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Jim Schwartz says Carson Schwesinger’s command of the Browns defense is ahead of schedule, even compared to Ray Lewis’ early years.
Browns DC Jim Schwartz on how Carson Schwesinger has this Hall of Famer beat in one area early on
The rookie linebacker is producing at a historic pace for Cleveland — and earning praise usually reserved for seasoned veterans.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Jim Schwartz says Carson Schwesinger’s command of the Browns defense is ahead of schedule, even compared to Ray Lewis’ early years.
NEON, one of NE Ohio’s major safety-net health providers, is being taken over by a court-appointed receiver after fraud, debt, and mismanagement. Thousands of low-income patients could be affected.
Judge appoints receiver for Cleveland healthcare nonprofit NEON
The nonprofit is more than $12 million in debt and has been the victim of fraud cases involving a Cleveland councilman and a developer who embezzled funds.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NEON, one of NE Ohio’s major safety-net health providers, is being taken over by a court-appointed receiver after fraud, debt, and mismanagement. Thousands of low-income patients could be affected.
Bills in the legislature would allow Ten Commandments displays and teaching about religion's positive impacts.
Ohio GOP advance public school religion bills; Democrats call it overreach
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November 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Bills in the legislature would allow Ten Commandments displays and teaching about religion's positive impacts.
Mary Kay Cabot: "(Sanders) must trust all the work that he’s put in... and not try to prove to the NFL world that he’s the savior of this team in his first NFL start."
What Shedeur Sanders mustn’t do in his starting debut, and how Browns OC Tommy Rees can help him: Mary Kay Cabot
How Browns OC Tommy Rees can help Shedeur Sanders, and what Sanders must avoid doing in his starting debut.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mary Kay Cabot: "(Sanders) must trust all the work that he’s put in... and not try to prove to the NFL world that he’s the savior of this team in his first NFL start."
The county is collecting gifts for children and teens in foster care through its Hope for the Holidays drive. Donors can purchase new items from the agency’s Amazon and Target wish lists, or choose electronics, toys, games or books from any retailer.
Cuyahoga County seeks donations to brighten holidays for foster children, kinship families
Want to give back this season? Cuyahoga County is seeking donors to support foster youth and kinship families through its Holiday Giving Programs.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The county is collecting gifts for children and teens in foster care through its Hope for the Holidays drive. Donors can purchase new items from the agency’s Amazon and Target wish lists, or choose electronics, toys, games or books from any retailer.
Ohio lawmakers pulled a late-night sprint to rein in intoxicating hemp — and the changes could shake up what’s in your drink by 2026. Would you call this smart regulation or a buzzkill? Full story: https://l.cleveland.com/npzrqy
Video: Josh Duke, clevelanddotcom
Video: Josh Duke, clevelanddotcom
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ohio lawmakers pulled a late-night sprint to rein in intoxicating hemp — and the changes could shake up what’s in your drink by 2026. Would you call this smart regulation or a buzzkill? Full story: https://l.cleveland.com/npzrqy
Video: Josh Duke, clevelanddotcom
Video: Josh Duke, clevelanddotcom
A Mentor man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy and possessing prohibited images of minors.
Mentor man gets 10 years for child sex offenses
Mentor man sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting a boy and possessing child images; guilty pleas entered for multiple charges.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A Mentor man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy and possessing prohibited images of minors.
At University Hospitals, patients are using a wearable device that wirelessly transmits their heart rate and blood pressure to caregivers, even while walking around.
Wireless patient monitoring: University Hospitals among first to adopt nationwide
The wireless Masimo system currently in use at six UH facilities tracks temperature, heart rate, oxygen levels and blood pressure without confining patients to their beds.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
At University Hospitals, patients are using a wearable device that wirelessly transmits their heart rate and blood pressure to caregivers, even while walking around.
General Motors will invest $250 million in its Parma Metal Center to expand U.S. manufacturing, support EV and gas-powered vehicle production and strengthen its supply chain.
