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  • Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

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    CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland had 18 points and eight assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108 on Friday night.

    What You Need To Know

    • Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points while Darius Garland scored 18 as the Vacs beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108 Friday

    • The Cavaliers trailed 105-101 with 4:43 remaining before scoring 10 consecutive points

    • The Cavs host Detroit on Sunday

    De’Andre Hunter added 16 points and Jarrett Allen had eight points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who trailed 105-101 with 4:43 remaining before scoring 10 consecutive points. Garland’s 3-pointer put them ahead for good with 2:13 left.

    Jamal Murray scored 28 of his 34 points in the first half for the Nuggets, who played their second game without superstar center Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP hyperextended his left knee at Miami on Dec. 29 and will miss at least a month.

    Peyton Watson had 21 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 15, but missed eight of their nine shots in the fourth quarter as Denver was outscored 24-11. Murray also had six rebounds and seven assists, finishing 12 for 28 from the field.

    Three additional Nuggets starters were inactive in forwards Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain) and Cam Johnson (right knee soreness) and guard Christian Braun (left ankle sprain). Backup center Jonas Valanciunas (right calf strain) also is out for a month.

    The Cavaliers took advantage of their absences, dominating the rebounding battle 55-32. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley had eight points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, but missed all five of his free throws.

    Mitchell, Garland, Mobley and Allen were all in the starting lineup for just the seventh time this season, winning for the fifth time. The Cavaliers have played an NBA-high 21 home games and are 13-8 at Rocket Arena.

    Lonzo Ball saw his first action in three games for Cleveland, scoring six points in 15 minutes. Ball was taken out of the rotation in favor of Craig Porter Jr., who had 10 points, six rebounds and five assists.

    Up next

    Nuggets: Visit Brooklyn on Sunday.

    Cavaliers: Host Detroit on Sunday.

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  • QB Joe Flacco appreciative of his chance to play for the Bengals

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    CINCINNATI — After opening the season as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns facing the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Flacco will close the season as the backup for the Bengals as they face the Browns on Sunday.

    What You Need To Know

    • Joe Flacco has had an eventful season, starting as the Cleveland Browns quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals and ending as the Bengals’ backup against the Browns

    • Flacco joined the Bengals in October, making six starts while Joe Burrow was injured

    • Despite a 1-5 record, Flacco performed well, throwing for more than 200 yards in four games
    • Burrow returned as the starter on Thanksgiving, with Flacco as backup. As a free agent soon, Flacco hopes to find another starting opportunity

    Flacco was dealt to the Bengals in October and made six starts for the Bengals while Joe Burrow was out with a toe injury.

    “I don’t really think about putting a label on it,” Flacco said. “It’s crazy. Seasons always go by quick once they’ve started. But the way that this one went, it seems like it flew by.”

    During the summer, in Cleveland Browns training camp, Flacco won a competition for the starting quarterback job and made four starts for Cleveland. In Week 1 against the Bengals, Flacco threw for 290 yards.

    He said that over the past 17 weeks, he has seen improvement from the Bengals defense. Now, he refers to the Bengals defense as his team’s defense.

    “We’re stopping the run,” Flacco said. “We’re getting more pressure on the quarterback. When you combine those two things, it’s going to help you out.”

    While Flacco went 1-5 as a starter in Cincinnati, the 40-year-old played well. He threw for at least 200 yards in four of his six starts, and the Bengals offense averaged more than 27 points per game.

    Flacco said that he developed a lot of respect for Bengals coach Zac Taylor.

    “He has a lot of strengths,” Flacco said. “He’s really good at what he does. His demeanor, his overall personality and the way he leads men is really good. The way he puts game plans together. Also, he’s willing to allow it to be collaborative. That’s a strength. His game day play-calling is also something he does really well.”

    Burrow took over as the starter when he returned on Thanksgiving, and Flacco has been the backup over the past month.

    Flacco will be a free agent again at the end of the season. As he evaluates his options, he’s hoping to find another chance to play and to start.

    “That’s always a priority,” Flacco said. “I’m somebody who wants to play football. You’ve got to assess and see whatever is thrown your way. You have to go from there and see what you can do about it.”

    He said that he’d be open to returning to the Bengals, but he’ll weigh several factors.

    “I haven’t really thought about it,” Flacco said. “I don’t hope to do anything. I have an idea of maybe of what some goals would be. I’ll go from there and see what happens.”

