C&P Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide ban on student cellphone use during the school day will officially take effect January 1, marking a major shift in how Ohio schools manage classroom distractions and student behavior. The new policy, approved earlier this year, requires public school districts across Ohio to implement restrictions on cellphone use…

C&P Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday that the state has joined a federal lawsuit against Uber USA, LLC and Uber Technologies, Inc., accusing the ride-hailing giant of engaging in deceptive practices connected to its Uber One subscription service. The lawsuit, originally filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleges…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post The quiet of Sunday worship was shattered as thieves carried out a two-stop crime spree at Cleveland churches on both sides of the city. At St. Stephen’s Church on the West Side, more than 20 cars were hit. Less than two hours later, Open Door Missionary Baptist…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has unveiled a dramatic restructuring proposal that would reshape public education in the city: some 29 schools would be closed or merged and 18 district-owned buildings shuttered — if the plan is approved later this month.  Why It’s Happening…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — A growing coalition of civic, business, aviation, and community groups is mounting a full-throated push to keep Burke Lakefront Airport open, countering renewed calls from some city leaders and local activists to close the downtown airfield and repurpose the 450-acre site along Lake Erie. At…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — After months of tense legal wrangling and public drama, the Cleveland Browns and the City of Cleveland have reached a landmark settlement that clears the way for the team to build a new domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio — and formally demolish their current downtown lakefront home. The agreement ends…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the U.S. attorney who brought the mortgage-fraud indictment was illegally appointed, voiding the charges. Judge Cameron McGowan Currie found that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan had exceeded…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — In a shocking breach of sanctuary, worshippers at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church and at least two other Cleveland congregations discovered over 20 vehicles broken into after Sunday morning services.  According to Cleveland Police, the car break-ins took place while parishioners were inside worshipping — a…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post AKRON — The fight for justice has taken a new turn. Nearly one year after 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker was shot and killed by an Akron police officer on Thanksgiving night 2024, his family has filed a sweeping federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Akron, Mayor…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post  The Cleveland Browns snapped a three-game skid Sunday with a much-needed 24–10 victory, powered by the poised and promising NFL debut of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The young signal-caller threw for 209 yards, notched a touchdown, and became the first Browns rookie since 1995 to win in…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND, Ohio — Tensions boiled over Monday as Cleveland City Council publicly challenged Mayor Justin Bibb’s newly announced $100 million deal with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, questioning whether the city is truly coming out ahead.  The agreement, announced on October 13, 2025, resolves longstanding lawsuits between the city and the Haslam…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children — a 10-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy — have been charged in juvenile court following a shocking assault on a 5-year-old girl, prosecutors confirmed.  The alleged attack occurred on September 13, 2025, after the young girl was dropped off by her mother, Antavia Kennibrew, at a relative’s…

By Min. Dale Edwards, Executive Director – Call & Post WASHINGTON DRAMA UNFOLDS AS DEMOCRATS SPLIT ON FUNDING DEAL Washington, D.C. — Eight members of the U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus broke ranks late Sunday night, voting with Republicans to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the federal government. The vote, clearing the critical…

In a moment that reflects both perseverance and purpose, Elder Dr. Vincent E. Stokes II has been elected to the University Heights City Council. For many, the election marks a political victory. But for Dr. Stokes, it represents something deeper — the living intersection of faith and public service. A pastor, educator, and community advocate,…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — Governor Mike DeWine and Mayor Justin Bibb stood together on Public Square to announce a powerful new partnership focused on reducing crime and restoring peace in Cleveland’s neighborhoods. “Every Ohioan deserves to feel safe,” DeWine said. “When Cleveland is strong, Ohio is strong — and…

By Min. Dale Edwards, Executive Director – Call & Post CLEVELAND, OH — Only in America could a man rise from the humble streets of Cleveland to the hallowed halls of justice — where law, legacy, and loyalty intersect with history itself. Such is the story of Attorney James R. Willis, a name etched in…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive  Director Call and Post The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its fifth week, has hit home in Cleveland — where thousands of families who rely on monthly SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are bracing for an abrupt halt in food assistance starting in November. With Congress deadlocked over federal…

Min. Dale Edwards, Executive Director — Call & Post On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Ohioans — especially in Black communities and across the Midwest — will have more than a chance to cast a ballot. This election is a turning point for our neighborhoods, our schools, our safety and our very voice in society.Our Rights…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — In a dramatic turn of events, Blaine Griffin, the President of the Cleveland City Council, has publicly challenged Justin Bibb, the Mayor of Cleveland, over the recently announced settlement with Cleveland Browns and the city that would unlock the team’s move to a new stadium in Brook Park.…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne warned Wednesday that proposed federal health care cuts could raise costs and reduce coverage for tens of thousands of residents in Northeast Ohio. The two officials held a press conference at the Village of Healing in Warrensville Heights, joined by local…

C&P Newswire COLUMBUS, OHIO — In a case that has drawn statewide attention and deepened concerns about police accountability, the City of Columbus has agreed to pay a $1 million settlement to a father whose 7-year-old son was wrongfully taken and kept hidden for seven months after officers mistakenly handed the child over to his…