High: 48.
Sunday: Partly Sunny. High: 50.
I'll keep you updated on twitter through the day too. Follow me at: @holliesmiles
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CLEVELAND -- Today, I'm excited to say that the Ways 2 Save Daily Slash has returned!
This is one of my favorite shopping weeks of the year where, based on your requests, we crank up the savings every day.
Today it's all 50% off deals, 60% off different deals tomorrow... all the way up to 90% off Friday.
A huge thank you to my cheap partners in crime, Deal Angels Katie, Julia and Rachel who help make a week like this possible.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show, CLICK HERE.
1) 53% off Beats by Dre studio headphones + $4.99 shipping
Was: $149.99
Now: $69.99
Why I'm excited: Hands-down the most requested pair of headphones in the country.
2) 50% off magnetic spice rack with 6 canisters
Was $29.99
Now $14.99 (includes shipping)
Why I'm excited: Perfect for any kitchen or anyone short on storage. This high quality stainless steel set is magnetic so you can hang it on your fridge or display on a counter.
3) 58% off Piazza day bag + choice of 7 colors
Was: $60
Now: $24.99
Why I'm excited: I've received a lot of viewer requests for this collection and you can't beat $24 for such a highly-rated tote.
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LORAIN -- It is only a matter a time before Northeast Ohio begins feeling the effects of Sandy.
Many people spent the day getting ready for the worst. Among the items people were hoping to get their hands on were generators.
Several local hardware and supply stores say they've sold out completely over the past few days.
Caleb Johnson was able to get his hands on the last one at the Lorain Home Depot after calling a half dozen other stores in the area, but that wasn't all he picked up.
"Flashlights, batteries, getting ready just in case," said Johnson.
Shoppers were also stocking up at grocery stores. We caught up with Antonette Bedient as she finished her shopping.
"We're taking heed to what's coming and hopefully everyone else is too," said Bedient.
She says she and her family are ready to ride out the storm.
"We got extra blankets out. We're making a lot of soup... we're out today, going to bunker down the next couple days," Bedient said.
Lorain County Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Kelley says a plan has already been put into place. There are more than 200 shelter locations throughout the area and a dozen of them would be powered by generators.
Flooding and power outages are expected. Kelley says we could even see a storm surge on the south shore of the lake.
A storm surge "will raise the lake a couple feet... we could possibly have 20-foot waves," said Kelley.
Kelley recommends each home have a battery-powered radio in case communications go down.
If you find yourself in need of assistance during the storm, you can dial 2-1-1.
WKYC-TV
Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the coming days due to what is now Hurricane Sandy. Our biggest impacts will be strong wind and heavy rain, which will be felt through Wednesday. Wind in excess of 40 mph is likely with gusts to 65 mph & more than 3 inches of rainfall. The strong winds and heavy rain over a significant time period could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information about Sandy.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sandy and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.
FLOOD WATCH goes into effect for Northern Ohio from 4 AM Monday morning through Tuesday Evening.
Chilly, Windy & Wet Sunday night. Low: 41. Wind: North 20-25, gusts-45 mph.
Chilly, Very Windy & Wet Monday. High: 47. Wind: North 25-35, gusts-50 mph.
HIGH WIND WARNING in effect from Noon Monday until 4 PM Tuesday.
Very Windy & Wet Monday night. Low: 42. Wind: NW 35-45, gusts-65 mph.
More of the same on Tuesday: Very Windy & Rainy. High: 51. Wind: North 35-45, gusts-65 mph.
Very Windy & Wet Tuesday night. Low: 42. Wind: North 20-25, gusts-35 mph.
Wednesday, more Windy & Rain. High: 48.
Thursday, the wind & rain will SLOWLY wind down. It will be Cloudy with scattered showers. High: 49.
Friday will be Mostly Cloudy with a few scattered showers. High: 50.
Saturday, finally, a break. Mostly Sunny, Dry & less wind. High: 53.
Sunday: Partly Sunny. High: 53.
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CLEVELAND -- Today, I'm excited to say that the Ways 2 Save Daily Slash has returned!
This is one of my favorite shopping weeks of the year where, based on your requests, we crank up the savings every day.
Today it's all 50% off deals, 60% off different deals tomorrow... all the way up to 90% off Friday.
A huge thank you to my cheap partners in crime, Deal Angels Katie, Julia and Rachel who help make a week like this possible.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show, CLICK HERE.
1) 50% off Fila men's poly performance fleece jacket + free shipping
Was: $60
Now: $30
Why I'm excited: These highly popular poly performance men's fleece jackets come in four different colors and sizes small through 2XL. Awesome!!
2) 50% off magnetic spice rack with 6 canisters
Was $29.99
Now $14.99 (includes shipping)
Why I'm excited: Perfect for any kitchen or anyone short on storage. This high quality stainless steel set is magnetic so you can hang it on your fridge or display on a counter.
3) 58% off Piazza day bag + choice of 7 colors
Was: $60
Now: $24.99
Why I'm excited: I've received a lot of viewer requests for this collection and you can't beat $24 for such a highly-rated tote.
WKYC-TV
With a fearsome superstorm threatening the Eastern Seaboard, several governors are declaring states of emergency and urging coastal residents to move inland.
Among them is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. He's ordered the evacuations of all Atlantic City casinos and the state's barrier islands by tomorrow afternoon. He's also closing state parks.
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Purdue has declared a state of emergency for some coastal areas. There's concern that a temporary bridge built after Hurricane Irene last year could be washed out again, cutting off Hatteras Island.
New York City is considering whether to shut down any of its public transportation, as it did during Irene.
Airlines are predicting cancellations and waiving change fees for passengers who want to reschedule.
The danger is not just from Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to come ashore early Tuesday somewhere around Delaware. As it moves inland, forecasters say Sandy will run into two winter weather systems, potentially creating one huge storm. An 800-mile wide swath of the country could see 50 mph winds.
Torrential rains are also predicted, and in some places, snow.
The Associated Press
Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the coming days due to what is now Hurricane Sandy. Our biggest impacts with be strong wind and heavy rain, which will be felt from Sunday night through Wednesday. Wind in excess of 40 mph is likely with gusts to 70 mph, & more than 3 inches of rainfall. The strong winds and heavy rain over a significant time period could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information about Sandy.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sandy and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.
Saturday night will be Cloudy, Windy & Chilly with a few scattered showers. Low: 43. Wind: North 10-15, gusts-30 mph.
Sunday will start out Cloudy Windy & Chilly, with rain moving in from east to west by the afternoon. High: 49. Wind: North 15-20, gusts-35 mph.
