Overdose deaths dropped drastically in Cuyahoga County this year. Officials can’t explain why
Cuyahoga County overdose deaths are expected to fall below 500 this year, for the first time since 2015. But officials can't ...
It’s a wrap on a 2023-24 General Assembly that thought it was still the 1950s: Thomas Suddes
The GOP majority in Ohio’s 135th General Assembly, which officially ends its legislative session Dec. 31, seemed to think it ...
From holiday gifts to heartfelt wishes, we all can spread love and hope for the New Year: Leslie Kouba
On this final weekend before holiday week, columnist Leslie Kouba reflects on the joys and challenges of gift-giving, while ...
A printable version of the giant holiday crossword puzzle for digital subscribers
An annual tradition in Cleveland is The Plain Dealer’s holiday crossword puzzle, which fills an entire newspaper page plus ...
Ohio State opens up the playbook in 42-17 win over Tennessee in first round of College Football Playoff
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The criticism for Ohio State’s coaching staff about the offensive game plan against Michigan reached fever ...
Organizers say Cleveland’s St. Patrick Day parade being ‘pushed out’ by new bike lane on Superior Ave
The organizers of Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day parade say they’re being squeezed off Superior Avenue, arguing that the ...
Congress approves Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bill to eliminate public worker Social Security penalties
WASHINGTON, D. C. - In a last hurrah for departing Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, the U.S. Senate on Saturday morning approved legislation he authored that will repeal two laws that reduce the Social ...
Opinion
There's new hope for Austin Tice's return, but is US doing all it can? Tony Hunter
We at McClatchy join Austin’s family in imploring President Joe Biden to remember that Austin is not just a Syrian captive and American hostage but a colleague, a brother and a son. Please, bring him ...
Cavs match season-best mark on 3-pointers, crush Philadelphia 76ers 126-99
Cleveland clobbered the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, 126-99, on Saturday night, improving its home record to 16-1 and ...
No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee: Relive the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff win as it happened
A national championship is still an attainable goal for Ohio State this season. The road to get there begins Saturday night ...
Cleveland police release body cam video of 14-year-old shot after police say he tried to run them over
The Cleveland Division of Police released body camera footage of a 14-year-old suspect who was shot by an officer on Dec. 14 ...
Guardians trade Josh Naylor to Arizona for right-hander and Competitive Round B draft pick
To fill the hole at first base, they’ve signed former Guardian Carlos Santana to a one-year $12 million deal. Santana, 38, won a Gold Glove and hit 23 homers for the Twins last season. This will be ...