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  • Myles Garrett will try to break NFL sacks record in finale against Bengals

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    CINCINNATI — Myles Garrett has sacked Joe Burrow plenty of times in the six seasons since Burrow was the top overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020.

    What You Need To Know

    • Myles Garrett is on the brink of setting the NFL’s single-season sack record

    • He needs one more to surpass Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt’s record of 22 1/2. Garrett has sacked Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson the most, with 11 each

    • The Browns face the Bengals on Sunday and Garrett is confident about breaking the record
    • Meanwhile, the Browns’ Kevin Stefanski could be coaching his last game as the team has struggled since making the playoffs in 2023

    That’s why it would be fitting if the Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass rusher takes down the Bengals quarterback Sunday to tie or set the NFL’s single-season sacks record.

    “He’s got me a lot,” Burrow said.

    Eleven times, actually. That’s tied with Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson for the most among the 51 players Garrett has sacked.

    For the season, Garrett is at 22 sacks and needs one to surpass Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt’s shared mark of 22 1/2.

    “I’ve seen his face on the ground looking up at me saying, ‘Hi, Myles’ and ‘Hi, Joe’, too many times. So yeah, I figured he’d be at the top,” Garrett said Friday about Burrow’s spot on his personal sacks list.

    Garrett had two sacks in the Browns’ 17-16 loss to the Bengals in the season opener. He’s also three away from achieving his goal of 25, which he has had written on his right wrist tape since early in the season.

    “My confidence hasn’t wavered,” Garrett said of setting the record. “I’m fully confident that it will come.”

    Burrow said the one thing he has appreciated about Garrett is the ability to remain even-keeled despite what is taking place around him.

    “He’s more athletic than everybody else on the field. He’s bigger, stronger than everybody else,” Burrow said. “He has a mindset that he’s not too high or too low at any point, which is pretty unique for a defensive lineman. I think he’s probably got a unique mindset as far as that position goes, but it’s one that you can appreciate.”

    Both teams would like to end the season with a win.

    Cleveland (4-12) surpassed its win total from last year with a 13-6 victory over Pittsburgh last week. Cincinnati (6-10) has two straight weeks during which it has scored at least 37 points after being shut out against Baltimore on Dec. 14.

    Stefanski’s future

    Kevin Stefanski could be coaching his last game for the Browns on Sunday. He’s a two-time NFL coach of the year, but Cleveland has gone 7-26 since making the playoffs in 2023.

    Stefanski, who has a 44-56 record, has refused to address his future the past couple weeks. He has led the Browns for six seasons, the longest tenure for a Cleveland coach since Sam Rutigliano, who was at the helm for 6 1/2 seasons from 1978 through ’84.

    “This game is never going to be about one person, and that includes me,” Stefanski said on Friday.

    If the Browns part ways with Stefanski, it likely won’t take long. Since Jimmy Haslam became owner in 2012, the news of a coaching change has happened on Sunday night after the final game.

    “I want things to be successful. However that looks,” said Garrett about if he would prefer to see continuity with the coaching staff.

    Taylor’s time

    Zac Taylor appears set for an eighth season in Cincinnati despite a 52-62-1 mark and not making the playoffs for the third straight year.

    Taylor has two seasons remaining on his contract and owner Mike Brown is conservative when it comes to making changes. Taylor also has the backing of Burrow, who has often expressed his support for not only his coach, but the front office.

    Short-handed

    Cleveland rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will be without his leading rusher and receiver.

    Running back Quinshon Judkins was lost for the season with a broken leg on Dec. 21 against Buffalo, and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has been declared out due to a groin injury. Fannin first suffered it during practice on Dec. 26 and aggravated it two days later against Pittsburgh after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass from Sanders.

    Sanders is 2-4 and averaging 207 passing yards per game in his six starts.

    “Just stay consistent, taking what they give me,” Sanders said about his goals for the final start. “Whenever we get off rhythm, get back on rhythm, get back on track. And I think that’s the next part of my game I’m trying to evolve is whenever it’s either we’re stagnant or some adversity comes and being able to get back on track.”

    Signs of improvement

    The Bengals’ defense is ranked near the bottom of most categories — including last in total and yards rushing allowed — but it has done a better job of forcing turnovers during the latter half of the season.

