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03/22/2025

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03/22/2025

The Cleveland newspaper ceased publication in 1982, leaving 104 years of journalism and history in limbo. Since 2021, Cleveland State University has been working finally get the archive digitized into a searchable format.

The city's afternoon paper folded in 1982. Its archive is now being digitized.

03/21/2025

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03/21/2025

Cleveland public officials are voting on a series of ordinances to regulate smoke and v**e shops in the city amid concerns about a lack of oversight.

Cleveland public officials are voting on a series of ordinances to regulate smoke and v**e shops in the city amid concerns about a lack of oversight.

03/21/2025

The University of Akron says it's trying to improve its overall financial outlook by increasing revenue and reducing operating costs. Job cuts for faculty are also on the horizon.

The university says it's trying to improve its overall financial outlook by increasing revenue and reducing operating costs. Job cuts for faculty are also on the horizon.

03/21/2025

The Ohio Senate voted unanimously to pass an extensive bill lawmakers and lobbyists have said will prompt new energy generation and otherwise overhaul the system as power-intensive consumers, namely data centers, put increasing pressure on the grid statewide.

Senate Bill 2 addresses a range of related issues, including energy costs for consumers, reliability, and barriers to entering the market for utilities.

03/20/2025

Canton Museum of Art features the best artwork from high school students across Stark County while the latest exhibit from Massillon Museum sheds light on the work of blind and sight-impaired photographers. Plus, FAN EXPO Cleveland offers the chance to meet the stars of your favorite shows and movies.

Check out a pop culture convention, hear an internationally renowned pianist or learn about the work of blind artists this weekend in Northeast Ohio.

03/20/2025

Akron Public Schools this week announced a large-scale financial “reorganization” plan that calls for cutting 59 positions.

The move will still need to be approved by Akron Public Schools' Board of Education. It's the latest step the district is taking to cut expenses despite a levy passing last year and a larger wave of cuts last spring.

03/20/2025

The Glenville High School boys basketball team is headed to Dayton this weekend to compete for a state title against the Maysville High School Panthers out of Zanesville.

Glenville will play Maysville High School Friday afternoon in Dayton.

03/20/2025

Niki Farahmand is the creator behind Lay of the Land, where she posts social media walkthrough videos showing new and interesting locations around Northeast Ohio for people living with social anxiety.

Niki Farahmand uses her social media accounts to help anxious Northeast Ohioans conquer their fears and build community.

03/20/2025

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03/20/2025

A new Ohio law will lift driver’s license suspensions for people with unpaid court fines and fees, some of which stretch back years.

The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.

03/20/2025

As East Cleveland’s new interim mayor starts her third week on the job, she says the first priority is getting a budget passed so the city can begin laying the groundwork to become a city people will one day want to move to.

Sandra Morgan is seeking to pass a budget, expand the police department, conduct forensic audits of city government and avoid bankruptcy.

03/20/2025

After the Cleveland Browns escalated an ongoing legal battle with the City of Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb called the team's "scheme" to move out of the city a "betrayal to Ohio taxpayers."

After the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday escalated an ongoing legal battle with the City of Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb called the team's "scheme" to move out of the city a "betrayal to Ohio taxpayers."

03/20/2025

After a clash between Cleveland City Council and Mayor Justin Bibb, council members voted to pass the city's $800 million, 2025 general fund budget.

Cleveland City Council’s changes paved the way for more safety and services, such as an additional $8 million to resurface and care for roads and the creation of new positions, but council members and the mayor couldn't strike a deal over neighborhood improvements.

03/20/2025

Majority Republicans in the Ohio House voted to approve a Senate bill that they say will stop liberal indoctrination at the state's public colleges by banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Senate Bill 1 bans diversity programs and faculty strikes at Ohio's public colleges but it didn't pass without protests.

03/19/2025

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03/19/2025

The University of Akron men's basketball team is heading to its third NCAA Tournament in four seasons under head coach John Groce.

The University of Akron men's basketball team is heading to its third NCAA Tournament in four seasons under coach John Groce. Ideastream's commentator Terry Pluto talks about the Zips' tough test in the MAC Tournament and their odds against Arizona.