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Importance of exercise for heart disease patients

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CLEVELAND — Exercise being good for your health is common knowledge, but for some, no amount of exercise can prevent heart disease. But doctors say that’s no reason to…

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Nearly 200 Ohio fire departments receive funding via grant

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

OHIO — One-hundred-and-ninety fire departments throughout Ohio are being awarded funding through the Small County Volunteer Fire Department Grant. Nearly $8 million is being awarded to these departments,…

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Bowling Green survey highlights voters views

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

OHIO — President Donald Trump is set to make his State of the Union speech at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night. As the president prepares to speak to…

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Ohio residents come together to show support for Ukraine

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Gathering in the cold, residents came together on Saturday to reflect and pray for those in Ukraine. What You Need To Know Russia invaded Ukraine on…

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Ohio State opens new University Hospital, moves several patients

February 21, 2026February 23, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University announced the opening of the new Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Feb. 22. What You Need To Know Over 400…

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U.S. pays tribute to Gaudreau brothers at the Winter Olympics

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

MILAN — Johnny Gaudreau was working hard to make the U.S. team heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. He and brother Matthew Gaudreau watched the event growing up, always with eyes…

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Legislation could ban NIL for high school student-athletes

February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CINCINNATI — Recent legislation has been introduced to ban Name, Image and Likeness deals for high school and middle school students in Ohio. This comes just months after the…

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Thomas, Lewis help No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Thomas and Sam Lewis each scored 13 points and No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena in…

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Brother’s Keeper working to help young men feel connected

February 15, 2026February 16, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

Editor’s Note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — There is a…

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Crews contain fire at Columbus airport storage hangar Friday morning

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the early hours of Friday morning, crews responded to a fire at a storage hangar at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. What You…

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Ohio elementary student brings cursive back to class

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a skill many adults learned in school, but for some younger students today, it can feel almost foreign — because it isn’t as commonly taught…

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41 employees to be affected by Saks Fifth Ave closure in Polaris

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As a result of Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, 41 employees at Saks Fifth Avenue in Polaris are losing their jobs.  What You Need To Know…

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USDA food safety tips ahead of the Super Bowl

February 8, 2026February 18, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

Is it really the big game without the chicken wings, the pizza and the chips and dip? If you’re hosting or attending a Super Bowl party tonight to…

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Wind and snow will slow down travel on Friday

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

OHIO — Friday will begin with a round of accumulating snowfall and end with a reinforcing shot of Arctic air. What You Need To Know Accumulating snowfall will…

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Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards making history with Olympic debut

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Northeast Ohio native Laila Edwards is officially in the history books as the first Black woman to represent Team USA in ice hockey in…

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Snow to fall in southern Ohio Tuesday

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CINCINNATI — An area of low pressure will pass through the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and bring a round of accumulating snow to parts of the state. Many counties…

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Expert shares tips to keep our furry friends safe

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CINCINNATI — Freezing temperatures can quickly become deadly for pets. What You Need To Know Severe temperatures can harm everyone in a household, including your pet Queen City Veterinary Clinic shares tips to…

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Ohio politicians propose increase in penalty for disrupting religious services

January 31, 2026February 1, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

OHIO — Some Ohio lawmakers are looking to increase the punishment for interfering with religious services or lawful meetings, raising the penalty from a first-degree misdemeanor to a fifth-degree…

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Columbus officials address water main breaks, efforts to repair

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther spoke with media Friday morning about the large number of water main breaks they’ve seen in the city following the recent…

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Updates: Snow, frigid cold impact Ohio

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

BY Spectrum News Staff Ohio UPDATED 9:20 AM ET Jan. 26, 2026 PUBLISHED 5:37 AM ET Jan. 25, 2026 PUBLISHED 5:37 AM EST Jan. 25, 2026 Spectrum News…

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