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Old Angle Boxing Gym finds a new home
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, October 17, 2023; Old Angle Boxing Gym, Trinity Church Hall basement, 2051 W. 30th Street: Mohammad Abdel-Nabi, age 15, a ninth-grade student at John Marshall Business School, shadow boxes in the ring. At age 14, Abdel-Nabi won the Junior Olympics championship title boxing at a weight of 132 lbs. PHOTO…
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St. Rocco’s greasy pole climbing contest
PHOTO BY ERIK AULT Monday, September 4, 2023; St. Rocco’s Labor Day Festival, 3205 Fulton Road: Chris Nerantzoulis, a member of the eventual winning Greasy Pole Climbing contest, smiles after getting up onto the shoulders of a teammate. In the first round of the contest teams are allowed to use four members to climb the…
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Mural at St. Paul’s honors community members for their efforts to build a caring community
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 26, 2023; Neighborhood Mural Dedication, St. Paul’s Community Church, 4427 Franklin Boulevard: The neighborhood mural honors peacemakers and prophets that have contributed to the community. Molly Carreon, one of those pictured in the mural, spoke of the example her parents set for her and how she became involved in…
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St. Paul’s Community Church installs new pastor
On November 13th, St. Paul’s Community Church at 4427 Franklin Boulevard held an installation service and installed Emily Culp-Ashby as its new pastor. Culp-Ashby has served as “dedicated” pastor for over a year.
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Retirement reception for Tim Walters, St. Paul’s Community Church
PHOTO BY IAN HEISEY Sunday, November 6, 2022; Retirement reception for Tim Walters, St. Paul’s Community Church, W. 45th and Franklin: Walters shares some words of wisdom as he retires from the role of Outreach Coordinator at St. Paul’s Community Church. The new outreach coordinator is Paula Miller.
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Immanual Lutheran celebrates Arts & Culture
by Erik Ault (Plain Press, November 2022) On October 9, Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2928 Scranton Road celebrated an afternoon of arts and culture presented by Immanuel Arts and Music. The church building, standing on the corner of Scranton and Seymour since 1879, has weathered many cultural and physical changes in the…
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Dome of St. Nicholas Byelorussian Orthodox Church
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Sunday, October 16, 2022; The dome of the former St. Nicholas Byelorussian Orthodox Church which used to stand at 3518 Scranton Road. The church was torn down by MetroHealth. The hospital plans to make additional park space where the church once stood. The hospital promised to save the dome and incorporate…
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Additional funding needed for mental health programs and services
Additional funding needed for mental health programs and services by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, October 2022) Individuals suffering from mental health crises often find themselves in court when it would be more appropriate for them to receive treatment that would allow them to have a path toward recovery from their illness. Instead, many end up…
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St. Rocco Parish building is demolished
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Wednesday, August 31, 2022; St. Rocco Parish, 3205 Fulton Road: A crew of workers demolishes the old St. Rocco School building. The new school is at the rear of the property. Architectural Historian Craig Bobby says the front part of the demolished building served as “St. Rocco Church until they built…
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Lincoln Heights Block Club honors Henry Senyak for his many contributions to the neighborhood and the City of Cleveland
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 13, 2022; Lincoln Heights Block Club party and tribute to Henry Senyak, Porco Lounge, 2527 W. 25th Street: Henry Senyak holds up a Certificate of Appreciation from the Lincoln Heights Block Club noting the formal dedication of the Henry P. Senyak Lincoln Heights Development Fund. Lincoln Heights Block Club…
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