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Oil prices surge after US strikes Iran: What it could mean for gas prices and inflation in Northeast Ohio

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:12:12 GMT

Rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up oil prices, threatening higher gas costs and inflation. Experts advise cautious investment and market monitoring.

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Bodycam video shows Springfield Township officer thrown from semi during violent confrontation; suspect later shot in Akron

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:59:44 GMT

The Springfield Township officer suffered two broken bones in his leg. The suspect, Jeffrey Latson, was later shot by police in Akron.

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New SNAP work requirements take effect, impacting thousands in Northeast Ohio

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:59:23 GMT

New SNAP rules now mandate work for many recipients, including parents with kids ages 14-18 and all able-bodied adults under the age of 65.

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Weather Blog: Think this winter was cold? You aren't wrong!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:17:26 GMT

Winter temperatures averaged well below normal for northern Ohio.

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Digging underway for new Cleveland Browns enclosed stadium in Brook Park: See the photos

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:01:38 GMT

The Browns will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the site on April 30. The team plans to move into their new home in time for the 2029 NFL season.

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Cleveland International Film Festival celebrates 50th anniversary with return to Cedar Lee: See the full CIFF 50 lineup

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:34:46 GMT

This year's CIFF runs from April 9–18, with screenings spread out across Playhouse Square, the Cedar Lee Theatre, Cleveland State University and the Rock Hall.

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Weather Blog: Cold and dry for February

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:56:27 GMT

The official February weather numbers for Cleveland are basically what you'd expect.

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Canton police: 13-year-old skateboarder dies after being struck by car

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:59:15 GMT

Police said the boy was riding a skateboard eastbound on 33rd Street NW and was crossing Market Avenue North when the collision occurred Friday evening.

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Cuyahoga County Sheriff's deputy among 3 people hurt in overnight crash in Cleveland

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:39:04 GMT

"Preliminary information indicates that the driver of the civilian vehicle ran the red light," according to a press release from the county.

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Monday's Daily Dose: GLP-1 eye risks, colorectal cancer in the young, and the glyphosate debate

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:27:51 GMT

A father blindsided by a cancer diagnosis, popular weight-loss drug with unexpected side effect, and a chemical causing controversy.

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First Brands to close Cleveland corporate office and multiple Ohio facilities amid executives' fraud scandal, impacting 1,200 jobs

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:17:01 GMT

First Brands' bankruptcy, linked to alleged fraud by its executives, has prompted the closure of several Ohio facilities, impacting over 1,200 jobs statewide.

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Cleveland police announce joint investigation with US Marshals and FBI in area of East 65th Street: See video from the scene

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:50:51 GMT

"There is no threat to public safety."

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Stricklands ice cream stand reopening in Akron with special deal offering cones for 90 cents

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:17:43 GMT

To kick off their 90th season, Stricklands in Akron has announced they will be selling small ice cream cones for 90 cents throughout opening day on Friday, March 6.

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Woman allegedly steals ambulance in Akron while firefighters respond to call

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:16:04 GMT

A woman in Akron was arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance during a medical call.

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Amid drastic Medicaid cuts, Ohio Department of Health director lays out rural program funding plans

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:44:56 GMT

The Trump/Republican Medicaid funding cuts will hit Ohio to the tune of $33 billion over 10 years, according to experts.

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Sting to perform at Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall this fall: Here's how to get tickets

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:42:18 GMT

Sting will bring his "STING 3.0" tour to Akron on Nov. 1, offering an intimate concert experience with reimagined hits at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

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Cleveland Restaurant Week returns March 2-14 with top chefs offering $39+ prix fixe menus

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:44:23 GMT

Cleveland Independents marks its 20th anniversary by hosting Cleveland Restaurant Week from March 2-14.

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Cleveland Browns reportedly trade for Houston Texans RT Tytus Howard

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:42:55 GMT

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly traded for Tytus Howard, a move aiming to bolster their offensive line, in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

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Cleveland police: Woman found dead with stab wounds; suspect in custody

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:24:44 GMT

Cleveland police are investigating the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Maria Delgado.

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Toledo lands 2045 U.S. Open at Inverness Club

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:27:42 GMT

Inverness Club will host its fifth U.S. Open in 2045, decades after last staging the major championship in 1979.

