Cleveland, OH
Ideastream’s Rick Jackson to retire after 45 years in broadcasting
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Rick Jackson has been a fixture on Cleveland tv and radio for greater than 25 years over two separate stints. However in June, the host of “The Sound of Concepts” and “NewsDepth” on Ideastream’s native NPR and PBS associates is asking it a profession.
“It’s simply time,” Jackson, 66, instructed cleveland.com. “I’ve been doing tv for 45 years. I needed to make the 20-year mark at Ideastream, which I did.”
Medical points sidelined Jackson for 5 months in 2021. And now whereas “most days are fairly good,” he admitted the well being scare performed a task within the choice.
“That type of made me sit again and take a look at what I wish to do, and what I wish to do is journey much more,” he mentioned.
The Pittsburgh native started his broadcasting profession at Bethany Faculty, graduating in 1978 with aspirations of changing into a community information anchor. Early stops included TV stations in Huntington and Wheeling, each in West Virginia, and Memphis, Tennessee.
“It wasn’t about being on TV,” he mentioned. “It was about telling tales, assembly individuals, speaking to individuals. I used to be a voracious reader from the time I used to be a child, and it simply led me on that path. I by no means actually needed to do anything.”
In 1983, he arrived in Cleveland, working as a reporter and weekend anchor at WKYC Channel 3, then owned and operated by NBC.
“I believe there was an awakening within the business that they didn’t have sufficient African Individuals on tv,” he mentioned. “So, they had been on the lookout for good individuals. I used to be truly recruited by three totally different stations and selected Cleveland.”
Familiarity was a part of the rationale. As a teenager, Jackson frolicked in Northeast Ohio visiting household and listened to video games that includes the now-Cleveland Guardians on the radio. The town was nonetheless a high ten TV market on the time.
“It seemed like a enjoyable place to be,” he mentioned.
Jackson spent three years in Cleveland throughout that first stint because the up-and-comer on a information group that included native legends Leon Bibb, Judd Hambrick and Al Roker. He moved on to Charlotte in 1986 and spent 9 years on the NBC affiliate there. In 1995, he realized that dream of changing into a community information anchor on CBS’ in a single day newscast “Up To The Minute.”
“I can actually say it’s the most effective job I’ve ever had– the issues I bought to do, the individuals I bought to interview and meet,” he mentioned. “We had been seen closely all over the world. My associates who traveled would say, ‘Hey, Rick, I noticed you.’ Oh yeah, the place you had been? (They’d say) Brazil or Dubai. Due to the time change, for lots of parents, we had been the prime information.”
Following his first stint in Cleveland at WKYC Ch. 3, Rick Jackson spent 9 years from 1986-1995 as a reporter and anchor at WPCQ/WCNC, the NBC-affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The expertise, together with the opposite stops alongside the best way together with a post-network gig in Philadelphia, allowed him to attain what he describes because the spotlight of his profession. Jackson has interviewed 5 presidents a complete of 11 occasions: Jimmy Carter and Invoice Clinton 3 times every, each Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush twice, and George W. Bush as soon as.
“That’s fairly cool,” he mentioned. “To get to see them after they’re not the man on stage and get to truly hang around with them for a little bit bit– that’s exhausting to beat.”
His fondness for the area and a little bit of serendipity introduced Jackson again to Cleveland in 1999, this time at WOIO Channel 19. He joined Ideastream because the native anchor of NPR’s “Morning Version” in 2003 and later hosted the nationally syndicated PBS public affairs sequence “Village America” and “Concepts,” the successor to “Feagler & Associates,” on WVIZ Channel 25. His resume additionally features a season as host of “Tutorial Problem” on WEWS Channel 5 and 6 regional Emmy awards.
So, for elements of 5 many years, Jackson, a member of each the Ohio Broadcasting Corridor of Fame and the Press Membership of Cleveland’s Journalism Corridor of Fame, has been a gentle voice locally, conserving viewers and listeners knowledgeable and serving to them make sense of the information throughout the good occasions and the not-so-good ones, too.
“I believe the phrase renaissance will get overused,” he mentioned. “However Cleveland did have a renaissance after we take into consideration the place we had been the primary time I used to be right here within the mid-’80s in comparison with the growth 12 months of 2016. With nationwide conventions and sports activities titles, the concept of what we might be in 2016 wasn’t even a fathom of a thought in 1985.”
On today, Jackson’s thoughts, a minimum of for a second, was on his post-retirement plans. They embrace spending extra time together with his 94-year-old mom, persevering with his volunteer work and touring the world together with his spouse of almost 41 years, Brenda Cain, a reporter at cleveland.com and The Plain Vendor.
