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Local federal workers could miss paychecks and area organizations could see funding cuts because of the standoff in Washington D.C.
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Gov. Mike DeWine took administrative action Wednesday afternoon over a slew of unregulated products containing cannabinoid derivatives.
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Broadway's union for performers and stage managers says the sticking point is health care.
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The former FBI director, who has long been one of President Trump's most vocal critics, was indicted last month on two counts stemming from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020.
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After trading Joe Flacco, the Browns are hoping rookie Dillon Gabriel can spark the offense. But Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team’s troubles might not be solved that easily.
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Akron officials and community members celebrated the reopening of Reservoir Park Community Center Tuesday night. The renovation included completely redoing the pool and expanding the community center.
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Domestic violence deaths have surged in Ohio, according to the most recent annual fatality count by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
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About 200 students, alumni and community members attended a silent protest Tuesday decrying the switch from student-run programming at college radio station WCSB to full-time jazz programming under an agreement between Cleveland State University and Ideastream Public Media
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Hear from the candidates firsthand about their views on the important issues facing the district.
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The 40-year-old Flacco gives Cincinnati another option at quarterback amid Joe Burrow's injury.