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Ohio sees uptick in unemployment rate, lost jobs in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New economic data from the state shows that Ohio saw an uptick in its unemployment rate, and that it lost jobs in the month of June. Ohio lost 2,300 jobs during June from the revised May estimate, dropping the total employment to 5,652,900 jobs, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The state also did not add as many jobs in May as previously thought.
Ohio has lower share of working seniors than other Midwestern states
Nearly 16% of Ohioans 65 and older remain in the workforce, which is lower than the U.S. average of 18.7% and the lowest share in the Midwest, according to preliminary 2023 census data. Why it matters: The 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump has sparked a fresh...
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Man on bus threatens woman because her 3-year-old daughter was staring at him: Shaker Heights Police Blotter
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New picnic tables installed at Green Acres Community Garden
Two picnic tables manufactured from recycled plastic, including dozens of plastic lids recently collected by area school children, now adorn Greene Acres Community Garden in Broadview Heights. The sturdy new additions, manufactured by Wadsworth, Ohio-based Plastics-R-Unique, include one 6-foot hexagonal table and one 8-foot traditional style picnic table. The purchases...
Congregant’s painting depicts Temple Emanu El’s ‘true spirit’
The “true spirit” of the Temple Emanu El congregation is captured in the painting of an 86-year-old woman who is a congregant of the temple in Orange, according to Rabbi Matt Cohen. Linda Tirk began work on the painting after observing Simchat Torah on Oct. 6, 2023, at...
Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated: 16-year sentence
A Russian court has convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. have rejected as a sham.
Mandel JCC to host Israel Scouts concert July 21
The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland will host an Israel Scouts Family Concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 21 in its Stonehill Auditorium at 26001 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood. The concert will feature the Tzofim Friendship Caravan, a group of Israel scout leaders that perform across the...
Pan-American Masters Games brings the world to Cleveland in the spirit of friendly competition
Womens 60-65 division volleyball match between a team from Canada and one from Brazil, teams that frequently bring former olympians and professional-level volleyball players to the competition. The Pan-American Masters Games are in Cleveland this week and, with them, a sense of competition and camaraderie for the nearly 4,000 participating...
SUPERSTAR: THE SONGS, THE STORIES, THE CARPENTERS Comes to Severance Music Center
Get ready for a musical journey through the timeless hits and fascinating back-stage stories of the Carpenters, one of the most beloved and influential duos in pop music history. International singer and producer Helen Welch stars in "Superstar: The Songs, The Stories, The Carpenters", a captivating show that celebrates the music, legacy, and enduring appeal of Karen and Richard Carpenter.
BB FOLK brings modern mercantile store to Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s easy to rely on the same online retailers or big-box stores when shopping for gifts, apparel and other non-essential items. BB FOLK, a modern mercantile shop on Cleveland’s West Side, is hoping to provide a niche to the community retail market by stocking brands you likely can’t find anywhere else. Apparel, personal care items, gifts, pet essentials, pantry items and beyond are available, so there’s a little bit of everything inside the charming shop.
Cleveland City Council to hold hearing and pursue review of public housing lead poisoning cases
Cleveland City Council wants an independent review of lead poisoning cases in children living in public housing, following a recent audit that found Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report some of those cases. The city needs to know how and why CMHA missed reporting at least 10 cases of...
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