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Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces dog adoption fees due to low capacity
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees on all dogs through Wednesday, July 31 to ease capacity issues. The standard $95 adoption fee has been lowered to just $30 for the promotion. The shelter has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters...
50-year-old gorilla’s motherly role at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo reveals amazing adaptability
CLEVELAND – Watching Fredrika tend to her young daughter, Jameela, in the western lowland gorilla group at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is like observing any other mother doting on her child. But Fredrika, better known as Freddy, is a 50-year-old gorilla. That’s more than a decade beyond life expectancy...
A giant lizard usually found in Africa surprises Lake County resident in backyard
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — This is not what you expect to find when you venture into your backyard, at least not in Northeast Ohio. Willoughby police were called to a home Thursday when a resident was startled to find a giant reptile in the backyard. Police said in a post on social media it’s believed to be a Nile monitor. The Nile monitor usually is found in sub-Saharan Africa, not in Lake County.
There’s Food, Music, Dancing & Fun at the Slovenian National Home’s Family-Friendly Zabava! Party
Sat 8/3 @ 10AM-5PM In 2013, the Slovenian community based at the Slovenian National Home in the St. Clair-Superior area launched a new festival called Kurentovanje. Taking place in February, it celebrates the coming of spring with furry costumes kurents clanging big bells to chase winter away. Despite the chance-y weather, it’s evolved into an indoor/outdoor event with grilled fired up outside the Slovenian Home and a tent pitched in back to provide another stage. It’s become a huge success and a big draw, with thousands lining the street for the parade that ushers it into the party location.
Playhouse Square patrons are there to see and hear those on stage, not misbehaving attendees
For the two inebriated women who attended “MJ: The Musical” on Wednesday, July 24, part of the Broadway Series at Playhouse Square -- please know that Michael Jackson was not actually there. Acting as if he was and that you were at his concert was not appropriate. Theater attendees are there to see and hear the people on stage. We do not want your arms up in the air swaying with every song. We do not want to see your phone recording (which is prohibited). We don’t want to hear you sing along or your angry responses when being shushed.
95-year-old Ohio woman receives free upgrades to stay in her home
CLEVELAND — Irene Turntine has lived in her home in East Cleveland since the 1960s. She said inside of her walls is a lifetime of memories. “My husband and I, we struggled, but we paid the house off,” Turntine explained. “You know, it was a struggle, it wasn’t easy.”
5 Must-Try Cleveland BBQ Restaurants in Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, may be known for its rock and roll and world-class museums, but it also boasts an impressive barbecue scene that rivals the best in the country. Whether you’re a local or a visitor looking to indulge in some smoky, savory goodness, here are the top five barbecue restaurants in Cleveland that you must try.
Def Leppard, Journey tickets for Cleveland start at $40 for July 30 concert
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Def Leppard and Journey will be at Progressive Field on Tuesday, July 30 and tickets are as cheap as $40. The two bands will play at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, on Tuesday and fans can buy the cheap seats on major third-party ticket websites like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Viagogo, TicketCity and Ticketmaster.
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