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Delinquent: Efrain didn’t fire the gun, but was charged with attempted murder, bound over. Should he have been prosecuted as an adult?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A few months shy of his 19th birthday, Efrain struggled to wrap his head around how he ended up in an adult prison cell, where he’s now serving three years on attempted murder charges committed as a juvenile. He traces his devolution to a single...
Fifth Third Gives Families a College Savings Head Start
CLEVELAND & TAMPA BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2024-- Fifth Third recognizes the burden that the cost of education can put on parents – whether it is a college program, vocational or trade school – and has once again provided a savings boost for future education. 115 babies in Northeast Ohio and Tampa Bay who were born on “Fifth Third Day” (5/3 on the calendar) received a gift of $1,053 to be put toward a 529 savings account. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506692684/en/ Fifth Third regional presidents and local celebrities greeted new moms and dads in select Tampa and Cleveland area hospitals, and presented the college savings gift, along with a care package that includes gift cards, a onesie, beanie and bib. (Photo: Business Wire)
Man steals wallet from open purse at Westlake restaurant (video)
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A man snatched a wallet from an open purse hanging on the back of a chair inside a restaurant. The crime happened on March 1 at Aladdin’s Eatery in Crocker Park. Westlake police said the three men went to a table behind the couple and...
Cleveland ready to assist Case Western Reserve with protests
The pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Case Western Reserve’s campus remained peaceful last week, even as university officials declared Thursday that the student encampment is illegal and began to place possible restrictions on campus visitors. But university officials have been making contingency plans for handling a violent protest. Those plans include...
North Olmsted bakery aims to comfort others with food from home during war
CLEVELAND — North Olmsted is home to a growing Arab community, with more than a dozen Arab-owned businesses along the same stretch of road. Many are owned by Palestinians who are now dealing with the impact of the Israel-Hamas war. Meat sizzled on the grill at Fire and Dough...
Family of 13-Year-Old Fatally Struck By A Vehicle Fleeing From Cops Secures Historic $4.8 Million Settlement
In a significant legal triumph, the family of Tamia Chappman has reached a groundbreaking $4.8 million settlement with the city of Cleveland,… The post Family of 13-Year-Old Fatally Struck By A Vehicle Fleeing From Cops Secures Historic $4.8 Million Settlement appeared first on Shine My Crown.
It’s a new frontier for Westlake High School students learning to fly drones
WESTLAKE, Ohio --- Students participating in Westlake High School’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone Technology class will be able to operate drones as part of their curriculum, thanks to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. The district recently received notice of approved FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs), which are defined...
North Olmsted hosts Community Prayer and Clergy Appreciation Breakfast: A Place in the Sun
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Mayor Nicole Dailey Jones on May 2 hosted the city’s second annual Community Prayer and Clergy Appreciation Breakfast at Old Town Hall. The event, which also celebrated the 2024 National Day of Prayer, included North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church Pastors Adam Falkenstein and Rich Bennett being administered their oath of affirmation as the first volunteer leaders of the city’s new Chaplaincy program for members of our safety forces.
Der Braumeister schedules ‘Drink Like a Mother’ wine tasting
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Der Braumeister might be known for its well-culled European beer selection, but the restaurant-bar has scheduled a three-wine tasting. The tasting is 6 p.m. Friday, May 24. It includes three glasses of wine with three food pairings:. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Ranking 21 varieties of Pop-Tarts from worst to best
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Your “Best of Cleveland” team has opinions and we’re not afraid to share them. With the recent Jerry Seinfeld-helmed Netflix movie “Unfrosted” serving as a backdrop (and perhaps Saturday morning cartoons serving as inspiration!) we are focusing on Pop-Tarts. These ubiquitous handheld breakfast-time anytime treats (and the crazy origin story) got us feelin’ snacky.
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