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Northeast Ohio schools cancel classes ahead of winter storm: See the list

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January 18, 2024

Northeast Ohio schools cancel classes ahead of winter storm: See the list

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A winter storm expected to dump as much as 11 inches of snow beginning late Thursday night has led to a long list of Northeast Ohio school districts canceling classes for Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service show that heavy snow is expected to begin very early Friday morning and continue throughout the day. A winter storm warning has been issued for Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Summit counties. Portage, Stark and Trumbull counties are under a winter weather advisory.

The Weather Service warns that travel could be very difficult for commuters Friday morning and during the evening commute.

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Akron Public Schools have canceled classes for Friday, along with several other large districts in Northeast Ohio.

See below the list of area school closings from WKYC Channel 3. Schools listed have canceled classes unless otherwise indicated. A more expansive list, including daycares, preschools and church events, can be seen at WKYC.

Absorbent Minds Montessori (Cuyahoga Falls)

Academy of St. Bartholomew

Agape Christian Academy

Akron Barber College

Akron Montessori School

Akron Public Schools

Akros Middle School

Albert Einstein Academy (all campuses)

Alpha Care (Lorain)

Amherst Exempted Village Schools

Archbishop Hoban High School

Archbishop Lyke

Ashtabula Area City Schools

Ashtabula County Tech Campus

Assumption Academy (Broadview Heights)

Avon Lake City Schools

Avon Local Schools

Barberton City Schools

Bay Village City Schools

Beachwood City Schools

Beaumont School

Benedictine High School

Berea City Schools

Berkshire Local Schools

Bethel Christian Academy (Parma)

Birchwood School

Black River Local Schools

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools

Broadway Academy

Brooklyn City Schools

Brunswick City Schools

Buckeye Local Schools (Ashtabula County)

Buckeye Local Schools (Medina County)

Building Bridges

C.A.S.T.L.E High School (Parma)

Canton Local Schools

Cardinal Local Schools

Central Christian School

Chapel Hill Christian School (North and South)

Chardon Local Schools

Chippewa Local Schools

Christian Community School

Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy

Cleveland Central Catholic High School

Cloverleaf Local Schools

Constellation School Westpark Community Elementary

Constellation Schools Eastside Arts Academy

Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Middle

Constellation Schools Elyria Community Elementary

Constellation Schools Elyria Community Middle

Constellation Schools Madison Community Elementary School

Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Middle School

Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School

Constellation Schools Parma Community Elementary School

Constellation Schools Parma Community Middle School

Constellation Schools Parma Community High School

Constellation Schools Parma Community Intermediate School

Constellation Schools Puritas Community Elementary School

Constellation Schools Puritas Community Middle School

Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Elementary School

Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School

Constellation Schools Westside Community School of Arts

Constellation Schools Pearl Road Elementary

Copley-Fairlawn City Schools

Cornerstone Christian Academy

Corpus Christi Academy

Coventry Local Schools

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

Edge Academy

Education Alternatives (Painesville)

Education Alternatives (Brook Park)

Education Alternatives (Elyria)

Elyria Catholic High School

Elyria City Schools

Fairlawn Lutheran School

Fairview Park City Schools

First Baptist Christian (Elyria)

Footprints Center for Autism

Garfield Height City Schools

Global Ambassadors Language Academy

Grand Valley Local Schools

GSCELC SCOPE Academy

Hametown Christian Academy

Hamrick School

Heritage Classical Academy (Northfield)

Heritage Classical (Bainbridge Township)

Heritage Classical (Peninsula)

Hershey Montessori (Concord Township, Huntsburg Township)

Highland Local Schools

Holy Cross Lutheran School

Holy Family (Stow)

Holy Name High School

Hondros College of Nursing (Akron, Independence)

Hope Academy North Coast

Hudson City Schools

Immaculate Heart (Cuyahoga Falls)

Incarnate Word Academy Elementary School

Invictus High School

iSTEM Geauga Early College High School

Julie Billiart School (Akron)

Kenston Local Schools

Kent City Schools

Keystone Local Schools

Kingsway Christian School

Lake Catholic High School

Lakeland Community College (all campuses)

Lakewood Catholic Academy

Lakewood City Schools

Lawrence School (Lower and Upper)

LEAP Program (Crestview, Garfield Heights, Kent, Rittman)

Lorain Preparatory School

Lutheran West High School

Madison Local Schools (Lake County)

Magnificat High School

Maple Heights City Schools

Mayfair Christian School

Medina Christian Academy

Medina City Schools

Medina County Career Center

Messiah Lutheran School

Midview Local Schools

Mogadore Local Schools

Monroe Preparatory Academy

Montessori Childrens School

Nativity of the Lord Jesus (Akron)

New Life Christian Academy

Nordonia Hills City Schools

North Olmsted City Schools

North Ridgeville City Schools

North Royalton City Schools

Northside Christian Academy

Norton City Schools

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Schools

Oberlin City Schools

Old Trail School

Olmsted Falls City Schools

Orchard Park Academy

Our Lady Mount Carmel (Cleveland)

Our Lady of Elms

Padua Franciscan High School

Painesville City Local Schools

Painesville Riverside Local Schools

Parma City Schools

Pathways to Success

Perry Local Schools (Lake County)

Portage Learning Center

Pymatuning Valley Local Schools

Redeemer Christian Elementary

Revere Local Schools

Rittman Exempted Village Schools

Rocky River City Schools

Royal Redeemer Lutheran

Ruffing Montessori (Rocky River)

S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center

Seton Catholic School

South Suburban Montessori

Spring Garden Waldorf School

Springfield Local Schools (Summit County)

St. Adalbert (Cleveland)

St. Albert the Great Elementary

St. Ambrose (Brunswick)

St. Angela Merici

St. Anselm School

St. Anthony of Padua (Akron)

St. Anthony of Padua (Lorain)

St. Anthony of Padua (Parma)

St. Benedict Catholic School

St. Brendan School

St. Charles Borromeo School

St. Christopher Elementary

St. Columbkille Elementary

St. Helen School (Newbury Township)

St. Hilary Elementary (Fairlawn)

St. Ignatius High School

St. Ignatius of Antioch

St. Joan of Arc (Chagrin Falls)

St. John Lutheran (Cleveland)

St. John School (Ashtabula)

St. Joseph Academy

St. Jude Elementary (Elyria)

St. Leo The Great (Cleveland)

St. Mark Catholic School

St. Mary Byzantine Elementary

St. Mary Elementary (Berea)

St. Mary Elementary (Chardon)

St. Mary Elementary (Elyria)

St. Mary Immaculate (Avon)

St. Mary of the Assumption

St. Mary (Akron)

St. Michael (Independence)

St. Patrick Elementary (Kent)

St. Paul Lutheran (Westlake)

St. Peter Elementary (Lorain)

St. Peter (North Ridgeville)

St. Raphael Elementary

St. Rita Elementary

St. Rocco Elementary

St. Sebastian Elementary

St. Stanislaus Elementary

St. Thomas Lutheran Elementary

St. Thomas More Elementary

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

STEAM Academy (Warrensville)

Step Forward Head Start

STEPS Academy

Stepstone Academy

Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools

Strongsville City Schools

Sts. Joseph and John (Strongsville)

Summit Academy Elementary (Lorain)

Tallmadge City Schools

Tallmadge Kiddie Kollege/FAC Christian School

The Lyceum

Towpath Trail High School

Trinity High School

Twinsburg City Schools

University of Akron (Lakewood)

University of Akron (Wayne College)

University of Akron (main campus)

Valley Christian Academy (Aurora)

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

Wadsworth City Schools

Walsh Jesuit High School

Washington Park Community School

West Geauga Local Schools

Westshore Montessori

Willow Farms

Windfall School

Woodridge Local Schools

Wright Preparatory Academy

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Time for the Guardians to Do What They Said They’d Do

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March 2, 2026

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Time for the Guardians to Do What They Said They’d Do

With twenty games left in Spring Training, it’s looking like the Guardians are going to be pushed to put their money where their mouths have been when it comes to not blocking young players.

All offseason, President of Baseball Operations, Chris Antonetti, and General Manager, Mike Chernoff, have been clear about the plan to fix the Guardians’ hitting woes of 2025 without spending a dime in major league free agency in the attempt to do so:

“As we looked at a lot of the external the possibility of external additions, one of the questions we continually have to ask ourselves is, ‘whose opportunity does this impede’”? – Chris Antonetti, 1/23/2026.

“We need to get better offensively. …we believe that growth and development can come from the guys we have in the organization.“ – Antonetti, 1/30/2026

“One of our key goals was not to impede players with the most upside (from playing in Cleveland). We saw a glimpse of what Chase DeLauter could do in the playoffs. George Valera and C.J. Kayfus also showed up pretty well at the end of the season.” – Chernoff, 1/30/2026

Right now, projected to be on the Opening Day Guardians’ roster, there are two players who have over 1,000 plate appearances who are blocking younger players with less experience, eager to prove themselves as more valuable major leaguers: Nolan Jones and Gabriel Arias.

I am not writing this post to criticize the Cleveland front office for believing in Jones and Arias and for giving them their fair shot. Two years ago, I believed Arias had shown enough to get his fair chance, and last spring, I agreed with the idea of bringing Jones on board in a weak outfield group to see if he could regain his 2023 form at the plate. However, over the past two seasons Jones has now put up a 71 wRC+ in 700 plate appearances and Arias has put up a 75 wRC+ in 634 plate appearances. Jones will turn 28 years old this season and Arias just turned 26 years old; neither is likely to experience a breakout at this point in their major league careers.

In Arias’s case, replacing him involves putting Brayan Rocchio at shortstop. Rocchio is 10 and half months younger than Arias, has 100+ fewer plate appearances. He also finished 2024 with a league average 100 wRC+, while Arias finished with a 65 wRC+. There is still some slim hope remaining that Rocchio can be a league average bat – hope that no longer exists for Arias. So, the team needs to give Rocchio the reigns at shortstop and let him sink or swim, while also letting star prospect Angel Genao develop at short in Akron and, soon, Columbus. Most importantly, however, moving on from Arias with a designating for assignment, will allow the team to let Juan Brito try his hand as a full-time second baseman while the team allows Travis Bazzana to heat up at Columbus. Both Brito and Bazzana offer FAR more potential as hitters than either Arias or Rocchio and need to be featured in the Guardians’ lineup in 2026 as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Daniel Schneemann offers a perfect utility bat, capable of playing any position except catcher, and not someone who needs to be given regular plate appearances (ahem, PLEASE catch that last part, Manager Stephen Vogt). Additionally, should an injury take place with Rocchio, Milan Tolentino is having an excellent Spring Training, has an exceptional glove at shortstop, and should be capable of providing something similar to Arias’s career 76 wRC+ at the plate if called upon in a pinch. Arias is not needed on this team; while right-handed, he has a career 50 wRC+ against left-handed pitching. He also looked horrendous when asked to play outfield in the past, so he isn’t as good of an option as Schneemann in the super utility role.

As for Jones, bringing him back as an option in centerfield made sense this offseason, but spring training is making clear that keeping him as that depth is not a priority. Both Kahlil Watson and Petey Halpin have looked very good at the plate and in the field in center. It’s one week of Spring Training, so, please, don’t think I am saying either will be good major league players. However, neither has to be good to surpass average (at best!) defense in center and a 71 wRC+ at the plate provided by Jones these past two seasons. With Steven Kwan gamely taking on the challenge of center field, DFA’ing Jones allows the team to get good, solid looks at George Valera and Chase DeLauter, as well as allowing CJ Kayfus to work on his corner outfield skills in Columbus should either of the above players get hurt. If Jones were capable of hitting left-handed pitching, he’d be a roster shoo-in, but give me Stuart Fairchild and his potential for above-average centerfield play and career 106 wRC+ vs. LHP over Jones’s fielding and career 76 wRC+ against southpaws in the fourth outfielder role. Alternatively, Angel Martinez is a fine choice in this role as well, as he has a 121 wRC+ against LHP in his brief time in the bigs – whichever the Guardians prefer is cool with me.

Finally, with the Guardians’ committed to Jones for $2 million for 2026, designating him for assignment makes it likely no team will claim him. Since Jones is short of five years of major league service time, Cleveland can option him to Columbus when he likely clears waivers and mix him into all three outfield positions there, hanging on to him for needed outfield depth. In effect, they will gain an option on a player who has potential to be a league average bat against RHP and a playable fielder in center. That’s worth retaining… but not at the expense of a roster and lineup spot needed to give exciting, young players like Valera and DeLauter a real chance at establishing themselves.

If the Guardians start the season – as I expect they will – with Jones and Arias on the roster, I will be disappointed. I know, I know… it’ll probably just be for the month of April, but April games count just as much as September games. The reps that players like Brito, Bazzana, Valera and DeLauter could get in April can help them work out early struggles to be prepared for summer success. Nothing against Jones and Arias, personally, as both seem like good dudes, but we need to be clear-eyed about what is best for this team. Giving further opportunities to two players who are extremely unlikely to be above-average major league contributors would be a mistake, given the strategy that Cleveland has espoused publicly all offseason.

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Iran strikes spark debate among Northeast Ohio residents

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March 2, 2026

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Iran strikes spark debate among Northeast Ohio residents

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Liberation Center and nearly 100 other organizations rallied in Cleveland Sunday to protest the U.S. strikes on Iran, demonstrating significant grassroots opposition to the military action.

The recent U.S. military strikes on Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have ignited passionate discussions across the nation, and Northeast Ohio is no exception.

While state political leaders express support for President Donald Trump’s actions, local activists are raising urgent questions about the impact on American communities.

Dallas Eckman, a public school teacher and volunteer coordinator with the Cleveland Liberation Center, is taking a clear stance against the recent attacks.

“We need to step up as Americans and say violence is not going to be the way we solve out world’s problems,” Eckman said.

The frustration runs deeper for Eckman, who sees a disconnect between military spending and domestic priorities.

“It’s absurd that for me as a public-school teacher I am struggling to get funding for chrome books and books. I can wake up one morning and see we have spent millions and millions of dollars to bomb another country,” he explained.

Eckman questions whether these military actions actually benefit working people in Cleveland.

“Which does nothing for the working people here in Cleveland. It does nothing to make my schools safer. It does nothing to improve the road right outside the liberation center,” Eckman said.

Eckman’s concerns are shared by many in the region.

Despite local opposition, several Ohio’s political leaders are backing the Trump administration’s decision.

Senator Bernie Moreno released a statement expressing his support, stating, “President Trump sought for months to avoid conflict and negotiate with Iran to prevent them from rebuilding their nuclear program. I fully support his decision.”

Secretary of State John Husted also voiced his approval.

“For 47 years, the Iranian regime had ample opportunity to be a productive member of the global community — instead, it chose to export death, terrorism, extremism, and instability against America and our allies,” Husted said.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Sunday 3/1/26

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March 1, 2026

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Sunday 3/1/26

Cooper Albers takes you through his preview, prediction and pick for Sunday’s NBA matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets.

Eastern Conference rivals close their regular-season series on Sunday, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center.

The Cavaliers (37–24, 4th East) have dropped back-to-back games without Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, albeit against far superior competition. They’ll aim for the three-game sweep of Brooklyn without Mitchell, while Harden remains questionable.

The Nets (15–44, 14th East) are mired in a brutal seven-game losing streak, including a 112–84 thumping in Cleveland on February 19.

Here’s a look at the Injury Report:

Cleveland Cavaliers

Out: Donovan Mitchell (Groin), Max Strus (Foot), Dean Wade (Ankle)
Questionable: James Harden (Thumb), Keon Ellis (Finger)

Brooklyn Nets

Out: Egor Demin (Heel), Drake Powell (G-League Assignment)
Questionable: Nic Claxton (Thumb)

Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Cleveland enters as a hefty 11.5-point road favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Brooklyn sits as a +410 underdog. The game’s total is set at 222.5 points.

Cavaliers vs. Nets Preview

Cleveland Cavaliers Preview

The Cavaliers went all in at the NBA trade deadline, sending Darius Garland to Los Angeles for superstar guard James Harden. The gamble seemingly paid off, as the former MVP has fit seamlessly into the lineup alongside Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland went 6–1 after Harden’s debut, its lone loss coming against the defending champs in Oklahoma City.

But the momentum quickly stalled when both Harden and Mitchell hit the sidelines to nurse injuries. Cleveland has dropped back-to-back games in the star duo’s absence against Milwaukee and Detroit. And while Harden is listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest with a thumb fracture in his non-shooting hand, Mitchell remains out with a groin strain.

The Cavs are just 2–4 without Mitchell this season. If Harden stays out, they’ll likely keep relying on their accomplished frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Cleveland also features a solid veteran backup point guard in Dennis Schroder, along with a reliable sharpshooter in Sam Merrill.

Brooklyn Nets Preview

Brooklyn has won five games in 2026. Five.

Were any of these wins particularly impressive? Hardly. They beat a Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, the spiraling Chicago Bulls twice, the lowly Washington Wizards, and the tanking Utah Jazz.

The Nets rank dead last on both ends of the floor since January 1, disappointing even by their standards. They’ve lost seven games in a row, punctuated by a 37-point walloping in Boston on Friday night.

Michael Porter Jr. will continue trying to carry an increasingly strained offense without rookie standout Egor Demin. Brooklyn will also lean on its burgeoning frontcourt, comprising Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton (questionable).

Cavaliers vs. Nets Pick, Best Bet

Keep an eye on the injury report for this one. If Harden remains sidelined, Cleveland may lack the offensive firepower to pull away. But if the former MVP suits up, expect him and the Cavs to carve up Brooklyn’s porous defense and comfortably cover the 11.5-point spread.