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Garfield Park’s history dates back to 1894
when the city of Cleveland purchased three farms to create Newburgh Park
it benefitted from New Deal Era building projects such as roads and stone bridges in the 1930’s
It was leased to Cleveland Metroparks in 1986 and became Garfield Park Reservation
The old lake beds have been reclaimed by nature and are managed as green space for wildlife
The rich deep woodlands support a host of songbirds throughout the year
There’s a thousand years of Chinese history in “The Chow Maniac,” 12th (if you include an e-short story) in the Noodle Shop Mystery series by Cleveland author Vivien Chien
Introduced in 2018’s “Death by Dumpling,” narrator Lana Lee manages her family’s Ho-Lee Noodle House restaurant in Asia Village
a fictional version of Cleveland’s AsiaTown and Asian Town Center
The plaza’s vendors are all in each other’s business with a mixture of support and gossip
whose shop sells herbal remedies and who is so esteemed that no one even knows his first name
who has opened a shop selling healing crystals
“pillars of the Asian community,” seem unrelated — a fall
a garage asphyxiation — but private investigator Lydia Shepard visits Lana to recruit her as a “consultant,” explaining that a client insists that the deaths are not only related but calculated
Because of Lana’s insight into Cleveland’s rich Chinese community and her reputation as an amateur detective
Lydia wants Lana to meet with her client to hear the details
First Lana has to promise that she won’t reveal anything about the investigation
Lydia explains that her client claims that the three men were members of a secret group called the Eight Immortals
which brings to mind a group with the same name from Chinese mythology
each Immortal carried an identifying object
fewer than a hundred Chinese lived in Cleveland
Eight Chinese businessmen formed a new group of Immortals
Lydia tells Lana that her client believes that the victims are descendants of the original Immortals
Lana spills her news to her best friend and even to her handsome police detective boyfriend
Her association with Lydia takes the place of Lana’s contentious relationship with her sister Anna May
who barely shows up in “Chow Maniac.” It’s a welcome addition
a quartet of customers who arrive daily at opening time and act like the Chinese version of a Greek chorus
Lana’s hair has lavender streaks this time around; it’s been turquoise
“The Chow Maniac” (336 pages, softcover) costs $9.99 from St. Martin’s
Glenn Somodi signs his new science fiction novel “Draven’s Run,” 9 a.m
Shaker Heights): Lauren Persons signs her picture book “Deer Diary: The True Story of Maxi
April Iliano signs her picture book “Vinny the Kitty’s Great Tomato.” Also at 3 p.m.
Deborah Fleming talks about “Ghosts of An Old Forest: Essays on Midwestern Rural Heritage.”
Hower House (60 Fir Hill): Irv Korman joins the Museum Musings Book Club to talk about his books
including “I Was Jerry Lewis’ Bodyguard for 10 Minutes” and “I Was Jackie Mason’s Chauffeur for Five Minutes,” 6:30 p.m
Admission is $8 for nonmembers; enter the Cellar Door Boutique for the signing only
Cuyahoga County Public Library (Beachwood branch
25501 Shaker Blvd.): Sarah Penner (“The Lost Apothecary”) talks about her novel “The Amalfi Curse,” about a woman looking for shipwrecked treasure
Shelby): Brandon Weis talks about “This Is Gonna Hurt: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
and Arizona Trail in a Calendar Year,” 6 p.m
Medina): Loveland native Shelley Shepard Gray
discusses the Medina-set “Their Surprise Reunion,” about a woman who needs the services of a food bank and becomes reacquainted with a volunteer there
Wadsworth Public Library (132 Broad St.): John L
Hopkins discusses “The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913,” 7 to 8:30 p.m
Cuyahoga County Public Library (Richmond Heights branch
May talks about “The Sly-Fanner Murders,” 7 to 8 p.m
Cuyahoga County Public Library (Middleburg Heights branch
16699 Bagley Road): Annie Zaleski discusses “I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher,” 7 to 8 p.m
author of “Thriving with Anxiety,” appears virtually from 2 to 3 p.m
Cleveland Heights): “About Your Mother” podcaster Jennifer Griffith talks to writer Kathy Ewing about Griffith’s memoir “Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment,” 7 p.m
Maltz Performing Arts Center: In-person tickets are sold out to see Erik Larson
author of “The Devil in the White City,” but livestream tickets are available for $20
Skirball Writers Center Stage Series to talk about “Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris
and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War,” 7:30 to 9 p.m
Go to case.edu/maltzcenter/calendar-events
Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma Heights branch
6206 Pearl Road): Donald Miller talks about “Power and Passion,” a combination memoir/historical fiction
talks about “From Kennedy to Kent State: The Era That Changed America,” 7 to 8 p.m
Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma-Snow branch
2121 Snow Road): Jeffery Deaver talks about his novel “South of Nowhere,” ninth in the Colter Shaw series about a survivalist and bounty hunter and source of the CBS series “Tracker,” from 7 to 8 p.m
The $30 ticket includes a copy of the book
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library (Coventry Village branch
author of “Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row,” presents “Misfortune on Cleveland Millionaires’ Row,” about Gilded Age scandals and clashes
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (Cortland branch
578 Lakeview Drive): Wendy Koile signs “Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio,” 1 p.m
Ashland Public Library (224 Claremont Ave.): Ashland native Greg Gorrell talks about his experience serving in Vietnam and signs “Vietnam-Survival: Then & Home,” 2:30 to 3:30 p.m
Email information about books of local interest
and event notices at least two weeks in advance to beaconbooktalk@gmail.com
Book Talk: ‘Vigilant’ tells intersecting stories of psychological suspense
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Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Heights Fire Department battled a house fire for nearly two hours Sunday morning
at least 13 units responded to the 3300 block of Altamont Avenue for a fire
University Heights Fire Department also responded to provide mutual aid
19 News is still working to learn more about the damages and injuries caused by the fire
Be sure to check back with 19 News for updates
Ohio — The Pride crosswalk at the intersection of South Taylor and Superior was defaced less than a month ago
and now the alleged vandal has been criminally charged
according to the City of Cleveland Heights
RELATED: 'Designed to intimidate us': Cleveland Heights LGBTQ+ crosswalk defaced
Pictures of the vandalism surfaced on social media in late March
and it sent a tidal wave of hurt through the LGBTQ+ community
It covers a sidewalk that gets driven across by thousands of cars a day
It will not take us away," Cleveland Heights resident Amy Eugene previously told me
said he felt uncomfortable and unsafe seeing that something as simple as a rainbow crosswalk would be spray-painted as such
but it's the tip of the iceberg," he said in March
"There's a national campaign to force people like us to be invisible
it was a mystery as to who defaced the crosswalk
the City of Cleveland Heights confirms a man was arrested and charged with a count of Criminal Damaging on April 10
A Cleveland Heights spokesperson told me the man accused of vandalizing the crosswalk was identified through surveillance cameras and a license plate reader
The individual also allegedly confessed to the crime
the safety and sense of security of our community are my top priorities
We all deserve and are entitled to live in a community that prioritizes respect for everyone
Any act or conduct that threatens our community members' safety or sense of security will not be tolerated
It’s my hope that the arrest provides some sense of relief," Cleveland Heights Chief of Police Christopher Britton said
