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As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
Social Security experts urge recipients to do these 5 things before Dec. 31
As the year 2025 comes to an end, Social Security recipients are urged to complete several key tasks before Dec. 31, from correcting earnings records to updating tax withholding and direct deposit information, to avoid payment issues and benefit errors in 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
The accomplishments of this year’s class were lauded throughout the night. One ripped rebounds on the court, another zoomed across tracks. One crunched ball carriers on football fields, another pounded opponents in the octagon and another worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame inducts 5 newest members (photos)
The ceremony was held at the hall’s new permanent home on the near west side.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The accomplishments of this year’s class were lauded throughout the night. One ripped rebounds on the court, another zoomed across tracks. One crunched ball carriers on football fields, another pounded opponents in the octagon and another worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
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Christmas Corner Bar at Around the Corner is a local holiday staple! Decorations go big and bold, and the festive energy is nonstop. Open Monday–Friday, 3 p.m. to close and Saturday & Sunday, noon to close. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/1mn0rm
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Christmas Corner Bar at Around the Corner is a local holiday staple! Decorations go big and bold, and the festive energy is nonstop. Open Monday–Friday, 3 p.m. to close and Saturday & Sunday, noon to close. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/1mn0rm
Video: Josh Duke, cleveland.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Christmas Corner Bar at Around the Corner is a local holiday staple! Decorations go big and bold, and the festive energy is nonstop. Open Monday–Friday, 3 p.m. to close and Saturday & Sunday, noon to close. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/1mn0rm
Video: Josh Duke, cleveland.com
Christmas Corner Bar at Around the Corner is a local holiday staple! Decorations go big and bold, and the festive energy is nonstop. Open Monday–Friday, 3 p.m. to close and Saturday & Sunday, noon to close. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/1mn0rm
Video: Josh Duke, cleveland.com
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Cleveland native Arvell Reese is the 2025 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year — In 12 games, Reese has gone from an unknown to potentially being the first Buckeye to be the No. 1 pick in the draft since Orlando Pace in 1997.
Picture: AP
Cleveland native Arvell Reese is the 2025 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year — In 12 games, Reese has gone from an unknown to potentially being the first Buckeye to be the No. 1 pick in the draft since Orlando Pace in 1997.
Picture: AP
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Cleveland native Arvell Reese is the 2025 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year — In 12 games, Reese has gone from an unknown to potentially being the first Buckeye to be the No. 1 pick in the draft since Orlando Pace in 1997.
Picture: AP
Cleveland native Arvell Reese is the 2025 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year — In 12 games, Reese has gone from an unknown to potentially being the first Buckeye to be the No. 1 pick in the draft since Orlando Pace in 1997.
Picture: AP
QB Deshaun Watson has returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since re-rupturing his Achilles last season. 👀
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom
December 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
QB Deshaun Watson has returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since re-rupturing his Achilles last season. 👀
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom
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Gunselman’s Steakhouse & Bar has partnered with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and his Six Springs Farm to introduce Hall of Fame Beef Full Blood Wagyu.
Gunselman’s Steakhouse & Bar has partnered with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and his Six Springs Farm to introduce Hall of Fame Beef Full Blood Wagyu.
December 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Gunselman’s Steakhouse & Bar has partnered with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and his Six Springs Farm to introduce Hall of Fame Beef Full Blood Wagyu.
Gunselman’s Steakhouse & Bar has partnered with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and his Six Springs Farm to introduce Hall of Fame Beef Full Blood Wagyu.
The chocolate Advent calendars are $24.95, while the ornaments are $12.95. Details:
Malley’s Chocolates introduces advent calendars, ornaments for 2025 holiday season
New president Megan Gillum introduces festive products while honoring the 90-year legacy of the beloved Cleveland chocolate company founded in Lakewood in 1935.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The chocolate Advent calendars are $24.95, while the ornaments are $12.95. Details:
🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/galmwq
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is the 2025 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year — the first Buckeye to win it since Chase Young in 2019 and the 12th in program history.
Picture: AP
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is the 2025 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year — the first Buckeye to win it since Chase Young in 2019 and the 12th in program history.
