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When Kenneth Jarrett, 57, underwent amputation surgery earlier this year, he feared he would have to recuperate while living on the streets. Instead, he entered Joseph and Mary’s Home, where medical caregivers and social workers helped him heal, find an apartment and paid his rent for a year.
‘Safe to heal:’ Mary and Joseph Home is Cleveland’s only medical respite facility for homeless adults
Joseph's Home, which serves men experiencing homelessness with medical needs, moved to a more accessible one-story space alongside Mary's Home, with residents expected to move in by end of 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When Kenneth Jarrett, 57, underwent amputation surgery earlier this year, he feared he would have to recuperate while living on the streets. Instead, he entered Joseph and Mary’s Home, where medical caregivers and social workers helped him heal, find an apartment and paid his rent for a year.
“We’re still playing for something, so we’re playing to ruin [the Steelers'] hopes,” Ward said.
Why the Browns sat Denzel Ward last week and why he’s determined to against the Steelers
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward felt like he could have played last week against the Bills, but the Browns held him out. He's adamant he'll play this week.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“We’re still playing for something, so we’re playing to ruin [the Steelers'] hopes,” Ward said.
The Army combat veteran and youth pastor was married and the father of 4-year-old twin girls.
Funeral motorcade, services announced for North Olmsted police officer who died at 38
The North Olmsted Police Department is asking the community to show its support for Officer Anthony “Tony” Smerk Jr.’s family by lining his funeral procession route.
The 38-year-old officer died Dec. 17 at UH Elyria Medical Center, according to his obituary.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Army combat veteran and youth pastor was married and the father of 4-year-old twin girls.
If the Steelers clinch the AFC North on Saturday night by virtue of a Ravens loss to or tie with the Packers, coach Mike Tomlin acknowledge Tuesday that he might rest some of his starters, which could possibly include starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Will Myles Garrett have a chance to set the NFL sack record Sunday against the Steelers’ Mason Rudolph?
Will Myles Garrett have a chance to set the NFL sack record against Mason Rudolph?
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December 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If the Steelers clinch the AFC North on Saturday night by virtue of a Ravens loss to or tie with the Packers, coach Mike Tomlin acknowledge Tuesday that he might rest some of his starters, which could possibly include starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
After decades of false starts, Cleveland’s downtown lakefront is taking shape with a new master developer, big public spaces and plans for a 10,000-seat music venue.
Where things stand on transforming Cleveland’s lakefront after the choice of a master developer
After at least nine failed plans over nearly 40 years, plans are moving forward on developing downtown Cleveland's lakefront
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December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
After decades of false starts, Cleveland’s downtown lakefront is taking shape with a new master developer, big public spaces and plans for a 10,000-seat music venue.
In the spirit of the season, the Cavs decided generosity was the theme Tuesday night, as they shared the wealth in front of the Rocket Arena faithful on their way to a 141-118 victory over the Pelicans.
The Cavs’ balanced approach proves overwhelming for the Pelicans, 141-118
Nine Cavaliers scored in double figures as Cleveland leaned into spacing, shared creation and physical resistance — a formula that eases the burden on its stars and offers a blueprint that can hold up over the long haul.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In the spirit of the season, the Cavs decided generosity was the theme Tuesday night, as they shared the wealth in front of the Rocket Arena faithful on their way to a 141-118 victory over the Pelicans.
Happy Wednesday, and Merry Christmas Eve, Cleveland 🎄
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December 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happy Wednesday, and Merry Christmas Eve, Cleveland 🎄
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Why is Kevin Stefanski under fire while Andrew Berry appears safe?
A disastrous season, QB misfires, and a baffling power structure unpacked on Orange & Brown Talk:
A disastrous season, QB misfires, and a baffling power structure unpacked on Orange & Brown Talk:
The Browns’ leadership crisis: Why is two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski on the hot seat while GM Andrew Berry might be safe?
