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Michael Sangiacomo, The Plain Dealer

Michael Sangiacomo, The Plain Dealer

About Me: 
I've been a reporter at the Plain Dealer since 1989, covering everything from statewide general assignment stories to my current job of breaking news, cops and courts. I also write a column about comic books for the Plain Dealer. I'm the author of several comic books and graphic novels, including TALES OF THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN, (IMAGE COMICS) which was voted the BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR in the 2009 Comics Buyer's Guide annual fan poll. My other series, PHANTOM JACK, the story of a newspaper reporter who can turn invisible. Ahem. The original PHANTOM JACK series from Image Comics is out of print, but the series has been collected by Atomic Pop Art Entertainment and is available at local comic shops and Amazon.com, as in TALES OF THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN. For more info, visit www.talesofthestarlightdrivein.com I can be reached at msangiacomo@plaind.com or mikesang@aol.com My telephone number is 216-999-4890.
Zip Code: 44114
     

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Assistant Principal hired at North Ridgeville High School

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on July 19, 2014, 9:50AM

High school teacher Joy Campbell has been named the new assistant principal of North Ridgeville High School. Full story »
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Batman's 75th anniversary to be celebrated in style at local comic shop

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on July 18, 2014, 12:00PM

Batman, the much-feared creature of the night, turns 75 this year and Carol and John's Comic shop is throwing a party in honor of the first appearance of the Dark Knight, 1939. Full story »
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Charlotte Observer publishes Superman-Cleveland travel piece

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on July 14, 2014, 9:45AM

Superman and Cleveland in the Charlotte Observer. Full story »
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first comic connection, Cleveland man wants to regather the tribe

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on July 09, 2014, 10:18AM

On July 27, 1964, an 18-year-old Roberts was among 44 comic book fans and professionals to gather in New York City for the very first comic book convention. Now, he wants the fans and pros to meet again in New York. Full story »
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Habitat For Humanity to collect goods at Avon City Hall

Posted on Avon Community Blog on July 03, 2014, 1:14PM

AVON, Ohio -- The city of Avon is asking people to go through their houses and donate unwanted items so less fortunate folks can benefit. Habitat for Humanity will collect household items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 19 at Avon City Hall, 36080 Chester Road. Area residents are invited to drop off items as well. Habitat for... Full story »
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Free 'Guardians of the Galaxy' first look Monday

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on July 03, 2014, 12:10PM

Marvel movie fans who can't wait for the Aug. 1 opening of "Guardians of the Galaxy" can get a free, 17 minute sneak peek of the film on Monday at the Regal Crocker Park Cinema in Westlake. Full story »
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Parents of 9/11 hero donate flat screen to Valor Home in Lorain for veterans

Posted on Avon Community Blog on July 03, 2014, 6:00AM

The parents of Todd Beamer donated a large screen television to the Valor Home Wednesday. The facility opens in the fall, and will help homeless veterans from Lorain County get back on their feet. Full story »
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North Ridgeville considering huge underground storage tanks to prevent flooding

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on July 01, 2014, 2:34PM

City Council is considering spending $50,000 to investigate building 1.5-million-gallon underground basins to hold sewage in the event of flooding. Full story »
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High school girls' dream of a safe running trail in North Ridgeville now a reality

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on July 01, 2014, 1:17PM

Five years ago, two high school girls had a dream of running through South Central Park on a clear, safe path.Today, their dream will be realized when the city dedicates the Town Center Trail. Full story »
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Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band wows fans at Jacobs Pavilion (review)

Posted on Music on June 30, 2014, 10:19AM

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band wowed a sold-out crowd Sunday night. Full story »
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North Ridgeville pondering $4.4 million in flood control projects

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on June 28, 2014, 8:05AM

City officials want to end persistent flooding in some parts of North Ridgeville  Full story »
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North Ridgeville council meeting in all-day session to discuss future (live coverage)

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on June 27, 2014, 9:29AM

In a marathon, all day session of the city council's committee of the whole, council members are hearing five-year plans from all department heads to cover future needs. Full story »
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Wizard World schedules national comic convention for Cleveland

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on June 26, 2014, 5:34PM

Wizard World has scheduled a major comic convention for Cleveland for next Feb. 20 through 22 at the Cleveland Convention Center. Full story »
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Superman, Siegel and Shuster local documentary looking for backers

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on June 25, 2014, 11:53AM

Superman fans have a very short period of time to buy into a little piece of history and contribute to a Kickstarter campaign to finish a long-awaited Superman documentary. Full story »
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Breakthrough comic artist Jim Steranko appears at Warren comic show

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on June 25, 2014, 10:05AM

One of the greats, mercurial comic artist Jim Steranko headlines a comic, art and toy show July 6 at the Packard Music Hall. Full story »

Senior Center rummage sale scheduled

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on June 24, 2014, 11:14AM

The North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults will hold an indoor rummage sale of Tuesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Senior Center, 7327 Avon Belden Road. Full story »
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Ohio division of wildlife wants to remove, kill Vermilion woman's deer

Posted on Avon Community Blog on June 23, 2014, 9:19PM

Debbie Parker was crushed recently when she said agents from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources told her to give up Baby, the deer she rescued at birth five years ago, for possible destruction. Full story »
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Case grad student to speak on gay characters in comics at Cleveland Library

Posted on Journey into Comics - Comic book news and reviews on June 18, 2014, 10:48AM

A graduate student at Case Western Reserve University will talk about how comics relate to the gay community on Aug. 2 at the Cleveland Public Library. Full story »
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North Ridgeville's humane officers will no longer kill nuisance animals in front of residents

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on June 17, 2014, 10:22AM

North Ridgeville humane officers will no longer kill nuisance animals in front of people, but will take them away and kill them. Full story »
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Protesters at North Ridgeville oppose animal shootings

Posted on North Ridgeville community blog on June 16, 2014, 6:56PM

Protesters picket against animal shootings in North Ridgeville. Full story »
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