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Rookie discovers high cost of a big-league at-bat: Guardians takeaways
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Players can’t wait to get to the big leagues for the first time. It’s the dream that drives them. Once the dream is achieved, reality comes knocking. Players who played every day in the minors often find themselves coming off the bench or in platoon situations.
Northeast Ohio gets federal funding to go big on solar power expansion
New solar power projects are soon to come to Northeast Ohio following the awarding of a more than $129 million federal grant for renewable energy. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection agency is the largest grant awarded to Cuyahoga County since it adopted the charter form of government in 2011, Cuyghoga Green Energy Administrator Mike Foley said. The funds will be used to remediate brownfields and transform them into solar energy hubs.
Cleveland City Council President calls for more police monitoring online after weekend of gun violence
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood was plagued by gunfire over the weekend. In less than 24 hours there were three shooting in the Buckeye Woodhill section of the city. On Friday night, two people were shot and killed near Shaker Boulevard and E 108th Street. Darrian Bruster died at...
Free children’s shoe giveaway at Maple Heights mayor’s ice cream social July 23
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The City of Maple Heights will be offering free children’s shoes at its upcoming ice cream social with the mayor on Tuesday, July 23. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Maple Heights Historical Society located at 5810 Dunham Road.
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Jukebox to celebrate 10 years in Cleveland’s Ohio City with tropical patio party
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jukebox in Ohio City is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a tropical-themed summer party. The bar and restaurant at 1404 W. 29th Street is celebrating a decade in business on August 4 starting at 2 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Report: Cleveland metro has the largest year-over-year decrease in new home listings
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland metro area in June had the largest decrease from last year in new housing listings, according to a recent report. Real estate franchisor RE/MAX found that Cleveland’s new listings were down by 16% in June compared to the same time last year. Coming in...
How Extreme Heat Impacts the Heart
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With summer here, many of us are getting outside more to enjoy the sunshine. But as temperatures soar, it’s important to remember how extreme heat can take a toll on our hearts. “People exposed to the heat or humidity tend to experience dehydration, and dehydration...
Cleveland man accused of murdering girlfriend enters not guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man faced a judge Friday in Cuyahoga County after a grand jury indicted him in the death of his girlfriend. James G. Drahos pled not guilty to the charges brought against him, court documents show, and was given a $1 million bond. The 59-year-old...
Cleveland Browns training camp capsule
CLEVELAND BROWNS (11-6) OPEN CAMP: July 23, Berea, Ohio LAST YEAR: Injuries threatened to wreck the Browns' season before a rescue from a couple of unexpected names: QB Joe Flacco found the Fountain of Youth from the futon and turned in a borderline miraculous four-game winning streak backed by Cleveland toothy defense and the 1-2 punch of Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt. Flacco had three 300-yard games in five regular-season starts and averaged 323.3 passing yards with more than 2.5 TD passes per game. He took over when PJ Walker and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson failed to impress in trials as...
Group behind National Women’s Soccer League bid wants to buy Notre Dame College
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – The folks at Cleveland Pro Soccer are hoping to breathe some life into the recently closed Notre Dame College. The South Euclid college, which opened in 1922, closed this year. But the folks at the soccer group view the college – a women’s college for about 80 years and co-ed for its last two decades – as a potential soccer training ground.
The YMCA is a great place for older adults to connect and stay active
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Helping to keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of numerous programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive Director of Health Initiatives Linda McVey said the Y is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
Healthy teeth linked to a healthy heart, CWRU study finds
CLEVELAND, Ohio—When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, maintaining good oral health may be key, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found a link between tooth loss and an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. What’s more, the risk of heart disease death goes up with the loss of additional teeth.
Cleveland high school students travel to Dominican Republic to deliver prosthetic hands developed in robotics club
CLEVELAND, Ohio – This week, 11 Cleveland students will travel to the Dominican Republic to deliver 20 prosthetic hands they developed in the Great Lakes Science Center Robotics Initiative to children in need. They will also be bringing along two 3-D printers and materials to create 20 more prosthetics during their trip.
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