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Cleveland, OH – Residents in Northeast Ohio face an Air Quality Advisory today as ground-level fine particle pollution reaches unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Officials urge those with respiratory issues, children, and the elderly to limit outdoor activities.

According to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the advisory began at midnight and will remain in effect through midnight tonight. Local air quality monitors predict that weather patterns will cause pollutants to linger, impacting areas like Cleveland, Akron, and Mentor. Residents can monitor real-time air quality updates at airnow.gov and sign up for text alerts at enviroflash.info.

To help mitigate pollution, NOACA encourages simple actions such as carpooling, avoiding engine idling, and postponing outdoor chores like mowing until air quality improves. Commuters are advised to use public transportation or consolidate trips where possible to limit emissions.

Looking ahead, Northeast Ohio’s forecast features mild but wet conditions heading into the weekend. Friday brings a 50% chance of afternoon showers with highs near 48°F. Rain is likely Saturday and Sunday, with highs reaching the low 50s. Gusty winds up to 20 mph may impact visibility for drivers.

Stay updated on changing conditions and travel plans by checking local weather alerts and preparing for rain-heavy travel periods through Sunday.

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A 1,710-square-foot two-unit house built in 1969 has changed hands. The property located at 57 East Bay Path Terrace in Springfield was sold on Dec. 6, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $643 per square foot. This two-story duplex presents a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior features just one fireplace. The property sits on a 5,022-square-foot lot.

Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:

• In December 2023, a 1,710-square-foot home on Humbert Street in Springfield sold for $318,000, a price per square foot of $186. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• On Cloran Street, Springfield, in December 2021, a 1,710-square-foot home was sold for $310,000, a price per square foot of $181. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• A 1,920-square-foot home at 37-39 Nathaniel Street in Springfield sold in January 2023, for $249,900, a price per square foot of $130. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Notre Dame ramped up the production value for this history-making event

I’d like to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge all of the universities and campuses that hosted first round CFP games last weekend.

With very short notice and a lack of normal resources due to the holiday season, these schools did a wonderful job of preparing their campuses to entertain hundreds of thousands of fans at a time when campuses are normally largely vacant.

This sentiment applies especially to Notre Dame. The Irish production of this event was very well done. Notre Dame pulled out all the stops to create a unique, special one of a kind experience for those fortunate enough to have a ticket to the first-ever CFP game played in the house Rockne built.

College football is better on campuses

One of the very best things about college football and a big reason many people prefer it over the professional game is the pageantry. The nostalgia and mystique that comes with the feel of a big college football game on your team’s campus.

I always feel like it’s a shame when some major clashes in college football are moved to what I deem to be cold, professional venues that lack any collegiate feel and personality.

I realize it is a huge logistical undertaking to host this high-profile of an event under such short notice, but I wish there were a way to make this upcoming round of CFP games on campuses. There’s just nothing quite like it in sports.

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