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January 5, 2024

Cleveland Afternoon Update

Entertainment

New Hotel Cleveland, currently the Renaissance, coming soon to downtown’s Public Square: Sneak peek (photos)

In the 105 years since the hotel’s founding, the inn has changed names and décor countless times. One thing that hasn’t changed: Its prime place in the memory banks of many Greater Clevelanders, who have been here for weddings, proms, business meetings and other special occasions.

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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News

Courts And Justice

Appellate court finds Strongsville police officer illegally searched driver’s car; drug case tossed

The officer, who said he pulled the man over for a broken headlight, lost probable cause to prolong the stop after he identified the driver and discovered that both of the man’s headlights were working, an appellate court ruled.

By Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com

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News

Last year’s low temperature in Cleveland was the highest it’s been in more than 50 years

The lowest overnight temperature in 2023 was 12 degrees, the warmest in the last half-century and the second warmest on record.

By Zachary Smith, cleveland.com

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Reckon

Wiz Your Own Adventure: Will Dorothy find her way home from Oz?

The Wiz revival is upon us! The iconic Black musical is returning to the stage. To join in on the fun, Black Joy has a created an adventure for you to go on with Dorothy and her friends. Can you help Dorothy find her way home from Oz? Make good choices or she may fall into the hands of a Wicked Witch instead — and Toto too!

By Minda Honey | MHoney@reckonmedia.com, MacKenzie River Foy | mfoy@reckonmedia.com, Jonece Starr Dunigan | jdunigan@reckonmedia.com and Danielle Buckingham

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

How the Browns have overcome injuries to reach the playoffs: Friday’s Sports 4 CLE

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

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell pays homage to cherished teammate Ricky Rubio following retirement announcement

The organization -- and Ricky Rubio’s teammates, including Donovan Mitchell -- wanted to give him space throughout, only checking in sporadically with phone calls or text messages. Even though Rubio has kept the details private, Mitchell said he could sense the magnitude of the situation when the prideful Spaniard opted out of the World Cup.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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Ohio State

Ohio State football defensive end announces he’ll remain with Buckeyes in 2024

Ohio State football defensive end announces he will not enter the 2024 NFL Draft and will play fourth season with Buckeyes.

By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Tv

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16 premiere: FREE live stream (1/5/23)

Find out how you can watch "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 16 premiere for free on Friday, Jan. 5 if you don't have cable.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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News

Ohio town ranked among top 5 best cities for pet owners

One city in Ohio ranks among the top five best U.S. cities for pet owners, according to a report from Forbes Advisor. See which city made the list.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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News

Cleveland Magazine gobbles up Cleveland Scene

Cleveland Magazine publisher has announced the purchase of the city's long-running entertainment and alternative newspaper, the Scene, effective January 5.

By Peter Chakerian, cleveland.com

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