Herzig said he's happy to hear how quickly someone was apprehended and charged in this case
"I'm glad they caught the person who did it so that they won't do it again
and I'm hoping if they have any sort of community service that it's involved with the LGBTQ plus community
would really help restore justice," Herzig told me Wednesday
When I first talked with Herzig and Eugene
they both considered the vandalism to be a hate crime
Cleveland Heights Mayor Khalil Seren said it doesn't fit the definition of a hate crime
"This was definitely a hate crime," one Facebook user said
You don't see graffiti on normal non-rainbow crosswalks
And DeWine wonders why Ohio isn't safe for queer [people]," another person commented
said he understands how high the bar is for a crime to be legally deemed a hate crime
"I think the individual who did this doesn't know enough about us to really to hate us
They're probably following the lead of the professional haters
which is why I hope if they have to do community service
they interact with our community and break down the ignorance and fear that pushes people to do this sort of a thing," Herzig shared
While Herzig believes a criminal charge is appropriate in this case
he's hoping the weight of the charge isn't too heavy
"We don't treat felons very well in this country really
We really need to do better with that," Herzig added
to carry this for the rest of their life on their record
He's hoping that not only does this teach the individual accused of vandalizing the crosswalk a lesson
but that everyone in the community learns something
"I would really love for our allies to put out more pride flags in June to feel that they have our backs and also to feel what it's like to be vulnerable
We all need to learn a lesson from this," Herzig said
Herzig's main concern now is that the crosswalk has yet to be repainted
He said it's a constant painful reminder whenever driving through the intersection
"As soon as the police had enough evidence and somebody was apprehended and charges were made
"If City Hall had been vandalized with spray paint
it would be fixed already because they make it a priority
We're supposed to be 'all are welcome' here
A Cleveland Heights spokesperson said once the weather is better and the Public Works Department is available
the crosswalk will be repainted as it is every spring
After less than three months on the job, former Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan said he abruptly left his new post as Cleveland Heights City Administrator last week because of the environment created by someone in Mayor Kahlil Seren's family
"Cleveland Heights is a wonderful community," he said
I raised a number of workplace safety and hostile work environment issues that involved a member of the mayor's family that were not addressed
and it kind of made the administration of my duties untenable."
Horrigan said he asked Seren to address those issues but didn't receive a response until his March 17 resignation
Seren did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter Monday
Horrigan's departure after less than three months on the job makes him the third city administrator to leave Cleveland Heights in three years
He was preceded by Joe Sinott — a former mayor of Erie
Seren nominated Horrigan to the role in December
and Cleveland Heights City Council unanimously confirmed him during its Jan
Leaving wasn't an easy decision nor one arrived at quickly
The Cleveland Heights City Charter states that as city administrator
Horrigan was responsible for aiding the mayor in the operation of the office
preparing an annual budget presentation to City Council
supervising administration of city personnel policies and practices
counseling the mayor about staffing decisions and more
Horrigan likened the job to being a chief of operations — getting projects underway and managing day-to-day city operations
He acknowledged there are always hurdles to overcome
but the administrative environment in Cleveland Heights made the execution of his duties impossible
"I just never got a response to the issues," he said
it's still the environment that's the same
And if you're not going to make those changes that make it safe for employees
then you kind of become complicit in that atmosphere
While he's out of a job for the time being
Horrigan isn't planning on staying out of public service — a field he's worked in for decades
"I want to continue to work and serve the public," Horrigan said
"I've said it all along: I think public service is very important
I think what the public demands is good city operations
or good government operations and I think I have a lot of experience at that level
and I'm certainly looking for other opportunities to continue to serve."
Contact reporter Derek Kreider at DKreider@Gannett.com or 330-541-9413
Ohio — We've been telling you about the growing number of cities across Northeast Ohio taking steps to control the deer population
Cleveland Heights City Council is considering implementing a deer culling program soon
The decision stems from growing concerns that deer are spreading disease and causing crashes
The council is consulting with neighboring cities to determine what program works best
you're probably gonna see them in most neighborhoods," said Tony Cuda
Cuda said the city went from virtually zero deer—to what he says is an overwhelming amount
He said the next step is serious discussions of controlling the population
While some folks believe the animals are beautiful
some council members and residents say something more has to be done
It comes as residents complain of an increase in traffic accidents
"If that's how they can control the population
if they were getting too many of them I guess—that's the only way to go about controlling all of them," resident Jeanne Fiozzo said
Cuda said that the council is discussing allocating funds to have the ODNR complete a survey of the deer
residents like Francis Duey say the deer situation is not nearly as bad as it's presented
"It would be one thing if there were a bunch of crashes
but I haven't personally seen that," Duey said
Cuda said that whatever decision is made will be humane
He said he would potentially like to follow in the footsteps of neighboring South Euclid
which uses deer sterilization to stabilize the population
so they can track which deer have been treated
South Euclid Police confirmed to News 5 that traffic accidents and related incidents have dropped by 60% due to these efforts
Residents can request the venison for free from South Euclid—so nothing goes to waste
It's something Cuda wants to replicate in Cleveland Heights
"We need to make sure we are controlling the deer population and making sure the animals are here are healthy," Cuda said
We've reached out to Cleveland Heights for comment
A spokesperson said the deer culling discussion is happening at the city council level
A public hearing for deer culling is in the works
but we will track the progress and bring it to you
the fire-ravaged portion of the Marquee at Cedar Lee stood frozen in time since the devastating Jan
It's a scene Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren said many believed might stay that way for a while
"A lot of people in Cleveland Heights had real concern that this eyesore
this blight would remain in our community for years," he said
Those fears were set aside Wednesday morning just after 8 a.m
when crews began the process of systematically dismantling the charred remains of the fire that burned for nearly a day
The area was closed off for the first six weeks following the fire as the investigation into the cause
Crews started on the east end of the project facing Cedar and began the demolition work
taking down a good portion of those Cedar-facing units by the time work wrapped for the day at 4 p.m
"We made this happen in months because Cleveland Heights is dedicated to pushing forward," Seren said
How long the demolition will take won't be known until crews see what they are dealing with
said Cleveland Heights Building Commissioner Eric Elmi
"Usually with sites like this it takes about a month or more sometimes because to knock down everything is easy but to remove things properly is not easy."
