Cleveland/Cuyahoga County
Man Accused in Murder at ATM In East Cleveland Surrenders to Police

Twenty year old murder suspect Damien Gantz has surrendered himself to police. Gantz was named as the prime suspect in a the murder at an ATM in East Cleveland last week that was caught on video tape.
Terry Fitten, a 49 year old who was using an ATM on Forest Hills Boulevard and Superior Avenue., was shot two times in the robbery and could not be revived when rushed to nearby Huron Hospital.
Gantz was named as the person of interest in the case a day after another man had turned himself in for the murder but was released without charges.
Brewer Eviscerates Pee Dee, Issue 6 Backers

East Cleveland Mayor Eric Brewer eviscerates Issue 6 promoters and their promoter, the Pee Dee, our morning voice from Corporate Headquarters.
Hard to disagree. Read it yourself:
Statement from Mayor Eric J. Brewer regarding Issue 6
October 25, 2009 - City of East Cleveland
“The hell with the Plain Dealer’s opinion. Vote NO on Issue 6.”
Bill Mason has presided over the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office since 1998 and it's been the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI investigating all the corruption that's taken place in county since he's held office. Mason didn't prosecute Emmanuel Onunwor, he counted him as a friend. He didn't prosecute Nate Gray, he counted him as a political donor. I'm still waiting for him to return the donation to the businessman who was investigated and prosecuted by the FBI and U.S. Attorney for money laundering.
Martin Zanotti manages Parma Heights, but his 2007 audit shows he overspent his budget by nearly $1 million without Council authorization, and authorized 59 percent of his purchase orders to be pushed through without the finance director's signature. He's on his way out the door because he's a poor public manager, but the Plain Dealer thinks he's a genius.
Can Newspaper Editorials Be Honest?
I’d have to agree with Elizabeth Sullivan’s Sunday column saying newspaper should take the responsibility of endorsing candidates and issues. I don’t agree, however, that they do it because they “care.” That’s giving them a little too much credit.
I think unfortunately that the closed way they make their endorsements are a disservice to the public.
The Pee Dee and other papers are always calling for “openness” from others. However, the decisions of the Pee Dee editorials provide no “openness.” They are closed about it. Kept mysterious as electing a pope.
We don’t know who wrote them. We don’t know if there was a vote, as we understand there is on certain matters. We don’t know if it was a 5-4 vote or a 6-0 vote. The score would make a big difference in how a reader would interpret the endorsement.
We don’t know, for example, whether Editor Susan Goldberg put any pressure for an Issue 3 editorial supporting the casino gambling issue here. My suspicion is she did. The fact that we don’t know the vote creates mistrust. The Pee Dee can’t afford any more mistrust.
We don’t know if Kevin O’Brien wrote a particular editorial. We could judge by the strong hints of immaturity in the writing. His columns, for example, are more jokes than considered conservatism. He is a disservice to real conservatives.
I’ve been going over a lot of personal history as I pass my 50th year of some of kind of reporting. What became clear to me is that I became disenchanted with newspapers very early in that time. My distrust came quickly.
Newspapers – or as some call them now, MSM (mainstream media) – long ago destroyed much of their credibility. They became voices of the establishment. They reflect conventional corporate ideas and values. They fail miserably to support of the needs of the poor, the poorly educated, and the unfairly treated.
They have upside down coverage of the most powerful, favoring the influential almost automatically. So-called objectivity substitutes for truth-telling. The scales were rigged, it was clear to me early on.
Newspapers cannot survive if they continue to represent those interests and values.
The New York Times last week said that it had more revenue from subscribers than advertisers. That’s really how it should be.
Damien Gantz WANTED for ATM Murder in East Cleveland

East Cleveland Police are asking for you help in tracking down Damien Gantz who is wanted in connection with the vicious murder of Terry Fitten at an ATM that was caught on video surveillance. A $1,000 reward is being offered to the person who brings the man pictured on the right to justice.
19 Action News explains what happened to the man who had turned himself in earlier this week:
Donnell King was released from police custody Friday night. King voluntarily went to police to clear his name after many believed he was responsible for the murder of Terry Fitten.
Fitten was at the US Bank ATM on Euclid and Forest Hill when he was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday around 7PM.
King's family always maintained his innocence and said King has a large, identifying tattoo on his arm that would have shown up on the video.
Concert Review: Jay-Z at the Wolstein Center