General Motors to invest $250M in Parma Metal Center
General Motors will invest $250 million in its Parma Metal Center to expand U.S. manufacturing, support EV and gas-powered vehicle production and strengthen its supply chain.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
General Motors will invest $250 million in its Parma Metal Center to expand U.S. manufacturing, support EV and gas-powered vehicle production and strengthen its supply chain.
“I think he’s itching. Think we’re right there. We’re getting real close to getting over that hump and getting him into the lineup," Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said.
Injured Cavs guard ‘real close’ to making return
The Cavs' lengthy injury report, which has led to nine different starting lineups in the first 16 games, may soon shrink.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“I think he’s itching. Think we’re right there. We’re getting real close to getting over that hump and getting him into the lineup," Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said.
Case Western Reserve University’s First Amendment Clinic on Wednesday blasted a cease-and-desist campaign aimed at social media users who posted about Cleveland businessman Bobby George’s recent felony conviction.
Bobby George’s ‘hurt feelings don’t trump the First Amendment,’ Case’s law clinic director says
First Amendment experts call the Cleveland businessman's legal threats meritless after he sent cease-and-desist letters to Instagram accounts that mentioned his recent felony conviction.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Case Western Reserve University’s First Amendment Clinic on Wednesday blasted a cease-and-desist campaign aimed at social media users who posted about Cleveland businessman Bobby George’s recent felony conviction.
The mother of a 13-year-old Summit County girl and the mother of a 13-year-old Cuyahoga County boy both said in separate lawsuits that their children were groomed by adults on the site, forced into sending sexually explicit images of themselves and threatened.
Northeast Ohio families sue Roblox after children sexually exploited, lawsuits allege
The lawsuits join a growing legal action against the gaming platform, including cases brought by two state attorneys general.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The mother of a 13-year-old Summit County girl and the mother of a 13-year-old Cuyahoga County boy both said in separate lawsuits that their children were groomed by adults on the site, forced into sending sexually explicit images of themselves and threatened.
Former Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden is returning to host the 13th annual charitable event, teaming up with professional athletes and community leaders to serve free turkey dinners to the less fortunate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Joe Haden returning to host TownHall Feed the Need
The former Browns cornerback will lead the 13th annual event serving free turkey dinners to those in need on Nov. 25. It’s also collecting gently used clothing for the needy.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Former Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden is returning to host the 13th annual charitable event, teaming up with professional athletes and community leaders to serve free turkey dinners to the less fortunate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The Rock Hall’s headquarters may sit in New York and its red carpets may shine in L.A., but its heartbeat has always been in Cleveland.
So which city should host the inductions? Here's our breakdown on this question: https://l.cleveland.com/w0vzrm
Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
So which city should host the inductions? Here's our breakdown on this question: https://l.cleveland.com/w0vzrm
Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Rock Hall’s headquarters may sit in New York and its red carpets may shine in L.A., but its heartbeat has always been in Cleveland.
So which city should host the inductions? Here's our breakdown on this question: https://l.cleveland.com/w0vzrm
Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
So which city should host the inductions? Here's our breakdown on this question: https://l.cleveland.com/w0vzrm
Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Infrequent flyers may notice some changes at the airport as they travel to and from Cleveland during the busy Thanksgiving holiday rush. Here’s what to know if you haven’t flown from Cleveland in a while:
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Changes at Cleveland Hopkins airport you need to know
New restroom facilities, checkpoint and roadway construction will affect holiday travel plans at Cleveland Hopkins.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Infrequent flyers may notice some changes at the airport as they travel to and from Cleveland during the busy Thanksgiving holiday rush. Here’s what to know if you haven’t flown from Cleveland in a while:
Rookie LB Carson Schwesinger has been named NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 11 — earning his first honor of the season after stacking 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception against the Ravens.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rookie LB Carson Schwesinger has been named NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 11 — earning his first honor of the season after stacking 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception against the Ravens.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
"Some restaurants endure not because of hype or reinvention, but because they quietly, consistently get it right," writes Peter Chakerian. "Superior Pho, tucked beneath the unassuming sign at East 31st and Superior in Cleveland’s AsiaTown, is one of those places." https://l.cleveland.com/4sy7js
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Some restaurants endure not because of hype or reinvention, but because they quietly, consistently get it right," writes Peter Chakerian. "Superior Pho, tucked beneath the unassuming sign at East 31st and Superior in Cleveland’s AsiaTown, is one of those places." https://l.cleveland.com/4sy7js
People walking, running or launching boats along Lake Erie’s shorelines may have noticed more exposed beach and rock than in recent years — a subtle sign the lake has dipped below its long-term water level average after a period of record-highs.
