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Ex-Cleveland Heights Parks and Recreation director gives reasons for resignation
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Former city parks and recreation director Kelly Ledbetter says he resigned to prevent further damage to his professional reputation on a number of fronts. Most recently, he had to contend with demands from contractors on social media seeking payment for their work, sometimes months after the...
Former MLB pitcher dies at 31
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta died Sunday, according to reports. He was 31. Moronta died in a traffic accident in his home country of the Dominican Republic, according to MLB insider Héctor Gómez. The fatal accident occurred while Moronta was driving a four-wheeler near his home, Gómez reports.
See all homes sold in Wadsworth, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Wadsworth reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,045-square-foot home on Wolf Avenue in Wadsworth that sold for $265,000. 124 Second...
Can Kamala Harris recreate Barack Obama’s Ohio victories? Capitol Letter
No we can’t? With Vice President Kamala Harris appearing to have sewn up the Democratic presidential nomination, Ohio Democrats think she can attract urban voters – particularly minorities, women, and younger voters – the same way ex-President Barack Obama did in 2008 and 2012. But few, if any, people think that Harris can win Ohio this year the same way Obama won the state twice. Jeremy Pelzer asks the experts and crunches the numbers to find out why.
Fairview Park’s renovated Morton Park includes stormwater detention
FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- The recently renovated Morton Park includes updated amenities. In addition to four dedicated pickleball courts, five tennis courts (with three lined for two pickleball courts) and a full-size basketball court, the roughly $1.55 million upgrade includes a below-ground upgrade to the city’s stormwater retention efforts.
Polaris Career Center’s job and career open house: A Place in the Sun
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Polaris Career Center’s Adult Job & Career Training Programs help get students on the fast track to exciting new careers. High school seniors, recent graduates and adults who are exploring job training and career opportunities are invited to attend the Polaris Adult Job and Career Training Program open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 1) at 7285 Old Oak Boulevard in Middleburg Heights.
Seven Hills mayor receives Freedom Award: Sun Postings
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- On July 18 at St. Elias Greek Orthodox Catholic Church Hall in Brooklyn, Seven Hills Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta received the American Nationalities Movement’s Freedom Award. “I want to thank God for all the opportunities he has put in front of me, my parents for...
Lakewood Arts Festival returns Aug. 3 on Detroit Avenue
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- The 47th annual Lakewood Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 3) on Detroit Avenue. That’s where artists, vendors and residents will once again be coming together on the closed thoroughfare between Arthur and Belle avenues. If you purchase a product...
Bat-Signal alert: NEO ComicCon set for Aug. 4 in North Olmsted
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Just weeks after the filming of the new DC movie “Superman” left town, comic book fans can get their fix at NEO ComicCon. The annual comic book love fest -- which features comics, collectible toys, cosplay, original art and handmade collectibles -- returns from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 4) at the North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex.
Parma’s Upper Ridgewood Basin ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Aug. 3
PARMA, Ohio -- A half-decade after it was first conceived as a solution to area flooding, work on Parma’s Upper Ridgewood Basin is finished. To celebrate the occasion, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the high-profile $3.5 million project -- which began work last year -- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 3) at the former Ridgewood Lake located in Anthony Zielinski Park.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ slices R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
Marvel is back on top with " Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings of all time.
President Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at 'breach' as public confidence sinks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is unveiling a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the court’s nine justices. He also is pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity.
10 most expensive homes sold in Solon, July 22-28
A house that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Solon in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $597,835. The average price per square foot ended up at $185.
Thousands in Ukraine honor soldiers killed in blast and urge government to get prisoners freed
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians urged their government to do more to get Russia to release prisoners of war, voicing their anger on Sunday at a ceremony commemorating the second anniversary of an explosion that killed more than 50. Several thousand soldiers and civilians gathered at Kyiv’s Independence Square...
Driver found with drugs, 5-year-old daughter in car: Independence Police Blotter
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Remembering Parmatown, where Cleveland south siders came to shop for 60 years: Historical photos
PARMA, Ohio -- Billed “the most modern shopping center yet,” Parmatown opened at the intersection of Ridge Road and Ridgewood Drive on Sept. 1, 1956. Developed and constructed at a cost of $3.5 million, the open-air shopping center featured 33 stores at launch, or as the “Wise Buys by Lois” column in The Plain Dealer described it, “enough stores for one-stop shopping with pleasant Muzak piped into every store and a canopy to protect shoppers from the weather.”
Why Kamala Harris and the illusion of representation fails Black America
My mom texted me yesterday to ask if I thought Kamala was going to win the democratic presidential candidacy. My mother is an immigrant from Haiti, the first Black republic, whose continuous economic and political upheaval is traced directly to colonization and retribution stemming from a successful overthrow of the French in 1804 and subsequent occupation and trade manipulation by the United States.
Olympics update, Venezuelan election results and more: What’s trending today
Here’s a look at some of the top stories trending online today, July 29. They include updates on the Paris Olympics, Venezuela’s presidential election and much more. Simone Biles’ injury doesn’t stop Team USA from leading gymnastics qualifying at Olympics (Yahoo) 2024 Paris Olympics live updates:...
Theft suspect leaves before taking store merchandise: Avon Police Blotter
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Could we see Obama-era turnout in Ohio cities in November? Will it matter? The Wake Up for Monday, July 29, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio used to be a swing state, a purple heart-shaped piece of heartland, where candidates of either stripe visited to court votes. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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