FLOOD WATCH goes into effect for Northern Ohio from Late Sunday through Tuesday Evening.
Windy & Wet Sunday night. Low: 40. Wind: North 15-25 mph.
Monday, Rain continues & VERY WINDY!! High: 50. Wind: North 25-35, gusts-50 mph.
HIGH WIND WATCH in effect from Noon Monday until 10 AM Tuesday Morning.
Monday Night: Rain & Very Windy. Low: 42. Wind: NW 35-45, gusts-70 mph!!
Tuesday: Windy & Wet. High: 52.
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy & Windy with Showers likely. High: 52.
Thursday: Mostly Cloudy, less windy with scattered showers. High: 48.
Friday: Mostly Cloudy with a few scattered showers. High: 52.
Saturday: Partly Sunny. High: 53.
WKYC-TV
GOLDEN, Colorado - A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of western Canada and a tsunami warning has been issued. There are no immediate reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado says the quake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands at 11:14 p.m. Sunday local time (0314 GMT) and was centered 96 miles (155 kilometers) south of Masset, British Columbia.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for coastal areas of British Columbia, southern Alaska, Northern California, Oregon and Washington state. It says the warning area includes Craig and Sitka, Alaska
The USGS says the 7.7-magnitude quake shook the area and was then followed by a 5.8-magnitude aftershock several minutes later.
The Associated Press
With a fearsome superstorm threatening the Eastern Seaboard, several governors are declaring states of emergency and urging coastal residents to move inland.
Among them is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. He's ordered the evacuations of all Atlantic City casinos and the state's barrier islands by tomorrow afternoon. He's also closing state parks.
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Purdue has declared a state of emergency for some coastal areas. There's concern that a temporary bridge built after Hurricane Irene last year could be washed out again, cutting off Hatteras Island.
New York City is considering whether to shut down any of its public transportation, as it did during Irene.
Airlines are predicting cancellations and waiving change fees for passengers who want to reschedule.
The danger is not just from Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to come ashore early Tuesday somewhere around Delaware. As it moves inland, forecasters say Sandy will run into two winter weather systems, potentially creating one huge storm. An 800-mile wide swath of the country could see 50 mph winds.
Torrential rains are also predicted, and in some places, snow.
The Associated Press
Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the coming days due to what is now Hurricane Sandy. Our biggest impacts with be strong wind and heavy rain, which will be felt from Sunday night through Wednesday. Wind in excess of 40 mph is likely with gusts to 70 mph, & more than 3 inches of rainfall. The strong winds and heavy rain over a significant time period could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information about Sandy.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sandy and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.
Saturday night will be Cloudy, Windy & Chilly with a few scattered showers. Low: 43. Wind: North 10-15, gusts-30 mph.
Sunday will start out Cloudy Windy & Chilly, with rain moving in from east to west by the afternoon. High: 49. Wind: North 15-20, gusts-35 mph.
FLOOD WATCH goes into effect for Northern Ohio from Late Sunday through Tuesday Evening.
Windy & Wet Sunday night. Low: 40. Wind: North 15-25 mph.
Monday, Rain continues & VERY WINDY!! High: 50. Wind: North 25-35, gusts-50 mph.
HIGH WIND WATCH in effect from Noon Monday until 10 AM Tuesday Morning.
Monday Night: Rain & Very Windy. Low: 42. Wind: NW 35-45, gusts-70 mph!!
Tuesday: Windy & Wet. High: 52.
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy & Windy with Showers likely. High: 52.
Thursday: Mostly Cloudy, less windy with scattered showers. High: 48.
Friday: Mostly Cloudy with a few scattered showers. High: 52.
Saturday: Partly Sunny. High: 53.
WKYC-TV
GOLDEN, Colorado - A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of western Canada and a tsunami warning has been issued. There are no immediate reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado says the quake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands at 11:14 p.m. Sunday local time (0314 GMT) and was centered 96 miles (155 kilometers) south of Masset, British Columbia.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for coastal areas of British Columbia, southern Alaska, Northern California, Oregon and Washington state. It says the warning area includes Craig and Sitka, Alaska
The USGS says the 7.7-magnitude quake shook the area and was then followed by a 5.8-magnitude aftershock several minutes later.
The Associated Press
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CLEVELAND -- This is much more than just a rivalry. This is where families and friends divide and the final score is etched in history.
There's the Hatfields and the McCoys, the democrats and the Republicans but nothing holds a candle to the longstanding rivalry that plays out one week every October -- otherwise known as "holy week."
It was the early 70's when they rescheduled and started it up again. There was a big crowd, right away.
Once those players step out on the field, there's the nerves, the adrenaline, the verbal jabs back and forth and that's just the fans.
It's just a different feel from other games.
So what is it about this game that gets both sides, current and former students, emotionally invested?
A lot of people went to school together and a lot of people work together from the same schools.
Outside of football and outside of the field you can be friends. But once you step on the field, you're not friends anymore.
The winner gets bragging rights for a lifetime...or at least until these two teams meet again, hopefully, in the playoffs.
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Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the next coming days due to what is now Tropical Storm Sandy. Our biggest impacts with be strong wind and heavy rain. Winds in excess of 40 mph are likely with more than 3 inches of rainfall. Based on the latest weather models, these impacts will be felt Monday through Wednesday.
Currently we are dealing with a cold slowly making it ways across Northeast Ohio. This front will continue to bring us rain showers through much of the day today. Most of the Northeast Ohio will get a break from the rain showers during the overnight hours Saturday night through Sunday morning.
The rain picks back up again during the day Sunday as the original cold front pushing across the state stalls and then retrogrades, or moves backwards, back across the state. This is due impart to the its interaction with Sandy as it approached the New Jersey coast.
Sandy it not forecast to make landfall until Monday night/Tuesday morning, but the effects of Sandy will be felt before it even make landfall.
Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sand and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.
Saturday: Cloudy with rain showers. Peaks of sun likely this after across areas west of Cleveland. Still cool. Upper 40s/Low 50s.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers east across Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Upper 30s/low 40s.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with rain showers building from east to west. upper 40s/low 50s.
Monday: Cloudy with rain showers. Winds will gradually increase in speed. Mid 40s.
Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy rain. Very windy. Winds likely to exceed 45 mph. Mid 40s.
Wednesday: Cloudy, heavy rain showers. Still very windy. Mid 40s.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, rain showers still around. Lighter winds. Still breezy. Mid 40s.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with lake effect rain showers. Still breezy. Upper 40s.
