Akron-area Charter School Founder Allegedly Stole Millions to Fund Lavish Vacations, Plastic Surgery

by Julie Ciotola on June 26, 2017 at 2:44PM

Charter school founder Marcus May is accused of using millions of dollars from parents and Ohio and Florida taxpayers for personal items and lavish vacations. He is also suspected of using public and private funds designated for students' education to expand his business in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton.

Cleveland Mayoral Forum This Evening in Clark-Fulton

by Sam Allard on June 26, 2017 at 1:21PM

%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D" target="_blank">co-host a Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Forum at the VFW on W. 61st Street in Clark-Fulton. (Post 2850: 3296 W 61st St, Cleveland, Ohio 44102)

Paint Primer Has Been Leaking Into Lake Erie Since Saturday at Avon Lake Ford Plant

by Eric Sandy on June 26, 2017 at 12:19PM

Avon Lake city officials and local Ford Motor Co. leaders met Monday morning on the shore of Lake Erie to hash out the latest details in an ongoing chemical spill at the auto company's Ohio Assembly Plant. As the Chronicle Telegram first reported, a stream of "e-coat" paint primer has been leaking into the lake since Saturday.

Do Not Approach Ohio Bears, Police Warn After Several Sightings

by Kirby Davis on June 26, 2017 at 11:58AM

Some perks of living in Ohio are its general lack of natural disasters and dangerous wildlife. But the Buckeye State is home to semi-threatening black bears, and at least two of them were spotted in Northeast Ohio this weekend.

Gov. Kasich, Several Ohio Websites Victims of ISIS Propaganda Hacking

by Julie Ciotola on June 26, 2017 at 11:43AM

Gov. John Kasich's website was among several Ohio sites hacked Sunday by the Islamic State to display a pro-ISIS message denouncing President Trump. A group called Team System DZ was responsible for the message, which read: "You will be held accountable Trump, you and all your people for every drop of blood flowing in Muslim countries.

Margaritaville Officially Opens in Cleveland July 11

by Douglas Trattner on June 26, 2017 at 11:40AM

Update: Alright, for real this time. After multiple delays, Margaritaville will finally and officially debut in the east bank of the Flats on July 11.

9th Annual Kent Blues Fest to Take Place in July

by Jeff Niesel on June 26, 2017 at 11:05AM

and harmonica phenomenon Jarred Goldweber. Organizers boast that the festival will feature "definitive blues, jam bands, soulful voices and a variety of classic blues instrumentation with artists showcasing their talents to an excited crowd that has the unique privilege of free 'venue hopping' all in one night."

Local Latin Jazz Star Sammy DeLeon Kicks Off Today's Lakeview Cemetery Concert Series

by Jeff Niesel on June 25, 2017 at 11:13AM

Lake View Cemetery just might be one of Northeast Ohio’s most bucolic settings. With that in mind, the folks at Nighttown will kick off their fourth season of concerts there this evening.

Sammy Hagar Focuses on the Hits at Sold-Out Show at Hard Rock Live

by Matt Wardlaw on June 25, 2017 at 9:52AM

The Montrose staple “Rock Candy” (especially with the vintage ‘70s video of the band running in the background) was just one of many setlist highlights from last night's 100-minute performance. In addition to Hagar, the band also included bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and guitarist Vic Johnson.

My Morning Jacket Brings Dynamic Holiday Jams to Cleveland

Concert Review

by Eric Sandy on June 24, 2017 at 10:50AM

Victory Dance Outta My System First Light Evil Urges In Its Infancy (The Waterfall) The Dark Thin Line Wonderful (The Way I Feel) Golden X-Mas Curtain Believe (Nobody Knows) State of the Art (A.E.I.O.U.) Dondante Compound Fracture Mahgeetah Encore: Blowin' in the Wind Circuital Lay Low Touch Me I'm Going to Scream Pt.

Folk-y Duo the Rough & Tumble to Perform Today at Cuyahoga Public Library’s Fairview Park Branch

by Jeff Niesel on June 24, 2017 at 10:10AM

The folky duo performs at 2 p.m. today in the meeting room at the Cuyahoga Public Library’s Fairview Park branch.Admission is free but registration is requested.

Ambassador of L.A. Funk to Play Late-Night Set Tonight at CMA's Solstice Party

by Emanuel Wallace on June 24, 2017 at 9:40AM

Dām-Funk's discography officially begins in the late 2000s, but he's created music since the '80s when he was working for the Red Cross and still uses some of the same instruments to this day. "Back then I was in my bedroom in Pasadena making tapes just for myself and my friends," Funk says.

Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival Kicks Off Today

by Adrian Leuthauser on June 24, 2017 at 8:06AM

The 28th annual Pride parade kicks off at noon today at West Third Street and St. Clair Avenue, then makes its way to Voinovich Bicentennial Park, where the Pride rally begins at 1 p.m. Cleveland Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride, Inc. boasts the largest LGBTQQI & SA festival in Northeast Ohio.

88-Year-Old Ohio Man Says One-Eyed Hooker Stole His Wallet After Morning Rendezvous

by Vince Grzegorek on June 23, 2017 at 3:21PM

It's not every day, or really any day, that you get to write that headline. But today is that day, and let's cherish it because it will probably never come again.

Brian Windhorst to Cavs Fans: Everybody Chill

by Brett Zelman on June 23, 2017 at 2:34PM

Yesterday on 850 WKNR Brian Windhorst addressed the current state of the Cavaliers in the wake of David Griffin's departure and the 8,574 rumors about what's going to happen going forward. A couple callers dialed in to complain about the Cavaliers’ franchise and how they gave up all of their assets and asked about all of the rumors of LeBron James leaving for Los Angeles.

Browns Tackle Joe Thomas Takes His Talents to 'Celebrity Family Feud' This Summer

by Laura Morrison on June 23, 2017 at 2:16PM

Akron's Beloved Luigi's Is Not Closing, Despite Internet Rumors

by Laura Morrison on June 23, 2017 at 1:55PM

The rumors aren't true. Akron's classic Italian restaurant Luigi's is staying open, despite what the internet might be telling you.

How to Know When It's Safe to Swim in Lake Erie

by Laura Morrison on June 23, 2017 at 1:53PM

As the sun and humidity begin to permeate Northeast Ohio, it's only right and natural to want to head to your local swimming hole. But with troubling reports of algae blooms and unsafe bacteria contamination in the Great Lake, how does one know when it's safe to take a dip?

The Great Lakes' Asian Carp Problem Draws Near

by Eric Sandy on June 23, 2017 at 1:03PM

Concerning news out of the Great Lakes has become fairly routine, what with a soaring record of mismanagement already settling in across the region. The latest headline takes us to Chicago, where a live Asian carp has been caught about nine miles away from Lake Michigan, below the T.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam.

Avon Lake Man Stole 500 Yard Signs Because "They Were Distracting"

by Colton Faull on June 23, 2017 at 11:14AM

Avon Lake Police arrested 62-year-old John Hoelzel yesterday, after he was caught on video removing a legally set up yard sign. And it turns out, this wasn't the man's first time stealing a yard sign.