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December 22, 2023

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Cities’ control over cigarette, vape policy now rests in Senate GOP’s hands

Senate could overturn cities' tobacco enforcement and favored vape policies.

By Jake Zuckerman, jzuckerman@cleveland.com

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News

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Make sure those keys get handed over to a sober driver: Bentleyville Police Blotter

No injuries and no word on the condition of the culvert they hit leaving the party.

By Thomas Jewell, special to cleveland.com

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Courts And Justice

Police officer sues Tri-C, accuses chief and HR director of retaliation for investigating supervisors

The lawsuit includes claims of race discrimination, race-based harassment, retaliation, fraud and aiding and abetting. Bailey is asking for more than $25,000 and a chance to present evidence to a jury.

By Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com

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Ohio lawmakers belatedly announce retirements, clearing the way for their likely successors

In each case, only one other Democrat filed to run for their Democratic-leaning seats, meaning those candidates now have a clear path to win election next November.

By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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Sports

Betting

Backing the Browns offense; and a ‘crazy’ bet on Chargers vs. Bills: Tyler Shoemaker’s ‘Betting the Browns’

As the Browns continue their push for the playoffs, betting analyst Tyler Shoemaker previews Browns vs. Texans, and looks around the rest of the NFL.

By Tyler Shoemaker, special to cleveland.com

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Sports 4 Cle

Browns vs. Texans key matchups to watch on Christmas Eve: Friday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon talks Browns with Garrett Bush, Jacob Roach and Lance Reisland.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Browns

Browns starting linebacker week-to-week after knee scope and more injury updates for Texans game

Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. underwent a knee scope Thursday and will be week-to-week.

By Dan Labbe, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

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Leadership shuffle continues at Cleveland Ballet as ‘The Nutcracker’ continues its holiday run

The Cleveland Ballet is getting a third president and CEO in little more than a month. Howard Bender, who took over when the previous administrator was suspended, will be leaving after “The Nutcracker” performances end on Saturday, Dec. 23.

By Paris Wolfe, cleveland.com

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A look through my favorite photos from 2023: John Kuntz

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at John Kuntz’s top photographs captured in the past 12 months.

By John Kuntz, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Edinburgh, Scotland & Edinboro, Pennsylvania, plus 5 more of cleveland.com’s favorite travel destinations in 2023

Where did you travel in 2023? Where do you want to go in 2024? Here are cleveland.com staffers' favorite spots of the last year.

By Laura Johnston, cleveland.com

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