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An 89-year-old Parma man has pleaded guilty after being charged with a hit-and-run accident that wounded a mother and her 2-year-old child.
Parma man pleads guilty for hit-skip accident that injured mother and child in Marc’s parking lot
George Balasko, 88, of Parma has pleaded guilty after prosecutors said he struck a woman and her child with a car before fleeing a Marc's parking lot in March.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
An 89-year-old Parma man has pleaded guilty after being charged with a hit-and-run accident that wounded a mother and her 2-year-old child.
Three men are charged with funneling large amounts of methamphetamine from Mexico to Cleveland, according to federal prosecutors.
Four indicted in Mexico-to-Cleveland methamphetamine trafficking operation
Three men are charged in connection with a methamphetamine-dealing ring that stretched from Mexico to Cleveland, according to federal prosecutors.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Three men are charged with funneling large amounts of methamphetamine from Mexico to Cleveland, according to federal prosecutors.
"If it swims like a lame-duck coach, looks like a lame-duck coach, and quacks like a lame-duck coach, then your franchise is probably changing coaches soon," writes columnist Jimmy Watkins. "And ... Kevin Stefanski was quacking all over the place during Sunday’s 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans."
Browns’ loss to Titans underscores 2 reasons why I think coach Kevin Stefanski will get fired — Jimmy Watkins
Against Tennessee, the Browns looked like a team about to change coaches — and not just because of their record.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
"If it swims like a lame-duck coach, looks like a lame-duck coach, and quacks like a lame-duck coach, then your franchise is probably changing coaches soon," writes columnist Jimmy Watkins. "And ... Kevin Stefanski was quacking all over the place during Sunday’s 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans."
For Hoynes, who began covering the Indians (now Guardians) in 1983, the recognition came as a complete shock despite being a finalist last year.
‘I was floating’: Paul Hoynes reveals the emotional moments after learning of Hall of Fame honor
Veteran Cleveland beat writer shares raw, unfiltered reaction to winning the BBWAA's Platinum Pen Award after 40 years chronicling the Guardians franchise.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
For Hoynes, who began covering the Indians (now Guardians) in 1983, the recognition came as a complete shock despite being a finalist last year.
The sounds of the season are alive in Cleveland churches — choirs are singing, bells are ringing and, lately, car alarms are blaring.
Preying on those who pray: Thieves damage 60 cars as Cleveland worshippers attend Sunday services
In the past month, thieves have broken into about 60 cars outside churches during worship services, a surge in crime that has alarmed congregations and prompted police to ramp up enforcement efforts.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The sounds of the season are alive in Cleveland churches — choirs are singing, bells are ringing and, lately, car alarms are blaring.
Cleveland Hopkins Airport officials say a suspect was detained Sunday evening after making threats. Police found no weapon inside the airport, though a loaded handgun was later discovered in the suspect’s vehicle. The man was taken for a psychological evaluation.
Authorities seize loaded handgun, detain suspect accused of making threatening statements at Cleveland Hopkins
Officials at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport took a suspect into custody Sunday after they received an alert that he made threatening statements while experiencing a mental health crisis.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cleveland Hopkins Airport officials say a suspect was detained Sunday evening after making threats. Police found no weapon inside the airport, though a loaded handgun was later discovered in the suspect’s vehicle. The man was taken for a psychological evaluation.
As Cleveland City Council presses Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration to advance Tanisha’s Law — a proposal to send unarmed clinicians to certain mental-health emergencies — lawmakers are pointing to other cities that already run the kind of programs they want to create here.
Cleveland wants clinicians at some 911 calls, here’s how other cities do it
Other cities are already sending clinicians to some 911 calls instead of cops.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
As Cleveland City Council presses Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration to advance Tanisha’s Law — a proposal to send unarmed clinicians to certain mental-health emergencies — lawmakers are pointing to other cities that already run the kind of programs they want to create here.
Allen originally suffered the injury on Nov. 19, causing him to miss three consecutive games.
Injured Cavs starter Jarrett Allen returns to practice
Allen originally suffered the finger injury on Nov. 19, causing him to miss three consecutive games.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Allen originally suffered the injury on Nov. 19, causing him to miss three consecutive games.