Orange and Brown Talk podcast tackles the puzzling power dynamic in Berea as listeners question why the architect of a struggling roster appears more secure than the head coach who must make it work.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Why is Kevin Stefanski under fire while Andrew Berry appears safe?
A disastrous season, QB misfires, and a baffling power structure unpacked on Orange & Brown Talk:
A disastrous season, QB misfires, and a baffling power structure unpacked on Orange & Brown Talk:
Cleveland’s own Neil Diamond tribute band, The Diamond Project, sees their story reflected on the big screen in “Song Sung Blue."
Award-winning local Neil Diamond tribute will see a ‘Song Sung Blue’ like their own this year
Gary Gomez's journey The 63-year-old Cleveland performer and his wife Cheryl built the Diamond Project into a Vegas-style show band that parallels the story highlighted in the new film "Song Sung Blue."
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December 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Cleveland’s own Neil Diamond tribute band, The Diamond Project, sees their story reflected on the big screen in “Song Sung Blue."
One person is dead after a crash near Lodi on Monday, officials said.
One dead after crash in Lodi, officials say
A crash on Friendsville Road in Lafayette Road has left Pegeen Razem, 63, of Lodi, dead from her injuries, authorities said.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
One person is dead after a crash near Lodi on Monday, officials said.
The city of Akron on Tuesday announced it has completed the removal of lead waterlines in the city – totaling more than 55,000.
Major Northeast Ohio city finishes removal of all lead waterlines
Akron has removed the last of its lead waterlines in the city. Work to remove the city’s 55,000 lead lines started in the 1960s, according to a news release.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The city of Akron on Tuesday announced it has completed the removal of lead waterlines in the city – totaling more than 55,000.
Cleveland firefighters responded to an apartment fire Tuesday morning in the Ohio City neighborhood that sent five residents to the hospital and caused an estimated $25,000 in damage.
Unattended cooking sparks apartment fire in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood days before Christmas
Five people were transported to a local hospital after a kitchen fire burst through an apartment in the Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cleveland firefighters responded to an apartment fire Tuesday morning in the Ohio City neighborhood that sent five residents to the hospital and caused an estimated $25,000 in damage.
The West Side Market is operating on holiday hours this week, so that means you have an extra day – Tuesday – to buy whatever you're looking for.
West Side Market expands hours for holiday shopping
Finish your shopping at the West Side Market this week. They're open Tuesday as well as regular hours.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The West Side Market is operating on holiday hours this week, so that means you have an extra day – Tuesday – to buy whatever you're looking for.
Prosecutors say former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze falsified a court journal entry when she manually assigned herself a divorce case, then wrote that the case had been assigned to her at random.
Former Cuyahoga County judge pleads not guilty to falsifying court records
The case was assigned to Judge Lauren Moore. The next hearing is set for Jan. 6, when she is expected to plead guilty.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Prosecutors say former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze falsified a court journal entry when she manually assigned herself a divorce case, then wrote that the case had been assigned to her at random.
Watson, who had his 21-day practice window opened by the Browns on Dec. 3, practiced with the team for the last time in 2025 on Tuesday, and then the window expires.
Browns let Deshaun Watson’s 21-day practice window expire and he’ll remain on PUP for the final 2 weeks
Deshaun Watson's 21-day practice window expired.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Watson, who had his 21-day practice window opened by the Browns on Dec. 3, practiced with the team for the last time in 2025 on Tuesday, and then the window expires.
Four families were displaced Monday night after a fire in a multi-family apartment building on Euclid Avenue, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage, authorities said.
Four families displaced in Wickliffe apartment fire
Four families were displaced after a second-floor fire broke out Monday night at a Wickliffe apartment building on Euclid Avenue, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage, officials said.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Four families were displaced Monday night after a fire in a multi-family apartment building on Euclid Avenue, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage, authorities said.
Quinshon Judkins will be back on the field before you know it.