They don't want damage that would slow the re-construction
"The rebuild I anticipate and hope will begin sometime this spring or summer once this building comes down and the land is prepped for that construction project," said Seren
and the mayor said the city is doing everything it can to speed it up
an agreement that the approvals that have already been given
the design reviews don't need to be unnecessarily replicated
That just adds time and I know that the people of Cleveland Heights and the surrounding area want this to be done
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Ohio (WOIO) - Demolition began Wednesday exactly two months after a huge fire at the Cedar Lee Meadowbrook Project (CLM) site
City officials said demolition crews will “methodically deconstruct from the north-east corner near the Wendy’s to the north-west corner of the building near the Arthur Treacher’s restaurants.”
formally named “The Marquee at Cedar Lee,” broke ground on May 16
2023 and was scheduled to be completed this year
Crews were called out to the scene on Cedar Road around 7:30 p.m
Cleveland Heights Fire Chief James Harry said the building destroyed in the fire was 74,230 total square feet
with 1,200 designated for retail and amenities
Chief Harry said the building is “unsalvageable.”
which is a mixed-use residential and retail building at the corner of Lee Road and Meadowbrook Boulevard
The cause of the fire remains under investigation
and Chief Harry is asking for photos and videos between 7 p.m
“If anyone in the community has what they believe may be key information or noticed anything abnormal in the area prior to the fire they may also submit that information,” said Cleveland Heights officials in a news release
Multiple area fire departments provided mutual aid at the scene
Ohio — A nostalgic blast from the past is expanding in Northeast Ohio
The beloved Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips restaurant is making a triumphant return and opening its latest location in Cleveland Heights along Cedar Road on Tuesday — just in time for you to get your fish fry fix during the Lenten season
as the restaurant called the same location home more than 30 years ago before it shut down
"I think it's an exciting example of everything that's old is new again sometimes," said Brian Anderson
Assistant Director for Economic Development with Cleveland Heights
The restaurant is right across from Cleveland Heights High School and steps away from the Cedar Lee Meadowbrook development
A fire destroyed the apartments and development back in January:
The fire and road closure delayed the opening of Arthur Treacher's
We didn't spare any expense on the inside of this building
It looks great and can't wait for you guys to see it," said Oliver Savander
Operations Director Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
This is now the third Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips in the Northeast Ohio region
the restaurant holds an iconic place in their hearts
you should expect exactly what you remember as a kid or last time you came," Savander said
popcorn shrimp and hush puppies are all on the menu
At the height of the restaurant's success-there were more than 800 locations across the country
News 5 highlighted the last remaining location in Cuyahoga Falls:
RELATED: The last remaining Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips bounces back during Lent
and there are now three in the area: with a location reopening in Garfield Heights in 2023
Cuyahoga Falls is still successfully operating and now the newest location in Cleveland Heights
The Cleveland Heights location is reopening in the exact same building it operated in from the 1970s to the 1990s
it was an old Arthur Treacher's 35 years ago when the door shut
And so we knew it was perfectly sized for us
The Cleveland Heights Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips is carry-out only
Savander says they’re also looking at potentially opening a fourth location in the future
Ohio — Following several complaints and small claims filings
Made Cleveland is "permanently closed," according to Google
former vendors say they still have yet to be paid
we brought you the stories of four former Made Cleveland vendors who alleged the business' owner
According to the contract between Made Cleveland and its vendors
60% of each product sold goes to the artist
Those payouts are supposed to be processed every seventh of the month
according to a contract News 5 was provided with
she admitted to not paying some vendors — saying it was due to the pandemic and the complexities of running a grassroots operation
"We have been actively working to address these delays while ensuring we maintain the integrity and sustainability of Made Cleveland
we have implemented and executed a weekly payout schedule to our vendors to increase their cash flow
and regain their trust," O'Connor told me in December
Six former vendors of Made Cleveland filed small claims disputes in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court starting in November 2024
RELATED: Former Cleveland Heights consignment shop vendors say owner hasn't paid them in months
all six former vendors won their cases in February
More than $5,500 plus interest and fees are now owed to the group
but at least four vendors told me they still haven't seen a dime
"It's an experience none of us really wanted to have," former Made Cleveland vendor that won a small claims dispute against the business
and we cannot get any response from Ash O'Connor," Wilkolak explained
"The whole experience has been very frustrating and upsetting
Another former vendor and employee of Made Cleveland
Morris won her small claims dispute against Made Cleveland as well
"None of us really know the next steps," Morris said
Not only are a handful of vendors owed money, but according to Cuyahoga County court documents
the Ohio Department of Taxation has placed 43 judgment liens against Made Cleveland from 2021 to 2024
The money owed to the agency is well over six figures
Morris said Made Cleveland has not provided her with an accurate W-2 or a 1099
not even just not getting paid for our art
but now having to do this extra stuff for what should have been a very basic employer obligation," Morris stated
"It's just been exhausting and it just feels so unnecessary
I make so little a year like having a tax return
The City of Cleveland Heights currently owns the building Made Cleveland operates out of
We reached out for updates on the business's relationship with the city
The City of Cleveland Heights Assistant Director of Economic Development
“We certainly support the mission to promote local makers and the business model
Made Cleveland was a very active part of the Coventry Business District
hosting events and marketing the district in the effort to promote the community.”