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NORTH CANTON -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan held a Victory Rally Friday at North Canton Hoover High School
Romney and Ryan arrived about 45 minutes late to the rally. U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel, the Ohio Treasurer, warmed up the crowd, along with U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and Bay Village native actress Patricia Heaton.
The rally concluded about 8:45 p.m. with fireworks.
Here are some comments form the rally.
Romney: "...how many single moms are scrimping and saving to put food on the table?"
Romney: "I want to help small business..."
Romney: "..we will take advantage of new energy sources...open up new trade with other nations...get our workers more training..."
Romney: "..we will not raise taxes on middle-income Americans and we will not raise taxes on small businesses..we will not cut spending to the military..we will increase it.."
Romney: "...he calls his campaign 'Forward,' I call it 'Forewarned'....."
Romney: "...President's policies on economy have not worked...if he's re-elected, you will have the same as you have had..."
Romney: "...this election is important...(Obama) makes the election about small things, like Sesame Street characters..."
Romney: "...we have a 12-step plan that will create jobs...I don't understand how a college kid could vote for Barack Obama.."
Romney: "...when Paul Ryan and I are elected, we are going to restore Medicare...."
Romney: "What an Ohio welcome...you warm our hearts on such a cool evening...it matters, doesn't it?"
Ryan introduces Mitt Romney...to the music "I was born free"....and Portman also returns to the stage....Romney hugs Heaton, takes the stage
Ryan: "We aren't gping to run from these problems....it is here, this is the moment...we are picking what kind of country we will be.."
Ryan: "We are giving the country a very clear choice...we need you to talk to those people who voted for Obama last time..."
Ryan said that Ohio is "...the epicenter" of the election..."
Ryan started with "O-H..." and the crowd responded with "I-O" ...then showed the crowd the "lucky Buckeye" he got from Rob Portman.. "
Patricia Heaton introduces Paul Ryan and and his family and they take the stage....just after 8 p.m.....
Ohio native/acrtress Patricia Heaton has come to the stage....from the west side of Cleveland in Bay Village...
State Treasurer Josh Mandel, candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio, is speaking at the Romney/Ryan Victory Rally at North Canton Hoover High, introducing Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor
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CLEVELAND -- This is much more than just a rivalry. This is where families and friends divide and the final score is etched in history.
There's the Hatfields and the McCoys, the democrats and the Republicans but nothing holds a candle to the longstanding rivalry that plays out one week every October -- otherwise known as "holy week."
It was the early 70's when they rescheduled and started it up again. There was a big crowd, right away.
Once those players step out on the field, there's the nerves, the adrenaline, the verbal jabs back and forth and that's just the fans.
It's just a different feel from other games.
So what is it about this game that gets both sides, current and former students, emotionally invested?
A lot of people went to school together and a lot of people work together from the same schools.
Outside of football and outside of the field you can be friends. But once you step on the field, you're not friends anymore.
The winner gets bragging rights for a lifetime...or at least until these two teams meet again, hopefully, in the playoffs.
WKYC-TV
CINCINNATI -- Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican challenger Josh Mandel debated for the third and final time Thursday night in Cincinnati.
Last week's debate in Columbus saw Mandel call Brown a liar and Brown describing Mandel as someone who could not be trusted. It's one of the costliest and most watched races in the country.
Here's a recap of the final debate.
The last debate in Ohio's heated U.S. Senate race had the Democratic incumbent saying he will keep fighting for the middle class while the GOP challenger says Washington is broken and needs change.
Sen. Sherrod Brown and Ohio treasurer Josh Mandel debated live on NBC affiliates across Ohio.
Brown said Thursday night he had promised to work for the middle class and has done so with such actions as supporting the auto industry bailout.
Mandel has said he opposed the bailout; he says Brown is an example of why Washington isn't working.
In Columbus last week, Mandel looked into the camera and flatly called Brown "a liar," responding to a Brown campaign theme that Mandel can't be trusted.
Brown said that was "a pretty remarkable thing" for Mandel to say, calling the Republican the winner of "pants on fire" ratings in the fact-checking column of The Plain Dealer newspaper.
Mandel has depicted the 59-year-old veteran Democrat as a career Washington politician who uses "Washingtonspeak," while Brown has described his 35-year-old challenger as opportunistic and more concerned about his next office than doing the job he has.
They have split on the auto industry bailout backed by President Barack Obama's administration. Brown supported it and says it has saved thousands of Ohio jobs in auto-making plants and auto-related businesses.
Mandel said recently he opposed the bailout as unfair and fiscally irresponsible. The Obama campaign has been hammering Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the auto issue this week, in advertising and during rallies in Ohio. The state is considered pivotal in the presidential race, and also draws strong interest for the Senate race.
Republicans identified Brown, who unseated Mike DeWine in the 2006 election, as an early target in their bid to win control of the Senate, but polls have indicated Brown has been able to hang onto the lead in their race. It has drawn heavy outside ad spending on top of the some $30 million in spending by the two campaigns combined.
Mandel is a Marine veteran of Iraq who was a Cleveland-area city councilman and state legislator before being elected state treasurer two years ago.
Brown is a former Ohio secretary of state and state legislator elected to the U.S. House in 1992. Brown has championed the Obama health care overhaul, which Mandel calls "government-run health care" that he opposes. Brown supports abortion rights and gay marriage, both also opposed by Mandel.
Brown and Mandel have focused on their differences on issues from abortion to the auto industry bailout in the last debate of Ohio's heated race.
Brwn describes himself as a fighter for the middle class and steadfast supporter of women's choice on abortion.
Mandel says he would help economic growth with lower taxes and seek "common ground" on the divisive issue of abortion. He says he opposes abortion except to save a woman's life.
Their exchanges Thursday night weren't as vitriolic as their second debate last week, although peppered with sarcasm.
Mandel gave a somewhat conciliatory closing, praising Brown's wife and his own.
Brown thanked him in their debate televised around the state on NBC affiliates.
Hundreds of raucous supporters on both sides waved signs and chanted outside.
WKYC-TV/The Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and today I want to get your cash questions answered as quickly as possible and on your time!
First off -- and most importantly -- I want to flag two very important shopping weeks.
• Next week (Oct. 29 to Nov. 2), the Ways 2 Save Daily Slash returns. We start with 50% off deals by viewer request on Monday, make our way up to 60% off Tuesday and climb all the way to 99% off Friday.
• The week leading up to Black Friday (Nov. 19 to Nov. 23), I'm working on a Black Friday plan, so big management will not let me type any more than this: We'll have information on deals online and in-store that no one else in the country has.
That said, you probably have a lot of shopping questions.
