Cleveland, OH
Majority of Cleveland’s police union votes no confidence in safety director
CLEVELAND — The president of the Cleveland police union is looking upon Mayor Justin Bibb to fireside Karrie Howard, town’s public security director.
Of the police union, 868 members voted in favor of no confidence and 38 members voted towards it, in line with union president Jeff Follmer. One other 109 members didn’t vote.
The vote was taken after feedback, which Follmer referred to as biased, had been made by Howard at a discussion board final week. The feedback in query had been concerning the Irish historical past of the police division and had been made when Howard was requested about recruiting candidates to the division.
“The Irish flooded the police departments,” Howard stated. “The Irish flooded fireplace departments. The Irish flooded security forces to the purpose the place we have now bagpipes, kilts and, you recognize, all this inexperienced after we have a good time it.”
Howard later apologized for what he stated, however Follmer stated he doesn’t settle for his apology.
“The mayor is his boss, and he has a option to eliminate him,” Follmer stated Wednesday after revealing the outcomes of the no confidence vote.
In the meantime, Bibb responded to the vote by union members. In a press release, he stated:
“Latest feedback made by Chief Director of Public Security Karrie Howard have upset and angered many in our neighborhood. The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Affiliation (CPPA), Fraternal Order of Police Cleveland Lodge No. 8, and Worldwide Affiliation of Firefighters Native 93 have reached out to me concerning these feedback. Earlier right now, the CPPA launched the outcomes of a vote of no confidence they held concerning Howard’s management. I hear your frustration and I respect your considerations. Because the son of a police officer and firefighter, I’ve the utmost admiration and gratitude for the work that our first responders do. I maintain the professionals who bravely serve our metropolis within the highest regard, and this can be a scenario that we take very significantly. We merely won’t tolerate discrimination of any variety in any division on this administration. As you recognize, Chief Howard has issued an apology and I imagine that apology is honest. As many people who do our work within the public eye know, there are occasions after we make errors in judgement and fail to precise ourselves effectively. Chief Director Howard works exhausting every day to maintain our metropolis protected for all residents. He has a wealth of data and expertise and is dedicated to accountability for himself and for the division. There are numerous challenges that his steering has helped us to navigate efficiently, and I’ve full confidence in his skill to proceed to steer the Division of Public Security. My hope is that this can be a scenario that we are able to study from and that we are going to proceed to have exhausting conversations that assist us construct bridges and heal divides.”
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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