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Chaotic Cuyahoga Arts and Culture board meeting sheds little light on its operations
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press December 2023) Chaos broke out during the quarterly board meeting of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) on Wednesday, November 15, taking place at the Cleveland Public Library downtown. At the beginning of the meeting, three speakers gave presentations of support for CAC during public comments. Dobama Theatre Artistic…
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What’s on the Ballot? – November 2023 general election
(Plain Press, November 2023) Below is a summary of candidates and issues that will appear on the November 7, 2023, General Election ballot. Registered voters can view a sample ballot by going to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website at: www.cuyahogaballot.boe.ohio.gov Voting Registered voters can vote at the polls on election day, vote…
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Crucial water assistance for low-income Cuyahoga County households extended to March 2024
(Plain Press, October 2023) Originally slated to close applications at the end of this month, Step Forward’sLow-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), designed to help eligible households with water and wastewater bills, has announced a significant extension. The program has been extended until March 31, 2024, providing crucial support to eligible households for an additional six months.…
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ADAMHS Board, MetroHealth and St. Vincent Charity partner to open behavioral health crisis center
(Plain Press, October 2023) The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has approved a capital grant of more than $6.8 million to a collaborative consisting of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County, The MetroHealth System and St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center for the development of…
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Cuyahoga County Council passes wage theft legislation
PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY Tuesday, May 23, 2023; Cuyahoga County Council Chambers, Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 E. 9th Street: A supporter of legislation to offer protection to workers against wage theft pumps his fist as members of Guardians for Fair Work celebrate Cuyahoga County Council’s vote to pass the legislation. by Bruce Checefsky …
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County executive candidates Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart offer different visions for Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County Executive Candidates (L-R) Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, November 2022) Democratic candidate Chis Ronayne and Republican hopeful Lee Weingart, candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive, could not be more different. Ronayne wants to build on his long-standing relationships with civic leaders and work with the nonprofit sector…
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New owner of the Variety Theater shares her vision for its future
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, September 10, 2022; Variety Theater, W. 118th & Lorain Avenue: Westown Executive Director Rose Zitello says the Variety Theater has new ownership. The new owner, Kelly Flamos, former co-owner of Mahall’s in Lakewood, is working on the restoration of the entire building with hopes of opening the theater as a…
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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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Cuyahoga County Executive Candidates’ Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs
Candidates Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs (Plain Press, October 2022) Join us Thursday, October 6th from 7-8:30 pm, for a Candidates Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs, featuring County Executive candidates Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart. With a new County administration comes the opportunity for major changes in how we…
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