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Executives' fraud scheme being blamed for mass layoffs in Tiffin and Bowling Green

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:27:06 GMT

More than 700 employees in northwest Ohio are among over 1200 statewide losing their jobs when the auto parts company First Brands closes facilities in the state.

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Gas prices drop 8 cents in Akron, up slightly in Cleveland: GasBuddy addresses potential impacts after attacks in Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:23:06 GMT

“Gasoline prices are likely to face heightened upward pressure as seasonal trends continue and markets navigate this evolving geopolitical landscape. ..."

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Cleveland Ice Storm synchronized skating club to compete in championships

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:13:31 GMT

"This is an incredibly proud moment for our entire club."

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Police shoot semi-truck driver in Akron after multiple cruiser collisions; Springfield Township officer suffers broken leg

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:17:30 GMT

An Akron police officer and a Springfield Township police officer were injured, according to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik.

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Harden scores 22 points with broken thumb, leads Cleveland Cavaliers over Brooklyn Nets 106-102

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:59:27 GMT

James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 victory over the Nets.

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John Mobley Jr. scores 21 points and unranked Ohio State beats No. 8 Purdue 82-74

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:58:48 GMT

John Mobley Jr. scored 21 points to lead Ohio State to an 82-74 win over No. 8 Purdue on Sunday.

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81-year-old woman dies in single-car Wayne County crash

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:40:01 GMT

An 81-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after a single-car crash on County Route 70 just east of State Route 57 near the city of Rittman on Sunday.

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Akron woman charged with theft of approximately $38K from 'vulnerable' elderly victim

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:48:06 GMT

The Springfield Township Police Department says a 56-year-old Akron woman was arrested after approximately $38,000 was taken from an elderly victim's bank accounts.

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Fire at Woodbury Commons apartment complex in Parma leaves 2 firefighters injured, dozens displaced

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:14:36 GMT

A massive fire at Parma's Woodbury Commons injured two firefighters and displaced dozens of residents. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 to lift No. 13 Ohio State women over No. 15 Michigan State, 87-68

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:09:40 GMT

No. 13 Ohio State rolled past No. 15 Michigan State, 87-68. The Buckeyes hit a program-best 18 shots from deep in the regular-season finale.

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OHSAA swimming and diving championships: University School boys, Hathaway Brown girls continue dominance by winning D-II team swimming titles

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:05:52 GMT

The University Preppers are Ohio's D-II boys swimming champions for the fifth year in a row. The Hathaway Brown Blazers also won their fourth straight girls title.

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Brooklyn's Adam Cowper wins OHSAA D-II state bowling championship

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:01:17 GMT

Brooklyn senior Adam Cowper captured Ohio's individual Division II state bowling title with a total score of 729.

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Akron police investigate fatal shooting of 26-year-old woman

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:52:04 GMT

Akron police ask for public's help in gathering information after the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old woman in her apartment.

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Shammah Scott scores 23 off the bench, Akron knocks off Kent State 92-70

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:41:14 GMT

Shammah Scott scored 23 points off of the bench to lead the Akron Zips over the Kent State Golden Flashes 92-70 on Friday. The Zips are now 24-5 on the season.

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NASA shakes up its flight plans for Artemis moon landing program

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:34:21 GMT

The new plan to return people to the moon is modeled like the fast-paced Apollo program.

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Cleveland Clinic makes 5-year, $50 million pledge to fight hunger with donations to food banks, community organizations

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:29:37 GMT

The Cleveland Clinic is pledging $50 million to fight hunger in the communities it serves over the next half-decade, including direct support in Northeast Ohio.

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Garfield Heights man sentenced to 6½ years in multi-city theft case

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:25:19 GMT

In addition to his prison sentence, Curtis Wilder was ordered to pay $22,000 in restitution to victims. Several Lake County police departments investigated the case.

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2 killed in single-car crash in Vermilion

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:24:22 GMT

Two Vermilion men died in a single-car crash on U.S. Route 6 early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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Student at Trinity High School in Garfield Heights found with gun on campus, officials say

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:22:08 GMT

Trinity High School says President and Principal William Svoboda acted quickly to confiscate a gun from a student on campus Friday morning. No one was hurt.

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Cleveland police: 14-year-old girl shot, hospitalized in critical condition

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:18:29 GMT

A 14-year-old girl was taken to a hospital where she is listed in critical condition after being shot on Lakeview Road in Cleveland Friday night.

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