I have a backyard firepit. Most families I know have backyard firepits, for kids to roast marshmallows on and adults to drink around, especially as summer wanes and cool nights turn dark. I never realized firepits could be against the law in some cities. You may want to check your city ordinances. Thankfully, mine is fine, as long as I don’t leave a kid in charge, and I keep a garden hose nearby. - Laura |
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Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles (preseason): Joshua Dobbs, David Bell and Anthony Schwartz make strides in Cleveland's’ 21-20 loss Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox: Cleveland postpones Sunday’s game vs. White Sox due to field conditions Northeast Ohio Monday weather forecast: Showers start the week, but then plenty of sunshine |
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Cleveland prohibits outdoor burning, though it offers a wide loophole for those who roast hot dogs or make s’mores. (cleveland.com file photo) |
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Firepits: Cleveland outlaws backyard fires, unless you’re cooking food. Many Northeast Ohio suburbs have laws regulating such fires. The reasons stem from air quality and safety, reports Kaylee Remington. But the laws, like speeding and fireworks, are often violated and seldom enforced. Lakefront plans: Two small nonprofits that have influenced debates over the future of the city’s lakefront have new ideas about how to reconfigure the Ohio 2 Shoreway around Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Steven Litt reports a new study intends to broaden a $5 million, city-led feasibility study exploring at least seven variations on a proposal made in May 2021 by Haslam Sports Group. One idea includes building a new high-level bridge over the river and turning the existing Main Avenue bridge into a bike and pedestrian greenway. Beachwood contracts: The city of Beachwood has paid invoices on 11 jobs to a single company without any type of bidding process in the past year. Lucas Daprile reports that Beachwood officials say they don’t have to obey laws prohibiting that practice, partly because they claim laws passed by previous administrations do not apply to them. Today in Ohio: Will Browns fans remain loyal to the team, and quarterback Deshaun Watson, now that the NFL has finalized an 11-game penalty? We’re talking about the settlement for Watson’s behavior toward massage therapists on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Proxy votes: Before the pandemic, Congress members who missed votes had to skip them rather than voting by proxy. Now, politicians from both parties are using the practice of proxy ballots, and for more than health reasons, reports Sabrina Eaton. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan leads the Ohio delegation in proxy votes. |
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EMS: The Cleveland department that aims to save residents’ lives is struggling with a staffing shortage. The Division of Emergency Medical Service is down eight dispatchers and 50 paramedics. Some employees have left because of the extensive workload and wages, while others pursued different careers such as nursing, reports Olivia Mitchell. Ode to wallpaper: Once, wallpaper was as ubiquitous as wall-to-wall carpet. After decades out of fashion, Laura Johnston writes, it’s back. Flip through any décor magazine or interior designer on Instagram and you’ll see wallpaper. |
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CDC map: The latest CDC map designates Cuyahoga and Lorain counties — along with a majority of Ohio’s 88 counties — as red, or with high COVID-19 transmission, reports Julie Washington. Currently, most Northeast Ohio counties are yellow, or designated as having medium COVID-19 transmission. Compounds: Three natural compounds present in foods like green tea, olive oil and red wine are promising new candidates for the development of drugs to fight against the coronavirus, reports Gretchen Cuda Kroen. E. coli: The number of Ohioans infected with E. coli has increased to 19, and romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants is being investigated as a possible source of the contamination, reports Julie Washington. COVID recovery: A study looking at 62 cities across North America says downtown Cleveland is one of the slowest to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.C. Berkeley study used cell phone data to compare cities before and after the pandemic, reports Sean McDonnell. But city and business officials say downtown is doing better than data suggests, especially with residents and events. Unemployment: Ohio’s unemployment rate was 3.9% in July and has remained unchanged since May, reports Sean McDonnell. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.5% in July. |
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Fatal shooting: A 17-year-old boy died after being shot in the head in broad daylight Friday, Cleveland police said. The boy has not been identified in the shooting that happened about 2:30 p.m. at East 28th Street and Cedar Avenue, Kaylee Remington reports. |
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Black Cleveland: More than two dozen restaurants basked in a culinary spotlight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 4.0. Marc Bona reports the bacon fried rice, honey lemon pepper wing dings, truffle oil greens, gumbo-style shrimp and grits and many others were exotic, creative and delicious. House of the week: Built in 1834, the classic Italianate-style home at 445 S. Rocky River Drive is believed to be the oldest occupied house in Berea. Named The Little Hermitage in a nod to Andrew Jackson’s estate near Nashville, the property is priced at $575,000 for three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in 2,736 square feet. |
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Man fatally shot during argument over motorcycle, Akron police say Read more Man fatally shot in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, police say Read more Former Cleveland Indians star Joe Charboneau arrested, charged with domestic violence in Berea Read more Shaker Heights enters preliminary agreement for mixed-use development of Van Aken District’s Qua site Read more Berea school board considers impact of hope on student success Read more |
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