    Cincinnati has forced 11 takeaways the last six games, tied for third most in the NFL during that span.

    More could come against the Browns as Sanders has thrown seven interceptions the past three games.

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  • How to stick with your New Year’s goals

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of people are setting fresh goals from getting healthier to saving more money, but studies show most resolutions don’t make it past the first few weeks.

    What You Need To Know

    • Many people are setting New Year’s goals 

    • Most people don’t stick to their goals after the first few weeks

    • Experts reccommend using the SMART goals anaology 

    So how do you actually stick with them this time around?

    Experts said it’s more about a lifestyle change, like changing your habits.

    Lauren Esposito is a manager at Ohio Health in the neuroscience wellness center and said the most common New Year’s goals they see are around health and fitness.

    “I think sticking to them, really, you have to focus on that consistency is going to beat intensity every single time,” Esposito said. “It’s really important that you’re realistic and you’re thinking about these small, incremental habits or behavior changes versus, ‘I didn’t workout at all last year and I’m going to workout starting five days a week on Jan. 1.’ You don’t overhaul your life on Jan. 1.”

    Her advice for people setting new goals is using the SMART goals analogy. That means the goals you set are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.

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  • Ohio police seek suspect after dentist and his wife found shot to death at home

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    Police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public’s help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city’s Near East Side.

    Officers were dispatched just after 10 a.m. on Dec. 30 for a welfare check, according to a statement from the Columbus Division of Police. When they arrived, they found two adults — identified as Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39 — both with apparent gunshot wounds. The two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

    Investigators said no weapons were found at the scene and there were no signs of forced entry. Two children, a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, were found inside the home uninjured. 

    A coworker had called 911 after Spencer Tepe failed to show up for work at a dental clinic in Athens and could not be reached, CBS affiliate WBNS reported. Columbus police went to the home and knocked on the front and back doors repeatedly, but no one answered.

    Later that morning, another worried coworker called 911 from outside the home and told the dispatcher they could hear kids inside. A friend got into the house and saw Spencer’s body.

    Spencer and Monique Tepe

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    Investigators are now seeking video, photographs or other digital evidence that may show suspicious people or vehicles in the area around the time of the shooting.

    They are particularly interested in footage from the surrounding neighborhood between midnight and 9 a.m. on Dec. 30. The area of interest is bordered by Summit Street to the east, North Grant Avenue to the west, East 7th Avenue to the south and East 11th Avenue to the north.

    Information may be provided anonymously, police said.

    In a statement released by family, loved ones described Spencer and Monique Tepe as devoted parents and partners whose lives were centered on service, family and community. 

    “We are heartbroken beyond words,” the statement said. “While no outcome can ever undo this loss, our family is committed to seeing this tragedy fully and fairly brought to justice, and to honoring Spencer and Monique by protecting the future of the children they loved so deeply.”

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  • Ohio police search for suspect after dentist and wife found shot to death at home

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    Police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public’s help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city’s Near East Side. Lacy Crisp of CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has details.

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  • University Hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

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    Damarion was born at 4:59 a.m., and Wilder was born at 5:52 a.m.

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  • Cleveland Clinic welcomes first baby of 2026

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    AKRON, Ohio — Cleveland Clinic confirmed that it welcomed its first baby of the new year, born at 12:31 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. 

    Stetson Vickers. (Cleveland Clinic)

    Stetson Vickers was born to Haley and Cody Vickers of Newcomerstown, Ohio, and the hospital said both mom and the baby are “doing great.”

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  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026

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    TOLEDO, Ohio — ProMedica Toledo Hospital announced that its first baby of the year was born at 3:27 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

    His name is De’Kari Stafan Tilman. His mother’s is Joimoni Tilman of Toledo. He was born 19 inches long and weighed six pounds, according to a press release from ProMedica.

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  • ‘Wolf Moon’: 2026’s first full moon will also be a supermoon

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    The first full moon of 2026 rises this weekend and it just so happens to be one of only three supermoons this year.

    What You Need To Know

    • The ‘Wolf Moon’ rises this weekend

    • It will one of only three supermoons this year

    • Saturday evening will be the best time to see it across the U.S.


    January’s full moon, called the ‘Wolf Moon’, will brighten the night sky throughout this weekend. It technically will peak at 5:03 a.m. ET Saturday morning, but the best time to see it will be after it rises above the horizon that evening. 

