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LOUISE HALE has kept the memory of her father, Merritt Miller, and his murder trial alive in her debut book, “13 Minutes To Live,” which was all the time her father had left before the state of North Carolina was to execute him in the electric chair. Miller was later exonerated of the crime but he never fully trusted the government again, according to Hale, one of his 26 children. The case is nearly 100 years old. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Louise Hale releases ‘13 Minutes to Live’
Merritt Miller was accused and found guilty of a murder he did not commit. His grave was dug, his head was shaved and his execution robe was on. With only 13 minutes left before he was strapped int...
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BRANDON SPELL, who graduated summa cum laude from Lee University with a bachelor of science degree in communications, is currently working at Church of God World Missions in Cleveland where he does logo designs, ad layouts and other assignments. The 25-year-old graphic designer said his ideal job is “creating something that can make a difference in any capacity.” Photo courtesy of Carrie Workman
Brandon Spell: Making a mark in graphic design
Like so many designs and patterns that intrigue him, Brandon Spell is a person who chooses to remain in the background, supporting the overall theme of his life as a symbol of his glory to God. The...
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CAROL JOBE, a retired Oak Grove Elementary School teacher, said she is thankful for all of her students, family, friends and the log cabin her beloved husband, Gary, had built for her in their large backyard in the summer. The popular 60-year-old mother of two and grandmother of four said her faith is in God, who she believes made it possible for her to have the only thing on her bucket list — a real log cabin.
Cancer victim empties her bucket list: Carol Jobe did not wait for a ‘cabin in the sky’
Having inoperable breast cancer but faith in the 23rd Psalm, Carol Jobe said she is convinced the Lord is her Shepherd and will be with her as she walks through the valley of the shadow of death. S...
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THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS BALLET will feature a large group of young performers in “Nativity.” Above, from left are Cheyenne Bramlett, Niki Liner and Jaida McKeel of the Cleveland City Ballet.
The Christmas Ballet opens Friday
The Cleveland City Ballet will present “Nativity” as the Christmas Ballet on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Cleveland. Cleveland City Ballet Bang-A-Rang Di...
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“AMERICAN PICKERS GUIDE TO PICKING” co-authors Mike Wolfe and Libby Callaway spoke at the Museum Center at Five Points on Oct. 23. Wolfe, along with Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby, share their experiences of picking in The History Channel’s hit production of “American Pickers.” (Right inset) Little Haley Erickson poses for a photo with Mike Wolfe of the “Pickers” TV hit. Photo by DONNA KAYLOR
‘American Pickers’ Clevelanders meet TV star Mike Wolfe
Mike Wolfe is a lifelong “picker.” And when he met journalist (and Clevelander) Libby Callaway at a photo shoot, they found they were on the same wavelength as far as “picking” is concerned, and be...
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DISNEY WORLD, the happiest place on earth, was visited by one of the happiest families on earth Oct. 2-10. The Daves family are from left, Shafer, Kevin, Shaw hugging Minnie, Sharayah, Shayli, Shanel, and Jada Daves hugging Mickey.
Mom gives life to son twice
Dr. Jada Daves, a Polk County graduate, went to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and successfully donated a kidney to save the life of her toddler, Shafer, in what some are calling a rare “medical mi...
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Tall Betsy tales to bring chills to museum
The Museum Center at Five Points will host its sixth annual Tall Betsy storytelling night and pumpkin carving contest to be held the evening of Cleveland’s block party on Oct. 31. The festive famil...
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DAVID ELROD, 44, has a reputation of being a truly nice guy who values the simple things in life as well as helping his fellow man.
The simple life of David Elrod
Anyone who thinks nice guys finish last should keep their eyes on David Elrod, a man whose ideology on success is as simple and down to earth as his approach to life. Born and raised in Cleveland, ...
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NICK HEADRICK can truly describe himself as a changed man with an inspiring story to tell. After waiting years for a suitable kidney donor his prayers were answered. Today, a slimmer and trimmer Headrick is back on his feet, smiling, working and excited about the future, thanks to an anonymous organ donor who chose to share the gift of life. Photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Nick Headrick: Rescued in the nick of time
If you don’t believe in miracles you’d be wasting your time trying to convince Nick Headrick, who was in dire need of a kidney donor for a lifesaving transplant and got one in the nick of time. The...
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Halloween: Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is celebrated the world over with its trick-or-treat traditions for children dressed as witches, devils, ghosts, goblins, and other ghouls in search of ca...
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