Beachwood man faces felonies for filming boy in Mentor mall restroom Joshua Yanowitz faces voyeurism and pandering charges after prosecutors allege he secretly recorded a minor across multiple incidents in 2025.

A Beachwood man accused of recording a child in a Mentor mall restroom is facing five felony charges tied to that case and other similar incidents, according to court records.

Lawmakers push for JobsOhio transparency after OSU scandal

After Ted Carter's resignation over his connections to a $60,000 podcast deal, lawmakers from both parties are demanding the private agency open its books to the public.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine sets new date to reveal his personal stance on state’s death penalty Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has set a new date to reveal his stance on the death penalty. The governor is expected to declare his opposition to capital punishment as Ohio lawmakers return from a weeks-long spring break.

If DeWine does come out against the death penalty, it remains to be seen what – if anything – he would try to do to permanently stop executions in Ohio before he leaves office in early 2027.

Could a traffic stop ruling from Ohio’s top court impact Black drivers? The Ohio Supreme Court ruled police may continue a traffic stop even when the initial reason for it is unfounded. Data shows Black drivers could be disproportionately affected.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that when cops mistakenly pull over a driver, the stop may continue anyway. But data shows that in Cleveland, those stops are more likely to involve Black drivers over white drivers,mirroring a disparity that exists across the country.

Viral TikTok chef Jessica Secrest visits Cleveland on cookbook tour TikTok chef Jessica Secrest visited Cleveland on her cookbook tour, sharing her rise to fame and recipe tips.

Secrest, who posts cooking and lifestyle videos under her username adhdandapplesauce, visited Greater Cleveland Monday on tour for her nearly sold-out book, “Of Course It’s Good!”

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R&B titans Chris Brown and Usher are joining forces for the “R&B Tour,” which will include a stop at Huntington Bank Field on Tuesday, July 7.

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Here’s how to comment on RTA’s planned route cuts and schedule changes RTA says service cuts planned for Aug. 16 will save $2.5 million

The public has until April 27 to submit comments on a series of out route cuts and schedule changes being planned by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Here's how:

Fiery crash on I-90 leaves man dead, injures woman in secondary collision Brian Petruccelli died after his vehicle caught fire following a crash on Interstate 90 in Cleveland. One woman suffered minor injuries when she struck a fire truck at the scene.

A 43-year-old man died Tuesday after his Chevrolet Corvette crashed on I-90, and a woman was injured when her vehicle struck a fire truck at the scene.

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The union would include MetroHealth physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). They're working to unionize because they want quality health care and a medical system that puts patients first, organizers said.

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Fans of the Cleveland Browns have a new way to show their loyalty from the ground up, literally. Learn where you can get the latest Browns x Crocs collab: https://l.cleveland.com/70st1s

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Moreno, who was raised in the Catholic Church, said his objections to the pope’s political interventions predated Trump and were not about partisan loyalty.

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7 feature films + 1 shorts program to watch during CIFF50’s final weekend Here are eight picks, including jury award winners and buzzy titles, to see before the Cleveland International Film Festival wraps up April 18.

The 50th Cleveland International Film Festival concludes this weekend, and there’s still plenty of interesting films to catch before the curtain falls at Playhouse Square and Cedar Lee Theatre 📽️

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Are you pleasantly surprised by any of the voters' picks, or any you think should have been left off? Let us know ⤵️

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Severe storms expected in Cleveland area, highest risk Tuesday night Cleveland faces multiple rounds of severe storms, with the biggest threat Tuesday night.

Damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazard, though large hail and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service ⛈️

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New Edition, the winner of this year's fan vote? P!nk? Who do you think deserved to make the inductee class this year?

Would the Browns trade up from No. 6 in the NFL draft? GM Andrew Berry weighs in Browns GM Andrew Berry is open to moving up as well as down in the NFL draft.