The complaint, filed by Kevin Kinds in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, says then-Sgt. Timothy Coyne tackled him, punched him in the face and tased him three times on Dec. 8, 2023.
Lawsuit: Cuyahoga sheriff’s Downtown Safety Patrol supervisor beat, Tased unarmed Cleveland driver
The complaint alleges the sheriff's department failed to properly train deputies after a motorist was beaten and Tased by a supervisor during a routine traffic stop.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The complaint, filed by Kevin Kinds in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, says then-Sgt. Timothy Coyne tackled him, punched him in the face and tased him three times on Dec. 8, 2023.
Most of Northeast Ohio will see wet snow develop toward daybreak Wednesday, likely creating slushy conditions for the morning commute. Temperatures should hover in the 30s, keeping accumulations on the lighter side locally, but road surfaces may still become slick.
Slushy morning, slick evening: Wednesday brings messy wintry mix to Northeast Ohio
Slushy snow early, rain by midday and another round of snow late could slow both Wednesday commutes in Northeast Ohio.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Most of Northeast Ohio will see wet snow develop toward daybreak Wednesday, likely creating slushy conditions for the morning commute. Temperatures should hover in the 30s, keeping accumulations on the lighter side locally, but road surfaces may still become slick.
A selection is expected within a few weeks for the area at the stadium site, said Scott Skinner, executive director of the city’s not-for-profit North Coast Waterfront Development Corp. Some work could begin even before the stadium is demolished, which could occur as early as 2029.
Cleveland’s waterfront organization nears selection for stadium-site developer(s)
Developers propose entertainment centers, housing complexes and more for the 50-acre lakefront property, with 15 acres reserved for public spaces
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December 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A selection is expected within a few weeks for the area at the stadium site, said Scott Skinner, executive director of the city’s not-for-profit North Coast Waterfront Development Corp. Some work could begin even before the stadium is demolished, which could occur as early as 2029.
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Patricia is in his first season as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator after a prolonged stint in the NFL (2004-23). He’s led arguably the best defense in the sport.
Photo: AP
Patricia is in his first season as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator after a prolonged stint in the NFL (2004-23). He’s led arguably the best defense in the sport.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Patricia is in his first season as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator after a prolonged stint in the NFL (2004-23). He’s led arguably the best defense in the sport.
Photo: AP
Patricia is in his first season as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator after a prolonged stint in the NFL (2004-23). He’s led arguably the best defense in the sport.
Photo: AP
The junior at Shaker Heights tallied 22 goals, including four game-winners, and 28 assists on her way to her third straight All-Ohio first-team selection, as well as winning Northern Ohio Field Hockey League player of the year. Congratulations!
Meet the Cleveland.com Field Hockey Player of the Year for 2025
This year's Cleveland.com Field Hockey Player of the Year is already a three-time All-Ohioan, with one more season to go.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The junior at Shaker Heights tallied 22 goals, including four game-winners, and 28 assists on her way to her third straight All-Ohio first-team selection, as well as winning Northern Ohio Field Hockey League player of the year. Congratulations!
A solar farm planned for an abandoned landfill in the Slavic Village neighborhood has been axed because Cleveland and Cuyahoga County couldn’t connect on an issue — literally.
Cleveland pulls plug on Slavic Village solar farm amid standoff with Cuyahoga County
A solar farm planned for an abandoned landfill in the Slavic Village neighborhood has been axed.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A solar farm planned for an abandoned landfill in the Slavic Village neighborhood has been axed because Cleveland and Cuyahoga County couldn’t connect on an issue — literally.
"Cleveland’s tortured relationship with Burke Lakefront Airport runs deeper than a debate over aviation — it reflects our chronic failure to think big," writes columnist Leila Atassi.
Shut it down! Burke Lakefront Airport has squatted on our shoreline long enough: Leila Atassi
Cleveland should seize this once-in-a-century chance to close Burke Lakefront Airport and reclaim its 450 waterfront acres for parks, neighborhoods and public life — a transformative vision Mayor Justin Bibb is pushing in Washington despite resistance from aviation groups clinging to the status quo.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Cleveland’s tortured relationship with Burke Lakefront Airport runs deeper than a debate over aviation — it reflects our chronic failure to think big," writes columnist Leila Atassi.
