news

sports

entertainment

obituaries

subscribe

August 29, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

Subscriber Exclusive

Ohio clinics quickly begin same-day abortions after judge’s ruling blocking state law

A Franklin County Judge a week ago blocked the state from enforcing laws requiring a 24-hour waiting period for those seeking abortions.

By Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland.com

Read more

News

Subscriber Exclusive

For the first time in the 21st century, part of Ohio in worst drought classification possible

Two southern Ohio counties are now affected by exceptional drought, the highest drought classification by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Meanwhile, dry conditions are once again spreading in Northeast Ohio.

By Zachary Smith, cleveland.com

MORE

Akron

Twinsburg High School educator named 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Twinsburg High School English teacher Daneé Pinckney was named the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year by Ohio’s State Board of Education.

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

MORE

Community News

Lakewood council committee to review applications for Ward 2 seat

Council’s Committee of the Whole is expected to go into executive session to review the applications of 17 people vying for the open seat.

By Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com

MORE

See more news

Sports

Guardians

12 questions with Matthew Boyd: Grunge music, Miggy pranks and pulling a ‘Billy Chapel’

The Guardians lefty dishes on his favorite ex-teammates, ways to unwind off the field, Grunge music and more.

By Joe Noga, cleveland.com

MORE

Sports 4 Cle

What to watch with Browns' regular season, Guardians down the stretch: Thursday's Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE as host Dave Bacon is joined by Jake Burns and Kenny Roda.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

MORE

Subscriber Exclusive

Ohio State football is changing its pregame routine for 2024

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said the Buckeyes have tweaked their pregame routine a bit.

By Stefan Krajisnik, cleveland.com

MORE

See more sports

Entertainment

Advice

Ask Yadi: Is it OK to sit in priority seating for seniors or the disabled if the seats are empty?

Priority seating, if the seats are empty can I sit there?: Ask Yadi has the answer

By Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

MORE

Entertainment

Inaugural ‘Grogapalooza’ hopes to reignite the communal spirit in Coventry with 3-day music festival and movie screening

The Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge have teamed up with local promoter Byron Bruce for the first Grogapalooza! The three-day palooza will feature a packed lineup of live and mostly local music makers and a special preview screening of the locally shot and produced horror film “Stalker Jane” starring Halo Kitsch.

By Malcolm X Abram, cleveland.com

MORE

Subscriber Exclusive

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to kick off 95th season with ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End’

CVLT's production of the one-woman show about Erma Bombeck runs weekends Sept. 20-29.

By Joey Morona, cleveland.com

MORE

See more entertainment

News, Online Newspaper, Sports, Food & Dining, Ohio Politics, Comics & Puzzles, All the stories. Half the price.

Unlimited Digital Access to cleveland․com
PLUS The Plain Dealer online newspaper.

$1 for the first month

Subscribe Now

Cancel anytime.

Download Mobile App

Get the latest news and alerts on your phone or tablet