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February 19, 2025

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News

DeWine’s budget cuts $103M from Ohio school districts, as costs explode for charters and vouchers. See if your district gets cut.

Suburban districts are hit the hardest under DeWine's proposal, while charter schools and vouchers gain funds.

By Laura Hancock, cleveland.com

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Advice

Miss Manners: Neighbor requests a taller fence

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin provides guidance for an introvert seeking to establish boundaries with neighbors without appearing unfriendly.

By Judith Martin

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15,000 adoptions and counting: Wendy’s foundation helping more foster kids find homes, including in Cleveland

Recruiters through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have helped over 15,000 kids lingering in the foster system find homes and support systems before they age out - including in Cleveland.

By Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland.com

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Opinion

Trump can issue orders. But he can’t make us obey them.

Ben Franklin warned that democracy is fragile. Trump is proving him right.

By Tom Moran | Advance Local

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Sports

Betting

Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl odds: Will Joe Burrow take Bengals back to the playoffs?

Cincinnati has a huge offseason coming up. What does that mean for the Bengals' Super Bowl odds for 2025?

By Corey Roepken | Advance Local

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Sports 4 Cle

Talking Guardians questions; Cavs after All-Star break; Browns draft: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Paul Hoynes, Ethan Sands and Casey Kinnamon.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Community News

Bay High School hires new head football coach

After a weeks-long interview process, one final candidate stood above the rest: Nick Bigrigg is the new head football coach at Bay High School.

By Kathleen Barnard, special to cleveland.com

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Entertainment

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Cleveland Institute of Music adds conductor-less orchestra

Conductor-less group at Cleveland Insitute of Music, focusing on small orchestra repertoire, to be led by violinist Todd Phillips.

By Paris Wolfe, cleveland.com

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Beachwood Truck Park closes: Owner focuses on other Cleveland-area businesses

Beachwood Truck Park is permanently closed after two years of operation, according to operator Dan Deagan. The truck park was at 24619 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood.

By Paris Wolfe, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Rock Hall celebrates Women’s History Month with Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna and Paramore’s Hayley Williams

Special events featuring Kathleen Hanna, Hayley Williams, and Holly Knight highlight women in music during Women's History Month.

By Malcolm X Abram, cleveland.com

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