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February 26, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Senate Republicans pass major changes to Ohio’s marijuana law

Senate Bill 56 would lower the household limit for plants, ban outdoor smoking and eliminate small cannabis grower licenses.

By Anna Staver, cleveland.com

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Ex-NBA player sued by fans for ball-throwing incident during 2024 playoff game (video)

Two Indiana Pacers fans have sued former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley and the Bucks organization after he threw a basketball at them during an NBA playoff game in May 2024.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Weather

Northeast Ohio Thursday weather forecast

Northeast Ohio's forecast for Thursday calls for more rain chances with the potential for a mix of snow late in the day.

By Mike Rose, cleveland.com

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2 arrested after DEA raids suspected drug processing operation in Cleveland, Fairview

Ongoing probe leads to multiple arrests at a business on Lorain Avenue in Fairview Park.

By Olivia Mitchell, cleveland.com

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

Breaking down what Kevin Stefanski said and the latest at the NFL Combine: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Jared Mueller, Solomon Wilcots and Charles Davis.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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What Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas shared with LG Joel Bitonio about retirement, and why he may have listened

Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas gave Joel Bitonio some retirement advice.

By Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

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Where the Browns rank in the 3rd annual NFLPA player report card, and spoiler alert: It’s bad

The Browns tumbled again in the NFLPA annual player report card.

By Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actress dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her acting in popular TV series and movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s, died Feb. 26.

By Molly Walsh | mwalsh@cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Comedian Louis CK announces Akron show as part of 75-date tour

The Emmy-winning standup comedian will perform at the Civic Theatre on August 22.

By Joey Morona, cleveland.com

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Travel

Ohio city makes Top 10 for most affordable family vacation spots in U.S.

Affordability, range of activities for all ages cited as key factors in Cleveland's ranking as No. 7 by National Geographic for best family vacation locations.

By Robert Higgs, cleveland.com

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