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Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Let's set the record straight: a stray mark on your ballot won't cost you your vote. Ohio elections officials are pushing back hard on a viral rumor claiming otherwise — so breathe easy, and spread the word before it spreads further. On a milestone worth marking, Cleveland's Domestic Intervention, Education and Training program just hit 20 years of quietly breaking cycles of abuse, with over 5,100 participants completing it since 2010. And in a deeply unsettling story out of Edgewater, a trash collector was stabbed mid-route by a stranger — residents say erratic behavior in the area is a daily reality, and they want action. When you need a palate cleanser, the weekend delivers — a live Ghostbusters orchestra, Halloween crafts, and a Berea craft show are all on deck. Real estate listings and local scores are inside too. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally Cuyahoga County Board of Elections debunks viral ballot rumor ahead of Election Day 🗳️ Ohio elections officials are debunking a viral ballot misinformation rumor. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections confirmed that ballots are NOT automatically disqualified if a poll worker writes on them. The rumor, spreading through social media and text messages, falsely urged voters to demand new ballots if they spotted any writing or marks. Officials clarified that poll workers aren't trained to write on ballots, and a stray mark alone won't invalidate a vote. If a scanner can't read a ballot, voters can simply request a replacement. Read more Cleveland program marks 20 years in reducing repeat domestic violence offenses through behavioral change 🏛️ A Cleveland court program has spent 20 years breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The Domestic Intervention, Education and Training program uses 26 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy to help participants recognize abusive patterns and choose different responses. Since 2010, the program has logged over 12,500 referrals, with more than 5,100 participants completing it successfully. Program leaders say a turning point often comes around the eighth week, when participants begin seeing real alternatives to their past behavior. Read more City of Cleveland waste worker stabbed on the job by unknown assailant 🗑️ A Cleveland trash collector was stabbed mid-route by a stranger. The attack occurred near West 107th and Detroit in the Edgewater neighborhood, when an unknown man approached the worker and stabbed him before fleeing. Investigators believe the attacker was in some kind of mental health crisis. A neighbor's girlfriend witnessed the assault from her second-floor window, and surveillance footage captured the crew just before the attack. Residents say erratic behavior in the area is a daily problem, and they're calling on police and city officials to act before someone else gets hurt. Read more 🏆 SCOREBOARD | Date | Sport | Matchup |
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| 10/13 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | North Royalton Bears 0vs Archbishop Hoban 3 | | 10/13 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Shaw Cardinals 0@ McKinley 3 | | 10/12 | 🏐 G. Volleyball | Gilmour Academy Lancers 3@ Berea-Midpark 1 | | 10/14 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Fairview Warriors 1vs Lutheran West 1 | | 10/14 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Lakewood Rangers 3vs Bay 4 | | 10/14 | ⚽ B. Soccer | St. Edward Eagles 1@ Avon Lake 5 | | 10/13 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Cleveland Heights Tigers 0@ Shaker Heights 5 | | 10/13 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Gilmour Academy Lancers 1vs Archbishop Hoban 0 | | 10/13 | ⚽ B. Soccer | Mayfield Wildcats 2vs Beachwood 1 | | 10/14 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Gilmour Academy Lancers 7@ Hawken 0 | | 10/14 | ⚽ G. Soccer | North Royalton Bears 2@ Olmsted Falls 2 | | 10/14 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Rocky River Pirates 2@ Westlake 3 | | 10/13 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Beachwood Bison 5@ Jefferson Area 0 | | 10/13 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Shaw Cardinals 0vs North 8 | | 10/12 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Beachwood Bison 2@ Lake Catholic 2 | | 10/12 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Gilmour Academy Lancers 1vs Solon 1 | | 10/12 | ⚽ G. Soccer | Rocky River Pirates 1@ Avon Lake 0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals  Acre retreat with solar garages — 11099 Albion Rd — $325,000 3 bed · 2 bath · 5-car garages + pond on 1.1 acres Tucked on a gorgeous 1.1-acre lot in North Royalton, this charming 1941 home blends rich woodwork and craftsman character with a dreamy backyard pond, waterfall, and room for up to five cars! 🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 👻 Oct. 15 - Ghostbusters Live Orchestra 📍 Northfield Park Racino, Northfield, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM Who ya gonna call? Head to Northfield Park Racino on Oct. 15 for *Ghostbusters In Concert*, where a live orchestra brings this beloved film's iconic soundtrack to thrilling life! 