I keep a nocturnal schedule, which means I'm always happy to answer your questions via @MattGranite on Twitter while I'm awake, but considering I'm out of commission from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m., I want to direct you toward my absolute favorite resource online.
You've heard of Offers.com, right? They're my favorite coupon and deal website and the people that work there have become close daily partners of Ways 2 Save. We work together, predict deals and share ideas. They're very good at what they do and they've built a great community where you can ask your deal, coupon and financial questions, and I've become a guest contributor.
At the Offers.com Community, you'll get an unbiased, well-researched response from myself, another bargain blogger or a deal expert/Ways 2 Save Confidant. If you have advice to share, you can also answer questions for people and earn points based on your level of participation.
Community is completely free and you can sign up easily via email or Facebook.
Get your deal question answered right now! CLICK HERE
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Keep up to date with the latest forecast--- as we do expect potential changes heading into early next week as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The key will be how far West Sandy will come. Only time will tell.
Regardless, we'll have you and your family prepared for whatever mother nature brings our way!
Today: Partly to mainly cloudy with rain moving in this afternoon. Morning temps in the 60s falling into the 50s for the afternoon.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cool and breezy. Near 50
Sunday: Mainly cloudy with scattered rain, especially east. Windy. Upper 40s/low 50s
Monday: Rain likely. Some rain/snow mix possible. VERY WINDY. Mid/upper 40s
Tuesday: Rain likely with some rain/snow mix possible. VERY WINDY. Mid 40s
Wednesday: Rain likely. Windy. Upper 40s
Thursday: Mainly cloudy with scattered rain. Upper 40s
Again, PLEASE stay up on the latest forecasts and stay Weather Ready.
I'll keep you updated on twitter through the day and through the weekend. Follow me at: @holliesmiles
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Some portions of northern Ohio kissed record highs, while others were left just short.
Cleveland-Hopkins topped out at 79. Record: 80 (1963)
Akron-Canton topped out at 79, which ties the old record set it 1963.
Mansfield-Lahm was 2 shy of tying the record of 79, set in 1963.
New Philadelphia broke the record high with an 81 reading. Old record was 80 set in 1991.
So, unfortunately we now have to say goodbye to the unusually warm temperatures.
A strong cold front will sweep through tomorrow, dropping our temperatures and bringing rain chances into the area.
We'll start the day in the upper 50s (after a midnight high in the low/mid 60s) and find temperatures falling into the low/mid 50s for the afternoon and evening. The rain will be moving in from the west through the morning into the early afternoon, and scattered rain chances will persist through the evening.
The front then stalls to the east of us and rain will persist through Saturday. Temps will be cool...only near 50 for highs.
Now, as exciting as all of that is ... we still haven't mentioned Sandy.
Sandy is a hurricane that is currently battering the Bahamas, but the storm will continue on a northerly path through the weekend. At some point late this weekend or early next week, the storm is forecast to take a left turn into the East Coast (today's coastal choice is New Jersey...it has been shifting with each update).
What happens after that is anybody's guess.
Here is what WE need to be prepared for next week:
Wind - Very high wind potential for Sunday through Wednesday
Rain - Heavy rain chances for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Rain/snow mix - We will likely have some snow mixing in at times
The big key here is how far west Sandy will come. If the storm moves toward us, it will bring with it a bubble of warm air that will keep the precip as rain (no snow mixing).
If that storm goes farther east, more cold air will be pulled our way and we'll end up with more of a rain/snow mix or just snow.
We will likely have VERY different outcomes for those west of I-71 as opposed to those farther east.
Only time will tell what exactly will happen, but you can bet we'll be watching!
Keep up to date with the latest forecast--- as we do expect potential changes heading into early next week as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Tonight: Clouds increase and thicken. Mild. Upper 50s/near 60
Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy with rain moving in. Morning temps in the upper 50s/low 60s falling into the low/mid 50s for the afternoon.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cool and breezy. Near 50
Sunday: Mainly cloudy with scattered rain, especially east. Windy. Upper 40s
Monday: Rain likely. Some rain/snow mix possible. VERY WINDY. Mid/upper 40s
Tuesday: Rain likely with some rain/snow mix possible. VERY WINDY. Low/mid 40s
Wednesday: Rain likely. Windy. Mid 40s
Thursday: Mainly cloudy with scattered rain. Upper 40s
Again, PLEASE stay up on the latest forecasts and stay Weather Ready.
I will be tweeting updates constantly on my feed: @BetsyKling
WKYC-TV
CINCINNATI -- Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican challenger Josh Mandel debated for the third and final time Thursday night in Cincinnati.
Last week's debate in Columbus saw Mandel call Brown a liar and Brown describing Mandel as someone who could not be trusted. It's one of the costliest and most watched races in the country.
Here's a recap of the final debate.
The last debate in Ohio's heated U.S. Senate race had the Democratic incumbent saying he will keep fighting for the middle class while the GOP challenger says Washington is broken and needs change.
Sen. Sherrod Brown and Ohio treasurer Josh Mandel debated live on NBC affiliates across Ohio.
Brown said Thursday night he had promised to work for the middle class and has done so with such actions as supporting the auto industry bailout.
Mandel has said he opposed the bailout; he says Brown is an example of why Washington isn't working.
In Columbus last week, Mandel looked into the camera and flatly called Brown "a liar," responding to a Brown campaign theme that Mandel can't be trusted.
Brown said that was "a pretty remarkable thing" for Mandel to say, calling the Republican the winner of "pants on fire" ratings in the fact-checking column of The Plain Dealer newspaper.
Mandel has depicted the 59-year-old veteran Democrat as a career Washington politician who uses "Washingtonspeak," while Brown has described his 35-year-old challenger as opportunistic and more concerned about his next office than doing the job he has.
They have split on the auto industry bailout backed by President Barack Obama's administration. Brown supported it and says it has saved thousands of Ohio jobs in auto-making plants and auto-related businesses.
Mandel said recently he opposed the bailout as unfair and fiscally irresponsible. The Obama campaign has been hammering Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the auto issue this week, in advertising and during rallies in Ohio. The state is considered pivotal in the presidential race, and also draws strong interest for the Senate race.
Republicans identified Brown, who unseated Mike DeWine in the 2006 election, as an early target in their bid to win control of the Senate, but polls have indicated Brown has been able to hang onto the lead in their race. It has drawn heavy outside ad spending on top of the some $30 million in spending by the two campaigns combined.
Mandel is a Marine veteran of Iraq who was a Cleveland-area city councilman and state legislator before being elected state treasurer two years ago.