    The ‘Wolf Moon’ also happens to be a supermoon this year. This occurs when the moon is closer to earth (parigee) so it appears larger and brighter than normal. You’ll have to wait until November to see the next supermoon.

    Visibility looks good across the Central U.S. Saturday evening, but clouds could be an issue on the opposite coasts.

    Potential cloud coverage Saturday evening across the U.S. (weathermodels.com)

     

     

    According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon gets its name due to it being a time you can hear the call of wolves. Though we know that happens year-round, the vocal calls of wolves can be haunting during the winter months.

    Other names given by various Native American tribes include Cold Moon (Cree), Center Moon (Assiniboin), and Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin).

    The next full moon will be the Full Snow Moon which will occur on Sunday, February 1st.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • ‘Wolf Moon’: 2026’s first full moon will also be a supermoon

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    The first full moon of 2026 rises this weekend and it just so happens to be one of only three supermoons this year.

    What You Need To Know

    • The ‘Wolf Moon’ rises this weekend

    • It will one of only three supermoons this year

    • Saturday evening will be the best time to see it across the U.S.


    January’s full moon, called the ‘Wolf Moon’, will brighten the night sky throughout this weekend. It technically will peak at 5:03 a.m. ET Saturday morning, but the best time to see it will be after it rises above the horizon that evening. 

    The ‘Wolf Moon’ also happens to be a supermoon this year. This occurs when the moon is closer to earth (parigee) so it appears larger and brighter than normal. You’ll have to wait until November to see the next supermoon.

    Visibility looks good across the Central U.S. Saturday evening, but clouds could be an issue on the opposite coasts.

    Potential cloud coverage Saturday evening across the U.S. (weathermodels.com)

     

     

    According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon gets its name due to it being a time you can hear the call of wolves. Though we know that happens year-round, the vocal calls of wolves can be haunting during the winter months.

    Other names given by various Native American tribes include Cold Moon (Cree), Center Moon (Assiniboin), and Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin).

    The next full moon will be the Full Snow Moon which will occur on Sunday, February 1st.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • ‘Wolf Moon’: 2026’s first full moon will also be a supermoon

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    The first full moon of 2026 rises this weekend and it just so happens to be one of only three supermoons this year.

    What You Need To Know

    • The ‘Wolf Moon’ rises this weekend

    • It will one of only three supermoons this year

    • Saturday evening will be the best time to see it across the U.S.


    January’s full moon, called the ‘Wolf Moon’, will brighten the night sky throughout this weekend. It technically will peak at 5:03 a.m. ET Saturday morning, but the best time to see it will be after it rises above the horizon that evening. 

    The ‘Wolf Moon’ also happens to be a supermoon this year. This occurs when the moon is closer to earth (parigee) so it appears larger and brighter than normal. You’ll have to wait until November to see the next supermoon.

    Visibility looks good across the Central U.S. Saturday evening, but clouds could be an issue on the opposite coasts.

    Potential cloud coverage Saturday evening across the U.S. (weathermodels.com)

     

     

    According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon gets its name due to it being a time you can hear the call of wolves. Though we know that happens year-round, the vocal calls of wolves can be haunting during the winter months.

    Other names given by various Native American tribes include Cold Moon (Cree), Center Moon (Assiniboin), and Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin).

    The next full moon will be the Full Snow Moon which will occur on Sunday, February 1st.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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    Meteorologist Ian Cassette

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  • ‘Wolf Moon’: 2026’s first full moon will also be a supermoon

    [ad_1]

    The first full moon of 2026 rises this weekend and it just so happens to be one of only three supermoons this year.

    What You Need To Know

    • The ‘Wolf Moon’ rises this weekend

    • It will one of only three supermoons this year

    • Saturday evening will be the best time to see it across the U.S.


    January’s full moon, called the ‘Wolf Moon’, will brighten the night sky throughout this weekend. It technically will peak at 5:03 a.m. ET Saturday morning, but the best time to see it will be after it rises above the horizon that evening. 

    The ‘Wolf Moon’ also happens to be a supermoon this year. This occurs when the moon is closer to earth (parigee) so it appears larger and brighter than normal. You’ll have to wait until November to see the next supermoon.

    Visibility looks good across the Central U.S. Saturday evening, but clouds could be an issue on the opposite coasts.

