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January home sales rose in Ohio, nationwide, though Midwest lags other regions

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- January home sales topped last year's kickoff levels, as more buyers apparently jumped into the market...

DeVos is in; will Puzder get out? Kevin O’Brien

President Donald Trump and Labor Secretary-designate Andy Puzder, who may represent Senate Democrats' best chance to deny Trump a...

Covering Trump: A disaster a day, inflated as necessary: Kevin O’Brien

Some of the chaos in President Donald Trump's nascent administration is self-inflicted. Some of it is exacerbated by a...

Should more be done to investigate possible ties between President Trump’s team and Russia?...

President Donald Trump's effective firing of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn Monday after news reports surfaced that his national security...

Trump as ‘Leader of Free World’ attacks free press: Darcy cartoon

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- President Donald Trump, the so-called 'Leader of the Free World' escalated his attack on the free...

Pence on clean-up duty for Trump and Bannon: Darcy cartoon

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis found themselves on clean-up duty for...

Trump needed to denounce anti-Semitism sooner: Darcy cartoon

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When it comes to anti-Semitism, racism and equal rights for the LGBT community, President Donald Trump...

Westlake residents file election protests against Andrea Rocco, council candidates

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Four Westlake residents have filed protests with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, saying law director...

Sibling Revelry Brewery anniversary party set with special bottle release

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Sibling Revelry Brewery is marking a year in business with a party 4-10 p.m. tonight - Friday,...

Things are brewing at the Cuyahoga County Strongsville library: Talk of the Towns

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio - The Friends of the Strongsville Branch Library have partnered with local roaster Red Cedar Coffee to...

Developer will build 24 cluster houses in Strongsville, despite protests from residents

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio - An Atlanta-based developer will build 24 cluster houses off the west side of Pearl Road, just...

Solon has two top-10 finishers in 2017 OHSAA Division I girls state diving championship

Solon had two top-10 finishers in the 2017 OHSAA Division I girls state diving championships on Thursday, including...

Traffic stop nabs two wanted robbers: Solon police blotter

Wrongful entrustment, SR 91: At 1:40 p.m. Feb. 18, police received a call about an erratic driver on eastbound...

Creative transit solutions needed to bring people to the jobs in Greater Cleveland: Peter...

Peter Truog of Fund for Our Economic Future in ClevelandShannon Ahlstrand Photography  A recent article by Steven Litt reviewed...

Bedford Heights jail officers can’t be held liable for mentally-ill man’s death, appeals court...

Omar Arrington-BeyFile photo  CINCINNATI, Ohio -- A federal appeals court panel said Friday that no Bedford Heights police officers...

Business Volunteers Unlimited: Opportunities for the week of Feb. 22, 2017

CLEVELAND, Ohio --  Serving Greater Cleveland, the Volunteer Center at BVU is your one-stop destination to make a difference...

Lou McClung: Meet the Lakewood man who owns Lusso Cosmetics, curates religious statues museum...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio - There's little Lou McClung can't do. He's a makeup artist and creator of a luxurious line...

Woman arrested on warrant after seeking help from officers: Highland Heights Police Blotter

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio General assistance, Bishop Road: A woman requested assistance from officers Feb. 19 because...

J.C. Penney plans to close about 130 stores nationwide

CLEVELAND, Ohio --  J.C. Penney Co., Inc. announced today, as part of its plan to optimize its national retail...

Coventry Village to host Kids Day with full schedule of free fun

CLEVELAND, Ohio - It's time to get the kids out of the house. Coventry Village is just the place....

Dog owner is cited after pet charged at policeman: Chagrin Falls

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Animal Complaint, Willow Lane: A man faces a mandatory court hearing after his dog charged...

Presidential-looking Moreland Hills mansion asks $2.295 million: House of the Week

MORELAND HILLS, Ohio -- Tucked away in the trees near the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin reservation, there's a home...

Stories show black community’s connection to Medina, America

MEDINA, Ohio - A community is as strong as the stories its members tell about their history. Last night,...

Eastbound intersection at West Smith and South State roads in Medina to be closed...

MEDINA, Ohio - Vehicles traveling south on South State Road will not be permitted to turn left (east) onto...

Medina County District Library news: Art in Action, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, voter registration

MEDINA, Ohio - Art in Action is a hands-on day of art at the Medina Library. From 11 a.m....

Akron man with warrant arrested for drug abuse: Brecksville Police Blotter

SUN NEWS FILE  Drug abuse, I-77: On Feb. 6, police observed a black Buick Rendezvous without a front...

Don’t throw it away – repurpose it at Transitional REdesign: Talk of the Towns

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Furniture repurposing and upcycling is all the rage right now. Buying vintage furniture pieces that are...

University Heights won’t be a sanctuary city, but could become a ‘welcoming city’

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City Council's Committee-of-the-Whole decided Thursday night not to pursue sanctuary city status, but to look...

Helping Camp Kesem; Cleveland Heights Swim Cadets to perform in March; more: Press Run

I had never heard of Camp Kesem before until a regular reader, a few days ago, informed me about its...

The Plain Dealer’s front page for February 22, 2017

Our editors Matbet found this article on this site using Google and...

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