While Morris and Wilkolak are glad to see Made Cleveland leaving the Coventry space behind
Wilkolak said she wants to see the city take more accountability
"I felt like their statement basically said
she did good things and she paid her rent to us," Wilkolak said
"On the outside it looked like Made Cleveland was doing a really great thing
It really looked like they were hyping up local artists and getting involved in all of the different events and everything
none of that was really actually happening
We were really just supporting one person and they were taking all the money and keeping it
We never actually got to see what a proper supportive consignment shop in this area in Cleveland Heights could actually be."
the search engine marks the business as "permanently closed."
the news of this business soon departing from the Coventry neighborhood has some vendors claiming O'Connor hasn't returned their merchandise as recently as two weeks ago
"Vendor here— I am also awaiting payments from the owner and my remaining stock is currently locked in her store
I have no idea how to get it and no way to contact the owner
as she has now shut down the website and email addresses
I never expected this to happen," former Made Cleveland vendor Tommy Chesnes wrote in a review under Made Cleveland's page on Google
both said they were fortunate enough to have already retrieved their items
but I have heard from other artists and just through the pipeline that [Ashley O'Connor] sent out an email saying that it was closing and to come get their stuff
they schedule to get their things and then she cancels on them," Morris shared
"People's stock is basically just held in limbo
I feel so bad for them that it's just stuck there."
I stopped by the store Monday night and looked inside the store's windows
Quite a few items remain inside the locked up store despite the City of Cleveland Heights saying Made Cleveland intends to vacate the space in the next week
"It's like a double-edged sword because I don't want Cleveland Heights to not support the arts
and I hope they understand that it was her as a person
not the artists collectively that failed," Morris noted
I've reached out to O'Connor several times for a statement/interview since March 17
I've even extended the deadline on that opportunity three times
the only response I received from O'Connor on Monday was her asking
"Who's having a hard time getting their belongings
I'd like to ensure they're getting the right information."
I provided two business names in response to her question but have not heard back since
Wilkolak said she hopes the community will still support small businesses and doesn't want her situation to taint that idea for customers
"Please don't take this whole situation as this is what every store is like because it's not
Feel free to just reach out to the artists and say
I want to make sure you're being taken care of properly
Is it cool if I buy your stuff in the store
Does that help you?' I don't want consignment shops to be given a bad name because we had a bad situation with one," Wilkolak added
I asked the City of Cleveland Heights what's next for the space at 1807 Coventry Road once Made Cleveland is out
Ohio — The City of Cleveland Heights is unveiling a new safety action plan
the city received an $800,00 federal grant
The city will use that money to improve traffic safety in the city
The plan began with analyzing a decade's worth of crash data to learn where the crashes happened and what contributed to them
The city used that data to make recommendations on how to improve traffic safety in Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights has had nearly 20 deadly crashes and nearly 100 serious crashes with injuries on its streets
Lee Road and the intersection of Mayfield and Taylor roads were pointed out as some of the most dangerous areas in the city
The city said these locations will receive immediate safety improvements
"We want every neighborhood to benefit from this," Mayor Khalil Seren said
"We know that there's danger from cars to pedestrians to cars to cyclists all over the city
We want to find a way to holistically address that."
The city will begin investing in speed humps on residential streets to slow traffic
They're also exploring building speed tables in the Noble Road neighborhood
A four-lane road could turn into a three-lane road to add a center turn lane and bike lanes
The city also said it has invested in software that will allow it to track all of the traffic calming measures it puts in to gauge if they are successful or not
Ohio — More than a dozen middle school students and their bus driver are safe after their trip to school Thursday morning turned dramatic
The Cleveland Heights Fire Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating why their school bus burst into flames
The fire broke out at Northampton and Cambridge roads
“There were a couple of booms," 13-year-old Britt Mosby told News 5
‘Everybody get off the bus.’ That’s when we ran from it and the bus just caught on fire
Luckily the bus driver got us off safely."
Neighbors who shared images of the rolling flames and thick smoke reported hearing a similar noise
“I saw a little girl getting on the bus like I do everyday
I looked out the window and I saw flames coming from the side of the bus,” recalled Maureen Ottman
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District said the bus was bringing 15 students to Monticello Middle School when the fire appeared to have started behind a rear wheel
The bus driver was able to get all of the kids safely off the bus and another district vehicle transported everyone to school
“I’m highly grateful that everybody survived as was able to escape that,” said Antwone Jones
the parent of a Monticello 7th grade student
The district superintendent and many parents credited the driver's quick action
the students' cooperation and annual bus evacuation drills for the outcome
“It was very comforting hearing the bus driver had it under control
Hang up with me and be very careful to pay attention to the bus driver,” said Devin Morris Meadows
who had a 13-year-old son and nephew on the bus
The district said it's investigating the fire's cause
with help from the Cleveland Heights Fire Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol
the superintendent said the bus had passed its annual mandated state inspection on Feb
The district's mechanic team re-inspected the rest of the bus fleet Thursday as a precaution
This is the second time in less than 24 hours that a school bus has been involved in an incident
crews were called to Lee and East Overlook roads for a bus involved in an accident
More than a dozen children were on the bus when the accident happened
Parents told News 5 they were grateful no one was hurt in either incident
“God gets all the glory," said Morris Meadows
The school district posted a letter to staff and families on its website
where Superintendent Liz Kirby expressed how grateful she was for the driver's quick response
Howard Tucker is no stranger to Northeast Ohio as he's been featured in a documentary
inducted into the Cleveland Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame
and holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the oldest practicing physician
Tucker is also a World War II and Korean War veteran and has a degree in law
He's now adding 'Webby nominee' to his already impressive resume
A documentary titled What's Next? detailing Tucker's life was released in April 2024
He said he was chatting with a friend of his
and I was recalling a story at the height of the pandemic
The family obviously wanted [Tucker] to stay at home and not go into the hospital to work at his age just because of the risk to his health
I remember talking with him one day and asking how his day was going
I'm just relaxing at home,' but it was evident to me that he was calling me from his car's Bluetooth on the way back from the hospital
He was sneaking out of his house to go treat patients during the pandemic
why don't we film a documentary on your grandfather?'" Austin recalled
The flick was initially going to be a short film
but then it quickly turned into a long-form feature
"It chronicles a year in his life as he confronts aging and continues to be a lifelong learner and take on medicine at his age," Austin shared
hit 600,000 views and then it was a couple million — I'm like
but also him sharing snippets and tips and tricks on what he's learned over his century long life
and what he's seen change in terms of medicine
The Webby was established in 1996 as a way to honor Internet sensations
The Tucker family received notice of their nomination on April 1
or the competition is trying to take me out," Tucker said
As Tucker continues to receive medical treatment
he and his family still reminisce on the day they received the nomination
"I didn't have any idea that the nomination was coming
I think I did a double take and when I sent it over to Taylor
Austin said his grandfather is very humble when discussing his nomination
He added that Tucker more so views it as "meaningful" because he realized how much his story is resonating with others
There are two ways Webby nominees can be selected
Voting is open to the public until Friday overnight
We're only 1% of the vote behind the first-place leader
I think with the community support we can get there," Austin said
"I would love to do this for my grandfather
He's done so much not only for the community but for me."