Lake Erie’s dramatic retreat: Water levels drop after period of record highs
Lake Erie has dipped below its long-term average for a second straight month, signaling a shift away from the record-high water levels seen from 2017 to 2020.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
People walking, running or launching boats along Lake Erie’s shorelines may have noticed more exposed beach and rock than in recent years — a subtle sign the lake has dipped below its long-term water level average after a period of record-highs.
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Ohio State’s Caleb Downs was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday — recognition reserved for the nation’s most dominant defensive players.
Picture: Getty Images
Ohio State’s Caleb Downs was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday — recognition reserved for the nation’s most dominant defensive players.
Picture: Getty Images
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Ohio State’s Caleb Downs was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday — recognition reserved for the nation’s most dominant defensive players.
Picture: Getty Images
Ohio State’s Caleb Downs was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Thursday — recognition reserved for the nation’s most dominant defensive players.
Picture: Getty Images
On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. On Sunday, Nov. 24, the NFL went ahead with 10 games. With a nation in mourning, the Cowboys came to Cleveland.
62 years ago: A controversial Browns game, and an extraordinary request from Art Modell
“It was probably the most difficult thing I have ever done in over 60 years,” public-address announcer Johnny Holliday said in looking back at the game as well as a few other colorful moments from his radio career.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. On Sunday, Nov. 24, the NFL went ahead with 10 games. With a nation in mourning, the Cowboys came to Cleveland.
The penalties, which include nearly $187 million that will be returned to FirstEnergy customers, come on top of $390 million in penalties and settlements the Akron-based utility has already paid in response to issues connected to the sweeping scandal.
State utility regulators order FirstEnergy to pay $250 million in HB6 penalties
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday ordered FirstEnergy to pay more than $250 million in total for misconduct related to the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The penalties, which include nearly $187 million that will be returned to FirstEnergy customers, come on top of $390 million in penalties and settlements the Akron-based utility has already paid in response to issues connected to the sweeping scandal.
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The cuts could come in mid-2026 to cope with budget problems caused by soaring health care costs.
The cuts could come in mid-2026 to cope with budget problems caused by soaring health care costs.
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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The cuts could come in mid-2026 to cope with budget problems caused by soaring health care costs.
The cuts could come in mid-2026 to cope with budget problems caused by soaring health care costs.
In case you missed it: Biswanath Halder, who was convicted in the 2003 shooting spree at Case Western Reserve University, died Monday while serving a life sentence. The 85-year-old died of natural causes.
2003 Case Western Reserve University shooter dies while serving life sentence
The former graduate student who killed one and wounded two others during a campus siege died of apparent natural causes while serving a life sentence.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In case you missed it: Biswanath Halder, who was convicted in the 2003 shooting spree at Case Western Reserve University, died Monday while serving a life sentence. The 85-year-old died of natural causes.
Next summer's tour celebrates two band milestones: the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2005-2006 “Carnival of Sins” and the 45th anniversary of the SoCal band. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/j8443p
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Next summer's tour celebrates two band milestones: the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2005-2006 “Carnival of Sins” and the 45th anniversary of the SoCal band. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21. Details: https://l.cleveland.com/j8443p
Want a piece of the stadium to preserve your fond memories of football games on the lakefront? You’ll have to check with the Browns when the stadium is being demolished, not the city of Cleveland, which owns the stadium.
Browns stadium deal: Who gets to keep any memorabilia from demolition?
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's deal with the Browns spells out ownership of anything left over from the stadium
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November 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Want a piece of the stadium to preserve your fond memories of football games on the lakefront? You’ll have to check with the Browns when the stadium is being demolished, not the city of Cleveland, which owns the stadium.