Brown is a former Ohio secretary of state and state legislator elected to the U.S. House in 1992. Brown has championed the Obama health care overhaul, which Mandel calls "government-run health care" that he opposes. Brown supports abortion rights and gay marriage, both also opposed by Mandel.
Brown and Mandel have focused on their differences on issues from abortion to the auto industry bailout in the last debate of Ohio's heated race.
Brwn describes himself as a fighter for the middle class and steadfast supporter of women's choice on abortion.
Mandel says he would help economic growth with lower taxes and seek "common ground" on the divisive issue of abortion. He says he opposes abortion except to save a woman's life.
Their exchanges Thursday night weren't as vitriolic as their second debate last week, although peppered with sarcasm.
Mandel gave a somewhat conciliatory closing, praising Brown's wife and his own.
Brown thanked him in their debate televised around the state on NBC affiliates.
Hundreds of raucous supporters on both sides waved signs and chanted outside.
WKYC-TV/The Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and today I want to get your cash questions answered as quickly as possible and on your time!
First off -- and most importantly -- I want to flag two very important shopping weeks.
• Next week (Oct. 29 to Nov. 2), the Ways 2 Save Daily Slash returns. We start with 50% off deals by viewer request on Monday, make our way up to 60% off Tuesday and climb all the way to 99% off Friday.
• The week leading up to Black Friday (Nov. 19 to Nov. 23), I'm working on a Black Friday plan, so big management will not let me type any more than this: We'll have information on deals online and in-store that no one else in the country has.
That said, you probably have a lot of shopping questions.
I keep a nocturnal schedule, which means I'm always happy to answer your questions via @MattGranite on Twitter while I'm awake, but considering I'm out of commission from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m., I want to direct you toward my absolute favorite resource online.
You've heard of Offers.com, right? They're my favorite coupon and deal website and the people that work there have become close daily partners of Ways 2 Save. We work together, predict deals and share ideas. They're very good at what they do and they've built a great community where you can ask your deal, coupon and financial questions, and I've become a guest contributor.
At the Offers.com Community, you'll get an unbiased, well-researched response from myself, another bargain blogger or a deal expert/Ways 2 Save Confidant. If you have advice to share, you can also answer questions for people and earn points based on your level of participation.
Community is completely free and you can sign up easily via email or Facebook.
Get your deal question answered right now! CLICK HERE
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- Several roads and freeways around Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland will be closed/restricted Thursday (Oct. 25) between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the following will be CLOSED:
Local access only between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the following:
Traffic controllers and police will be on hand to direct drivers during the closures.
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CLEVELAND -- I'm going to spare you a lengthy introduction. I've been collecting your case requests for months (iPhone aficionados, I hear you) and today is hands-down the best day of the whole year to buy.
A huge thank you to Deal Angels Katie (Happy Birthday), Julia and Rachel. Thank you for keeping an eye on stock around the clock and for always having my cheap back.
If you're looking for more deals, I'll be sending those out after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE.
Happy saving!
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Cases and Cables: $1 to $8
Up to 96% off cell phone accessories - $0.99 cents deals
Best Overall Accessory Deal
80% off 19-piece accessory bundle for Apple iPhone & iPod + free shipping
Was: $49.99
Now: $9.99
Top Individual Deals
88% off Mesh Plate Duo Shield Case for iPhone 5 + only $2.85 shipping
Was: $26.99
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Coupon code: iphone5meshduo
76% off two-toned skin case for iPhone 5 + $2.85 shipping
Was: $19.99
Now: $4.79
Coupon code: 20iphone5cases
83% off iPhone5 case + free shipping
Was: $35.99
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83% off hard case skin cover for Apple iPhone 5 + free shipping
Was: $35.99
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iPhone 5 soft gel case for $3.99
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Keep up to date with the latest forecast--- as we do expect potential changes heading into early next week as a result of Sandy.
I'll keep you updated on twitter too-- as always! Follow me at: @holliesmiles
Today: Mostly sunny and very warm. Record heat potential! Upper 70s/low 80s
Friday: Early sun peeks, then increasing clouds with chances for rain and thunder storms late into the afternoon. Breezy. Highs in the low 60s early, falling into the 50s late day.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cooler. Low/mid 50s
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers...especially east. Cool. Upper 40s/Near 50
Monday: Mostly cloudy with chances for rain...especially east. Rain may mix with snow at times. WINDY! Upper 40s
Tuesday: Chances for rain likely mixing with snow at times. Some areas in the higher terrain east of Cleveland and toward the PA state line could have all snow. WINDY. Mid 40s
Wednesday: Chances for rain. WINDY. Mid 40s
...as the timing looks now, the storms's impact (wind and rain) would linger through Friday before finally winding down.
We'll wait and we'll see. It is going to be an interesting ride!
WKYC-TV
It is going to be a very interesting week.
First, we reach for records tomorrow as the sun shines and the heat surges our way. Highs will push into the upper 70s and low 80s. The current record for tomorrow at Hopkins stands at 80 (set in 1963), and I have a very conservative 80 on my forecast for tomorrow.
A strong cold front will plow through Friday bringing a drop in temperatures, showers and blustery wind. We'll start the day partly sunny with morning-highs in the 60s and fall back into the 50s for much of the day with the rain catching up to us.
Then all eyes keep close track of Hurricane Sandy. Yes, Hurricane Sandy waaaaay down in the Caribbean (the one hitting Jamaica today). The storm is expected to cross Cuba and move offshore of Florida's east coast this weekend.
Then what happens after that will be the driver for our forecast for Monday and beyond.
IF the storm hooks a right and heads out to sea in the Atlantic, all of the collective eastern US will breathe a sigh of relief because any impacts will be minor, at best.
But, if the current forecast models are correct, we could be watching the birth of an historic storm for the eastern seaboard that will bring Northern Ohio some weather drama... such as wind, rain and snow. The direct effects would start here Sunday with a shift of the wind and Sandy would be the center of our forecast for the entire week as the storm sits over New England.
Believe me when I say that there are a LOT of eyes watching this. Every model update with new information is dissected for information that will help to improve the forecast.
There will be MANY changes in the timing, the numbers and the intensity of any effects Sandy will have here. It will be VERY important to keep an eye on the forecast as the track of Sandy is adjusted and the forecasts are honed.
Stay safe...stay Weather Ready.
