Cleveland, OH
Tax-free weekend in Ohio kicks off today; BBB offers best ways to save big
CLEVELAND — One minute after midnight Friday formally marked the beginning of tax-free weekend right here in Ohio.
It’s a full-out dash for folks and grandparents as they work to replenish on college provides whereas battling hovering inflation charges.
Actually, the Nationwide Retail Federation studies that one in three prospects will reduce on different spending to cowl the price of gadgets.
It is all coming as retailers count on dad and mom to shell out greater than $860 on common for provides per family.
“It is horrible! I imply, issues go up each time I come buying right here,” stated Karen Brown of Cleveland.
Karen Brown admits the wrestle is extremely actual.
Each time the Cleveland grandmother of eight steps foot within the retailer, whether or not it is for groceries or college provides, she feels her blood strain rising.
Figuring out tax-free weekend has arrived brings that of a way of reduction.
“I feel it is gonna assist quite a bit. I imply taxes can take up fairly a bit,” Brown stated.
The Higher Enterprise Bureau studies tax-free weekend will assist save Ohioans no less than 10% in reductions.
There is no such thing as a restrict on what number of gadgets you should buy.
Ericka Dilworth, Director of Operations for the Cleveland BBB, says it is not all retailer hype both, and the costs are usually not being set any greater to dupe buyers.
“They know, particularly now with every thing that is occurring on the earth, that customers are extremely value aware, and so they know that they are going to do their homework,” Dilworth stated.
This weekend statewide the next gadgets fall below tax-free:
-Clothes priced at $75 or much less is tax-free.
-College provides at $20 or much less are tax-free.
-College educational supplies at $20 or much less additionally fall into the tax-free class.
The BBB says to finest stretch your greenback, see what you possibly can re-purpose and go into the shop with a selected plan and a funds.
“Have a look at issues you will have left over from final yr and make an inventory of issues, clearly, that your pupil wants.”
Dilworth says the offers are actual, however do not be afraid to hit a number of shops and have a look at a number of advertisements.
A instrument so many people neglect to ask about, she says, is value matching.
Ask the shop if they will value match provides from different shops for the cheaper price.
” I feel numerous the bigger retailers really feel snug to try this so long as you may have some documentation to point out,” stated Dilworth.
Though the shops will doubtless be crowded this weekend, store now.
Provide chain points might make it far tougher to get what you want later.
“Make the most of it as a result of solely occurs every year when it occurs!” stated Brown.
Tax-free weekend runs via Sunday.
Should you’re shopping for stuff on-line, the BBB says double test the web sites, as a result of scammers typically spoof them to attempt to steal your data.
Athough electronics do not apply to tax-free weekend, specialists say ask if there’s a pupil low cost.
Firms promoting laptops, iPads and tablets will usually supply a reduction with a university ID or school e-mail deal with.
Cleveland, OH
Ceasefire in GAZA, L.A., D.C.: Darcy cartoon
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gaza Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced early Sunday morning, Gaza time. The firing of Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) as chair of the House Intelligence Committee did not cease. Nor did the disinformation and misinformation spread by President-elect Donald Trump and President-unelect Elon Musk about the L.A. wildfires still burning.
Early Sunday morning Gaza time, the first of the multi-step ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started. This first step is supposed to last six weeks. All steps being competed would be the release of nearly 100 hostages held by Hamas, end of fighting and beginning of rebuilding Gaza.
As of this writing, three young women have been released of the 33 hostages set to be freed in the first phase. They were taken to a hospital after being held for 470 days.
The conflict began with the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre of Israelites in their homes and a concert while also taking over 100 hostage.
REP MIKE TURNER FIRED:
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) was fired as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Coming out of a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Turner said he was removed due to “concerns from Mar-a-Lago”, his not being ‘MAGA’ enough. Speaker Johnson denied that, claiming it was his call and praising Turner’s work as Chair.
“Concerns from Mar-a-Lago” and/or because of ‘concerns from Moscow’? Turner long had bipartisan support as Chair and also supported continued Ukraine aid.
Top Democrat on the Committee Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, said this about Turner’s ouster:
“His removal makes our nation less secure and is a terrible portent for what’s to come. The Consttitution demands Congress function as a check on the Executive Branch, not caterr to its demands.”
Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas replaces Turner as Chair. This coincides with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee becoming the new Ambassador to Israel.
Crawford voted against the certification of President Biden’s election after the Jan. 6 Insurrection attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop it. Crawford also opposes continued aid to Ukraine.
TRUMP-MUSK MISINFORMATION WILDFIRE:
Among the big embers fueling the Los Angelas wildfires were the big flaming bull firing out of the mouths of Elon Musk and Donald Trump about the fires and efforts to fight them. The fires were a natural disaster from longterm draught and hurricane force winds hitting both the wealthy and working class of California.
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Cleveland, OH
John J. Ingalls Page Obituary January 14, 2025 – Slone and Co. Funeral Directors
John J. Ingalls Page, age 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1999, in Lakewood, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Mary Beth Page and the late Michael Lee Page.
John was the cherished brother of Olivia Lee (William), Leah Cremer (Levi), Ashlee Frazee, and Ciara Baker (Tiana Brown). He was a devoted uncle to Natalya Takach, Emmitt Kingery, Ella Kingery, Nova Lee, Nevelise Lee, Easton Cremer, Nyro Lee, and Rory Baker. He was also the beloved boyfriend of Ava.
John was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud and Edith Hill, and his beloved uncle, John Bowman.
John was a music enthusiast and a talented artist. He was a movie theater junky, lover of tattoos and thrift shops. He never met an animal he didn’t love and his sense of humor had no filter. John had nearly completed barber college and and had a promising career ahead of him. He had an impeccable sense of style and was born with an old soul. He was incredibly proud of his father’s military service and never missed an opportunity to thank a veteran for their service.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he brightened.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors 13115 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in John’s name to the Cleveland Animal Protective League or Cleveland City Dogs.
Cleveland, OH
Robert Justin Kline
Robert Justin Kline
OBITUARY
Robert Justin Kline , age 41 of Cleveland, formerly of Eastlake, passed away January 10th, 2025. He was born October 11th, 1983 in Cleveland to Robert and Kathleen Kline.Rob enjoyed playing chess and poker and was interested in weather and astronomy. He was a former parishioner of St. Justin Martyr Church in EastlakeRobert was the loving son of Robert and Katheen Kline; dearest brother of Nicole Kline, Kaitlyn (Anthony Arzegar) Kline, and the late Rosemary Kline; uncle of Lillyrose Arzegar.A private burial will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dickenson, TX at a later date.Donations can be made in Robert’s name to The American Red Cross www.redcross.orgArrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville. To leave condolences visit: www.JeffMonrealFuneralHome.com
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