    Potential cloud coverage Saturday evening across the U.S. (weathermodels.com)

     

     

    According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon gets its name due to it being a time you can hear the call of wolves. Though we know that happens year-round, the vocal calls of wolves can be haunting during the winter months.

    Other names given by various Native American tribes include Cold Moon (Cree), Center Moon (Assiniboin), and Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin).

    The next full moon will be the Full Snow Moon which will occur on Sunday, February 1st.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Parma hosts inaugural New Year’s Eve Pierogi Drop

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    CLEVELAND — Justin Sollinger’s giant pierogi is mounted on a 30-foot pole on the roof of restaurant Sloppy Bob’s in Parma, and no, you can’t eat it.

    What You Need To Know

    • While millions of Americans are tuning in to see the famous ball drop at Times Square, many northeast Ohioans are gathering for their own New Year’s Eve celebration.

    • Parma is home to the largest Ukrainian population in Ohio, along with Polish and other Eastern European communities.

    • At the heart of the city’s Ukrainian Village, Sloppy Bob’s is adding a unique cultural twist to an iconic tradition.

    “It’s built out of a piece of plywood… a prefabricated metal frame… heavy fabric,” Sollinger said. “A lot of steel, spray paint, epoxy. It’s got a whole lot of stuff in there.”

    Sollinger hopes it’s the start of a new tradition. The restaurant is partnering with the City of Parma and nonprofit We Are Parma Proud to host the inaugural Parma Pierogi Drop. The event kicks off the New Year and celebrates the city’s bicentennial anniversary.

    Kelly Lasecki and her husband co-own Sloppy Bob’s, which has served Parma residents in the Ukrainian Village for the last seven years. She said the idea for the Pierogi Drop came about during her and her husband’s most recent trip to their go-to destination, Key West.

    “We were out there this last year, and we decided … they drop a conch shell from Sloppy Joes… what would be better in Parma than to drop a Pierogi,” Lasecki said.

    State Meat’s sister company Mama Maria’s Kitchen cooked hundreds of their famous pierogies for Sloppy Bob’s NYE celebration. (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)

    Lasecki said the celebration also shines a spotlight on the city’s strong Eastern European roots, inviting residents to explore traditional foods and festivities along State Road.

    “They’re going to shut the streets down, and you’ll be able to do like a bar crawl and meet safely walking back and forth,” she said. “And then there’s a couple of food trucks going on. We have live music outside of Sloppy Bob’s.”

    While he’s excited for the giant pierogi’s grand landing, Sollinger said, he has even higher hopes for future celebrations.

    “This is the first year. So we only had a few months to plan it,” he said. “We want it to be bigger and bigger and bigger and better next year and make it like three times the size it is now.”

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  • From Ebola to world records, here’s a look at historic anniversaries in 2026

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    It’s been a busy century.

    Within the past 100 years, the world has seen World War II, the advent of space travel, the fall and rise of nations and plenty more.

    What You Need To Know

    • A lot has happened over the last 100 years

    • A number of historic events will be seeing anniversaries this year

    • Here’s a look at some, according to History.com

    Here’s a look at some major historic events recognizing 100, 50 or 10-year milestones this year, according to history.com.

