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Cleveland Families Face Uncertain Days: SNAP Payments Stall Amid Government Shutdown

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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…

WE MUST VOTE THIS NOVEMBER 4 — OUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT

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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…

Cleveland City Council President Griffin Takes Stand Against Mayor Bibb’s Browns Stadium Deal

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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.…

Shontel Brown and Chris Ronayne Sound the Alarm on Health Care Cuts

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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…

Columbus Pays $1 Million Settlement After Police Wrongly Gave Boy to Noncustodial Mother

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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…

BIBB TAKES THE HIT FOR CLEVELAND’S FUTURE

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Mayor defends $100 million lakefront deal as a bold, pragmatic move to protect taxpayers and open the door to a stronger, year-round Cleveland. Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director, Call and Post In a moment of raw honesty and conviction, Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb made it clear—he was willing to take the political hit for…

MetroHealth to Close Psychiatric Emergency Department in Cleveland Heights

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — Ohio In a significant restructuring of its behavioral-health operations, The MetroHealth System announced this week that it will close its Psychiatric Emergency Department (Psych ED) at the Cleveland Heights Medical Center effective December 31 and reassign 35 employees to other parts of its system to “expand behavioral-health services across Northeast…

Browns Break Through: Cleveland Pounds Miami 31-6 

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns delivered a statement win Sunday, dismantling the Miami Dolphins 31-6 at Huntington Bank Field in a rain-soaked, dominant display.  A Win That Meant Something After three consecutive losses and 11 straight games scoring 17 or fewer points, the Browns finally broke through. …

Fear and Frustration Grip Highland Square After Fatal Shooting

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post AKRON — Heartbreak and outrage echo through Highland Square after 25-year-old Tim Hutchinson was shot and killed early Sunday morning on October 5th — another young life lost to senseless gun violence. The deadly shooting unfolded just after midnight on West Market Street, outside the neighborhood’s busy…

WOMAN FOUND SHOT DEAD ON EAST SIDE; SUSPECT CAUGHT SAME DAY

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Medical Examiner Identifies Victim as Melissa A. Millspaugh — Brian Myers, 48, Charged With Aggravated Murder                  C & P Newswire CLEVELAND, OHIO — A deadly shooting on Cleveland’s East Side has left a community shaken and a family grieving, after the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the…

THE MANHUNT INTENSIFIES FOR 17-YEAR-OLD ROYAL KING IN DEADLY DELI SHOOTING

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C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — The search has escalated as authorities hunt for 17-year-old Royal King, accused of gunning down another teen in a cold-blooded attack inside a Cleveland deli. At a press conference last Wednesday, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley publicly named King as the suspect in the September 19 killing of Jahari Stegall, also…

MAYOR, BROWNS OWNERS STRIKE $100M DEAL TO REMAKE LAKEFRONT, CLEAR PATH FOR BROOK PARK STADIUM

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Min Dale Edwards, Executive  Director Call & Post In a surprise announcement Monday, Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the Haslam Sports Group (HSG), owners of the Cleveland Browns, said they have reached a $100 million agreement intended to accelerate a long-planned transformation of Cleveland’s lakefront — and to smooth the way for the team’s move…

Steelers Dominate Browns 23–9 in Pittsburgh

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post The Cleveland Browns’ struggles continued Sunday as they fall 23–9 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, extending their winless streak at Acrisure Stadium to 22 straight games. Pittsburgh controlled the game from start to finish. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, while the Steelers’ defense…

Judge Rules Against Brook Park in Airport Expansion Lawsuit

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C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — A Cuyahoga County judge has ruled against the City of Brook Park in its long-running legal battle with Cleveland over a failed airport expansion project, closing the door on a case that has lingered for years. The lawsuit stemmed from a plan to expand Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which sits partly…

September Shines a Spotlight on Prostate Cancer Awareness

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 Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — September —2025 — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and health advocates across Ohio are urging men to get screened and talk openly about a disease that affects one in eight men during their lifetimes. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men…

Ohio Now Requiring Training, Practice Hours for Ages 18–20

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NEW RULES FOR YOUNG DRIVERS C&P Newswire COLUMBUS — Big changes start today for Ohio’s youngest drivers. Anyone between 18 and 20 must now complete driver training and log supervised practice hours before getting a license. The new law closes a loophole that once allowed young adults to skip lessons. Officials say it’s meant to…

Alabama State Alumni Host Gospel Brunch to Support Student Scholarships

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND — The Alabama State University Alumni Association, Cleveland Chapter, brought together alumni, supporters, and community leaders on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for a soul-stirring Scholarship Benefit Gospel Brunch at the Mediterranean Event Center. The master of ceremonies was Daniel J Brinson ll.  The event, opened with…

Early Voting Opens in Cuyahoga County for 2025 Election

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Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post Cleveland, Ohio — The countdown to Election Day is on, and voters in Cuyahoga County don’t have to wait until November 4 to make their voices heard. Early in-person voting officially begins Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections’ new headquarters at 1803…

Trump Eyes National Guard Deployment to Chicago — Local Leaders Sound Alarms

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C&P Newswire In a dramatic escalation of federal assertiveness, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military could soon be deployed to Chicago, following similar actions in Washington, D.C., in a bid to tackle crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration. While no official orders have been enacted, the Pentagon is preparing for a potential mobilization, likely…