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The future of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains very much uncertain. And the same can be said for his fellow quarterback, Baker Mayfield. That leaves the Browns in an unexpected position. They were certain their quarterback woes would come to an end with the acquisition of Watson, but it’s only ended up muddying the waters further. And as the NFL deliberates on a potential suspension for Watson, Cleveland is busy creating contingency plans.

About two months ago, a Connecticut man defiantly yelled out “I’m still alive” after he was convicted of murdering an ex-girlfriend, but a judge dealt him a sentence on Friday that condemns him to spend most—if not all—of what remains of his life behind bars.

The 2022 NBA Draft is over, and now is the time for second-guessing. Everyone’s rankings of players are a bit different, so there will always be moves a team makes that another team would have done differently. A player is one team’s treasure and another team’s reach. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no different.

Deshaun Watson has settled 20 of 24 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct, but the Browns quarterback is not out of the woods when it comes to NFL discipline. While the former Texans star has publicly sworn innocence and avoided criminal charges for an alleged pattern of abuse during private massage therapy sessions, the NFL Players Association is concerned the NFL will suspend Watson for the entire 2022 season, if not indefinitely, according to Pro Football Network.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – “I see in people what God wants me to see.”. Those words coming from most other people would sound pretentious and strange. But they were spoken by Rob Sharkey, whose head was turned away from me. He was staring at me from the corner of his right eye.

Lent might have already come and passed this year, but that doesn't mean there aren't still great places to get fish fry in the Cleveland area. If you find yourself craving fish fry throughout the year, you should check out these restaurants.

Local strawberry season is pretty much in the books. Next up for fans who like to venture into the fields and pick their own berries is blueberries that are expected to be ready soon in northern Ohio. Most area farms that offer you-pick-blueberries say the fields are not quite ripe...

Whether you’re looking for eggs benedict or bottomless mimosas, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Cleveland on Tripadvisor.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- In general, when summertime rolls around, people like to have a good time outdoors. That enjoyment of outdoor activities includes nighttime activities, which is why so many bars look to add a patio and communities now hold regular outdoor movie nights in the park. At StoneWater...

Last week, I tried a seafood boil for the first time. Since I was in Independence, Ohio, I went to Rockside Corners Shopping Center and got my seafood boil at Lobster & Pho, a restaurant that offers Cajun-style seafood boils and Vietnamese pho noodles. I was bewildered by the concept but also intrigued.

As Giovanni's restaurant in Beachwood cruises to its 46th year in business, and weeks before Paloma debuts at Van Aken District, owners Carl Quagliata and Zack Ladner will open the doors to The Village Butcher (818 S.O.M. Center Rd., 440-565-7330) in Mayfield. Located a stone's throw from Smokin’ Q’s, the...

What was once The Cabin of Willowick is now Timber Kitchen and Social. Located at 28810 Lakeshore Blvd., Carmen Paponetti and Christina Osborne, partners in business and in life, opened the doors to Timber Kitchen and Social in August of 2021. The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the business June 1.

AKRON, Ohio – Downtown Akron has undergone a series of changes, from restaurants to businesses to the Main Street Corridor project that reconstructed the thoroughfare over several years. One recent void has been fine dining. Until now. You could say Crave is a new old addition. Owners Aaron and...

In 1972, 15-year-old David “Coondog” O’Karma finagled his way onto “The Houlihan and Big Chuck Show” to take part in their Pizza Fight of the Century. O’Karma won the pizza-eating competition, beating the show’s previously undefeated champion. The belt he won was cheaply made from blue cardboard, aluminum foil and felt. But to O’Karma,...

The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is hosting the 2022 Canoe Adventure on Summit Lake and the Ohio & Erie Canal on Saturday, July 16. Participants will receive a guided interpretive tour of Summit Lake and portions of the Ohio & Erie Canal, with guides providing updates on the Ohio & Erie Canalway, Towpath Trail and connector trails.

photo of dip cone ice creamPhoto by Dylan Ferreira (Unsplash) Craving a sweet treat? Look no further! Here's where you need to check out this summer for some incredible treats such as donuts, ice cream, and more.

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The 125-foot Ferris wheel has officially been removed from the I-X Center in Cleveland. SkyFOX flew over the I-X Center Friday to see the empty dome on the roof.

Crumbl Cookies will open a new location at the Solon Village shopping plaza on Aurora Road in Solon between Office Max and Malley’s Chocolates. Owners JB and Nicole Bickerstaff and Cydni Bickerstaff Rice are in the early stages of planning the 1,874 square-foot location and have yet to set a date to open, Cydni Bickerstaff Rice said in an email to CJN.

Photo of pasta with sauce on platePhoto by Mahmoud Fawzy (Unsplash) The Akron area has a rich Italian history, so there are many great choices for where to get the best food in town. But I know that can be overwhelming. So I've narrowed it down for you. Here are the three best choices you'll find right in town.