Cleveland, OH
Greater Cleveland Aquarium turns 10: A day in the life of an aquarist
CLEVELAND — Mallory Haskell is aware of precisely what she has to do when she will get to work.
“The primary exercise once I get in is to undergo, try all my animals that I am answerable for, ensure everybody’s trying OK after which I will begin their feeds,” Haskell stated.
For the final 5 years, Haskell has labored as an aquarist on the Better Cleveland Aquarium.
“My favourite second has positively concerned our weedy seadragons. We had an egg switch final Fall and have 24 hatchlings at present,” Haskell stated.
Haskell stated these hatchlings are a giant deal, particularly because the aquarium celebrates its tenth anniversary.
“These animals are fairly temperamental, even within the wild. There’s solely 12 institutes which have ever been in a position to efficiently have these weedy seadragon hatchlings,” Haskell stated.
Weedy seadragons aren’t the one animal that she’s enthusiastic about.
“I’ve all the time cherished animals, and my dad and mom positively helped nurture that,” Haskell stated. “So, simply as I grew up, I continued to need that as my objective in life. [My goal] is to only ensure animals have a superb high quality of life any manner I may give it to them and to coach different individuals about how superior sure animals are.”
One other animal that may be temperamental to work with is the shark.
“(The water is) 72 levels, which could sound form of heat, however while you’re in water for some time, it will get somewhat chilly,” Haskell stated.
It’s a chilling job that she stated she needs to do extra of within the subsequent 10 years.
“I would love to see the aquarium get just a few new reveals, if we are able to develop all of it,” Haskell stated. “I might love some offsite quarantine, so we are able to home some animals earlier than they arrive in, offsite, after which that may open up a number of area within the constructing as properly.”
The Better Cleveland Aquarium is situated at 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland native remembers playing “mean elf” in a Christmas classic
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.
Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio Weather: Partly Sunny Conditions to Brighten Cleveland Later This Week
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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, OH
Man shot dead in Downtown Cleveland on Christmas Eve
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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