Last night fans nearly sold out the Wolsein Center in Cleveland for the Jay-Z concert.
One of the opening bands, N*E*R*D put on an amazing performance. Their new female vocalist, Rhea was on stage for the entire performance. During "Spaz" Pharrell Williams invited a female fan on stage with him. She was obviously very excited as she danced and sang along to every word. About 15 women joined N*E*R*D on stage during "Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom)".
The count down to Jay-Z began and with ten minutes before show time the screens on each side of the stage started counting down. Jay-Z made a dramatic entrance rising from below the stage as "Run This Town" started. The crowd went crazy and the stage came to life. Without a doubt I can say that this was the best and most elaborate back drop display I've ever seen at a concert. The images changed from city buildings, fancy speakers, and live footage.
Many songs played throughout the night were from "The Blueprint 3" album. However we also got to hear "Jigga", "99 Problems", and Izzo (H.O.V.A.). About half way through the show Pharell took the stage again this time with Jay-Z to sing "So Ambitious".
Take the Viking Voyage to Watch CSU Take on Ohio State in Columbus

Cleveland State basketball is taking a trip to Columbus and they are inviting you along for the ride. The annual "Viking Voyage" is set for their game with in-state rival Ohio State in Columbus. The game will be played December 22nd at the Schottenstein Center.
The price of $25 dollars is a bargain too. You will receive:
• CSU vs. OSU game ticket
• CSU replica jersey
• Round-trip transportation
• Pizza and pop
Here is the time line for the event:
Don't Forget About the Ghoulardifest This Weekend!

In August we told you to get prepared to head to the Airport Marriot for a trip down memory lane by attending the Big Chuck and Little John "Ghoulardifest". The festival is in its fifth year and celebrates the classic television years from Cleveland's past.
Here is what is on tap for this years festival and interview we conducted with some local media personalities at the Cuyahoga County Fair earlier this year. Read more about the event by heading to their website www.theghoulardifest.com/.
Cleveland Metroparks Invite You to Enjoy a Fall Hayride at Strongsville's Chalet

Fall Hayrides continue this weekend at the Chalet in Strongsville! The public, tractor-drawn hayrides are offered on a first-come, first–served basis, and leave approximately every half hour. All hayrides are ADA accessible.
Enjoy hayrides, square da...ncing for all ages, a hay maze, and a face-painting & balloon-twisting clown. And, square dancing can be enjoyed by all, too! On Sundays, bonus activities include pumpkin carving demonstrations and additional entertainment. You can come just for the entertaiment, but we encourage all to enjoy a hayride! And, special thanks to our partner, MomsLikeMe!
Celebrate Cleveland Beer Week
If you were not already aware, we are currently in the middle of Cleveland Beer Week. Fortunately, for those who didn't know, there are still some opportunities for you to partake in the city's beer-related activities. Beginning today and running through Sunday, Bar Centro and Bier Markt will tap some rare aged Belgian beers, and Lockkeeper's will be holding their annual Beer Dinner tonight.
Amongst those beers to be tapped at Bier Market and Bar Centro are vintages from Augustijn, Rodenbach, Maresous, Grand Cru, Gulden Draak, and others. It's a great chance to try out some beers that might never again be available in Ohio.
Over at the Lockkeeper's on Thursday evening, enjoy a fabulous seven-course dinner paired with Great Lakes Brewery beers.
Murder at ATM in East Cleveland Caught on Video

Police Need Your Help Capturing the Suspect
A 49 year old man and father of two was shot and killed last night in East Cleveland at an ATM Machine on Forest Hills Boulevard. The shooting was caught on tape and police are asking for your help in capturing the man they believe to be in his twenties. Please take a close look at the Youtube Video clip below and see if you recognize the assailant in the pictures. If you know anything about the shooting call the East Cleveland Police Department at (216) 681-2162.
The victim in the shooting was a military veteran by the name of Terry Fitten. He was using the cash machine at 7:27 p.m. when a man came behind him and with the murder weapon. The robber shot Fiften twice in the chest. Fiften was rushed to Huron Hospital but doctors could not save him.









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