he'll be awarded at the Webby Awards ceremony on May 12 in New York City
To vote, CLICK HERE
Ohio (WOIO) - A school bus driver “acted quickly” and was able to get all students to safety after the bus caught fire Thursday morning
the bus burst into flames at the corner of Cambridge and Northhampton Roads
Firefighters extinguished the blaze and students were picked up by another district vehicle and brought to school
Maureen Ottman who lives in the neighborhood says she saw the bus coming down the street
Ottman then looked outside and all she saw was flames
“It is like nothing I have ever seen before
All the kids got off the bus,” says Ottman
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation
Ohio State Highway Patrol told 19 Investigates they inspected bus number 21 just recently
They sent us a list of recent school bus inspections
We found the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has a lower percentage of buses out of service now than it did six months ago
State patrol conducts school bus inspections daily at school districts across Ohio
They complete an annual inspection and then inspectors revisit the school about six months later to conduct inspections again
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Superintendent
sent the below statement to staff and families:
a fire broke out behind one of the rear wheels of bus 21 while it was at the corner of Cambridge and Northampton roads in Cleveland Heights
prompting the driver to quickly evacuate all of the students off of the bus
I can’t express how relieved I am that no one was hurt
and I am incredibly grateful for the quick response from the driver
and they credited the annual bus evacuation drills that they do with students with preparing them
(The driver has asked not to be identified
and we are respecting that request.) I also must credit the students for reacting so calmly and following the driver’s instructions to get to safety
the bus was transporting 15 students to Monticello Middle School
Another CH-UH driver was in the area and was able to pick up the students and get them to school
and additional staff at Monticello jumped into action to ensure supports were in place at school for students upon arrival
We are investigating the cause of the fire in partnership with the Cleveland Heights Fire Department and the state highway patrol
and we will share information when it becomes available
Although bus 21 passed its annual mandated state inspection that just took place on February 14
our mechanic teams have re-inspected all buses in our fleet today out of an abundance of caution
I am truly thankful for the safety of our students and thoughtful action from the adults who care for them
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Ohio — In order to make the process simpler for residents and developers
Cleveland Heights announced that they have “overhauled” their online zoning tool
They’re using an online tool called Gridics they say makes “residential and commercial building requests more user friendly.” They also say they’re the first northeast Ohio city to switch to this platform
from developers to residents and contractors
to use Gridics,” Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahil Seren said in a city press release
“It raises the level of accuracy and ease-of-use for anyone interested in building or improving their property in Cleveland Heights.”
Users are able to search for zoning information on various addresses
look at 3D renders and more using this resource
You can access the online tool here
Gridics greatly improves the transparency and accessibility of information,” Seren said in the release
“We’re removing barriers by eliminating legalese from the approvals process and replacing it with a powerful
Howard Tucker was 37 — still early in his career as a doctor and professor at Western Reserve University Medical School — when he faced his biggest medical case
“The one that really catapulted my position in Cleveland was the Sleeping Beauties," he recalled
Two young sisters from Cleveland had mysteriously fallen into comas
Physicians in New York claimed the girls had a never-before-seen metabolic disorder
'Could this be drug intoxication?' With three question marks," Tucker said
Doctors tested the girls’ blood before and after visiting hours
It turns out their mother had been poisoning them
In cover stories in both "Time" and "Life" magazines
the physician behind the discovery was merely referred to as a Cleveland Heights doctor with four children
Tucker was the most famous doctor in Northeast Ohio
But the experience didn’t prepare him for his second brush with fame — almost 70 years later
Tucker received a call from the Guinness World Records
They’d announced he would be recognized as the oldest practicing doctor in the world
Tucker went viral after his grandson, Austin Tucker, helped him record videos on TikTok making jokes and sharing advice from the world’s oldest doctor
Soon after, Tucker threw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game and got a shout out from celebrities like another local
But Tucker said he's shocked every time someone in the community recognizes him
“I even went into the license bureau to pick up my driver's license
‘Don't I know who you are?'" Tucker recalled
but he still spends much of his days preparing for lectures at the medical school and consulting on legal cases
Tucker could be found dictating notes at his office on the second floor of his Cleveland Heights tudor
He was wearing a suit with a blue and yellow striped bow tie
He reflected on the radical changes in medicine he’s lived through — from drug discovery that altered how we treat illness today
to the introduction of life-saving vaccines
“I saw my last case of polio probably in 1955
he sees the increasing reliance of technology and business focus of medicine as downsides of today’s world
because they reduce doctors’ face-to-face interactions with patients
While many turn to Tucker for tips on staying healthy
he doesn’t claim to be an expert in longevity
He credits his luck largely to genetics and lifestyle — specifically “staying active mentally
like not relying solely on GPS for navigating
can bring some of the best health benefits
“Your blood pressure goes up as you look at [people]
'I hate you,' and your pulse goes up," he said
"A release of hormones that do you no good."
has made a documentary about his grandfather
whom he said has become popular because of his positive outlook amid a time of political upheaval and a global pandemic
we've grown up with a lot of chaos… but just seeing how he's able to move forward and just look at what's in front of him and just find a way to overcome hurdles
have been charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a 74-year-old grandmother in Cleveland Heights earlier this year
According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
The 16-year-old was charged in juvenile court with:
The 16-year-old's case is being bound over from juvenile court to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and will have a probable cause hearing at a later date.Additionally
another individual has been charged with one count of tampering with evidence and one count of obstructing justice for their "actions in assisting Walker during the period after the homicide."
