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Cleveland Heights residents pack council meeting, push for sanctuary city status (WOIO Channel 19)
Letter referencing anthrax mailed to Cleveland federal courthouse, officials say it’s a hoax (cleveland.com)
Three inmates overdose on suspected heroin in booking area of Medina County Jail (WEWS Channel 5)
Crime
Man charged in Alianna DeFreeze’s death was jailed during two unsolved homicides near where teen was found (cleveland.com)
Mother of 3-year-old Major Howard testifies about the man accused of killing her son (cleveland.com)
Car stolen after fatal Strongsville stabbing found; suspects remain at-large (cleveland.com)
Bedford police, FBI search for U.S. Bank robber (cleveland.com)
Man, woman pistol-whipped during robbery in Cleveland State parking lot (cleveland.com)
Man charged in deadly shootout that killed Cleveland woman caught in crossfire (cleveland.com)
Prosecutors defend right to retry East Cleveland men freed in dismissed murder case (cleveland.com)
Homeless men accused of holding Akron man against his will (cleveland.com)
Man in custody after Elyria stabbing (Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
Police: Fleeing motorist in Sheffield Village charged with kidnapping (Lorain Morning Journal)
Man, shot by neighbor, charged with voyeurism (Sandusky Register)
Cleveland / Cuyahoga County
Refugees head to Cleveland after court overturns President Trump’s immigration ban (cleveland.com)
Mother of mentally ill woman killed by Cleveland police: ‘This is not the last you’re going to see of me’ (cleveland.com)
Funeral arrangements set for Alianna DeFreeze (cleveland.com)
Cleveland mayor hopes new prosecutor will still honor $500,000 police dash camera agreement (cleveland.com)
Diocese of Cleveland awards $1.1 million in grants, announces ‘Better Together’ student inclusion initiative (cleveland.com)
Lady Gaga to play The Q in Cleveland as part of world tour (cleveland.com)
Local news East
Mayfield High School student to be disciplined for bringing bullet to school, officials say (cleveland.com)
Officer being investigated after posting videos in uniform while in patrol car (WJW Channel 8)
Local news West
Family’s search for missing brother ends with ID of man killed 37 years ago in Berea (cleveland.com)
Hyland to expand headquarters in Westlake, adding 300-plus jobs (cleveland.com)
Future of Nexus pipeline still uncertain following resignation of federal commissioner (cleveland.com)
Former sheriff asks for his appeal to be dismissed (Sandusky Register)
Lorain utility bills could rise 17 percent (Lorain Morning Journal)
Mixed-use development planned for Lakewood Hospital site (cleveland.com)
Akron / Canton area
Akron wants to grow from 198,000 residents to 250,000 by 2050: Here’s how (cleveland.com)
A human skull was found on the sidewalk in Akron. A year later, its identity remains a mystery (Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Snow Angels grows from one-off to regular mission (photos) (cleveland.com)
State
Teachers protest Sen Rob Portman’s support of Betsy DeVos (photos) (cleveland.com)
Is there a 51st anti-Betsy DeVos vote? Democrats hold talkathon in hopes of finding one (cleveland.com)
Five things to know about Sen. Rob Portman’s support for Betsy DeVos (cleveland.com)
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel backs bill banning ‘sanctuary cities’ in Ohio (cleveland.com)
Civil rights attorney gets a call from Josh Mandel days after trashing him on Twitter (cleveland.com)
Ohio inmate slain while riding in transport van (Associated Press)
YSU police warn students of shooting on Michigan Avenue (vindy.com)
Former Ohio State football player gets probation for assault (Columbus Dispatch)
Police: Human remains found on golf course in north Columbus (10tv.com)
‘Harambe-shaped’ Cheeto could sell for thousands on eBay (WLWT Channel 5)
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