C&P Newswire Kent State University marked the 55th anniversary of the May 4, 1970 tragedy on Sunday with a solemn ceremony of remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to peace. Hundreds gathered on the university’s Commons at noon, where four students were killed and nine others wounded during an anti-Vietnam War protest that turned deadly when…

C&P NewswireCLEVELAND, Ohio – An 18-year-old man was shot and killed over the weekend in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, authorities confirmed. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Ricky Dionte Walker, a Cleveland resident. According to officials, Walker was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the 2100 block of East 55th Street on Saturday.…

C&P NewswirePARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio – A tense situation in Parma Heights ended without injury late Sunday night after an hours-long standoff with an armed man experiencing a mental health crisis. Police were called just before midnight to the area of Stumph Road near Big Creek Parkway after reports of a man walking with a weapon.…

C&P Newswire AKRON, Ohio – A man accused in the deadly stabbing of a caretaker at an Akron group home has been found mentally unfit to stand trial — at least for now. Jarel Wooden, 34, had previously been indicted on charges of murder and felonious assault in connection with the November 16, 2024, attack that…

C&P Newswire SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – An 18-year-old man lost his life in a tragic shooting inside the Shaker Heights Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities identified the victim as Charles Shanklin, a former student at Shaker Heights High School. According to the Shaker Heights Police Department, officers responded to a shooting report at the…

Pleading guilty to federal wire fraud charges. He will also be on probation for three year. C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — Former Cleveland City Councilman Basheer Jones has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty in federal court for his role in a $200,000 fraud and bribery scheme. U.S. District Court Judge J.…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus has ed a federal lawsuit in anticipation of funding cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency for a grant that would pay for more than 1,000 trees planted in “historically Black neighborhoods.” City Attorney Zach Klein announced in a news release that Columbus has spent $393,930 of a…

C&P NewswireAttorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson was fatally shot outside a hotel in New York while en route to an annual investor meeting. “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson —…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — A student was apprehended Monday (3/31/2025) morning after attempting to bring a loaded firearm into John Marshall High School on West 140th Street, according to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). School officials said the weapon was discovered during a routine security screening at the entrance. A Safety and Security Officer…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND – Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has publicly itted that the team’s blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson was a costly mistake, marking a significant moment in the franchise’s history as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. During the NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Haslam addressed reporters, acknowledging that the organization…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND, Ohio – On December 6, 2023, what began as a routine workday for an Amazon delivery driver quickly spiraled into chaos when 24-year-old Jalen Jackson allegedly carjacked the driver at gunpoint near Summit Park Road in Cleveland Heights. Witnesses say Jackson, armed and desperate, ordered the driver out before speeding off in the…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND, Ohio – The fate of one of Downtown Cleveland’s most significant federal buildings has been thrown into uncertainty following an announcement by the U.S. General Services istration (GSA) to proceed with its sale. The Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building, home to thousands of federal employees, has been placed on the GSA’s non-core…

King has been having health complicationsand was thought to be seriously sick barely afew weeks ago. The man with the ‘Only in America’ slogan aired his feelings on the -ing of a boxing legendary. “I have just received word that my dear friendGeorge Foreman, the Iron Man, heavyweightchampion of the world, has ed,” said King.“The…

C&P Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio — A middle school track and wrestling coach for the Johnstown-Monroe School District was arrested and placed on unpaid leave Monday following allegations of sexual battery. Kory Ross, 34, is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a student while he was employed by a school in which the student was…

The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change. Now we need to get connected and work together to address a serious cause of heart failure called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM. Many of…

C&P News wire AKRON, Ohio — Authorities in Akron have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 12-year-old boy after an investigation determined foul play was involved. According to a release from the Akron Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a cardiac arrest around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the…

C&P News wire CLEVELAND, Ohio — Protesters gathered in Cleveland and across the country to show their for U.S. Postal Service workers and voice opposition to potential privatization efforts. The rallies come amid ongoing discussions about restructuring the USPS, with former President Donald Trump previously criticizing the agency for financial losses and suggesting it…

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise…Forgiveness, Redemption, Conversion, Faith…Don King loves his country…America…and he loves the American people; he is loyal to his country and its people. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13Loyalty is more than words; true loyalty…

The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.Now we need to get connected and work together to address a serious cause of heart failure called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM.Many of us may…

If there was ever a fighter that was meant to be with me, it was Earnie Shavers.Earnie Shavers was the pure embodiment of the rage, heart, courage and desire that was required of a great in the sport of boxing.I gave Earnie the only two shots at the heavyweight title he got, first with Muhammad…

It was roughly 28-years ago when I first met you and your sister Venus as we sat down for a soul food lunch at the now closed Mae’s restaurant on Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles.You were just a little girl then and the thought of becoming the greatest tennis player of all time or the…