4 after Graves drove Walker and the 16-year-old to her house
where they robbed an 18-year-old inside the house
Cleveland Heights police arrested the 16-year-old on Jan
Authorities didn't say when Graves was arrested
Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Walker on Jan
Ohio — A crosswalk meant to inspire support and inclusivity has been defaced with white spray paint
Cleveland Heights Mayor Khalil Seren held the city's first-ever Progress Pride Flag Raising in front of Cleveland Heights City Hall to commemorate the beginning of Pride Month
Pride benches and crosswalks were also revealed
"Pride is the insistence—in the face of intense resistance—that the LGBTQ+ community deserves real respect and substantive access to the rights that we all expect to enjoy," Seren said last year in a press release
Cleveland Heights resident Amy Eugene described the city as "wonderfully diverse" and supportive
When they saw in a Cleveland Heights neighborhood chat on social media that the pride crosswalk at the intersection of South Taylor and Superior was defaced
found out about the vandalism through social media
Herzig said while he and his partner feel safe and welcomed in Cleveland Heights
and [the City of Cleveland Heights] really worked hard on doing that kind of thing
prejudice and hatred exist everywhere as well
There is no safe space currently in the country," Herzig added
When City of Cleveland Heights Councilman Jim Petras found out about the vandalism
he told me he tried scrubbing the spray paint off the asphalt the other day
"Some types of spray paint can be removed with detergent and so I found a bottle that was almost empty
just tried my best to scrub the paint out," Petras explained
but I didn't want to use any solvents or anything in case it could further damage the crosswalk."
Petras said he alerted the city's Public Works Director
to whom he said he was told these pride crosswalks are repainted every spring
We're all in this together and a spray-painted sidewalk doesn't take away our joy in our community
our celebration in our community," Eugene said
We're humanity and humanity just keeps doing what humanity does
and there's nothing that's going to stop that or invisibilize that or us."
While the crosswalk will be repainted soon
both Eugene and Herzig said they hope whoever did this is caught and faces some sort of consequence
"I don't want to push anybody into counseling or anything like that
but some engagement maybe with my LGBTQ+ community to make them feel like
'I don't have to be afraid of these people,'" Herzig said
I really hope they have to do community service for a month at the LGBT center [and] pay for repainting the sidewalk."
As soon as we find out when the crosswalk will be repainted
Ohio — Cleveland Heights wants to bring new people into their community
so they’re offering financial assistance as an incentive
but it is expected to roll out in the next month
according to Cleveland Heights City Council President Tony Cuda
“It's an ARPA funded program that helps potential homeowners with down payment assistance and possibly loans,” Cuda said
An application portal is not live as of Sunday night
but we want you to know who qualifies for when the time comes
Applicant(s) must be at or under the income guidelines published by HUD
the income guidelines for their household size are:
Applicants must then meet the following requirements:
The mortgage rate and other possible fees (such as broker fee
origination fee and points) must not be excessive for the type of mortgage obtained by the buyer: conventional
No prepayment penalties or balloon payments.The property must be inspected for code violations and lead/defective paint
Defective paint issues must be satisfied prior to application and initial inspection by the City of Cleveland Heights
The property must be occupied by the seller or vacant for a minimum of 90 days
Health and safety code violations must be satisfied before the owner can receive approval to occupy the home
“We really tried to start this over a year ago
It would have been good to have done it right after COVID
you could get up to $30,000 without having to pay back and the rest would be a loan.”
The loan is to be repaid immediately at the time of resale
or if the property becomes absentee-owned.The loan is secured by a second mortgage held by the City of Cleveland Heights
“We've always offered some home purchasing down payment assistance
but the ARPA funds have given us a new opportunity to kind of extend that program,” Cuda explained
Down payment assistance is available to eligible applicants to cover title search fee
and points of the first mortgage must not be “excessive” (not to exceed 2% of the first mortgage loan amount) for the type of mortgage obtained by the buyer: conventional
No balloon payment or prepayment penalty is allowed
Eligible lenders and exact income limits will be verified and updated annually
When Cuda was asked why people should consider looking to Cleveland Heights for their new home
he said the city is filled with a plethora of opportunities and knowledge
“It's this wonderful diverse community with just the most amazing people
It's so lively here every time we have council meetings
I just think if you want a kind of world class experience
We've got a little bit of everything,” Cuda described
Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Heights Police Division is asking for help locating a missing 39-year-old man
Jonathan “Levi” Grant was last seen by his family on April 8
Police described him as 6′2 and 185 lbs with gray hair and brown eyes
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cleveland Heights Detective Bureau at 216-291-3883
Cleveland Heights police detectives are looking for a missing 39-year-old man last seen on Tuesday
2 inches tall and weighs around 185 pounds
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Cleveland Heights Detective Bureau at 216-291-3883
Click here to view the News 5 Cleveland Missing Persons page
Cleveland Heights has launched a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure the city can better withstand severe weather brought on by climate change
The city conducted two separate greenhouse gas inventories to identify major contributors to emissions at the city level and community level
The Cleveland Heights Climate Forward Plan is the city's first plan meant to address greenhouse gas emissions
"The intention is to spread action to address climate change by reducing contribution to global warming by way of all the emissions that we produce from the various activities that we embark on here at the city," Sustainability and Resiliency Coordinator Andy Boateng said
Greenhouse gas emissions, created through the burning of fossil fuels, traps heat from the sun, contributing to the warming of the planet and other effects of climate change
Cleveland Heights aims to reduce its emissions by 30% over the next five years and reach net zero on carbon emissions by 2050
The plan proposes short and long-term projects to help meet its emission reduction targets including promoting clean energy
expanding the number of EV charging stations and conducting an urban forestry master plan
improves stormwater management and expands air quality monitoring city-wide
The plan will have a payoff for the climate and the economy
and making sure that you prioritize those actions has been a very key way that we are reducing the cost of implementation and our wastage in our system," he said
The plan will also help the city and its residents better withstand severe weather events worsened by climate change
flooding and worsened air quality in recent years
but says setting goals for reducing emissions will help mitigate these effects
and so we want to make sure of that," he said
and that we are addressing climate change from all angles."