    • “Amos ‘n’ Andy” made their debut on a Chicago radio station as “Sam ‘n’ Henry” on Jan. 12, 1926
    • TV is demonstrated publicly for the first time by John Logie Baird on Jan. 26, 1926
    • The first liquid-fueled rocket is launched out of Auburn, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1926
    • The Ford Motor Company adopts the five-day, 40-hour work week on May 1, 1926
    • Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles 
    • Fidel Castro is born in Cuba on Aug. 13.
    • Gertrude Ederle swims across the English Channel on Aug. 6, 1926, the first woman to do so
    • Babe Ruth earns a world record with three home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 6
    • The magician Harry Houdini died on Oct. 31 in Detroit
    • Cambodia was renamed to Kampuchea by the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot on Jan. 5, 1976
    • The first Concorde planes with commercial passengers take off from airports in England and France on Jan. 21, 1976
    • Paul Robeson—a singer, athlete and actor—died on Jan. 23, 1976. Sal Mineo, another actor, was killed in a stabbing in California.
    • Frank DeLuca and Patricia Columbo were arrested on May 15, 1976, for the murder of her parents and brother in Illinois
    • The National Basketball Association merges with the American Basketball Association on June 17, 1976
    • The first recorded Ebola virus epidemic occurs in Sudan on June 27, 1976
    • The United States Naval Academy admitted its first women on July 6, 1976, and the first female cadets were enrolled at West Point one day later
    • Romanian Nadia Comăneci is first Olympic gymnast to earn a perfect 10 on July 18, 1976
    • The Viking 1 probe made a successful landing on Mars on July 20, 1976
    • An earthquake destroys the Chinese city of Tangshan on July 28, 1976, killing an estimated 242,000 people
    • Renée Richards,a transgender athlete, was barred from competing as a woman in the U.S. Open on Aug. 27, 1976
    • Mao Zedong died on Sept. 9, 1976
    • The movie “Rocky” released in theaters on Nov. 21, 1976
    • El Chapo is apprehended by authorities in Mexico on Jan. 8, 2016
    • The musician Prince died on April 21, 2016
    • A gunman opens fire inside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring dozens of others
    • A man drove a truck through a street filled with people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing 86 people and injuring hundreds of others on July 14, 2016
    • Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. She was the first woman to lead a major party in the United States
    • Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, chose not to stand for the national anthem during a game on Aug. 26, 2016, setting off a firestorm of controversy around the decision
    • Mother Teresa was named Saint Teresa of Calcutta on Sept. 4, 2016
    • The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on Sept. 24, 2016
    • The Paris Agreement went into effect on Nov. 4, 2016, with the hope to curb carbon emissions and mitigate global warming
    • The nation of Russia is accused of cheating in the Olympics by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Dec. 9, 2016

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  • Weekend Pass: Events around the state Jan. 3-4

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    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, and Spectrum News 1 gathered some highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Cleveland Home Show

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, located at  300 Lakeside Ave.
    • Cost: Free admission with online registration or $10 at the door
    • Info: This is the place to go for everything home improvement. Whether it’s discounts, advice from experts and more, there’s plenty to see

    50 First Jokes

    • When and where: 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, located at 2035 E 4th St. in Cleveland
    • Cost: $12
    • Info: Local comedians will gather at this event to tell their first jokes of the new year

    Columbus

    Healthy New Albany Farmers Market

    • When and where: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, located at 150 W. Main St.
    • Info: This event occurs on the first Saturday of the month during the fall and winter and includes an assortment of local vendors

    Holiday Blooms at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    • When and where: This exhibition lasts until Jan. 4, so this is your last weekend to check it out at the conservatory and botanical gardens, located at 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus
    • Cost: Included with admission
    • Info: The theme of this exhibition is Hues of the Holidays. The website calls it an “enchanting botanical experience is where color takes center stage.”

    Cincinnati

    Disney & Pixar’s “Toy Story” in concert

    • When and where: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra music hall, located at 1241 Elm St. in Cincinnati
    • Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: This concert, conducted by Damon Gupton, will be a live performance that accompanies the playing of the film

    Festival of Ferns

    • When and where: This seasonal event lasts through Jan. 4 Cincinnati Parks’ Krohn Conservatory, located at 1501 Eden Park Drive
    • Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for kids age 5-17, free for kids 5 and younger
    • Info: This event includes a “botanical model of Cincinnati,” trains, landmarks and more. This is your last weekend to check out the event as it ends Jan. 4

    Dayton

    Pyramid Hill Lights

    • When and where: 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 4
    • Cost: $25 for a carload of non-members, $15 for a carload of members
    • Info: There’s plenty of holiday lights for the family to drive through

    Deck the Diamond

    • When and where: Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on select nights (including this Friday and Saturday) until Jan. 3 at Day Air Ballpark, located at 220 N Patterson Blvd. in Dayton
    • Cost: $14 for Friday through Sunday tickets, free for kids 2 and younger
    • Info: This event features light displays and shows, decorations and more “to create unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones!”

    Toledo

    Archery and Fireside S’mores

    • When and where: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at t Pearson Metropark, Sledding Hill, located at 761 S Lallendorf Road
    • Cost: $10
    • Info: If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to practice your archery and enjoy some s’mores at the same time, this event is surely for you

    Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Snow Globe

    • When and where: 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 at Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, located at 5248 Monroe St. in Toledo
    • Cost: $40
    • Info: At this event, you’ll have the chance to have some drinks and create your own canvas, with guidance from a local artist

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  • Political changes, new laws coming in 2026 to Ohio

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    OHIO — The new year is upon us, and with it come some major political changes for the Buckeye State. 