Picture: AP
December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is the 2025 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year — the first Buckeye to win it since Chase Young in 2019 and the 12th in program history.
Picture: AP
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is the 2025 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year — the first Buckeye to win it since Chase Young in 2019 and the 12th in program history.
Picture: AP
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Tennessee Titans QB "Cam Ward has been sacked a league-worst 48 times in 12 games. He’s basically averaging four sacks a game,” Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Tennessee Titans QB "Cam Ward has been sacked a league-worst 48 times in 12 games. He’s basically averaging four sacks a game,” Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Tennessee Titans QB "Cam Ward has been sacked a league-worst 48 times in 12 games. He’s basically averaging four sacks a game,” Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Tennessee Titans QB "Cam Ward has been sacked a league-worst 48 times in 12 games. He’s basically averaging four sacks a game,” Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
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A total of 1,747 items – including hats, scarves, mittens and blankets – were donated at Medina County District Library branches this year. That's 615 more than 2024's total and the greatest number since the Warm Up program was established in 2004.
A total of 1,747 items – including hats, scarves, mittens and blankets – were donated at Medina County District Library branches this year. That's 615 more than 2024's total and the greatest number since the Warm Up program was established in 2004.
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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A total of 1,747 items – including hats, scarves, mittens and blankets – were donated at Medina County District Library branches this year. That's 615 more than 2024's total and the greatest number since the Warm Up program was established in 2004.
A total of 1,747 items – including hats, scarves, mittens and blankets – were donated at Medina County District Library branches this year. That's 615 more than 2024's total and the greatest number since the Warm Up program was established in 2004.
Is it intriguing to wonder what he could possibly have left after surgeries to repair his fractured shoulder and the Achilles twice? https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/browns-qb-deshaun-watson-has-his-21-day-practice-window-opened.html
Browns open QB Deshaun Watson’s 21-day practice window; he’ll practice today
Browns QB Deshaun Watson has been designated for return to practice from his ruptured Achilles.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Is it intriguing to wonder what he could possibly have left after surgeries to repair his fractured shoulder and the Achilles twice? https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/12/browns-qb-deshaun-watson-has-his-21-day-practice-window-opened.html
The city is seeking out a contractor that can map out the needed repairs, handle the construction and pay for the entire project using savings — similar to the plan Cleveland chose to make $21 million worth of repairs to the city’s five police district buildings.
Cleveland’s fire stations are in rough shape, city seeks plan to fix them
Cleveland is putting together a plan to renovate fire and EMS stations across the city.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The city is seeking out a contractor that can map out the needed repairs, handle the construction and pay for the entire project using savings — similar to the plan Cleveland chose to make $21 million worth of repairs to the city’s five police district buildings.
Hartline, who has been on Ohio State’s staff since 2017, has been the offensive coordinator and play-caller this season. He’s best known for the work he’s done coaching OSU’s receivers.
Ohio State football’s Brian Hartline leaving to fill head coaching vacancy: Reports
Ohio State football's Brian Hartline has reportedly landed a head coaching job.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hartline, who has been on Ohio State’s staff since 2017, has been the offensive coordinator and play-caller this season. He’s best known for the work he’s done coaching OSU’s receivers.
Lebanon, Ohio is a town straight out of a Hallmark Channel movie, in December or any month.
Exploring Lebanon, one of Ohio’s best small towns: history, hospitality and horse-drawn carriage parade
Once criticized by Charles Dickens, the 222-year-old inn now offers comfort food and ghost stories in the heart of one of Ohio's most charming small towns.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Lebanon, Ohio is a town straight out of a Hallmark Channel movie, in December or any month.
No snow expected today (Wednesday), but it could come Thursday, depending on where you live in the region. Temperatures will also tumble, falling to near 20 degrees by late afternoon Thursday, not factoring in the wind chill 🥶
Single digit temps? Bitter cold will soon hit Northeast Ohio
Light lake-effect snow will fade Tuesday afternoon, but an arctic front will bring scattered snow showers, falling temperatures and single-digit wind chills to Northeast Ohio later this week.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
No snow expected today (Wednesday), but it could come Thursday, depending on where you live in the region. Temperatures will also tumble, falling to near 20 degrees by late afternoon Thursday, not factoring in the wind chill 🥶
RTA announced Tuesday it would discontinue the free service on Dec. 19 as part of cost-cutting to deal with a budget crunch. WiFi, however, will still be offered at the Stephanie Tubbs Transit Center and five stations.
