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December 26, 2023

Cleveland Afternoon Update

News

Jim Jordan’s year in the spotlight: A timeline of his rise and fall as a House Speaker candidate

Jordan's run for speaker was perhaps the apex and nadir of his year.

By Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com

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Police Blotter

Police nab suspects in area-wide smash and grab crimes: Bainbridge Township police blotter

Noticing it was abnormally cold in his car as he drove home 6:50 p.m. Dec. 16 from the Chagrin Valley Athletic club, a Moreland Hills man stopped and discovered someone had broken out his back passenger window and stolen his briefcase containing papers, cash and checks totaling $2,450. Two of five suspects were caught Dec. 20 when their car crashed during a police chase in Willoughby. Items from the Moreland Hills victim’s car along with items from similar crimes throughout Geauga County were found in the crashed car. The other three suspects fled on foot.

By Joan Rusek, special to cleveland.com

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Akron

Comic George Wallace performing at LeBron James Family Foundation’s House Three Thirty in Akron next month

George Wallace, an Akron native and nationally recognized comedian, will headline four shows at the at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s House Three Thirty Jan. 12-13.

By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com

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Brecksville signs $279,000 agreement with Atlanta firm for license-plate-reading cameras

The city has signed a new five-year agreement with Flock Security for license-plate-reading cameras.

By Bob Sandrick, special to cleveland.com

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Sports

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Guardians trade pitcher for Yankees center fielder who hit 28 homers at Triple-A

The Guardians, last in the big leagues in homers in 2023, are looking to boost their power. They're also looking for an upgrade in center field.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Will Ohio State football’s defensive captain play in the Cotton Bowl?

Ohio State football awaits word on whether a starting linebacker will play in the Cotton Bowl.

By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

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Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson placed on IR with a hip injury; P.J. Walker signed to active roster

Dorian Thompson-Robinson placed on injured reserve; Walker signed to active roster.

By Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Advice

Ask Yadi: Cell phones at the dinner table: Should they be put away?

Should cell phones be put away at the dinner table? Ask Yadi has the answer.

By Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Best Cleveland cupcakes, chocolatiers, tea rooms and so much more: Yelp’s top spots for 2023

Our partnership with Yelp Cleveland helped us to bring you, our readers the very best Cleveland had to offer in several categories according to Yelp reviews. You can revisit what we brought you this past year to see what and where your local reviewers considered to be the best eateries and businesses in Northeast Ohio

By Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

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Cooking

Quick Fix: Greek Black Eyed Pea Casserole

This is a simple vegetarian casserole recipe using canned black-eyed peas

By Tribune News Service

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