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An Ohio minister who was hurt in a senseless act of violence is preaching forgiveness from the road. Dr. Johannes J. Christian from the Adoration and Peace Baptist Church in Columbus is spreading his message of non-violence and anti-bullying by walking. He has already walked from the capital city to Cleveland. “I’m here tonight because […]
Even though the 4th of July is still a few days away, fireworks, patriotic music and people will fill downtown Cleveland Wednesday night for the 26th Annual Cleveland Orchestra’s Star-Spangled Spectacular. But this year, the event has a new home. Usually the event is held in Public Square, but because of construction, this year it […]
July 1 marks the start of new driving restrictions on teens in Ohio, including how many people can be in the car and how late teens can drive. New Beginnings Driving School instructor and owner Regina Spicer has her students ready. “For us, it is more than about the dollar. It’s about safety,” Spicer said. From now […]
The mother of 12-year-old Tamir Rice has informed a federal judge that she intends to fire the attorney representing the family in a wrongful death lawsuit. Samaria Rice filed a declaration in federal court Monday claiming that her current lawyers, Walter T. Madison and Parks & Crump failed to “explain everything to me and to […]
. GETTY IMAGES: Fourth of July weekend is around the corner. Now is the time to find the perfect spot to watch fireworks. Be sure to double check with the city/event website before heading out in case of possible changes. CUYAHOGA COUNTY Bay Village Fourth of July Where: Cahoon Memorial Park in Bay Village, Ohio When: July […]
The Cuyahoga County prosecutor says the trial for five Cleveland police supervisors charged with misdemeanors for failing to control a high-speed chase that ended in two deaths will be held in East Cleveland courtroom and not county court. Tim McGinty on Monday said East Cleveland officials contacted his office about trying the case after a […]
Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Duke’s Tyus Jones with the No. 24 overall pick in the NBA Draft and will trade him to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to reports. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported the Cavs would trade Jones to the Timberwolves for the No. 31 and 36 picks. Minnesota went on to select Cedi Osman, […]
Hundreds will ride their motorcycles Sunday in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. The 7th annual “Cops Ride” in downtown Cleveland on June 28 will focus on two Ohio officers killed in the last year. Akron Police Officer Justin Winebrenner was killed back on Nov. 16, 2014. The 7-year veteran will be honored alongside Cincinnati […]
The Akron Zoo encourages guests to “monkey around” in their new, natural playground. Nature’s Play is now open and comprised of five activities that encourage visitors to test their abilities to that of primates. The free play space is located between the tiger and red panda exhibits in Tiger Valley. The play space, which mirrors how […]
The murders in Charleston, South Carolina are at the forefront of many people’s minds in religious circles. Suspect Dylann Roof walked into a church that had little security and welcomed him with open arms and shot nine people to death. The violence begs the question: Could this happen here? And, what safety measures are in […]
Swimming is the most popular summer activity. The best thing you can do to help your family stay safe is to enroll in age-appropriate swim lessons. Contact the Training Support Center at 1-800-RED-CROSS or support@redcrosstraining.org. Follow these safety tips whenever you are in, on or around water. Make Water Safety Your Priority Swim in designated […]
The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects has launched a new web-based, geographic information system application that will allow visitors to track the status of street repair and resurfacing in the city. The app is called “RoadRx: The Prescription to Repair Cleveland’s Roads.” You can access […]