The city began to implement its plan in February with the Energy Savings Efficiency Project which aims to reduce emissions by replacing aging heating
cooling and power systems in five city buildings and retrofitting LED streetlamps
a Chicago-based firm that works with cities to reduce operational costs by making energy efficiency Improvements
It's expected to reduce the carbon emissions by 4,228,000 pounds
lots of cities are finalizing next year's fiscal budget
City Council members and the Mayor are in a gridlock
the Cleveland Heights City Council shot down the Mayor's budget in a 6 to 1 vote
This is the city's third fiscal budget while operating under an elected mayor
We lost our city administrator who helps prepare the budget
We also lost our interim finance director during the budget hearings
[The interim finance director] was understaffed
and we saw that in the quality of the budget materials," City of Cleveland Heights City Council President
Cuda added there is a variety of information City Council hasn't been shown in order to rubber stamp a full-year budget:
"[City Council members] didn't really take the opportunity in those public meetings where directors were present to ask more of the questions they wanted and instead they decided they were going to vote the budget down," City of Cleveland Heights Mayor Khalil Seren told me.Seren added his office has provided City Council members with more information related to the budget than ever before
A temporary budget was then approved on Dec
It covers the first three months of the new year to ensure city operations continue uninterrupted
and essential services remain available to residents
What funding will go where the other nine months of 2025 hasn't been finalized yet — leaving it in the unknown for now
"The actions the city council has taken created a sense of instability here and unnecessarily
I think the thing that makes it that much more troubling is that this was not a necessary thing," Seren stated
The Mayor said one of his biggest concerns is how to book city activities and plan for the future if the city is unable to sign contracts due to a lack of concrete funding
"We have to find out how we can book shows in June when we don't have an appropriation that lasts through June
How does that work if we don't have an appropriation that lasts?," Seren asked
Although legal in Ohio and normal for some local governments
this is the first time in Cleveland Heights history that a partial fiscal budget has been approved
We're recruiting these people that have specific qualifications
And we've already got somebody who heard about this three month budget and decided to stay where they are instead of joining our team
Cuda said the City Council has offered the Mayor's Office an extension of funding if needed
"[The mayor] knows that we're open to whatever the needs are and we'll make it work," Cuda said
"These temporary budgets are done all the time and they work
It may not always be the best way to do things
but in this particular case with so many red flags and so many unanswered questions
Seren proposed a revised budget Monday night for a first reading
but without enough council members in attendance
"I regret to inform the council and anybody who continues paying attention
but there will be a lot of work on this for the council to do
They have to work with me in order to take a look through this budget," Seren stated
City Council has held five public meetings to reach an agreement on the budget
"We can't just focus on the first three months
That's not how we do planning," Seren said
"I'm hoping they don't throw unnecessary hurdles in our way to get to the resolution."
Cuda told me City Council has tried working with Seren to reach a finalized budget but that communication has lacked
He said he hasn't received a response to his emails since November 24
None of the council members have municipal experience
I think it's categorically false that I am not qualified to provide them with explanations about the budget that I presented to them
and I have not denied that this has been a more complicated process than it has been the first two years and the reason for that is out of my control," Seren noted
The legal deadline for a full year's fiscal budget is April 1
Seren is hopeful a budget will be approved by mid-January
but I do think that we can do it earlier than March 31
which is when the temporary budget expires
I think we can do it well in advance of that.There's information we'll have by the end of January that will really help us get a framework," Cuda said
With a delay in finalizing the 2025 fiscal budget
the Mayor is questioning if this is part of a political game
"It's a little telling that we're on the precipice of the first re-election of a mayor and the budget preparation for a year in which we are going to have all of this electoral politics in Cleveland Heights
It's concerning if there's any motivation there that would interfere with the running and the funding of this government because that should be completely separate from any political consideration or discussion that we have," Seren said
Cuda responded to the Mayor's statement by saying the delay has nothing to do with politics on City Council's end
"The mayor has looked very political this whole time," Cuda said
What he should have been doing was spending his time answering our questions."
The Mayor is encouraging residents to pay close attention to the budget process and participate in City Council meetings
"Let's move forward and move on to progressing in Cleveland Heights
The next Cleveland Heights City Council meeting will be on Monday
Ohio — Cleveland Heights is expanding its lead abatement program this year thanks to hundreds of thousands of dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants
they are investing $400,000 of these federal grants into the program’s expansion
according to a press release from the city
“We’re excited to expand on an already impactful lead abatement program and help more Cleveland Heights residents stay in their homes with the peace of mind that lead has been removed,” Mayor Kahlil Seren said in the release
“Cleveland Heights is a model for how government works at all levels
We’re directing resources from the federal government to provide a housing repair program that is helping residents achieve a piece of the American dream
Kudos to our Housing Preservation Office for tripling its lead clearance rate in 2024.”
The city states that Cleveland Heights represented a quarter of the county’s closed lead abatement cases last year
“Word of mouth is huge,” said Zach Ravanelli
who oversees the Cleveland Heights Lead Safe Program
It helps redirect landlords to the program.”
the city said they are offering grants for lead remediation in apartments
$20,000 for owner-occupied housing and $12,000 for landlords
This assistance is only for landlords in compliance with the city’s lead registration program, though, the city notes. It notes those landlords who are interested can contact leadcertification@clevelandheights.gov
“A provision in the Cleveland Heights Lead Safe Ordinance adopted by City Council in 2022 requires landlords to file a property’s Lead Safe Certificate with the City,” the release reads
“The deadline for properties within the first and second geographies required to file a certificate is July 1
Notifications will be sent to landlords in this group in February.”
The release also states that the city is expanding income eligibility
Now homeowners who make up to 120% of the Area Median Income are eligible
A quarter of the funding will also focus on repairs that make homes healthier
in ways such as “removing or encasing lead-painted windows” or improving air quality
“The city completed $600,000 in lead abatement projects last year when we typically complete around $200,000 in cases,” said Brian Iorio
Assistant Director of Cleveland Heights Department of Community Development
“This year’s program funding is about three times higher thanks to the City’s ARPA funds.”
