SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – Shaker Heights City Council held a special meeting to consider whether to amend the city’s administrative code and allow the sale of police dogs, under certain conditions.
Members of the city council voted to allow K-9 Igor to be purchased by Ofc. Chad Hagan over a Zoom meeting at noon Friday.
Members said in the meeting that ownership will be transferred to Hagan Friday and that he may pick up the dog that day.
The city agreed to transfer ownership of the SHPD K-9 in return for funding of a replacement police dog and training for the dog and another officer through a police dog kennel.
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Shaker Heights Police K-9 Igor had been stuck in a legal tug-of-war between the City of Shaker Heights and the only police partner he has ever known.
Hagan was ordered to turn the dog over to a kennel more than two weeks ago, and that’s where the dog that has lived with the officer for six years has been ever since.
Hagan worked as an police officer for Shaker Heights for nearly eight years and turned in his two-week notice on Thanksgiving because he had accepted another job that would save him significant travel time to and from work.
His wife, Danielle, told 19 News her husband offered the City of Shaker Heights $10,000 of their own money to purchase Igor, so the German Shepherd could continue to live at the only home he’s ever known.
Community members created a GoFundMe called Bring K-9 Igor Home and they’ve raised nearly $13,000.
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They’re hoping the funds will help the dog’s handler with the purchase if it’s needed.
Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law, shared the following statement on behalf Chad Hagan, Jr. following the city council meeting on Dec. 15:
The City of Shaker Heights also shared a statement on the resolution reached with the city’s former canine officer:
City council allows former Shaker Heights police officer to purchase K-9 Igor (Source: Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law)(Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the new sports season approaches, parents can take advantage of an opportunity to ensure their child is ready for the field, court or track. Hometown Urgent Care is offering free sports physicals on select days at each of their clinics.
To qualify for the free sports physicals, parents and guardians are required to pre-register their children. The free physicals will be available on designated days.
For days outside of the free promotion, sports physicals are available for $25.
For more information on the free sports physical days or to pre-register your child, visit www.myhometownuc.com or contact the clinic directly.
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Akron area
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Cleveland area
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The Cleveland Guardians made their first move of the 2024 MLB trade deadline with the acquisition of Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas. It was a move that improved one of the main weaknesses that the team had.
While Thomas is a solid addition, the Guardians could still use some more help if they want to make a run at a championship this season.
Keeping that in mind, Chris Antonetti, the team’s President of Baseball Operations, has spoken out and hinted about more trades coming in the near future.
“We’re definitely not done pursuing things. Whether or not that leads to another deal or more deals, it’s really hard to forecast.”
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Antonetti did honestly state that the trade market has been a tough one to navigate this year.
“It was one of the reasons we went out and signed Matt Boyd a couple of weeks ago because we were anticipating this was going to be a challenging market. That’s proven to be the case.”
Acquiring Thomas was a move to improve the offenses potential. Antonetti spoke out about what he expects the veteran outfielder to bring to Cleveland.
“We feel we’ve been able to do that by bringing Lane into the organization. He’s a versatile outfielder, a guy that’s capable of playing center field, right field and can contribute offensively, defensively and on the bases.”
In order to get Thomas, the Guardians had to give up a lot of value, something that Antonetti also spoke out to the press.
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“We gave up a lot of value, but that’s what the market necessitated. We gave up three players that we think have a chance to go on and have bright futures and it’s painful to make deals like this, but this is one we felt we had to make.”
All of that being said, it doesn’t sound like Cleveland is done following their move to acquire Thomas.
More trades appear to be likely, assuming the Guardians can find a team that wants to deal as well. It will be interesting to see what Tuesday brings for Cleveland.
The host for “The Biggest Party of the Summer” has been announced.
On Monday evening, WWE announced during the WWE SummerSlam 2024 “go-home” episode of Monday Night Raw who will be hosting the premium live event this weekend.
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It was revealed that Cleveland’s own The Miz will serve as the official host for this year’s WWE SummerSlam show at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
Make sure to join us here on August 3 for live WWE SummerSlam 2024 results coverage.
