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Ohio congressman believes Cleveland Heights mayor should resign after alleged anti-Semitic remarks

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10 months ago

May 25, 2025

Ohio congressman believes Cleveland Heights mayor should resign after alleged anti-Semitic remarks

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – An Ohio congressman is calling for Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren to resign after allegations of anti-Semitic remarks emerged this week.

19 News sat down with Congressman Max Miller on Saturday, who is one of 25 Jewish members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I feel it is my duty to stand up for the Jewish people and its not only my duty,” said Rep. Miller. “It’s everyone’s duty to stand up for the Jewish people and all forms of hate.”

Cleveland Heights is not in Rep. Miller’s congressional district, but he says grew up near Cleveland Heights and feels strongly about speaking out against hate.

“It’s for all forms of hate,” he said. “It’s not only for anti-Semitism, it’s for Islamophobia, it’s for anyone who has and harbors these values we need to stand against.”

19 News asked Rep. Miller if he thinks Mayor Seren should resign.

“I do,” he responded. “Yes, I do. You cannot stand besides somebody no matter who they are, no matter how close they are to you when they make those comments.”

On Wednesday, Mayor Seren released a 15 minute video on his social media addressing the communities concerns.

On Friday, the city council held a special meeting to discuss the accusations against the mayor and his wife.

“This council by no means is my overseer and I am not your negro,” Mayor Seren said during the meeting.

Mayor Seren, who is Black, was quoting civil rights activist James Baldwin.

“He had an opportunity to make this go away, to apologize for somebody close to him and their comments and not associate with them,” Rep. Miller said. “He chose to take a different path. He didn’t have to do this.”

19 News reached out to Congresswoman Shontel Brown, who represents Cleveland Heights, for a comment. We have not yet heard back.

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Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car

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7 hours ago

March 8, 2026

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.

Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car(WOIO)

On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.

The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.

The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.

The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.

19 News has reached out to the city for more details.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

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19 hours ago

March 8, 2026

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are asking the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall.

17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall(Cleveland Police)

Police said Morgan left her apartment at 123 East 156th Street sometime after 10:00 p.m. Thursday and has not returned. Morgan has run away in the past, most recently on February 25, 2026.

Due to her age and the age of her infant son, Morgan is considered endangered.

Morgan is 5′2″, approximately 238 pounds, with brown eyes and green hair.

Messiah Hall is an infant weighing around pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Morgan may possibly be in the Harvard-Miles neighborhood area. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at (216) 623-5500 or the non-emergency at (216) 621-1234.

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