    Several new laws will take effect in 2026, including new laws targeting drug overdoses in schools, “Keith’s Law” and the finalization of cellphone policies for schools. 

    For more information on the latest state laws, click here.

    House Bill 57: Jan. 19, 2026

    The new law allows a city, local, exempted village or joint vocational school district to obtain and maintain a supply of an overdose reversal drug for an emergency. The district’s board of education will be required to adopt and implement a policy regarding the supply’s maintenance and drug’s use at each school operated by the district. 

    Policies must include: 

    • A requirement that each school conform to the requirements of division (C)(1) of section 3715.50 of the Revised Code
    • The amount of the drug’s supply to be maintained at each school
    • A requirement that each school’s supply be stored in a secure location that is easily accessible to school employees or contractors
    • A description of any training regarding the supply’s maintenance and drug’s use that school employees or contractors may be required to complete

    Under the law, a board of education can accept donations of money from any person or entity to purchase overdose reversal drugs, with the money used only for that purpose. The board must track the spending of the donated funds. 

    District superintendents must also file a report as soon as is practical following the use of an overdose reversal drug. The use must be reported to the board of education and the parent or guardian of the student who received the reversal drug. An annual report must also be made of the district’s use of overdose reversal drugs in emergencies to the Department of Education and Workforce.

    House Bill 144: Jan. 19, 2026

    “Keith’s Law” was passed in October, and aims to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies.

    Through the law, a voluntary statewide database is established for those with special needs to share relevant and vital information with first responders. Officials said the information will be shared with each county’s 911 system. The systems will be required to provide the appropriate information to first responders when dispatched to ensure first responders are prepared.

    The database will be administered by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in partnership with the Ohio Department of Public Safety

    Minimum wage increase: Jan. 1, 2026

    Minimum wage will increase on New Year’s Day from $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 for tipped employees. 

    The increase is 30 cents for non-tipped workers and 25 cents for tipped workers.

    The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts totaling more than  $405,000 per year.

    Minimum wage increases each year because of a constitutional amendment passed in Nov. 2006 stating that Ohio’s minimum wage increases Jan. 1 each year by a rate of inflation. Ohio’s minimum wage is tied to the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers over the 12-month period prior to September.

    At smaller companies with annual gross receipts of $394,000 or less per year after Jan. 1, and for 14- and 15-year-olds, the state’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The state wage is tied to the federal minimum wage, which requires an act of Congress and the president’s signature to change.

    School Cellphone policies: Jan. 1, 2026

    While DeWine signed the bill requiring every Ohio school district to establish an official policy regarding cell phone use during school hours, aiming to minimize student use in K-12 schools, it still takes effect next year.

    The policies must emphasize that student cellphone use be limited during the school day, reduce distractions caused by cellphones in class settings and if a school board determines it appropriate, or if included in a student’s individual education program, allow for students to use cellphones or other electronic communication devices for student learning, to monitor a health concern or to address a health concern.

    While most schools have adopted policies ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, by state law a policy prohibiting cellphone use by students during the instructional day must be set by Jan. 1, 2026.

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  • 2025 in review-Happy New Year 2026 !!! Our top articles of 2025: By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio’s Black digital news leader

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    Thursday, 01 January 2026 05:10
    Kathy

    Our Most Popular Articles Of 2025 HERE  At Cleveland Urban News.Com, Ohio’s Black Digital News Leader…Click Below

    Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, the most-read Black digital newspaper and Black blog in Ohio and the Midwest. Tel: (216) 659-0473. Email: editor@clevelandurbannews.com. We interviewed former President Barack Obama one-on-one when he was campaigning for president. As to the Obama interview, CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT CLEVELAND URBAN NEWS.COM, OHIO’S LEADER IN BLACK DIGITAL NEWS.

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  • Snow showers to affect New Year’s plans

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    OHIO — As we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, winter weather will impact New Year’s holiday plans around Ohio.

    What You Need To Know

    • Snow chances will be widespread across Ohio this evening

    • Along and ahead of another cold front, snow showers could be heavy at times, briefly reducing visibility

    • An Arctic cold front is responsible for another push of cold air moving in, and we’ll see even colder air returning Thursday

    Snow chances will be widespread across Ohio this evening, making for a messy New Year’s Eve forecast. 