Snow Trails, located just south of Mansfield, will open on Thursday, the first ski resort in Ohio to open this season ⛷️
Ohio ski resorts set opening dates: Snow Trails first, Mad River Mountain close behind
No word yet on opening days for Brandywine, Boston Mills and Alpine Valley.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Snow Trails, located just south of Mansfield, will open on Thursday, the first ski resort in Ohio to open this season ⛷️
The Cleveland Heights man still asking “Where’s My Guardrail” has used the recent snowfall to drive home a point – with an impressive large-scale ice sculpture. https://l.cleveland.com/our3nw
Photo: Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com
Photo: Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Cleveland Heights man still asking “Where’s My Guardrail” has used the recent snowfall to drive home a point – with an impressive large-scale ice sculpture. https://l.cleveland.com/our3nw
Photo: Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com
Photo: Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com
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One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
The Cleveland APL will offer waived adoption fees for adult cats and dogs this week, which is expected to bring increased foot traffic and help more animals find homes before the holidays 🐈🐕
Cleveland APL waives adoption fees to help more adult pets find homes
The Cleveland APL is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs Dec. 8-13 as part of Hill’s national Sweet 16 Million Adoptions Celebration.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Cleveland APL will offer waived adoption fees for adult cats and dogs this week, which is expected to bring increased foot traffic and help more animals find homes before the holidays 🐈🐕
Spend a day in the wake of TSO and you realize the only force working harder to keep things holly, jolly, merry and bright lives at the North Pole.
Cleveland’s special role in Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s nearly 30-year holiday tradition
We mushed our sled to get a sneak preview of this year's TSO tour in Toledo. Advance Local markets Grand Rapids, Newark, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Cleveland will get a dose of the heavenly hard-rock holiday tradition this month.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Spend a day in the wake of TSO and you realize the only force working harder to keep things holly, jolly, merry and bright lives at the North Pole.
The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award. Congrats!
Ohio State football’s Julian Sayin named Heisman Trophy finalist
The Heisman Trophy finalists have been announced. Is Ohio State football's Julian Sayin among them?
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The redshirt freshman quarterback was announced as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday, putting him in the running for college football’s most prestigious award. Congrats!
Tickets for his show go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bob Dylan to perform in Cleveland April 2026
The "Rough & Rowdy Ways" tour brings the mercurial folk-rock icon to The State Theatre, following his summer Outlaw Music Festival appearance at Blossom.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Tickets for his show go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12.
Pluto: "It’s hard to define 'discombobulated,' but you know it when you see it – such as several times in the Browns’ loss to Tennessee."
What is ‘discombobulated’? Watch the Cleveland Browns – Terry Pluto
Shedeur Sanders delivers a terrfic performance, and the Browns still lose as only they can.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Pluto: "It’s hard to define 'discombobulated,' but you know it when you see it – such as several times in the Browns’ loss to Tennessee."
Happy Tuesday, Cleveland! How INCREDIBLE is this photo captured late last week of the December supermoon – nicknamed the cold moon – lining up with a bright blue Terminal Tower? 🤩🌕💙
Photo: gabe_leidyphoto on Instagram
Photo: gabe_leidyphoto on Instagram
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Happy Tuesday, Cleveland! How INCREDIBLE is this photo captured late last week of the December supermoon – nicknamed the cold moon – lining up with a bright blue Terminal Tower? 🤩🌕💙
Photo: gabe_leidyphoto on Instagram
Photo: gabe_leidyphoto on Instagram
Black drivers in Cleveland were three times more likely to be stopped by police than their white counterparts last year, according to a new report from a team that monitors Cleveland police’s progress on court-ordered reforms.
Black drivers are 3.7 times more likely to be stopped by Cleveland police, federal monitor says
A new report from the consent-decree monitoring team says racial disparities in traffic stops by Cleveland police persist.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Black drivers in Cleveland were three times more likely to be stopped by police than their white counterparts last year, according to a new report from a team that monitors Cleveland police’s progress on court-ordered reforms.