“We’ve by no means been to Europe. On the identical time, there’s a lot of the USA we’d prefer to see,” he mentioned. “I’m in a race with my sister to get to 50 states, however she’s within the 40s and I’m nonetheless at 39.”
“We now have longed dreamed of doing a baseball tour, following the Guardians across the nation for a season and driving the complete size of Route 66,” added Cain, ensuring to say the “honey-do record” she has ready for her husband.
For now, the couple has a while — greater than a month — to pin down their first vacation spot and for Jackson to consider his parting message for that remaining broadcast in June.
“I’ve not given a single thought,” Jackson mentioned. “Now you’re worrying me. I’ve to consider one thing?”
He laughed, took a beat after which added, “I’ve been actually shocked by the outpouring of affection since this (choice) went public. I didn’t understand the impression that I had on so many lives. You simply wish to do job and to have individuals dissatisfied that I’m leaving, it’s an honor.
“I thank them for that.”
“The truth that I am again right here says how comfy we felt after the primary stint at WKYC (within the Eighties),” Rick Jackson mentioned. “When the chance got here to come back again (in 1999), I dismissed another markets for the prospect to return to Northeast Ohio.”
Two powerhouse contenders are squaring off this weekend in Cleveland, part of a massive four-game series that is going to help answer some questions about what we may see come October. The Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians are well in contention for a championship and it takes center stage all weekend long.
The Orioles continue a titanic battle in the American League East with the Yankees at 65-45, while the Guardians continue to shine with a current league-best 66-42 record. Both teams have surprisingly impressed this season, especially the young but mighty Guardians. Here’s how to play this Friday matchup.
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
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Colton Cowser: Part of the rich youth pool of talent, the Orioles may have found a true gem with Colton Cowser. The 24-year-old left fielder has extended his active hitting streak to 14 games, recording one in each game since the all-star break. His average has increased from .219 to .247 in that span, along with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. His hitting streak is tied for the 2nd most active one in all of the MLB, behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (14) and Ezequial Tovar (17). Cowser is making 2024 a memorable inaugural full season.
Jose Ramirez: There may not be anyone hitting the ball better right now across all of the MLB like Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez. He opened this series on Thursday with a 2-run blast, marking his 3rd consecutive game with a home run. Ramirez has a ridiculous ledger of 3 home runs and 8 RBI in his previous three games. His 28 home runs and 90 RBI this season place him in the top 10 across all players. He continues to provide the power on this feisty, young team. Ramirez is the offensive spark the Guardians must turn to in their run to the postseason.
This is an exciting change of pace to the normal juggernauts that we have seen through the years in baseball. While we don’t quite know if these two will be near the top of the standings in October, all that matters is that both are positioning themselves for it. A pair of unlikely division leaders are battling for a little summer glory in Cleveland.
Dean Kremer takes the hill for the Orioles on Friday. A lot of uncertainty surrounds this start as he’s amassed mixed results for much of 2024. Currently at 4-7 with a 4.20 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 14 home runs allowed, it hasn’t been pretty but at least is passable. Kremer anchors the No. 4 spot in this rotation and has yet to find much consistency. Last time out on Saturday against San Diego, he tossed 6 innings, allowing 4 runs (1 earned), 7 hits, a walk and 7 strikeouts. The Orioles have not provided him the best run support lately, with the team being 2-5 in his last seven outings.
Carlos Carrasco holds the fort down for the Guardians in this one. It’s been a lackluster season with a 3-9 record, a 5.68 ERA and 79 strikeouts. The month of July was very unkind to him, allowing 19 earned runs and 6 home runs across a total of five starts. Carrasco additionally has allowed 6 runs in each of his prior two outings. He is currently 20th in all of the MLB in home runs allowed (17), but a lower walk rate with just 27 free passes allowed. The 37-year-old is clearly beginning to hit a decline, and likely will finish his career here where he has so many great memories.
Both teams certainly check a lot of marks offensively and Thursday’s 10-3 Guardians win backed that up. We have another pitching matchup that is not pretty, so it’s absolutely fair to expect a lot of offensive fireworks. The Orioles are superior on paper, ranking 1st in home runs per game, 4th in hits and 3rd in runs.
That’s the way I lean with this prediction. I get the feeling both teams will feed off each other’s energy all weekend long, especially with a lot on the line in this series. I’ll happily back the total to go over 9 runs in Friday’s contest at -115 (FanDuel), especially with a pair of starters that have been less than ideal for most of the year.
