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Cuyahoga County • October 13, 2025

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Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Violence struck Cleveland's east side Saturday evening, leaving a 33-year-old man and 28-year-old woman with serious injuries after a shooting on Warner Road. As authorities continue investigating the incident, this sobering news contrasts sharply with the electric atmosphere at Rocket Arena, where country superstar Eric Church delivered a boundary-pushing 2.5-hour performance. In a bold move rarely seen in the genre, Church performed his entire new album with a 24-piece band before draping himself in an American flag while singing about "a Cleveland Saturday."

Behind the headlines, a compelling personal story unfolds as councilman Richard Starr fights for the struggling neighborhood where he grew up. The 36-year-old brings over 14 years of community work experience to his re-election campaign in the newly reconfigured Ward 5, facing a challenging race against fellow incumbent Rebecca Maurer in one of Cleveland's most economically challenged areas.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🔫 Two people shot in Cleveland's east side on Saturday evening. A 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in the shooting that occurred in the 4300 block of Warner Road. Both victims were transported to Metro Health for treatment. Cleveland Police have not yet released information about what led to the shooting or if any arrests have been made. The incident remains under investigation as authorities gather more details.

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🎸 Eric Church rocked Cleveland with a bold, boundary-pushing country show. The superstar performed his entire new album "Evangeline vs. The Machine" with a 24-piece band at Rocket Arena, a daring move rarely seen in country music. His 2.5-hour set featured crowd favorites like "Desperate Man" and "Springsteen," during which he draped himself in an American flag while singing about "a Cleveland Saturday." Church's multi-generational appeal was evident as he praised parents for bringing their children, creating a special connection with fans during the music-focused performance.

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🏙️ Cleveland councilman fights for his struggling childhood neighborhood. Richard Starr, who grew up in one of Cleveland's poorest wards, is seeking re-election to City Council in the newly reconfigured Ward 5. The 36-year-old brings lived experience from his 14+ years working with the King Kennedy Boys and Girls Club, advocating for communities facing gun violence and poverty. Starr now faces a challenging race against fellow incumbent Rebecca Maurer, whose home was drawn into the new ward boundaries. The editorial board endorses Starr, arguing his deep community connections make him better suited to represent Ward 5 than Maurer, despite her legal expertise.

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