Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Public Library serves free summer meals for kids
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Public Library has 27 branches and all of them are serving free meals this summer season.
The library system is one in all many websites all through the state that’s collaborating within the Ohio Summer time Meals Service Program.
“We’ve been doing this since 2007,” stated Annisha Jeffries, youth providers supervisor for the Cleveland Public Library major department.
Jeffries stated youngsters ages one by means of 18 are eligible, with no registration wanted.
“If a baby is hungry, if they need a spot they’ll go to and get a meal, they’ll at all times go to their closest department or come to our library,” Jeffries stated.
Jeffries stated it’s a needed service that the library is comfortable to assist with.
“Youngsters and oldsters, we wish all the things [sic], we wish them to be stress free,” she stated. “And typically while you’re hungry, you understand, you’re not excited about anything. You’re excited about feeding your self. You’re excited about simply, you understand, the relieving stress about the place the subsequent meal will come.”
Fulfilling the wants of the neighborhood is why Rice department supervisor Lexy Kmiecik stated she pursued the occupation.
“This is a superb instance of the best way the library serves the neighborhood,” Kmiecik stated.
On the menu, on the Rice department, is a straightforward boxed lunch.
“They’re nothing fancy. They’re identical to sandwiches,” Jeffries stated. “It may very well be peanut butter and jelly, like these Uncrustables. There’s at all times, like, a milk, a bit of fruit, and greens, a sandwich. And many of the sandwiches that we have now are like turkey-based. They’re not like pork or something and we all know that some individuals can’t eat that.”
For Jeffries, this meal additionally opens the door for teenagers to take a look at among the enjoyable and academic programming her department gives.
“It’s not college, however it’s enjoyable. And, you understand, that’s what the library’s right here for [and] oh, it’s free. The whole lot is free right here,” Jeffries stated.
Jeffries stated they serve lunch on weekdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CLEVELAND — Not many movies stand the test of time, but “A Christmas Story” is a genuine classic.
The 1983 film only lasted a month in the box office but has since become a cult classic, drawing fans to the Cleveland home where it was shot all year long. One northeast Ohio native had a small but memorable part in the film and made lifelong friendships.
Drew Hocevar may be remembered for playing the “mean elf” in the film, but he’s anything but.
Known as the “male elf” in the credits, it’s the only acting role Hocevar has ever auditioned for. He was working at Higbees department store when he got the part.
“They just called me, and I got the elf part!” he said.
He said it was just something fun to do. Being a teacher is what really paid the bills. Hocevar is a former special education teacher and now volunteers as a mechanic working on the merry-go-round at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Some of the artifacts he saved from the movie are on display at the museum.
“I snagged my hat and ran,” he said.
He said the rest of the costume was thrown away.
Hocevar’s cast-signed poster and bb-gun are on display at the museum
The museum has a few other special “A Christmas Story” displays, including Lego sculptures depicting memorable scenes from the movie including Hocevar’s scene of him pushing kids down a slide on a fake snow-topped mountain.
Over 40 years later he remains friends with some of the cast including his elf counterpart and recently had lunch with her.
The movie plays numerous times throughout the holiday season, but Hocevar said he tends not to watch. His friends, however, have a special name for Christmas Day.
“24 hours of Drew!” he said.
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Cleveland, OH – Warmer weather is set to move into Northeast Ohio just in time for Christmas, with rain chances remaining low this week. After a cloudy and drizzly start today, temperatures will gradually rise, offering a mild holiday season for residents.
According to the National Weather Service, Cleveland will see highs in the upper 30s today with patchy drizzle tapering off by the afternoon. Tonight, skies will remain cloudy with lows near 33°F. By Wednesday, Christmas Day, conditions improve with mostly cloudy skies and highs reaching a pleasant 40°F.
Looking ahead, Thursday will bring partly sunny skies and warmer temperatures, peaking near 48°F. Winds from the southeast will keep conditions calm, making it an ideal day for holiday outings. However, by Friday, a 30% chance of rain returns as temperatures climb into the upper 40s.
The warm-up continues into Saturday, with highs expected to reach the mid-50s. Showers are likely Saturday night into Sunday, so residents should prepare for wet conditions over the weekend.
Motorists should remain cautious today as morning drizzle could create slick spots on roads, including I-90 and I-71. While precipitation chances remain low, lingering fog and mist may reduce visibility early in the day.
Stay tuned for updated forecasts as Christmas approaches, and plan your holiday travels with these warming conditions in mind.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was shot dead in Downtown Cleveland early Christmas Eve morning, police confirmed.
The Cleveland Division of Police said officers were called to East 13th Street and Superior Avenue for a gunshot victim.
The call came in at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, according to police.
Officers arrived to find a 42-year-old man who was shot lying unconscious in the street, said police.
Police said officers quickly rendered first aid until Cleveland EMS arrived.
Cleveland EMS said he was in critical condition as they took him to MetroHealth Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
He has yet to be identified.
Police said no further information is being released at this time in the ongoing investigation.
Call the Cleveland Division of Police at 216-623-5000 and reference report #2024-370349 if you have any information on this incident.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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