🗳️ Five candidates vie for Cleveland Heights' second-ever mayor. The city's first mayor, Khalil Seren, faces controversy amid a recall petition following allegations of misconduct and antisemitism involving both him and his wife, Natalie McDaniel. McDaniel recently pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges. If voters remove Seren in the September 9 primary, Council President Tony Cuda would serve as acting mayor until the November election selects a permanent replacement. The five mayoral candidates—Deanna Bremer Fisher, Marty Gelfand, Laura Kingsley Hong, Davida Russell, and Jim Petras—will be narrowed to two finalists who will face off in November.
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💍 Cleveland Heights native Travis Kelce to marry megastar Taylor Swift. The NFL star and global pop sensation announced their engagement on Instagram Tuesday with a playful post captioned "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." The couple's romance began after Kelce's failed attempt to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number went viral. Their relationship has captivated fans worldwide, with Kelce describing Swift as teaching him words like "esoteric" while she calls him a "human exclamation point." The engagement news offered a welcome dose of joy amid daily headlines, becoming the talk of Cleveland despite the wedding unlikely to happen locally.
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🎡 Ohio's oldest county fair returns with five days of excitement. The Great Geauga County Fair kicks off Thursday in Burton, featuring livestock shows, harness racing, and a demolition derby through Labor Day. Daily events include competitions, rides, and family activities like the popular apple pie baking contest on Saturday. Admission costs $10 at the gate or $9.20 online, with free parking available and handicap access at designated gates. The fairgrounds open at 9am daily, with special events including a rodeo Thursday and the School Bus Demolition Derby on Monday.
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