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Austin Hedges Autograph Signing at North Olmsted Dollar Bank
Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges will be making a special appearance for a free autograph signing at Dollar Bank this Thursday! 📅 Date: Friday, May 29 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Dollar Bank – 26065 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Come meet the veteran backstop and get your memorabilia signed!…
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Say What You Want About the Dolans — The Numbers Don’t Lie
The Dolan family takes constant criticism from Cleveland fans, but the numbers tell a different story. Since 2000, the Guardians rank 6th in winning percentage across all of MLB — and fans may not appreciate it until it’s gone.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Launches Inaugural Rock Doc Film Festival – June 13, 2026 in Cleveland
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is bringing rock history to the big screen with its first-ever Rock Doc Film Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026.This all-day celebration features six handpicked music documentaries screened back-to-back in the state-of-the-art Foster Theater, complete with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and an 18’ x 24’ screen. Attendees can…
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Peace Offering or Legacy Play? Paul McCartney’s Wings Exhibit at the Rock Hall Is Good — But Falls Short of Its Moment
Let’s start with the elephant in the room — or more precisely, the elephant that the Rock Hall pretended wasn’t in the room. I attended the media preview for “Paul McCartney and Wings,” the Rock Hall’s new special exhibition opening May 15th, and when I asked staff how the long-simmering tensions between McCartney and the…
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Bob Tayek, Beloved Voice of Progressive Field and Cleveland Guardians Icon, Dies at 75
Bob Tayek, the beloved voice of Progressive Field for nearly three decades, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 75. A fixture at Cleveland Guardians games since the late 1990s, Tayek’s warm, professional baritone welcomed generations of fans to the ballpark, becoming synonymous with the gameday experience in Northeast Ohio. His steady…
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Ohio Fines Residents for Watering Lawns While Data Centers Drain Millions of Gallons Daily
Jefferson Township Water and Sewer District near Columbus has enacted mandatory outdoor water restrictions effective immediately, with fines up to $500 for violations. The district director confirmed their water plant is operating at its maximum capacity of 1.73 million gallons per day — a ceiling they have hit two consecutive summers — forcing the purchase…
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America’s Property Tax REBELLION: The Movement That Could Change Everything in 2026
Homeowners across the United States are pushing back against rising property taxes in what’s being called America’s Property Tax Rebellion. With annual K-12 education spending now exceeding $1 trillion, many states are seeing double-digit tax hikes while school enrollment declines in many districts.In this video we break down: Whether you’re a fixed-income retiree watching your tax…
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