Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Browns Foundation and United Airlines surprise Stay in the Game! educator with a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
CLEVELAND, OH – On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Cleveland Browns Foundation surprised Ann Pesta, an educator from Stay in the Game! partner school Lakewood High School, with a surprise gift and recognition: tickets to Super Bowl LIX, round-trip flights courtesy of United Airlines, and accommodations for her and a guest.
The Stay in the Game! Attendance Network, launched in 2019, provides support and resources to Ohio school districts with the goal of increasing school attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism. The Network supports 161 districts throughout the state of Ohio, with 108 of those districts within the Browns region, including Lakewood City School District.
Pesta, a Lakewood science teacher, received the news in front of her students and colleagues during a catered holiday luncheon, courtesy of the Browns. Browns players – guard Wyatt Teller, wide receiver David Bell, defensive back Tony Browns II and Chomps – were in attendance to present the tickets and commend Pesta for her impact on students throughout her 30-year career.
“It is a huge honor to be able to surprise Ms. Pesta today and show her that her job matters a lot to the Browns organization, Stay in the Game! and to me personally as my mother, father and older sister are educators,” said Browns defensive back Tony Brown II. “They can positively affect a young adult’s life by encouraging them to come to school. So hopefully something like this can show teachers that they are seen and appreciated.”
In November, the Browns called for nominations of educators who inspire students to show up for school. Receiving a large number of nominations, Pesta was selected for her contribution to education by creating an engaging learning environment that encourages regular student attendance. She was nominated by both current and former students, parents, and colleagues, which shows the impact she has had on her community throughout her career.
“We are so excited to be part of Stay in the Game! because it gives us another way to really reinforce the great things that so many of our Lakewood teachers are doing,” said Lakewood City School Coordinator of Student Wellness, Dr. Merritt Waters. “To partner with an organization like the Cleveland Browns to help show Ms. Pesta just how much we appreciate her is fantastic.”
In addition to the Super Bowl surprise, the Cleveland Browns Foundation and United Airlines invited Pesta and four other educators from Stay in the Game! partner districts across NE Ohio to be celebrated at the last Browns home game of the season against the Miami Dolphins on December 29th. Each educator will have the opportunity to bring three guests with them to enjoy the game.
One of United Airlines’ key areas of focus in the community is youth education, which aligns with the efforts of the Browns Foundation and Stay in the Game! Attendance Network. As a part of that focus, United Airlines wanted to help celebrate Pesta by providing the flights and recognizing four other educators who are making a huge impact on their students.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man wanted for the 2022 murder of a Cleveland teenager is now behind bars after trespassing at a local deli with a loaded gun, according to investigators.
Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit arrested 20-year-old Marcus McCargo and another man last Thursday outside of the E. 81st Deli in Cleveland.
According to OIU, McCargo was carrying firearm equipped with a machine gun conversion device, known as a “Glock switch,” and a loaded extended magazine.
When agents attempted to stop the men from driving away, OIU said McCargo “tried to elude capture by rapidly accelerating in reverse, then forward, into an agent’s police vehicle.”
At the time of his arrest, McCargo was a fugitive who had been wanted since August 2023 following his indictment for the murder of 18-year-old Samell Watt.
According to Cleveland Police, Watt was fatally shot on June 1, 2022 while walking down Anson Avenue in the city’s Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood.
McCargo was indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault.
He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday morning and is currently being held in the Cuyahoga County Jail on $1,000,000 bond.
Four other men charged in connection with the 18-year-old’s murder are currently in prison.
Court records show Sherman Worley Jr., Shermar Worley, William Worley III and Izayaih McCoy were recently sentenced after pleading guilty to reduced charges.
In addition the murder case, McCargo also faces felony gun charges and other offenses in connection with his recent arrest by OIU agents.
OIU has not released the name of the armed man arrested at the deli with McCargo as they have not yet been officially charged.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cities across Northeast Ohio have opened warming centers and overnight shelters for those in need of escaping the cold snap.
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WARMING CENTERSCleveland
Cleveland city officials will have warming centers open through Tuesday for residents needing shelter.
- Michael Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Lorain Ave.
- Lonnie Burten Recreation Center, 2511 E. 46th St.
- Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
- Zelma George Recreation Center, 3155 MLK Blvd.
All four shelters will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday and from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Anyone who needs overnight shelter should call 211.
Akron
Mayor Shammas Malik extended the hours at Summit Lake Community Center, located at 380 W Crosier St.
The community center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday.
The Emergency Overnight Shelter located at 111 East Voris St. will also be open through Wednesday.
Alliance
The Rodman Library at 215 E. Broadway St. in Alliance is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Salvation Army at 57 W. Main St. in Alliance is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
The Commons at 405 S. Linden Ave in Alliance is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
The Clothed in Righteousness at 55 E. Main St. in Alliance is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. It is also open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and Thursday.
Avon Lake
The Anchor Recreation Facility, at 33483 Lake Road, will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. as a temporary warming center.
Canton
The Crossroads United Methodist at 120 Cleveland Ave. in Canton is open form 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. as needed.
Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center is open at 1400 Sherrick Road SE from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Wednesday.
The Refuge of Hope at 715 Second St. is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Creston
The Creston Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 116 S. Main St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cuyahoga Falls
Mayor Don Waters activated the Natatorium as a warming center on Monday through the extreme temperatures.
Check-in for the warming center is at the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department at 2310 2nd Street and use the entrance near the Oakwood Drive intersection.
The Amenities available will be restrooms, water and a warm, safe area. There will not be food, cots or showers.
Dalton
The Dalton Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 127 S. Church St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Doylestown
The Doylestown Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 169 N. Portage St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Elyria
The city will open an emergency warming center at 101 South Park Dr. from Monday to Wednesday.
The warming center will be open at 7 a.m. on Monday.
Call 211 for warming shelter locations and information.
Jefferson
The Jefferson Rec Center will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Kent
The Shepherd’s House of Portage County, 2645 State Route 58, in Ravenna, is open for a day and night shelter through Wed., Jan. 22.
Lakewood
Lakewood’s Department of Human Service activated Cove Community Center as a warming center.
The center will be open Jan. 21 and 22. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lorain
The warming centers will open at 6 p.m. on Sunday through 11 a.m. on Monday at Lorain High School.
If school is closed on Tuesday, the warming center will remain open until 11 a.m.
A warming center at Faith Ministries Church will be open from Monday at 11 a.m. through Thursday at 11 a.m.
A release from Lorain County said anyone is welcome at the shelters.
Orville
The Orville Public Library at 230 N. Main St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Ravenna
Ravenna Police posted to Facebook that Shepard’s House of Portage County will be a night and daytime shelter from Sunday to Wednesday.
People can get a hot meal, shower and a load of laundry.
“When the temperature falls below 20 degrees, we open our warming center at which time individuals who are not registered with back ground checks, may come in. In the event the temperatures during the day fall below 20 degrees, then the warming center is open during the day,” the post read.
You can ride for free to the shelter with PARTA.
Richmond Heights
The Richmond Heights Community Center at 27285 Highland Rd. is serving as a warming center for anyone in need of somewhere warm, especially those affected by the Chardon/Washington power outage.
Rittman
The Rittman Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 75 N. Main St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Rittman Rec Center at 200 Saurer St. is also open as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The rec center is open from 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Shreve
The Shreve Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 189 W. McConkey St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
West Salem
The West Salem Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 99 East Buckeye St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open 1-7 p.m. on Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday; and 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday.
St. Stephen’s Hackman Hall at 44 Britton St. is also open through Jan. 23.
The hall is open from 1-4 p.m. on Monday; and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
Wooster
The Main Branch of the Wayne County Public Library at 220 West Liberty St. is open will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23.
The library is open from 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
OneEighty Oasis Recovery Club at 104 Spink St. will serve as a warming center through Jan. 23 for adults only, and additional restrictions may apply.
The club is open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Salvation Army at 437 S. Market St. will serve as a warming center this week.
Salvation Army is open 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and hot meals are provided at noon and 5:30 p.m.
PARKING BANS
Drivers may face dangerous conditions during their travels in Northeast Ohio.
Several local officials have issued snow parking bans. Here’s a list of active parking bans and closures in our area. The list will be updated.
- Mentor
- Newburgh Heights
- Painesville
- Shaker Heights
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