-Betsy (always cranking out updates on Twitter @BetsyKling)
THIS forecast is based on Current data and forecasts for Hurricane Sandy. Big swings in forecast temperatures and conditions are possible in the coming days.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm. Record heat potential! Upper 70s/low 80s
Friday: Early sun peeks, then increasing clouds with chances for rain and thunder storms late morning into the afternoon. Breezy. Mid/upper 60s early, falling into the 50s for the afternoon.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cooler. Low/mid 50s
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers...especially east. Cool. Upper 40s
Monday: Mostly cloudy with rain...especially east. Rain may mix with snow at times. WINDY! Upper 40s
Tuesday: Rain likely mixing with snow at times. Some areas in the higher terrain east of Cleveland and toward the PA state line could have all snow. WINDY. Low 40s
Wednesday: Rain likely. WINDY. Mid 40s
...as the timing looks now, the storms's impact (wind and rain) would linger through Friday before finally winding down.
We'll wait and we'll see. It is going to be an interesting ride!
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- Several roads and freeways around Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland will be closed/restricted Thursday (Oct. 25) between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the following will be CLOSED:
Local access only between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the following:
Traffic controllers and police will be on hand to direct drivers during the closures.
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- I'm going to spare you a lengthy introduction. I've been collecting your case requests for months (iPhone aficionados, I hear you) and today is hands-down the best day of the whole year to buy.
A huge thank you to Deal Angels Katie (Happy Birthday), Julia and Rachel. Thank you for keeping an eye on stock around the clock and for always having my cheap back.
If you're looking for more deals, I'll be sending those out after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE.
Happy saving!
Best Overall Sale (iPhone 4/4s, Kindle, Galaxy)
Cases and Cables: $1 to $8
Up to 96% off cell phone accessories - $0.99 cents deals
Best Overall Accessory Deal
80% off 19-piece accessory bundle for Apple iPhone & iPod + free shipping
Was: $49.99
Now: $9.99
Top Individual Deals
88% off Mesh Plate Duo Shield Case for iPhone 5 + only $2.85 shipping
Was: $26.99
Now: $2.99
Coupon code: iphone5meshduo
76% off two-toned skin case for iPhone 5 + $2.85 shipping
Was: $19.99
Now: $4.79
Coupon code: 20iphone5cases
83% off iPhone5 case + free shipping
Was: $35.99
Now: $5.99
83% off hard case skin cover for Apple iPhone 5 + free shipping
Was: $35.99
Now: $5.99
iPhone 5 soft gel case for $3.99
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CLEVELAND -- A teenager was shot in the hip outside of the Cory Recreation Center in Cleveland Tuesday night.
The shooting was reported just before 6:30 p.m. near E. 105th Street and Grantwood Avenue.
The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center. There is no update on his condition.
Police say the victim was arguing with several other young men inside the rec center. An off duty police officer working at the facility ordered the group to leave.
As the group was walking south on E. 105th, they were approached by three males on bicycles. The bike riders pulled out handguns and fired multiple shots at the group as they were walking.
Aside from the gunshot wound, the only other injury reported was another young man with a scraped knee.
It is not clear if the bike riders were involved in the argument from earlier, police said.
Police found multiple shell casings in the area.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Fifth District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5518.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463 or by texting the phrase "Text TIP 657" along with your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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CLEVELAND -- I've said it before: Our weather highly influences the price reductions you see at local retailers. With our sudden burst of warmer weather this week (for now), some stores are finding ways to entice you to tackle that huge stock of heaters they just brought in.
So today, between the coupons I found, new models in stock and some sales, today is one of the best days all season to buy a heater. Below you'll find my top three picks for the season. I've tested and enjoyed all in the frigid overnight air of our newsroom.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE
61% off Honeywell ceramic Quick Heat heater + free shipping
Was: $79.99
Now: $30.99
Lasko electric ceramic 1500W tower heater + $0.97 shipping
Was: $68.99
Now: $46.99
Honeywell electric mini tower 360 heater + $0.97 shipping
Was: $39.95
Now: $29.94
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Today: Early shower chances linger, then clearing. Mid 70s
Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and breezy. Near record temperatures. Upper 70s/low 80s
Friday: Early sun, then increasing clouds with chances for rain and thunder late in the day. Mid/upper 60s
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Cooler. Low/mid 50s
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers AM, partly sunny PM. Cool. Upper 40s
Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Upper 40s
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and cool. Upper 40s
I'll keep you updated on twitter too! Follow me through out the day at: @holliesmiles
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- A teenager was shot in the hip outside of the Cory Recreation Center in Cleveland Tuesday night.
The shooting was reported just before 6:30 p.m. near E. 105th Street and Grantwood Avenue.
The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center. There is no update on his condition.
Police say the victim was arguing with several other young men inside the rec center. An off duty police officer working at the facility ordered the group to leave.
As the group was walking south on E. 105th, they were approached by three males on bicycles. The bike riders pulled out handguns and fired multiple shots at the group as they were walking.
Aside from the gunshot wound, the only other injury reported was another young man with a scraped knee.
It is not clear if the bike riders were involved in the argument from earlier, police said.
Police found multiple shell casings in the area.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Fifth District Detective Bureau at (216) 623-5518.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463 or by texting the phrase "Text TIP 657" along with your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Juniors and seniors from Chagrin Falls High School held their traditional pumpkin roll just after midnight Tuesday.
About 240 rollers marched in unison up Main Street and climbed Main Street's Grove Hill, most toting plastic sleds and snow saucers, ready for the ride of their high school lives.
For the past 40-plus years, the CFHS juniors and seniors steal pumpkins throughout the Chagrin Valley in late September and through October.
They are then stashed away in garages and barns until the night of the roll.
Police from Chagrin Falls, Moreland Hills, South Russell and Bentleyville were ready for them this year, having coordinated the annual roll with students for safety reasons.
Barricades were set up at the bottom and top of Grove Hill, as well as the side streets along the hill and Summit Street.
A person only described by police as "an adult" brought two truckloads of purloined pumpkins up the hill around 11 p.m., dumping them at the summit.
On the third trip, the truck was followed minutes later by the students. They were quick to start tossing and smashing pumpkins on the hill. That's to create the slippery goo of pumpkin innards and pumpkin seeds to slide down the hill.
The light rain that fell just before midnight helped make the roadway a bit slick to begin with.
The roll was still going strong at 1:30 a.m.
Police tell WKYC that they made a few arrests of students for underage consumption of alcohol. No alcohol containers were seen at the roll but the smell of alcohol was detectable among a few of the students, despite the almost overpowering smell of "pumpkin."
The Chagrin Falls Fire Department was also called for two girls, one who was injured sliding down the hill and another who apparently passed out from drinking.
Police also said they will cite the truck's driver for "dumping debris on the roadway," a citation that has always been issued for whomever drives the trucks or SUVs that bring pumpkins to the roll.
