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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...
Remembering the night 30 years ago that the Allman Brothers Band, Sheryl Crow and other H.O.R.D.E. stars jammed at Shooters
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 1994 H.O.R.D.E. festival officially kicked off with a July 14 tour stop at Blossom Music Center show. However, hundreds of music fans -- in the right place at the right time the night before -- got to see something special when members of the high-profile tour featuring The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd, Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and an up-and-coming Sheryl Crow convened for a jam session at Shooters on the Water dock on the West Bank of the Flats.
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son. A local mother learned her fate after being convicted of taking the life of her own son just a year ago. Timmeka Eggleton admitted to killing her son Curtis in June 2023. That same month she pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges.
Cleveland Public Library reaches agreement with union on new contract
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Public Library has announced a new collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' Local 860 that will be in place for the next three years. According to a release, the two sides reached agreement "on a comprehensive economic package that includes a higher starting rate of pay for new Safety and Security Officers to help attract and retain safety staff."
Dinosaur fun! Jurassic Quest experience coming to Canton Memorial Civic Center
Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur-themed experience for children and families, is coming to the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sept. 20-22. Attractions include dinosaur shows, lifelike dinosaurs, a fossil exhibit, science and art activities, and bounce houses. Tickets cost $22 and $36. CANTON − Kids and families will have an...
Tri-C General Counsel Featured in ‘Community College Journal’
Jason Carter helps Tri-C navigate laws that govern two-year institutions. At community colleges throughout the nation, in-house legal experts help navigate the maze of state and federal laws that surround student rights, accessibility, financial aid, free speech and intellectual property. Jason Carter, the general counsel and vice president of Legal...
Marvel won’t rush ‘Blade,’ the vampire superhero movie once destined to film in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Marvel won’t rush “Blade,” the Mahershala Ali-led vampire film once destined to film scenes in Cleveland. “For the last two years as we’ve been trying to crack that movie, the most important thing for us is not rushing it and making sure we are making the right ‘Blade’ movie,” studio president Kevin Feige told BlackTree TV on Sunday.
A Comprehensive Program to Enhance Inpatient Care for Patients With Parkinson Disease
The nurse practitioner of the Center for Neurological Restoration at the Cleveland Clinic talked about a specialized program for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease that aligns hospital protocols with their home medication regimens to improve their care. The Cleveland Clinic (CCF)'s Parkinson's Inpatient Program comprises of system and patient level...
Gather Food + Drink poised to be ‘third space’ for gourmet guys (and gals) in Rocky River
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – In sociology, a “third place” refers to a social location separate from home and work where people can let down, get comfortable and be themselves. Author Ray Oldenburg coined the term, thinking such a place should be a convivial, low-key home away from home.
Cleveland State University Names Randall Deike, Ph.D. Next Vice President of Enrollment Management
Cleveland State University (CSU) is pleased to announce that Randall Deike, Ph.D. will serve as the University’s next vice president of enrollment management effective September 2, pending ratification by the CSU Board of Trustees at their next meeting. Dr. Deike, a respected leader and analytical thinker in the field...
Slavic Village housing crisis detailed in new film
“The House Next Door” tells the story through poignant, personal stories from people directly impacted by the mortgage crisis. In 2008, the mortgage foreclosure crisis laid waste to many communities, including the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland. In 2017, director John P. Vourlis started working on a movie about the effects the crisis had on his hometown.
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...
Retired Akron PD detective, K-9 handler named safety director for Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools has a new director of safety and security — but he's hardly a new face in Akron. Detective Alan Jones retired last month after a 33-year career with the Akron Police Department, including over a decade as a K-9 officer, the first Black person in that role in the...
Senior living home to open new location in Avon Lake
A residential property on Birchwood Lane in Avon Lake will soon house a new senior living group home. Kelly Wilms, the owner of Live Love Lake Senior Living, bought the house at 32401 Birchwood Lane in February. When the senior living facility opens as soon as next week, she says, up to eight people can call it home.
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.
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.
LeBron James to be USA flag-bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics: 'It's an incredible honor for a kid from Akron'
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary star and three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball Award winner LeBron James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag of the United States of America at the opening ceremonies of an Olympics
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