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New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
Cleveland Heights woman startled in her home by strange man who went on to expose himself
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A woman was surprised and alarmed by the presence of a strange man on the second floor of her house. The man went on to expose himself to her. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Man arrested after trying to prevent tow of someone else’s car: Brook Park Police Blotter
A Brook Park man was cited at about 3:30 p.m. July 13 after he acted in a disorderly manner during a traffic stop involving somebody else. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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.
‘Greater enthusiasm for learning’: New grant helps Arts Impact expand programming in Cleveland
In a time where traditional educational methods can be too limited in structure to engage all students, Arts Impact has been developing an innovative approach to education. The organization recently received a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to expand their transformative programs, which integrate arts into various academic subjects to enhance student learning and development.
Student employment training for supervisors
Case Western Reserve University staff and faculty members who manage student employees are invited to join the Office of Student Employment for a training webinar Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. This training is designed to provide guidance and updates to departmental supervisors and administrators on the process for hourly...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Northeast Ohio Forecast: Sunny Skies, Warm Temps Ahead
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland and surrounding areas are in for a delightful weather experience today, with sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees. Residents can look forward to a fantastic Friday with clear conditions perfect for outdoor activities. According to the US National Weather Service in Cleveland, the...
Ohioans head to the Paris Olympics: The Wake Up for Friday, July 26, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Six Northeast Ohioans are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics, beginning with opening ceremonies today and running through Aug. 11. Nearly 600 Americans will take part in 33 sports over the 15...
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
Cleveland Brick Convention: LEGO fan event returns this weekend to Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
CLEVELAND — It's back!. The greatest LEGO convention on earth is returning to Cleveland this weekend. The Cleveland Brick Convention is taking place July 27-28 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO!...
Mandel School’s Adrianne M. Fletcher publishes book titled Helping Hands, Healing Hands
This past May, Adrianne M. Fletcher, assistant professor and associate dean for equity and belonging at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, published a book titled Helping Hands, Healing Hands with the Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. “Geared to the four- to eight-year old, Helping Hands,...
Who are NE Ohio’s secondaries? HS football countdown 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — With Ohio high school football’s summer period under way, so is the countdown to the 2024 season. To gear up, cleveland.com is bringing back its positional team rankings. These projections are based off what teams return from last season. In April, the Ohio High School...
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