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6 days ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The City of Lakewood started a new program that recycles lithium batteries. What You Need To KnowLakewood has partnered with the Cuyahoga Solid Waste District to start a lithium battery recycling programThey are accepting smaller household lithium batteries that go in things like your smoke detectorThe goal is to make Lakewood and other northeast Ohio communites saferChris Gordon, the public works director for the city, explained the importance of recycling.
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1 week ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers have installed new additions in the arena for playoff season, including a new lightning system.
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1 week ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — Cleveland has the highest crime rate in Ohio, and some students from Cleveland Metropolitan School District are trying to combat it. What You Need To KnowGroup of students from MC2STEM School built a robot trash canTheir idea is to reduce crime by cleaning up the neighborhoodThe project is still a work in progress, but they hope to finish it by graduationMekhi Blevins, a sophomore at MC2STEM High School said that crime is a problem in his community.
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1 week ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time, with a new message. The original ice bucket challenge began more than a decade ago to raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. The new ice bucket challenge is to raise awareness for mental health.
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2 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — Jeremiah Kelly, an 18-year-old from Avon, passed away on April 22. On Wednesday night, hundreds of people gathered at Avon High School’s football field to honor his life.
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2 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced Sunday night on American Idol. What You Need To KnowThere will be 13 artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this yearSome of these include Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Joe Cocker and moreThe induction ceremony will be in Los Angeles in NovemberAndy Leach, the senior director of museum and archival collections at the Rock Hall, said every year they are so excited when they get to announce the new inductees.
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3 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — NASA is looking to leave Washington D.C., and Cleveland is one of the new homes they are considering. What You Need To KnowNASA is looking to leave Washington D.C. and move somewhere elseOne of the potential landing spots is Cleveland State leaders, like Governor Mike DeWine, Senator Jon Husted and Congressman Max Miller are pushing for it to end up in ClevelandGov. Mike DeWine, Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, are pushing for this.
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3 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — Monday is Dyngus Day, a Polish holiday that’s always celebrated the Monday after Easter. What You Need To KnowDyngus Day is a polish holiday celebrated the Monday after EasterThe celebration in Cleveland has been happening for 15 yearsDyngus Day brings out hundreds of people to celebrate the polish holidayBob Darden was in attendance for Cleveland’s Dyngus Day celebration. “It means a celebration of the Polish heritage and the end of Lent. Just go out and have a great time,” he said.
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3 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — The Columbus Crew took on Inter Miami on Saturday afternoon in Cleveland at Huntington Bank Field. What You Need To KnowColumbus Crew took on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field in ClevelandAround 60,000 fans in attendance for the game Saturday afternoonSome of the Crew players are from Northeast Ohio, so playing there just meant more to them60,000 fans in attendance, including Nicholas Atkinson. Atkinson’s mom surprised him with tickets for the big game.
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3 weeks ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Katie Priefer
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to take the court for the first game of the 2025 playoffs. The entire organization has been preparing for the playoffs. What You Need To KnowFans who attend the first playoff game get a t shirt and a rally towelThere's new food at the arena for the playoffs like a new pizza and giant mozzarella stickThere is also some new gear for Cavs playoffsThere’s new food, new gear and exciting new fan experiences and giveaways for fans.