Once the roll ends, the village's service department will bring out a front-end loader to scrape the debris from the roadway. Rogue pumpkins that managed to roll all the way down the hill past Orange Street will be gathered up by hand.
Once all the pumpkin mess has been loaded into a dump truck, the hill will be hosed down and reopened. Police will determine the cost of having the service department clean up the mess and then bill the truck driver who delivered the pumpkins.
A collection is usually taken up among the students and given to the driver to pay the bill.
And know that it's not unusual to see one or two pumpkins left behind in a nook or cranny when the sun rises the morning after.
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CLEVELAND -- I've said it before: Our weather highly influences the price reductions you see at local retailers. With our sudden burst of warmer weather this week (for now), some stores are finding ways to entice you to tackle that huge stock of heaters they just brought in.
So today, between the coupons I found, new models in stock and some sales, today is one of the best days all season to buy a heater. Below you'll find my top three picks for the season. I've tested and enjoyed all in the frigid overnight air of our newsroom.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE
61% off Honeywell ceramic Quick Heat heater + free shipping
Was: $79.99
Now: $30.99
Lasko electric ceramic 1500W tower heater + $0.97 shipping
Was: $68.99
Now: $46.99
Honeywell electric mini tower 360 heater + $0.97 shipping
Was: $39.95
Now: $29.94
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CLEVELAND -- Did taxpayers get hustled when they paid a plumber nearly a million dollars? And why hasn't Cleveland City Council tried to figure out what went wrong with an original contract that changed five times without council approval?
Terry the Plumber, better known as Terry Kordiac, told the Investigator Tom Meyer he did not do anything wrong. "If anything, they (City Hall) owe me. I don't owe them," said Kordiac.
Cleveland City Council has yet to hold hearings on a scathing city audit that was released in June. Several members of the public utilities committee have failed to read the audit.
Councilman Brian Cummins says it's inexcusable.
"What is council doing to really pay attention to these audit findings? This should really raise a red flag," said Cummins.
Among other things, the audit blasts Cleveland Public Power or CPP, of failing to check on the work done by Terry the Plumber and to see if it was done right.
But Terry the Plumber told the Investigator that CPP's top leadership, including commissioner Ivan Henderson, knew exactly what he was doing and, in some cases, even examined his work.
"I don't think the right hand knows what the left hand is doing," said Kordiac.
Barry Withers, the Director of Public Utilities, refused to answer questions. The Investigator asked Withers if Terry the Plumber did the work the city paid him to do. Withers wished the Investigator a "good morning" and walked away.
One of the members of council's public utilities committee was surprised to learn of the audit findings, four months after Mayor Jackson's office emailed all members of council copies of the audit.
When the Investigator told Councilman Kevin Conwelll about the contents of the audit, Conwell said "oh, that's not good when you tell me something like that."
Councilman Polensek said top management at CPP should be held responsible for the Terry the Plumber contract, which ballooned from $160,000 to $980,000.
But Mayor Jackson failed to discipline the commissioner or his assistants. Instead, CPP slapped an unidentified employee on the wrist, simply reassigning him to other duties.
When city contracts exceed $50,000, council must approve them to insure they're not handed out to family and friends. Auditors say that didn't happen in the case of work done by Terry the Plumber.
The city's law department is conducting an internal investigation, and there could be disciplinary action taken as a result of that probe.
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CLEVELAND -- It's a fantastic day to embrace that Halloween spirit without any fear for your finances.
Families throughout our viewing area take trick-or-treating very seriously and today you can save A LOT of cash with these deals.
My favorite pick is the Halloween Totes from Williams-Sonoma that can be personalized with your son or daughter's name. The stock we examined was VERY cute and a great keepsake. While I agree with the one critical review that classifies these bags as small, I think they're a great size for younger kids and easy to carry. I'm also a big fan of the "Designer Candies" that include Halloween Bat candies and Spooky Sour Pumpkins.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE
64% off personalized Halloween totes + free shipping
Was: $19.95
Now: $6.99
**Ships in under 5 days via UPS
58% off "designer" Halloween candies + free shipping
Was: $11.95
Now: $4.99
20% off Cadbury Screme eggs gift box set + free shipping
Was: $29.95
Now: $23.96
**Special discount is applied at checkout
Bonus Deal:
Save an extra 30% off Halloween treats from fanniemay.com with this coupon
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Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Still warm. Low 70s
Wednesday: Early shower chances linger, then clearing. Mid 70s
Thursday: Sunny, warm and breezy. Upper 70s/low 80s
Friday: Early sun, then scattered rain and thunder. Low 60s early, cooler for afternoon & evening
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Cooler. Low 50s
Sunday: Partly sunny with a few showers. Cool. Near 51
Monday: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Low 50s
I'll keep you updated on twitter through the day too! Follow me at: @holliesmiles
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WASHINGTON -- Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign.
A few of their detours into domestic issues were problematic too.
A look at some of their statements and how they compare with the facts:
ROMNEY on Syria: "What I'm afraid of is we've watched over the past year or so, first the president saying, 'Well, we'll let the U.N. deal with it.' And Assad - excuse me, Kofi Annan - came in and said we're going to try to have a cease-fire. That didn't work. Then it went to the Russians and said, 'Let's see if you can do something.' We should be playing the leadership role there." OBAMA: "We are playing the leadership role."
THE FACTS: Under Obama, the United States has taken a lead in trying to organize Syria's splintered opposition, even if the U.S. isn't interested in military intervention or providing direct arms support to the rebels. The administration has organized dozens of meetings in Turkey and the Middle East aimed at rallying Syria's political groups and rebel formations to agree on a common vision for a democratic future after Syrian President Bashar Assad is defeated. And Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton brought dozens of nations together as part of the Friends of Syria group to combine aid efforts to Syria's opposition and help it win the support of as many as Syrians as possible. The U.S. also is involved in vetting recipients of military aid from America's Arab allies like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Romney is partly right in pointing out Obama's failure to win U.N. support for international action in Syria. But the Friends of Syria group has helped bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid and other forms of assistance to Syrian civilians and the political opposition. In trying to describe the strategic importance of seeing Assad defeated, Romney stumbled in saying Syria was Iran's "route to the sea." Iran has a large southern coastline with access to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It has no land border with Syria.
ROMNEY: Said that when he was Massachusetts governor, high-school students who graduated in the top quarter "got a four-year, tuition-free ride at any Massachusetts public institution of higher learning."
OBAMA: "That happened before you came into office." ROMNEY: "That was actually mine, actually, Mr. President. You got that fact wrong."
