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LIST: Northeast Ohio to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events

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11 months ago

January 13, 2025

LIST: Northeast Ohio to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events

3News has compiled a list of events taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025 with a range of events celebrating his legacy of equality, justice and service.

From community discussions to cultural programs and volunteer opportunities, residents across the region can participate in meaningful activities that promote reflection and unity.

Whether virtual or in-person, these events offer a chance to connect and honor Dr. King’s vision.

3News has compiled the following list of events happening in Cuyahoga, Summit and Stark counties.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

Rock Hall Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 20
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | 1100 E. 9th Street, Cleveland

The Rock Hall will offer free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Guests can enjoy special programs, musical performances, and exhibits reflecting Dr. King’s influence on music and culture.

MLK Community Open House & Day of Music

Jan. 20
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Severance Music Center | 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

The Cleveland Orchestra will host free community performances and activities suitable for families.

More information can be found HERE.

Cleveland Clinic 2025 MLK Day of Celebration

Jan. 17
8 a.m. (virtual event)

The Cleveland Clinic’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration focuses on food justice, inspired by Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, will serve as the keynote speaker. The program addresses hunger and highlights Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to combating food insecurity. The free virtual event will also be available on-demand.

Cleveland Museum of Art MLK Day Celebration

Jan. 20
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Art | 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland

Explore activities inspired by Dr. King’s writings, create art, and reflect on his legacy.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History MLK Day

Jan. 20
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History | 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland

Enjoy free admission, community art projects, and special activities in honor of Dr. King.

Cleveland Orchestra MLK Jr. Celebration Concert

Jan. 19
7:30 p.m.
Severance Music Center | 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music at this special concert.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center Celebration

Jan. 20
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Art | 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland

Explore a variety of programs and activities related to Dr. King’s theme of justice and nonviolence.

Jan. 8
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Building | 3450 Lee Rd., 2nd Floor, Shaker Heights

Seniors (ages 55+) are invited to a creative art-making activity based on the theme “Many Voices, One CommUnity.” No prior art experience required.

Arts-Inspired Celebration

Jan. 16
7 p.m.
Shaker Heights Middle School Auditorium | 20600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights

A soul-stirring event featuring performances, live music, dance, and an intergenerational art exhibit.

Great Lakes Science Center

Jan. 20
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Great Lakes Science Center | 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland

In honor of MLK Day, the Great Lakes Science Center is offering free admission to all guests.

STARK COUNTY

Zap Zone Canton – MLK Jr. Day Celebration

Jan. 20
Two-hour time slots are available starting at 10 a.m.
Zap Zone Canton | 4820 Everhard Road NW, Canton

Celebrate with unlimited activities, including laser tag, pixel floor and more.

SUMMIT COUNTY

Akron Art Museum – Free Admission

Jan. 20
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Akron Art Museum | 1 South High Street, Akron

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with free admission to the museum, featuring a specially designed gallery guide and family-friendly activities.

Akron Urban League – Annual MLK Breakfast

Jan. 20
8 a.m.
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn | 3180 W. Market Street, Akron

Join the Akron Urban League in honoring Dr. King’s legacy at their annual breakfast. Tickets and sponsorships are available.

Akron Zoo – MLK Jr. Day Celebration

Jan. 20
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Akron Zoo | 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron

Enjoy a day at the zoo with special activities and exhibits in honor of Dr. King.

Stow’s MLK Community Conversation

Jan. 20
6:30 p.m.
Stow City Hall | 3760 Darrow Road, Stow

Join the community for a conversation featuring local speakers discussing the continued importance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

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Cleveland salt mine works year-round to keep Ohio roads safe

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9 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Cleveland salt mine works year-round to keep Ohio roads safe

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Road safety across Ohio begins 1,800 feet below Lake Erie at Cleveland’s Cargill salt mine near Whiskey Island.

19 News made the journey under ground to Cleveland’s Cargill salt time.

Superintendent of production Andrew Staker describes the operation as a “mini-city” where about 250 employees produce the salt that clears our roads and sidewalks.

“We provide over half the salt used here in the state of Ohio. Our salt also goes all over the Great Lakes Region even Virginia,” said Staker.

Thousands of tons of salt pass through this belt, and 500-700 trucks are loaded with salt each day.

Staker said his team works nonstop.

“It’s a big misconception that the mine is only busy during the wintertime,” said Staker. “We prepare in the springtime, so it is full giddy up. We are making salt all year round.”

Just like everyone else, Staker and his time are feeling the effects of winter’s early arrival.

“We take a lot of it snowfall by snowfall, so as demand ramps up, our teams here will put in extra overtime days to be able to meet customer demand,” said Staker.

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Semi-truck rips down power lines in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood for 4th time since July

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21 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Semi-truck rips down power lines in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood for 4th time since July

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The city of Cleveland is looking into why wires are dangling from West 25th Street in Ohio City.

Sam McNulty, owner of Nano Brew, says trucks are ripping through wires at the intersection of 25th Street and Bridge Avenue.

“4 times that cable has gone down,” McNulty said. “We’re shocked that whoever is in charge of that cable hasn’t figured out a way to elevate it a little bit more.”

In July, Ring doorbell footage caught a semi hitting the wires. You could see the wires falling to the ground.

Luckily, McNulty said, it’s a communication wire, but that doesn’t make the problem go away.

“This is a very active street tons of pedestrians, bicyclists, families, people are here almost 24 hours a day,” said McNulty.

The most recent incident was Thursday morning. McNulty says a crew wrapped ropes around the fallen wire.

“I am definitely not a line engineer but when I see random rope tied with pretty sketchy looking knots holding the cable up I think that’s probably not Osha approved,” said McNulty.

19 News reached out to the city of Cleveland, which said it is looking into the issue.

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Ohio National Guard members from Cleveland save woman while stationed in D.C.

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1 day ago

December 18, 2025

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Ohio National Guard members from Cleveland save woman while stationed in D.C.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -A group of Ohio National Guard members, some from Cleveland, saved a woman’s life last week while on the Joint Task Force D.C. mission in the nation’s capital.

According to officials with the Army, a group of four soldiers from the 323rd Military Police Company, Ohio Army National Guard were on routine patrol when they heard a husband frantically calling for help.

The group of four, including Staff Sgt. Jered Moran, Sgt. James Nelson, Sgt. Jeremiah Slagle and Spc. Gogo Simitcievski, ran about the length of a football field to see if they could help.

Four Ohio National Guard members, some from Cleveland, were honored this week for saving a woman’s life in D.C. while on patrol.(Source: DVIDS JTF-DC)

When they arrived they found an unresponsive 34-year-old woman in the driver’s seat of a car and found she had no pulse and was not breathing.

The team immediately began CPR and rescue breaths in shifts for about six minutes before and ambulance arrived.

“To be on this mission is an honor,” said Moran. “My Soldiers and I are proud Ohioans and are grateful for the opportunity to serve in our nation’s capital by helping others.”

Officials have confirmed the woman was taken to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

The four men were recognized at a small ceremony this week and continue their mission in D.C.

According to the Army the four, “received a Coin from the D.C. National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Ronald L. Smith, recognizing them for lifesaving actions.”

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