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May 3, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Delinquent: High exposure to trauma might explain why so many Cuyahoga youth, like Nathan, commit serious crimes, get bound over – ‘Trauma is the story’

“Delinquent: Our System, Our Kids” is a special series examining Cuyahoga County's juvenile justice system through the eyes of the kids who go through it. Research suggests that childhood trauma puts adolescents at greater risk for delinquent behavior. Cuyahoga youth seem especially vulnerable. Nathan, for example, witnessed two deaths by age 15, including that of his oldest brother. He's now in adult prison for murder.

By Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland.com and John H. Tucker, cleveland.com

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The Little Gym opens in Highland Heights for kids 4 months to 12 years; strives to build strong body, mind and character

The Little Gym has opened a location on Alpha Drive in Highland Heights. The business not only teaches gymnastics to those 4 months to 12 years of age, but also seeks to build in students character and strong minds.

By Jeff Piorkowski/special to cleveland.com

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Crime

Canton man arrested in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

Clayton Norris was one of the first to reach the East Central steps of the building, where he shouted through a bullhorn: “Send those m—f— out to talk to us,” referring to elected officials in the Capitol building, court records said.

By Molly Walsh | mwalsh@cleveland.com

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Jury: Catholic Charities will not have to pay punitive damages in death of 4-year-old boy in Cleveland

A jury late Thursday decided that Cleveland Catholic Charities would not have to pay punitive damages in a lawsuit over the death of a 4-year-old

By Staff reports

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

What the Browns can do next as they build their roster; NFL Draft film breakdown: Friday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon talks Browns with Garrett Bush, Brad Ward and Lance Reisland.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Browns

What the running back depth chart look like after the NFL Draft (video)

Diving into the current running back depth chart after the draft, and who'll get carries if Nick Chubb's rehab continues into the season.

By Irie Harris, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

How one in-state running back could make Ohio State’s 2025 backfield class elite

How Bo Jackson could impact the 2025 class.

By Andrew Gillis, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

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Rising tequila sales in Ohio prove that spirit surpasses Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Tequila has become the second best-selling spirit in the state of Ohio. Both local restaurants and distillers have seen a huge increase in interest in the spirit from customers ordering traditional margaritas to premium sipping tequilas.

By Alex Darus, cleveland.com

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Ohio’s own Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin leads “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band

The former Brecksville-Broadview Heights Band director in December became director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

By Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito dishes motivations and trends at fundraiser

Paul Stanley of Kiss wrote ‘Love Gun’ and now I’m a chef,” Rocco DiSpirito told guests at Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser event Books & Bites: A Culinary Literary Affair. DiSpirito is a James Beard Award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle expert, and author of 14 books. He has appeared on numerous culinary television shows. DiSpirito was at the May 2 fundraiser talking with Cleveland chef Rocco Whalen of Fahrenheit about his life and his new book “Everyday Delicious.”

By Paris Wolfe, cleveland.com

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