Pick: Orioles-Guardians OVER 9 Runs (-115)
Note: Game odds are subject to change.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There will be plenty of overnight lane closures over the next several weeks for various construction projects in Northeast Ohio.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released an updated list of lane closures and delays for Cuyahoga County and other regions.
I-90 westbound just east of Columbia Road will be in a bi-directional traffic pattern beginning Tuesday and continuing through September for bridge deck replacement. All lanes of traffic are maintained. However, one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained on the I-90 eastbound side separated by a concrete barrier wall. Two lanes of traffic are maintained on the existing westbound side using a lane shift.
U.S. 422 westbound ramp to I-271 northbound will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday. The detour is I-480 westbound to Miles Road to I-271 north.
Harvard Road entrance ramp to I-271 north will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Chagrin Road entrance ramp to I-271 north will be closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Chagrin Road entrance ramp to I-271 south will be closed at 8 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Westway Drive over I-90 will be closed from Aug. 12 through mid-September for bridge repairs. The detour will utilize Wager Road
I-271 southbound ramp to U.S. 422 eastbound will be closed 8 p.m. Aug. 9 through 6 a.m. Aug. 12 for bridge repairs.
The following closures will be in place each night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday until Thursday for pavement work.
I-71 northbound to I-480 westbound. The detour is I-480 east to Tiedeman Road to I-480 west.
I-480 westbound to Ohio 237. The detour is Ohio 17 east to Ohio 237.
The following ramps will be closed for resurfacing from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. All ramps will not be closed at the same time.
Ohio 176 north ramp to I-90 east. The detour is I-490 east to I-77 north.
I-90 east ramp to I-71 north. The detour is I-90 east to I-77 north.
I-90 east/I-490 west ramp to I-71 south. The detour is Ohio 176 south to Denison Avenue to Ohio 176 north to West 14th Street to I-71 south.
Ohio 700 just south of Tavern Road has been reduced to one lane maintained by a temporary traffic signal beginning through early September for culvert replacement.
Ohio 91 (SOM Center Road) between U.S. 20 and Ohio 2 has various lane restrictions through mid-September for bridge repairs.
U.S. 6 between Rockefeller Road and Bishop Road will be reduced to westbound traffic only beginning Aug. 10 through early September for resurfacing. The detour for eastbound traffic is Bishop Road to Eddy Road to Rockefeller Road.
Ohio 615 between Andrews Road and Center Street has various nightly lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. through October.
I-277/U.S. 224 westbound between I-76/Kenmore Leg and I-77 will have various lane restrictions beginning Aug. 12.
I-277/U.S. 224 westbound between I-77 and I-76/Kenmore Leg will be closed from Aug. 19 through Aug. 28 for resurfacing. The detour will be I-77 northbound to I-76 westbound to I-76/Kenmore Leg.
Brush Road over Ohio I-77 will be closed beginning Aug. 14 through late August for bridge repairs. The detour is Brecksville Road to Boston Mills Road to Black Road.
Ohio 303 under I-77 will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night beginning Aug. 19 through Aug. 26 for bridge-beam placement. The detour is Brecksville Road to Wheatley Road to I-271.
Ohio 303 eastbound under I-77 will be closed from Aug. 21 through late November for bridge construction. The detour is Brecksville Road to Wheatley Road to I-271.
The ramp from Glenwood Avenue to Ohio 8 southbound will be closed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily beginning Aug. 19 through late August. The detour is Glenwood Avenue to Howard Street to Tallmadge Avenue.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ben Lively and the Guardians battle Baltimore for the best record in the American League.
Here are the starting lineups for Thursday’s game between the Guardians and Orioles.
Where: Progressive Field, 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the Guardians Radio Network will carry the game.
Teams: Guardians (65-42) vs. Orioles (65-44).
Starting pitchers: RHP Ben Lively (9-6, 3.44) vs. LHP Trevor Rogers (2-9, 4.53).
GUARDIANS
LF Steven Kwan.
CF Lane Thomas.
3B José Ramírez.
1B Josh Naylor.
DH David Fry.
RF Jhonkensy Noel.
2B Tyler Freeman.
C Bo Naylor
SS Brayan Rocchio.
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ORIOLES
LF Colton Cowser.
C Adley Rutschman.
SS Gunnar Henderson.
RF Anthony Santander.
DH Ryan O’Hearn.
1B Ryan Mountcastle.
CF Cedric Mullins.
3B Ramon Urias.
2B Jackson Holliday.
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