Annette Lawless

10

Dec

tagged: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, ITs for Girls, computers, lesson, middle school students, northeast ohio, technology, webcam

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Tech workshop inspires girls, brings unexpected lessons

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Most teenagers are glued to their computers and cell phones, and now, a local program is helping them turn their interest into a career.

10

Dec

tagged: Elementary school, class project, college, economics, education, pet toys, scarfs, scarves, students, sunview, third grade

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3rd Grade Students Build Business, Learn Economics

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

We all have fond memories of elementary school, but some local third graders learned a lesson many don’t get until college. Fox 8 Reporter Annette Lawless shows us their unusual lesson.

9

Dec

tagged: Cleveland Heights Police Department, elderly, man, officer, retirement, retires

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After 60+ years of service, officer retires at 85

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

After more than 60 years of service, a local police officer turns in his badge. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless meets up with the 85-year-old to find out what he plans to do next.

8

Dec

tagged: Dies, Fans, John Lennon, Remembering, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, The Beatles, death, honor, memorial

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Fans, ‘Rock and Roll’ Museum Remember John Lennon

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–Fans brave the cold weather to pay their respects to Beatles legend John Lennon, who died 30 years ago today.Music lovers gathered at Strawberry Fields and the Dakota Building in New York City, where Lennon lived and was killed. He was 40 years old. His killer, Mark David […]

8

Dec

tagged: Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Ohio, arm, cancer, chemotheraphy, hand, massage, pariffin wax dip, patients

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Cancer Patients Get Unexpected Treat From Students

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

BEACHWOOD, Ohio–Cancer patients got an unexpected treat today. Costmetology students at Brush High School treated patients to pariffin hand dips and hand and arm massages. Students wanted to comfort patients undergoing chemotheraphy through the school’s “Beyond the Chair” outreach. “It makes me feel good, helping them out and giving them […]

8

Dec

tagged: American Red Cross, Battle for Blood Drive, Cleveland, Saint Edward, Saint Ignatius, donations, high school

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Rival Cleveland schools ‘Battle for Blood’

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–Two local high schools used their longstanding rivalry too benefit others. Saint Ignatius and Saint Edward High School students competed as donors in the Battle for Blood competition. Harrison Stadnik was one of 300 students and staff that pledged to donate blood to the American Red Cross. “It’s really inspiring,” […]

7

Dec

tagged: Cleveland, Nathan Hale Elementary School, opening, ribbon cutting, students

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New elementary school opens, motivates students

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–With the cut of a ribbon and thunderous applause, the celebration begins at Nathan Hale Elementary School. Today, the Cleveland elementary school officially opened its $15.7-million-dollar facility. “It’s an exciting day, a long awaited day for our students,” said school principal Joelle McIntosh. “This school is designed to enhance learning […]

5

Dec

tagged: christmas, display, fox 8 news, puritas nursery, train

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Neighbors rebuild Christmas train display wiped out by rain

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–It’s a display that almost didn’t happen. After a model train display was wiped out from recent storms, neighbors near a plant nursery gathered to help out. “The ceiling fell down and wiped out the display. It’s really great that so many people came here to restore what we built,” […]

2

Dec

tagged: Cleveland, Project Gift, charity, christmas, church, donations, free, giveaway, holiday, parents, shopping

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Churches help provide Christmas gifts for families in need

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–It can cost a lot to shop for the holidays, but a couple of local churches are hoping to make gift-giving a bit easier. Today, volunteers unloaded a truckload of Christmas donations for families in need. The toys, games and clothes are a part of “Project Gift”–a drive to help […]

1

Dec

tagged: Chip Shearin, Cleveland, Rappers Delight, bass, fox 8 news, hip hop, janet jackson, justin timberlake, rock and roll hall of fame museum, sugarhill gang

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‘Rapper’s Delight’ Guitar Part of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

CLEVELAND–Some say “Rapper’s Delight” broke hip-hop music into the mainstream. Now, the bass guitar behind the famous “Sugarhill Gang” song is a part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. “At first, people never knew what hip-hop was,” said bass player Chip Shearin, who donated his guitar to […]