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December 19, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

News

From ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ to banning ‘sextortion’: What Ohio legislators passed to end session

Ohio lawmakers wrapped up their two-year legislative session on Wednesday by passing a flurry of last-minute bills.

By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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U.S. marshals arrest Akron man accused of strangulation, drive-by shooting

Matt Walker was wanted by the Akron Police Department for several crimes, including a drive-by shooting in October in which a woman was wounded. He was arrested Wednesday in Akron by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.

By Olivia Mitchell, cleveland.com

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Health And Fitness

COVID-19 cases rise for third straight week: Coronavirus update for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

The weekly COVID-19 total case number was much lower than it was at this same time last year, when the state reported just over 15,000 cases.

By Julie Washington, cleveland.com

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Ohio lawmakers give coal-burning coke plant renewable energy credits

Ohio lawmakers passed legislation Thursday that will give a coal-burning coke plant in southern Ohio renewable energy credits.

By Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com

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Sports

Cavaliers

NBA’s most valuable teams: See Cavs’ franchise worth, where it ranks

A report from Sportico ranked all 30 NBA franchises by estimated franchise valuation. See how much the Cleveland Cavaliers are worth and where they rank among NBA teams.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Browns

Browns starting defender returns to practice; key weapon still idle: Takeaways

A Browns key defender returned to practice on Thursday, but a key offensive weapon was still idle.

By Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

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Sports 4 Cle

What Cavs must improve for deep playoff run; Talking DTR as Browns QB: Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Casey Kinnamon, Jeff Lloyd and Chris Fedor.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

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Airport to travelers: Help us keep Cleveland Hopkins clean

A new public-service announcement playing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport offers what may seem like commonsense advice to most travelers: Help us keep the airport clean by picking up after yourself.

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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3OH!3, Hit The Lights to Perform in Lakewood for Emo Night Cle anniversary

Mahall’s 20 Lanes is hosting a 10th anniversary party for Emo Night Cle including performances by 3OH!3, Hit The Lights and more . The 10th birthday party for Emo Night CLE is set for 8 p.m. on February 21 at Mahall’s and The Roxy, 13200 Madison Avenue.

By Alex Darus, cleveland.com

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Live Entertainment

Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work Cleveland tickets: Seats under $35

Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work are performing at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls in August 2025. Tickets to the concert are now available online.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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