    Along and ahead of another cold front, snow showers could be heavy at times, briefly reducing visibility and leading to messy roads. 

    We’ll see widespread snow north of I-70 late this afternoon into the evening, then progressing south as we move into your late night forecast. 

    Snow totals outside the Snowbelt won’t be a lot, but the timing will be important, with 1″ or so  quickly falling with some heavier bursts of snow. 

    An Arctic cold front is responsible for another push of cold air moving in, and we’ll see even colder air returning Thursday, with highs in the teens and 20s.

     

    Don’t forget, the Spectrum News App is a great resource to track Ohio’s wintry weather and stay up to date on the latest breaking news and information.

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  • Here’s a guide to all the sporting events to watch on the New Years holiday

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    New Years is a time to look back on the past but also look into the future and make some resolutions.

    It’s also a time that is chalk full of sporting events to fill the gaps in between.

    Here’s a guide to some of the most interesting sporting events happening on New Years Eve and New Years:

    What to watch on New Years Eve day

    College Basketball: UConn at Xavier, 5 p.m., Peacock: The red-hot huskies face a formidable oppenent in the Musketeers on New Years Eve. Solo Ball has led the way for UConn, averaging around 15 ppg, while Xavier is led by Tre Carroll, who is averaging around 16 a game.

    St. John’s at Gerogetown, 8 p.m., FS1: Rick Patino and the Red Storm are taking on the Hoyas to end the year. St John’s has an explosive offense, which averages nearly 88 ppg, while Georgetown averages 78 ppg.

    NBA: Phoenix at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m., NBA TV: The Suns and Devin Booker will look to take one in at Rocket Arena against the Cavs. Both teams have played avergae to this point in the season, with each team being carried by their respective stars.

    Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m., NBA TV: The juggarnaut that is the Thunder will be hosting the Blazers on the New Years Eve. Portalnd will look upset the defending champs behind leading scorer Deni Avdija.

    Golden State at Charolotte, 1 p.m., NBA TV: Steph Curry heads to his home state to face the Hornets on New years Eve Day. Golden State’s aging roster has not played up to its previous level, but has been serviceable so far this season. The Hornets will look to upset Golden State, with Miles Bridges leading the way.

    College Football: Miami vs. Ohio State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN: The Hurricanes and Buckeyes will faceoff in the Cotton Bowl Classic this year. The Ohio State has only lost one game all season, while Miami has only lost two. The Buckeyes are favored by 9.5 points going into the matchup.

    Iowa vs. Vanderbilt, 12p.m., ESPN: The Hawkeyes and the Commodores will face off in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Years Eve Day. Vandy has won four of its last five, while Iowa has won three of its last five.

    Arizona St. vs. Duke, 2 p.m., CBS: The Sun Devils and the Blue Devils will battle on the gridiron in the Sun Bowl. Both teams have won three of their lat five.

    Michigan vs. Texas, 3 p.m., ABC: The Citrus Bowl will feature a highly contested matchup between Michigan and Texas. The Longhorns and the Wolverines are both red hot, winning four of their last five.

    Nebraska vs. Utah 3:30 p.m., ESPN: The Las Vegas Bowl pits the Utes against the Cornhuskers on New Years Eve Day. Utah has won the last five games, while Nebraska has struggled as of late, only winning two of their last five.

    What to watch on New Years Day

    College Football: Oregon vs. Texas Tech, noon, ESPN: Number four ranked Texas Tech and number five ranked Oregon will faceoff to start the new year. Both one-loss teams are battling for the Orange Bowl. Oregon is favored to upset Texas Tech.

    Alabama vs. Indiana, 4 p.m., ESPN: Undefeated Indiana and underdog Alabama are pit against each other for the Rose Bowl. Indiana is favored by a touchdown in this matchup.

    Ole Miss vs. Georgia, 8 p.m., ESPN: The Rebels and Bulldogs will faceoff to close out college football for the evening. Both teams have won their last five going into the Sugar Bowl.

    NBA: Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m., NBA TV: The 76er’s are taking on a struggling Dallas squad on New Years Day. Joel Embiid will look to continue getting back in the groove of things after being hurt for most of the season, while rookie Cooper Flagg will battle with VJ Edgecomb to see who is the better first year starter in this matchup.                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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