Quinshon Judkins is expected to make a full recovery for ‘26 and will practice in 4-6 months after surgery Tuesday; placed on IR
Quinshon Judkins is expected to make a full recovery for '26 after undergoing surgery on Tuesday.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Quinshon Judkins will be back on the field before you know it.
Cleveland’s NFL franchise is the only team located in Ohio to crack Forbes’ top 50.
Browns ranked among World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams, Forbes says
The Cleveland Browns, with an estimated franchise valuation of $6.4 billion, rank among the top 50 most valuable sports teams in the world, according to a report from Forbes.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Cleveland’s NFL franchise is the only team located in Ohio to crack Forbes’ top 50.
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Ohio cannabis advocates are taking SB 56 to the people. If they can gather 250,000 signatures in 90 days, voters could decide whether the new hemp and marijuana restrictions become law or are declined.
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Ohio cannabis advocates are taking SB 56 to the people. If they can gather 250,000 signatures in 90 days, voters could decide whether the new hemp and marijuana restrictions become law or are declined.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Ohio cannabis advocates are taking SB 56 to the people. If they can gather 250,000 signatures in 90 days, voters could decide whether the new hemp and marijuana restrictions become law or are declined.
Photo: Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com
Ohio cannabis advocates are taking SB 56 to the people. If they can gather 250,000 signatures in 90 days, voters could decide whether the new hemp and marijuana restrictions become law or are declined.
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When Dillon Gabriel entered Sunday's game, he was booed for simply stepping on the field.
How do you think Dillon Gabriel feels right now? – Terry Pluto
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December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
When Dillon Gabriel entered Sunday's game, he was booed for simply stepping on the field.
The first-ever use of Alpha DaRT in the brain offers new hope for patients with aggressive, recurrent glioblastoma.
Brain tumor breakthrough: First patient receives Alpha DaRT radiation at OSU
The James Cancer Hospital's innovative procedure places short-range radiation directly into glioblastoma tumors, addressing the urgent need for localized treatments with fewer side effects.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The first-ever use of Alpha DaRT in the brain offers new hope for patients with aggressive, recurrent glioblastoma.
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Good to see some Browns getting recognition despite such a rough season.
Photos: AP
Good to see some Browns getting recognition despite such a rough season.
Photos: AP
December 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Good to see some Browns getting recognition despite such a rough season.
Photos: AP
Good to see some Browns getting recognition despite such a rough season.
Photos: AP
More than 200 jobs are slated to disappear in Perry County after Cooper Standard Automotive filed notice that it will close its New Lexington facility over the next 17 months.
Ohio auto parts plant set to close, over 200 jobs to be eliminated
Auto supplier Cooper Standard Automotive will permanently close its New Lexington, Ohio, plant, eliminating 228 jobs over the next 17 months.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More than 200 jobs are slated to disappear in Perry County after Cooper Standard Automotive filed notice that it will close its New Lexington facility over the next 17 months.
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The case hinges on whether lawmakers illegally folded the Browns funding mechanism into the state budget and whether taking unclaimed funds without individual hearings violates due-process protections.
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The case hinges on whether lawmakers illegally folded the Browns funding mechanism into the state budget and whether taking unclaimed funds without individual hearings violates due-process protections.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The case hinges on whether lawmakers illegally folded the Browns funding mechanism into the state budget and whether taking unclaimed funds without individual hearings violates due-process protections.
Photo: AP
The case hinges on whether lawmakers illegally folded the Browns funding mechanism into the state budget and whether taking unclaimed funds without individual hearings violates due-process protections.
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Northeast Ohio’s next wave of boys basketball talent is here, and our Class of 2027 list is packed with players you probably already know. See who made it and cast your vote:
Who are the top boys basketball players in the Class of 2027? Our picks, your votes
Third-year starter Chris Hill, who could become a three-time state champion at Lutheran East, is among the top juniors to watch.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Northeast Ohio’s next wave of boys basketball talent is here, and our Class of 2027 list is packed with players you probably already know. See who made it and cast your vote: