Cleveland, OH
Obituary for Ellen Rebecca Baker | Baird Funeral Home
Ellen Rebecca Baker, age 27, of Cleveland, OH passed away August 25, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN to Paul D. and Denise D. (McDonald) Baker.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Max (Grace) Baker of Kingston, TN; paternal grandparents: David and Becky Baker of New Philadelphia, OH; maternal grandparents: Rev. Ken and Barb McDonald of St. Paris, OH; and paternal great grandmother: Naomi Baker of Dover, OH; and several aunts, uncles, and much-loved cousins. Ellen was also very excited to become Aunt Ellen to a niece in October. Her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is spending eternity in heaven with Jesus.
Ellen was a graduate of Gorham Fayette High School in Fayette, OH. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, and a Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. While at MVNU, she was given The School of Christian Ministry Service Above Self award. She currently served the City of Cleveland as Senior Strategist for the Department of Community Development’s Asset Redevelopment office, bringing her passion and commitment to elevate the voices of residents who would be impacted by City projects.
Ellen attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland. She loved the outdoors, hiking in the mountains, and being on the water. She especially enjoyed playing pickleball with her dad. She was spontaneous and always ready for an adventure such as late-night donut runs, sleep overs, or anything of the sort. Ellen loved her family, friends, and boyfriend Joel Varner very intentionally and deeply.
Ellen’s love for all people and their cultures began at a young age. Her first international opportunity was to Peru while in 5th grade. She spent a semester abroad in Costa Rica for her intercultural studies degree at Mount Vernon and served in missions to Philadelphia; Indianapolis; Brownsville and McAllen, Texas; Guatemala; and the Native American Christian Academy in Arizona. Her love for ALL people fueled her passion for social justice. Ellen had a special gift of making sure others felt seen and heard. She embodied the beautiful ability to courageously, yet respectfully, live in the tension of hard conversations. She lived life with compassion, joy, genuineness and boldness all rooted in her love of Jesus Christ and her desire to serve Him well. A meaningful Scripture to Ellen was Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Ellen’s light impacted deeply and reached wide.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at The Valley Church, Troy. Immediately following, Ellen’s Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM with Dr. Douglas Van Nest officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Oasis House 1133 S. Edwin Moses Blvd., Suite 384, Dayton, OH 45417. OR online at www.oasisforwomen.org/donate. “Oasis House offers hope and support to women survivors of trauma, sexual exploitation, and substance abuse.”
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Water Department truck falls into sinkhole and breaks gas line on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland Water Department truck working on a water main break in Ohio City was partially swallowed up into a sinkhole, breaking a gas line underneath the street.
The incident occurred near West 28th Street and Chatham Avenue late Thursday afternoon.
There was no fire or injuries, according to Lt. Michael Norman of the Cleveland Fire Department.
The gas company is on scene working to fix the leak.
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Cleveland, OH
Bob Dylan Ohio tickets: Best prices for 2026 Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton concerts
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Music legend Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough And Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour” to Ohio in 2026, making major stops at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre on April 10, along with the Palace Theatre in Columbus on April 9 and Winsupply Theatre in Dayton on April 12.
This Ohio leg of the tour continues Dylan’s ongoing 2026 concert run in support of his 2020 release, “Rough And Rowdy Ways,” an album widely celebrated as among his finest entries in decades.
How to get tickets to see Bob Dylan in Ohio
Tickets for the upcoming Ohio concerts are selling fast, with some vendors reporting fewer than 100 tickets remaining. However, you can still get pass discounts on trusted third-party ticket platforms including Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, Viagogo and Ticket City.
New customers can save more with these discount codes:
- Vivid Seats customers get $20 off ticket orders of $200 or more by using the code CLEVELAND20 at checkout.
- SeatGeek customers get $5 off orders of $300 or more with code TAKE5.
Here are the cheapest ticket prices currently available to the upcoming Bob Dylan concerts in Ohio, as of Dec. 11:
April 9, 2026: Columbus, OH — Palace Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $196
- SeatGeek: $194
- StubHub: $198
- Viagogo: $192
- Ticket City: $204
April 10, 2026: Cleveland, OH — KeyBank State Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $217
- SeatGeek: $282
- StubHub: $332
- Viagogo: $322
- Ticket City: $218
April 12, 2026: Dayton, OH — Winsupply Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $261
- SeatGeek: $288
- StubHub: $252
- Viagogo: $245
- Ticket City: $262
What Ohio fans can expect from Dylan’s shows
Ohio fans will experience more than just great seats. For his first date in Columbus, Dylan takes the stage at the historic Palace Theatre, a venue known for its warm acoustics and lavish 1920s-style charm.
Then comes Cleveland, where Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre will host an intimate, phone-free performance. Fans will have electronics secured in Yondr pouches to ensure a fully immersive concert experience. The embedded nostalgia of the theater pairs perfectly with Dylan’s timeless classics like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Finally, Dayton fans can join the celebration of Dylan’s vast musical legacy at Winsupply Theatre. By choosing acoustically superior venues throughout Ohio, Dylan seems to be deliberately crafting a more personal connection with audiences, transforming each stop into a storytelling event rather than just another headlining show.
Cleveland, OH
US Marshals arrest 2 men accused of killing Maple Heights man in robbery outside Angie’s Soul Café
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The U.S. Marshals confirmed the two suspects wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for the murder of a Maple Heights man robbed outside Angie’s Soul Café in June have been arrested.
Members of the U.S. Marshals’ Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested 20-year-old Dominick Newby and 19-year-old Jayshawn Collins early Wednesday morning without incident, USMS stated.
They were found in the 1100 block of East 58th Street in Cleveland, USMS said.
Cleveland police said officers rushed to the 700 block of Carnegie Avenue at 2:30 p.m. on June 17 for a reported robbery outside Angie’s Soul Café.
Officers then learned the victim was shot in the parking lot during a robbery, according to police.
He was taken to University Hospitals where he died.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified him as 34-year-old Patrick Carner of Maple Heights.
Restaurant staff told 19 News the victim was a customer who had come to purchase food and was shot while getting in a car.
A representative from the restaurant released the below statement on June 17:
19 News confirmed through officials that Carner was the man sentenced in connection to the death of his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
Vonnashia Akins died after falling out of a moving car on I-90 in downtown Cleveland during rush hour back in October 2019.
Carner was behind the wheel, and police said he left the scene.
He was sentenced to a total of four years for obstruction of official business and tampering with evidence.
Newby and Collins were identified as suspects in this murder late this summer, USMS said, and the NOVFTF recently started searching for both of them.
“This shooting left one person dead and could have been significantly worse as the shooting took place outside of a busy restaurant in the middle of the day,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated. “The community is a safer place with these two violent individuals off the streets and behind bars.”
Anyone with information on a wanted fugitive can call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you send a tip online.
Reward money is available for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a wanted fugitive, and tipsters can stay anonymous.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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