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The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
Meet boxer Morelle McCane, Cleveland’s first female Olympic hopeful, as she prepares to go for gold in Paris (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland boxer Morelle McCane is chasing gold, and history, at the Paris Olympics starting Friday. Cleveland’s first female Olympian will represent the United States as a welterweight (66 kilograms) and will try to become the first Cleveland gold medal boxer since flyweight Nathan Brooks in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952.
You can step it up and circle the globe -- right in your own neighborhood
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- An Independence non-profit has helped encourage people to get so active that their total steps would have circled the world nine times. The Health Action Council works with businesses to promote fitness and wellness among their workers through a series of “Step It Up” challenges.
Playhouse Square presents Cinema at the Square schedule
After taking a year off, Playhouse Square’s Cinema at the Square is back. The beloved film series makes its return this summer screening films at the Connor Palace, which boasts the largest non-IMAX screen in Ohio. The original 35 mm reel-to-reel projection system is operated by a skilled projectionist.
Aging adults welcomed at YMCA
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Helping keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive director of health initiatives Linda McVey said the YMCA of Greater Cleveland is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
Still no decision on Huntington Bank branch on Buckeye; Metroparks steps in on Irishtown Bend construction; Justin Bibb picks running mate
When Huntington Bank announced last fall it planned to close its Buckeye Road branch, local residents and activists rallied around the shuttering as unnecessary and yet another blow to a community trying to make a comeback. Their efforts – and Huntington’s willingness to hear them out – produced at least a temporary reversal. In January, Huntington withdrew an application with bank regulators to permanently close the branch. In return, Huntington asked that city leaders and residents help come up with a plan to help reduce crime in the area. The bank, the residents and the city continue to meet regularly on the topic.
Power Rankings: New homes, old heroes and a lemonade mogul in the making
Signal Cleveland’s Power Rankings is a weekly roundup of the people, places and things wielding their power, for better or worse, in Greater Cleveland. Last week, the county’s tax office and Lake Erie were giving everybody headaches. Do you have a suggestion for next week’s rankings? Submit an...
Time running out to buy time at Cleveland State
The clock’s ticking at Cleveland State University. July 31 is the last work day for an unknown number of staff members who took a buyout deal offered by the cash-strapped university. A day later, full-time faculty members must indicate if they, too, want to take the voluntary buyout. It’s all unfolding just before the fall semester begins Aug. 26.
Wind and STEM lessons fill student sails on Lake Erie
Waves lapped against the dock as Carter Florence pushed a little sailboat into the water. Before long, he was out on Lake Erie, maneuvering the boat’s jib to catch wind gusts with his fellow classmates Nathan Dodge and Emmet Barley. They’re all students in a sailing summer camp hosted by the Foundry, a Cleveland-based organization that introduces youth to sailing and rowing.
Pedestrian Struck on I-77, New Philadelphia Patrol Investigating
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south. The accident occurred near bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia post trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto the highway from the right side of the lanes and was hit by a flatbed truck just before 10 a.m.
NFL Flag Championships at Pro Football HOF brings new eyes to growing game
Flag football is a growing sport, and for good reason. From the competition it drives to the inclusivity it provides, all around the world flag football is being highlighted more and more.
Karina Eleni, daughter of Akron actress Melina Kanakaredes, is summer artist at rock hall
Singer-songwriter Karina Eleni was born and raised in Los Angeles, but she is an Ohio native at heart. She has spent most of her summers and holidays here because this is where most of her family lives. “I love Akron,” she said. Swensons, Luigi’s, you name it. She...
Area schools join new athletic conference: Short Takes on the Westshore
Following the bouncing ball as more area school districts move from sports conference to conference. Last week it was announced that the Cleveland West Conference (CWC) has been officially established. The CWC is comprised of eight high schools and 10 middle schools in the greater Cleveland area, according to the press release.
19th annual Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest set for August 11
Folks still hankering to celebrate the Slavic culture in the valley are in luck. That's because the 19th annual Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest is set to happen August 11 from noon to 4 p.m. It will happen at the St. Matthias Church Grounds in Youngstown, according to a news release...
FINAL RESULTS: 2024 Seneca Championship
Jack Garswood is the winner of this year’s Seneca Course Championship. Jack displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the competition, starting the final day two shots behind and ultimately finishing an impressive 4 strokes ahead of the entire field, at 1-over par 145. Seneca proved to be a formidable...
Middleburg Heights zoning board denies tattoo lounge variance
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – At its July 17 meeting, the Middleburg Heights Board of Zoning and Building Appeals denied a distance variance that tattoo artist William Butcher requested in June. He hoped to establish Lapin en Rouge Tattoo Lounge in a vacant storefront at Sprague Square, 7792 W. 130th...
We are a nation awash in guns
We are witnessing a mad scramble to point fingers of blame for the attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Should the Secret Service Director resign? Was the failure in local “law enforcement partners”? Can we for once stop ignoring the elephant in the room?. We are a nation...
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