Catherine Ross
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Cleveland, OH, United States
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Akron family hopes arrest will lead to answers in brother's 2020 killing
After nearly three years of unanswered questions, an Akron family is hoping an arrest in the killing of their brother will finally provide answers. → Read More
International Women's Day: Northeast Ohio women brewing change in male-dominated industry
Multiple Northeast Ohio business owners are brewing change in a traditionally male-dominated industry. → Read More
'It saved my life,' specialists urge problem gamblers to seek help
As sports betting takes off in Ohio, so does the demand for help for problem gambling. Most of the callers said they reached out for help because they were facing problems connected to gambling. → Read More
West Side Market nonprofit leadership takes shape, vendors cautiously optimistic
Cleveland’s historic West Side Market is inching closer toward revitalization. A newly created nonprofit is poised to take over management of the Ohio City anchor this year. → Read More
Budgets stretch as SNAP benefits reduced, grocery prices remain high
As March begins, millions of Americans are preparing to stretch reduced budgets to cover rising food costs. → Read More
Families prepare for end of extra pandemic SNAP payments
March 1 will mark the end of extra money for families through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). → Read More
Erin Brockovich visits East Palestine, tells residents to prepare for the 'long game'
Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich hosted a town hall meeting, warning East Palestine families to brace for the health, environmental and legal implications of the February 3 train derailment. → Read More
East Palestine residents question safety, transparency at town hall meeting
Despite official reassurance that residents in East Palestine are now safe, many are still raising concerns and questions after a train carrying hazardous material derailed in their town. → Read More
Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack stepping down from Akron Public Schools
The superintendent of Akron Public Schools is stepping down from her position. At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve a separation agreement. → Read More
The show will go on: Cardinal School Board agrees to allow spring play after concerns over ‘vulgarity’
After drawing national attention for canceling the high school’s spring play, Cardinal Local Schools will now allow the performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to move forward. → Read More
Despite neighbor concerns, Ohio City youth drop-in center receives approval
A project to help young people experiencing homelessness will move forward. Monday, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals greenlit a youth drop-in center planned for an historic district in Ohio City. → Read More
Canceled Cardinal High School play garners attention from Broadway stars, original playwright
Cardinal Local Schools halted the high school’s spring production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” because the school board found some of the play’s content vulgar. → Read More
Cardinal school board abruptly halts high school musical due to 'vulgarity' in play
The school board determined “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was inappropriate for its young audiences. But many of the actors and their families believe it was the wrong move. → Read More
Retired police K-9 recovering cancer diagnosis, leg amputation
K-9 Zayne retired from the Canton Police Department in September. A little more than a month later, he was facing a devastating diagnosis. → Read More
Flats East Bank bar reopens with St. Patrick's Day theme
St. Patrick’s Day is making an early debut in Cleveland this year. A former Christmas-themed pop-up bar in the Flats East Bank reopened Friday as CLover Bar. → Read More
Vandalized Cuyahoga Falls fields threaten to derail spring youth soccer season
Several hundred soccer players in Cuyahoga Falls are facing uncertainty for their upcoming spring season. The city says vandals tore through more than 10 playing fields at Water Works Park this week. → Read More
$25,000 budget gap puts Edgewater NeighborFest in jeopardy
After more than 30 years on Cleveland’s West Side, a popular summertime event is in jeopardy. The Edgewater NeighborFest is facing a $25,000 budget gap and turning to the community for help. → Read More
Cleveland native to take stage at Super Bowl LVII halftime show
While we don’t know yet who will be facing off during Super Bowl LVII, we do know Cleveland native Norelle will be performing alongside Rihanna during the halftime show. → Read More
Youth Drop-In Center planned for Ohio City's Franklin Blvd
Advocates are in the final stages of creating a youth drop-in center where at-risk young people can take a break and find resources. → Read More
Mentor leaders call for Lake County to rescind sales tax increase
The county Board of Commissioners approved a 0.5% increase, making the county’s 7.75% sales tax rate the third-highest in the state. Mentor city leaders want the tax rescinded. → Read More