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6 Ohio Cities Are Infested with Bed Bugs in 2024
The worst bed bug cities in the United States for 2024 have been announced and it's looking bad for Ohio. It's not a big surprise to see Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles in the top 5 since they are among the largest cities in the nation. However, the fact that Cleveland is in the top 5 worst cities for bed bugs is making Ohio itch. Orkin publishes the list of worst bed bug cities every year. Here's how they came up with their results,
'Do whatever you can to keep this monster behind bars': Bionca Ellis bond set at $5 million
After initially being arraigned at the Rocky River Municipal Court, Bionca Ellis's case was moved to Cuyahoga County, where it ground to a halt during her arraignment on Monday. The first time Judge Nancy Russo spoke to Ellis, she refused to acknowledge the judge and answer questions. In a second...
Hot dog! Brook Park residents revel in free food and fun at annual Picnic in the Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- The park near City Hall was teeming with excitement Saturday (June 8) as dozens of Brook Park residents gathered for the city’s annual Picnic in the Park. The event, co-hosted and paid for by the City of Brook Park and American Legion Post 610, took...
Local animal organizations pioneer state bill to create more pet-friendly housing
The Cleveland Animal Protective League, along with the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation, announced that the Pet-Friendly Rental Act has been passed by the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee on June 4. The bill, Sub House Bill 277, would create tax incentives for landlords to accept pet owners with or...
Voter purge: The names of more than 14,000 Greater Clevelanders to be removed
State officials have released a list of inactive voters to be purged from the registration list next month. More than 14,000 names from Cuyahoga County are on the list. You can search for your name on the Ohio Secretary of State’s website here. The list is compiled as part...
Seven Hills’ brand-new North Park Lodge ready for birthday and anniversary rentals
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- Originally announced as a game changer for residential rentals, construction of the $1.2 million, 2,260-square-foot The Lodge at North Park is complete. “We’re accepting reservations and booking events that are going to be happening shortly,” Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta said. If you purchase a...
Drag is an art form protected by the First Amendment and should not be criminalized
Days after the city of Cleveland celebrated Pride in the CLE, where Northeast Ohio families enjoyed the sunshine, supported one another, and witnessed wonderful performances from local drag performers, the Ohio Statehouse decided to hear proponent testimony for House Bill 245, a fearmongering bill meant to curtail the kind of joy we recently saw in our community (”Drag Queen bill: Supporters testify against events with kids,” June 6).
A schedule of Juneteenth events planned in East Side communities
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Sun Press coverage area communities are all ready in coming days to celebrate Juneteenth with outdoor events that include music, food and cultural activities. The federal Juneteenth holiday takes place on June 19, but communities are celebrating on different days. Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, celebrates the...
Parade the Circle Showcases Cleveland Arts in University Circle: Photos
This year's Parade the Circle featured colorful floats, artistic performances and plenty of family fun in Cleveland. Photos by Alister White. The Cleveland Museum of Art hosted its late-spring bonanza on Saturday, when Parade the Circle streamed through the University Circle neighborhood and landed at Wade Oval. It's not your...
Cleveland ready to honor Navy legacy with “Lone Sailor” monument
Coming to Voinovich Park later this year, the statue unveiling will coincide with the launch of the USS Cleveland. Hands tucked into his coat, the solemn figure of the “Lone Sailor” gazes into the distance, contemplating faraway lands or pining for home. This steadfast Navy man will soon have a place on Cleveland’s waterfront, in time for the commissioning of a new ship named for the city.
A new theater, a new Chick-fil-A and revamped libraries: Our Towns
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A new Chick-fil-A is opening in Broadview Heights, and a new theater is opening in North Olmstead. Meanwhile, the Noble Road branch library in Cleveland Heights has been revamped, while the Solon library is going under construction. Here’s what else is happening this week around Northeast Ohio:...
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