Budget-strapped RTA nixes free WiFi on trains, buses
RTA is implementing cost-cutting measures to address budget concerns while trying to avoid service cuts
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
RTA announced Tuesday it would discontinue the free service on Dec. 19 as part of cost-cutting to deal with a budget crunch. WiFi, however, will still be offered at the Stephanie Tubbs Transit Center and five stations.
Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
Lawmakers propose requiring that Ohio public bodies let the public speak at meetings
House Bill 609, a bipartisan proposal, would amend the Ohio Open Meetings Act to give residents the right to speak before officials vote on agenda items.
www.cleveland.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
Happy Wednesday, Cleveland! This snowy skyline snapshot of downtown? Perfection 😍
Photo: mattshifflerphoto on Instagram
Photo: mattshifflerphoto on Instagram
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happy Wednesday, Cleveland! This snowy skyline snapshot of downtown? Perfection 😍
Photo: mattshifflerphoto on Instagram
Photo: mattshifflerphoto on Instagram
While police officers carry firearms, Tasers, pepper spray, batons and wear bulletproof vests, healthcare workers and other responders often face dangerous situations with little protection.
Protecting caregivers: Cleveland EMS, hospital staff learn self‑defense against violent patients
Paramedics, EMTs and nursing professionals in Greater Cleveland are encouraged to join two training sessions aimed at teaching first responders how to navigate and prevent violent attacks.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
While police officers carry firearms, Tasers, pepper spray, batons and wear bulletproof vests, healthcare workers and other responders often face dangerous situations with little protection.
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
Guardians pitchers Clase, Ortiz set for May trial in betting scandal
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
Through the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife issue annual awards to organizations helping families experiencing homelessness. ACCESS Shelter is one of 32 organizations nationwide to receive an award this year.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Bezos donate $1.25M to Akron emergency shelter
The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund award to the ACCESS Women and Children’s Emergency Shelter is the largest in the shelter’s history.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Through the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife issue annual awards to organizations helping families experiencing homelessness. ACCESS Shelter is one of 32 organizations nationwide to receive an award this year.
Samir Santana was identified as the victim in the shooting that occurred at Proof Smoke Shop, located on Lakeshore Boulevard near East 156th Street.
Grafton man fatally shot at smoke shop on Cleveland’s East Side, police say
Samir Santana died Monday after he was shot at a store on Lakeshore Boulevard in Cleveland.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Samir Santana was identified as the victim in the shooting that occurred at Proof Smoke Shop, located on Lakeshore Boulevard near East 156th Street.
One of the best ways to spend a snow day, if you ask us! 🛷
After a fresh snowfall caused messy conditions and school closures across Northeast Ohio Tuesday, sledders took to the hills in the Metroparks' Big Creek Reservation.
Photos: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
After a fresh snowfall caused messy conditions and school closures across Northeast Ohio Tuesday, sledders took to the hills in the Metroparks' Big Creek Reservation.
Photos: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
One of the best ways to spend a snow day, if you ask us! 🛷
After a fresh snowfall caused messy conditions and school closures across Northeast Ohio Tuesday, sledders took to the hills in the Metroparks' Big Creek Reservation.
Photos: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
After a fresh snowfall caused messy conditions and school closures across Northeast Ohio Tuesday, sledders took to the hills in the Metroparks' Big Creek Reservation.
Photos: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
Ohio lawmakers say they’re not done working on property taxes, and a new bipartisan plan shows what might come next.
After big November changes, Ohio lawmakers push more property tax fixes
A bipartisan measure proposed in the Ohio House would require counties to offer payment plans and provide clearer levy language on ballots, addressing taxpayer confusion.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Ohio lawmakers say they’re not done working on property taxes, and a new bipartisan plan shows what might come next.
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.
Guardians need bats for a serious chance at a World Series — here are some they could pursue: Paul Hoynes
The Guardians need to improve their offense for 2026 so they can continue to pursue a World Series victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.