THE FACTS: Romney was right. The John and Abigail Adams scholarship program began in 2004 when he was governor.
ROMNEY: "In the 2000 debates, there was no mention of terrorism."
THE FACTS: There was passing mention of terrorism in the 2000 debates. In the Oct. 17, 2000, debate between Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush, Gore talked about his work in Congress to "deal with the problems of terrorism and these new weapons of mass destruction." And in the vice presidential debate, Democrat Joe Lieberman defended the Clinton administration's record of preparing the armed forces to "meet the threats of the new generation of tomorrow, of weapons of mass destruction, of ballistic missiles, terrorism, cyber warfare." Romney's larger point, that the U.S. did not anticipate anything on the scale of terrorist threat that existed, is supported by the light attention paid to the subject in the debates.
OBAMA: "What I would not have had done was left 10,000 troops in Iraq that would tie us down. And that certainly would not help us in the Middle East."
THE FACTS: Obama was suggesting that he had never favored keeping U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the December 2011 withdrawal deadline that the Bush administration had negotiated with the Iraqi government. Actually, the Obama administration tried for many months to win Iraqi agreement to keeping several thousand American troops there beyond 2011 to continue training and advising the Iraqi armed forces. The talks broke down over a disagreement on legal immunity for U.S. troops.
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CLEVELAND -- Did taxpayers get hustled when they paid a plumber nearly a million dollars? And why hasn't Cleveland City Council tried to figure out what went wrong with an original contract that changed five times without council approval?
Terry the Plumber, better known as Terry Kordiac, told the Investigator Tom Meyer he did not do anything wrong. "If anything, they (City Hall) owe me. I don't owe them," said Kordiac.
Cleveland City Council has yet to hold hearings on a scathing city audit that was released in June. Several members of the public utilities committee have failed to read the audit.
Councilman Brian Cummins says it's inexcusable.
"What is council doing to really pay attention to these audit findings? This should really raise a red flag," said Cummins.
Among other things, the audit blasts Cleveland Public Power or CPP, of failing to check on the work done by Terry the Plumber and to see if it was done right.
But Terry the Plumber told the Investigator that CPP's top leadership, including commissioner Ivan Henderson, knew exactly what he was doing and, in some cases, even examined his work.
"I don't think the right hand knows what the left hand is doing," said Kordiac.
Barry Withers, the Director of Public Utilities, refused to answer questions. The Investigator asked Withers if Terry the Plumber did the work the city paid him to do. Withers wished the Investigator a "good morning" and walked away.
One of the members of council's public utilities committee was surprised to learn of the audit findings, four months after Mayor Jackson's office emailed all members of council copies of the audit.
When the Investigator told Councilman Kevin Conwelll about the contents of the audit, Conwell said "oh, that's not good when you tell me something like that."
Councilman Polensek said top management at CPP should be held responsible for the Terry the Plumber contract, which ballooned from $160,000 to $980,000.
But Mayor Jackson failed to discipline the commissioner or his assistants. Instead, CPP slapped an unidentified employee on the wrist, simply reassigning him to other duties.
When city contracts exceed $50,000, council must approve them to insure they're not handed out to family and friends. Auditors say that didn't happen in the case of work done by Terry the Plumber.
The city's law department is conducting an internal investigation, and there could be disciplinary action taken as a result of that probe.
WKYC-TV
CLEVELAND -- It's a fantastic day to embrace that Halloween spirit without any fear for your finances.
Families throughout our viewing area take trick-or-treating very seriously and today you can save A LOT of cash with these deals.
My favorite pick is the Halloween Totes from Williams-Sonoma that can be personalized with your son or daughter's name. The stock we examined was VERY cute and a great keepsake. While I agree with the one critical review that classifies these bags as small, I think they're a great size for younger kids and easy to carry. I'm also a big fan of the "Designer Candies" that include Halloween Bat candies and Spooky Sour Pumpkins.
As always, I'll be sending out more deals after the show via Twitter. CLICK HERE
64% off personalized Halloween totes + free shipping
Was: $19.95
Now: $6.99
**Ships in under 5 days via UPS
58% off "designer" Halloween candies + free shipping
Was: $11.95
Now: $4.99
20% off Cadbury Screme eggs gift box set + free shipping
Was: $29.95
Now: $23.96
**Special discount is applied at checkout
Bonus Deal:
Save an extra 30% off Halloween treats from fanniemay.com with this coupon
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CANTON, Ohio -- Canton South High School Junior Zachery Aufderheide is close to reaching a personal goal.
"If I could just give the chance for one kid to have a normal life, then I'm just going to go for it," Aufderheide said.
He's about an inch away from donating a healthy head of hair to Locks for Love. Locks for Love uses donated hair of a certain length to create hairpieces for disadvantaged kids struggling with hair loss.
The only thing standing in the way of Zach's goal to donate to the organization for a second time is the school's dress code.
The code maintains that students hair must be kept at a certain length.
Zach says three weeks into the new school year he was told he would have to cut it. He says he explained to staff and the Canton Local Schools' board back in September what he planned to do with the hair.
According to Aufderheide, they seemed sympathetic, but later decided to uphold the dress code requiring him to cut his hair or face disciplinary action.
Zach's mom Robin says her son has a 3.5 grade point average. She was hoping the board would make a special exception, just this once.
"It does hurt because he believes in this. He's not hurting anybody. He's trying to help somebody," said Robin.
She says she'll stand behind her son, who has no plans to cut his hair.
"I can understand where they're coming from. They've had this dress code policy for so long, but I don't understand why they can't make one simple exception this one time," Zach said.
School officials have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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CLEVELAND -- Hello Chocolate.
You know you want it!
I was going to write a long article about how today's Ways 2 Save deal is perfect for kids, but I think this one is as just as much for adults. In fact, when I reached out via Twitter to find a parent who could bring a kid in to test today's product, adult testers requests outnumbered the kids 10-2.
So today, for $25 (that's the total with shipping) you can make your chocolate dreams come true.
The Nesquik Chocolate Fondue Fountain from Nestle is a lot of fun. The three-tiered fondue fountain is a fantastic party favor or a way to entertain on a dime. The easy-to-clean stainless steel bowl at the base of the fountain caught the chocolate runoff as promised and there are separate switches to control the heat and motor.
Today at 50% off... I'm sold!
The instruction manual comes with recipes for classic chocolate fondue, peanut butter chocolate fondue and chocolate orange fondue.
CLICK HERE
Was: $39.99
Now: $19.99
Shipping adds $5
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