Ohio — It's a story we've been following for years
At the intersection of South Taylor Road and Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights sits a house where John Gall calls home
He's owned the property since the late 1990s
RELATED: Cleveland Heights homeowner pleads for safety after multiple cars crash into his home
Gall said three cars have crashed into his home
the first crash actually took out my pickup truck that was parked in the driveway
I believe that was 2012,” Gall previously told News 5
The second crash occurred in 2021 when News 5 covered a police chase that ended with a car crashing into Gall's kitchen
landed on the lawn but narrowly missed the house
Gall has been begging for the installment of a guardrail with each crash
RELATED: Cleveland Heights homeowner demands something be done after yet another crash in front yard
he is continuing to plant signs in his front yard
"A promise not kept is a lie," one sign reads
I called Gall Sunday afternoon for a follow-up interview
He did mention he hasn't heard from the City of Cleveland Heights recently regarding a permanent solution
I stopped by Cleveland Heights City Hall this week and sat down with Mayor Khalil Seren about the issue and his thoughts on the signs on Gall's property
"Free speech is one of the core tenets of our society
and I think it should be encouraged and supported
even when the speech may be misleading as I believe those signs are," he told me
Seren stated the city has been in "communication to some degree or another" with Gall and his attorney
He said he even had a conversation with Gall about his concerns before being elected mayor in 2021
"We here in city government have attempted to work with Mr
We've offered field stones and concrete barriers
We offered the large boulders that currently sit on his property right now
Subsequent to the placement of those boulders
we've had a couple of incidents where someone ran off the road while driving too fast down Taylor
That's what they were intended to do: to protect the property
The boulders in front of Gall's home are meant to be a temporary solution
The city has also installed a speed table and an LED sign warning drivers of the upcoming T-bone intersection
RELATED: Where's my guardrail? Driver crashes into Cleveland Heights home as owner calls for safety upgrades
"I'm hoping that it is 100% effective and we no longer have any of those incidents," Seren said
WTF?," asked another one of Gall's front yard signs in response
Another option Seren said the city has offered Gall is purchasing his property
"We were refused that opportunity to begin that conversation," Seren noted
Gall has previously told News 5 there's only one solution he'd accept from the city: a guardrail
Cleveland Heights and ODOT report that's not possible
"The Ohio Department of Transportation guidelines that we adhere to will not allow a guardrail in that location because of the danger to eastbound motorists on Fairmount
There is simply not enough room in that location to provide the impact attenuators that a guardrail would require
but a guardrail is not intended to or designed to stop a head-on collision
Seren said the city will continue to maintain an open dialogue with Gall and his attorney despite this issue not being a "city responsibility in the strictest sense."
We want him to be safe and that's why we've taken all of these measures to provide that degree of safety," Seren said
Gall plans to address the mayor's comments soon
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Marshals arrested a murder suspect Monday they say shot a victim twice in the head while sitting in his car
The charge comes from the January 20 murder of Rashawn Brinkley on the 1700 block of Shaw Avenue in East Cleveland
Marshals said Garner shot Brinkley twice in the head while Brinkley sat in his car
"Garner has since evaded police on multiple occasions while on the run," the release said
Marshals caught up with and arrested Garner on the 2200 block of Brockway Road in Cleveland Heights on Monday morning
“This type of violence has no place in our community
and it’s a top priority to make sure violent criminals such as this are taken off the streets as quickly as possible,” said U.S
“We are proud of the work of our team today.”
It’s now been more than a week since six Cilantro Taqueria employees were reportedly picked up in an ICE raid
RELATED: 57 people in custody after ICE raids in Northeast Ohio; feds not talking
While many argue mass deportation is unjust
News 5 spoke with Ohio Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) during President Donald Trump’s first week in office
He said federal agents are just enforcing the law
and very few countries allow immigrants to just simply flow in and out as they wish
without some kind of process,” Cirino said
We reached out to the Ohio GOP for comment on Monday but did not hear back
Cirino was not available for a follow-up interview
As concerns around the topic grow on the local level
Tahm Lytle is a member of the Cleveland Chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL)
She helped organize a Rapid Response Community Meeting on Monday night
“We just wanted to engage the community that has been pouring out responses online in response to the ICE raid that happened down the street at Cilantro Taqueria
It's a beloved restaurant here in Coventry Village
and we wanted to direct it towards action items,” Lytle shared
Dozens of people showed up to the meeting hosted in the basement of a Cleveland Heights bookstore
especially for something that was so last minute
It felt really inspirational to be in a room full of people who care,” Lytle said
The first hour of the meeting comprised an informational session on what to do if approached by ICE agents
It was followed by the making of pamphlets and cutting fliers to hand out around the area
“The goal for the group was to let folks know what their rights and the rights of their community members are and then to direct folks towards the Cleveland Heights City Council meeting,” Lytle added
“With this (federal) administration and also with a similar iteration of it in the past
there was this tactic of fear mongering and making people feel like they were powerless in the face of endless executive orders and horrible policies being rolled out
I think it's [not only] an important part of our party but also just as members of the community to assure each other that we don't have to be afraid
Several of those that attended PSL’s meeting also showed up to Cleveland Heights’ City Council meeting
“In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends
This is not the time to stay silent on this issue.”
The consensus of many is that city council needs to do more
like draft legislation that would prohibit Cleveland Heights police from assisting ICE agents
Several public speakers also requested that city officials do something to ensure the federal government cannot and will not enter schools in Cleveland Heights
President Donald Trump recently removed restrictions on "sensitive areas." ICE officers can now enter schools
and hospitals — something the Ohio Attorney General supports
you go where the people are when you're enforcing the law
We don't have safe spaces to break the law,” said Dave Yost
Mayor Khalil Seren told community members at Monday’s board meeting that the city has yet to receive any official information from the federal government regarding the ICE raid on Cilantro Taqueria
so whether new legislation regarding immigration will pop up in the future was not addressed
but he did refer back to a proposal he introduced years prior as a council member
“That legislation was not acted on by this council
but I don't know who was on the council at that time
but that legislation was introduced and mostly ignored,” he recalled
RELATED: Cleveland Heights residents could soon weigh in on immigration issues through new task force
That legislation would have prevented Cleveland Heights Police from detaining any individual for any length of time for a “civil immigration law violation,” according to Seren
“We do not engage in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law
a policy at the administrative level because we were not successful at moving that forward through the legislative process,” Seren added
PSL is hosting an “organizing meeting” on Wednesday at the Cleveland Liberation Center at 6 p.m
You're loved and your community is here to fight for you
We're putting together a plan and we're going to figure out how to fight for you,” Lytle said.