It seems unlikely with the Browns in rebuilding mode and seeking to add draft capital, but Berry didn’t rule it out at the NFL owners meetings two weeks ago.

Shaker Heights council shuts off ‘Friday Night Lights’ proposal at University School U.S. can still apply for a conditional permit through the City Planning Commission for a new stadium. But without a variance, lights are banned.

While residents and city officials describe the move as “striking a balance” between varying interests, University School officials see it differently.

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The Cleveland-based brewery is planning to open a brewery-brewpub in Lorain County as part of the Lorain Ohio KartPlex, Collision Bend’s Luke Purcell and Ben Northeim said. Learn more: https://l.cleveland.com/yk89gj

A baker’s dozen must-haves for this year’s Record Store Day The spring edition of Record Store Day is upon us once again, with more exclusive and limited edition releases than even the geekiest among us can get their heads around. So we've perused the list to come up with these 13 essential titles, from the likes of Cream, Slipknot, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Ma Rainey, this year's RSD ambassador Bruno Mars and more...

Any week – any day, really – is a good time to go to a record store. But this Saturday, April 18, is one of two that are mandatory 💿

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Ohio lawmakers want to close loopholes that have allowed some long-term care facilities to effectively block nursing home residents or their guardians from installing cameras in residents’ rooms, even after a state law gave them that right.

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Pav’s Creamery branching into the coffee business with Pav’s Beanery Owner Nik Pappas talks about the plans to open the first Pav’s Beanery.

Pav’s Beanery will be a standalone coffee shop, owner Nik Pappas said. But drinks will use Pav’s creams, syrups and other ingredients, and the space will offer cold foams and affogatos, among other beverages.

El Niño likely in 2026: What it could mean for Northeast Ohio El Niño is likely to develop by summer 2026, forecasters say. Here’s what it is and how it could impact weather in Northeast Ohio, including winter temperatures and snowfall.

A major shift in the global climate pattern could take shape in the coming months, with forecasters signaling that El Niño is likely to develop by early summer and persist into the end of the year.

This Ohio school district wants to hand you the keys to a school bus No experience needed — just show up April 25 at Granger Elementary and take an actual district bus for a spin.

Ever wanted to drive a school bus? This Ohio district is literally handing you the keys. Highland Local Schools is inviting residents to test drive buses at a hiring event to fill driver openings.

Should Ohio voters decide the future of data centers? DeWine says not so fast Ohio's Gov. Mike DeWine the legislature is better equipped to handle data center regulations through hearings and debate than putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot before the voters.

If Ohio is going to write rules or restrictions for data centers, Gov. Mike DeWine thinks state lawmakers should be the ones to do so.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order will be honored at the November 14 ceremony in Los Angeles

In case you missed it: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 on “American Idol” on Monday night. Here's the Class of 2026:

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Happy Tuesday, Cleveland! We hope you have a beautiful start to your day 🩷

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Guardians get a clutch hit from Daniel Schneemann; Angel Martínez and Brayan Rocchio go deep in 9-3 drubbing of Cardinals Daniel Schneemann's two-run single in the fourth inning sparked Cleveland to a 9-3 win.

Daniel Schneemann delivered the timely hit Cleveland had been searching for on its six-game road trip, while Angel Martínez and Brayan Rocchio homered as the Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak with a 9–3 win Monday at Busch Stadium.

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We know that the Rock Hall nominees, and ultimately the inductees, bring out strong opinions each year. Sound off on your thoughts on this year's class ⤵️

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It's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026! Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan are first-time nominees, while Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and Sade are all multiple nominees. Phil Collins is joining the Rock Hall as a solo act.

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Cleveland chef Jill Vedaa to host Champagne dinner at La Cave du Vin in Tremont Chef Jill Vedaa hosts a 5-course Champagne dinner at La Cave du Vin on April 21, her first event since joining operator Buildings and Food.

Jill Vedaa is hosting a 5-course Champagne pairing dinner at La Cave du Vin this month.