The Cleveland Free Times was an alternative weekly newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio. Its first issue was published on September 30, 1992. The Free Times and Cleveland Scene, a competing weekly paper, were purchased by Times-Shamrock Communications, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in June 2008. Times-Shamrock is a media company that publishes daily and weekly newspapers throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Michigan, and Texas. They also own radio stations in Baltimore. The Free Times published its final issue on July 16, 2008. It merged with Cleveland Scene. Noteworthy staff members included Roldo Bartimole. References External links Defunct newspapers published in Cleveland Alternative weekly newspapers published in the United States Publications disestablished in 2008 Publications established in 1992 1992 establishments in Ohio 2008 disestablishments in Ohio