🎃 Oct. 16 - Adapted Adult Halloween Craft 📍 Brook Park Branch, Brook Park, OH · 🕒 10:30 AM Get your spook on this October 16th at Brook Park Branch! Join us for a festive, inclusive Halloween craft session designed especially for adults—all are welcome to create, connect, and celebrate the season together. 🎨 Oct. 17 - Berea Midpark Craft Show 📍 Berea-Midpark Middle School, Middleburg Heights, OH · 🕒 9:00 AM Shop handmade treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at the Berea Midpark Craft Show on October 17 at Berea-Midpark Middle School in Middleburg Heights! It's the perfect spot to discover unique gifts from talented local artisans. 🌍 Oct. 17 - Bridging Cultures Cleveland 📍 Cleveland Public Library - Brooklyn Branch, Cleveland, OH · 🕒 9:30 AM Celebrate the rich tapestry of our community at Cleveland Public Library's Brooklyn Branch on Oct. 17! Join neighbors for Bridging Cultures, a wonderful event connecting people through shared stories and traditions. 🍺 Oct. 17 - CLE Craft Beer Week 📍 Fat Head's Brewery, Middleburg Heights, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM Raise a glass to craft beer bliss at Fat Head's Brewery in Middleburg Heights! CLE Beer Week's Celebration of the Hops on Oct. 17 brings together the best local brews for a hoppy good time. 👻 Oct. 17 - Ghost Portrait Painting Workshop 📍 Chagrin Falls Branch, Chagrin Falls, OH · 🕒 2:00 PM Unleash your inner artist this Halloween season at the Chagrin Falls Branch on Oct. 17! Join this spooky ghost portrait workshop and create your own hauntingly beautiful masterpiece to take home. 🪔 Oct. 20 - Round Mosaic Lamp Workshop 📍 Love Coffee, Parma, OH · 🕒 5:30 PM Unleash your inner artist at Love Coffee in Parma this Oct. 20! Join this hands-on mosaic lamp workshop and craft a stunning round masterpiece to brighten your home. 👻 Oct. 21 - Northern Ohio Ghost Legends 📍 Richfield Branch Library, Richfield, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM Dare to uncover the eerie secrets of Northern Ohio's past! Join the Richfield Branch Library on Oct. 21 for a spine-tingling talk on local supernatural history that'll leave you sleeping with the lights on. 🌎 What Else Is Brewing U.S. inflation jumped to 3.7% in September as higher energy prices added fresh pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve. Wall Street tumbled Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation rattled investors and sent AI darlings including Oracle and CoreWeave lower. U.S. dollar slipped from an 18-month high as traders dialed back October rate-hike bets despite sticky inflation. Supreme Court blocked a lower-court order over discounted political advertising rates, handing Republicans a temporary win before the midterms. Donald Trump suggested government leakers should face execution, escalating his attacks on media sources during a campaign stop in Arizona. Oil markets caught another geopolitical curveball as tanker and infrastructure attacks pushed fuel prices higher ahead of America’s midterms. 🙏 In Remembrance Charles R. Gibson Charles "Gibby" R. Gibson, age 87 of North Royalton, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Gayle (nee Thompson); loving father of Eric (deceased) and Erin Meeks (Weston); devoted grandfather of Nicholas; uncle and friend to many. Preceded in death by his sister,... Read full obituary |  |
| Patricia M. Jackson Patricia Jackson Age 79, peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 29,2026 surrounded by the love of her family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia M. Jackson, please visit our floral store. Read full obituary |  |
| David Paul Fleming David P. Fleming, “Dave”, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12, 1949, Dave was the son of Newton and Laverne Fleming. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, directly out of high school, and then graduated from Cleveland... Read full obituary |  |
| Bernard Allen Jones Al was born on June 4, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Bernard and Rita Jones, nee Walsh, now both deceased. He has 2 brothers and 5 sisters that he shared his childhood with. He graduated from Bay High in 1968, immediately joined the Navy and served until 1974. He was married to Charlotte in 1972... Read full obituary |  |
| Janet Peters Jenkins Janet Elizabeth Peters Jenkins, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on November 9, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the community of Shaker Heights. She spent most of her adult life in Northern Virginia in the Washington, DC area before making Hilton Head... Read full obituary |  |
| Larry Eugene James Larry Eugene James passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Calhoun Funeral Home-Rockside Road - Bedford Heights. Read full obituary |
| Andy Bodi Jr. Andy Bodi Jr., 95, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on October 10, 2026. Born in 1931 to Hungarian immigrant parents, Andy and Julia Bodi, he grew up alongside his sister, Magdalen, in the coal-mining town of Greensboro, Pennsylvania. From an early age, Andy displayed determination, enthusiasm, and... Read full obituary |  |
| Jozef Kubis Jr. Jozef Kubis Jr. passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Vodrazka Golubski Deliberato Funeral Care - Independence. Read full obituary |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13 Remember that with God's help, you can meet today’s challenges confidently. |
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