Sia Nyorkor

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CLEVELAND — The funding for a Cleveland landmark scheduled to receive major renovations is in limbo. East Mount Zion Baptist church needs a new roof and other repairs. But now community leaders may have to find another way to restore it if federal funding doesn't come through. "East Mount Zion Baptist Church is another really important historic sacred landmark in Cleveland," said Anne Doten, director of development for Cleveland Restoration Society.

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CINCINNATI — 3News has learned that Jeremiah Kelly, a freshman football player at the University of Cincinnati and an alum of Avon High School, died unexpectedly at his Hamilton County residence on Tuesday morning. "The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man," said UC Head Football Coach Scott Satterfield in a statement. "In the short time Jeremiah has spent with our team, he has made a real impact, both on the field and in our locker room.

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MANTUA, Ohio — Kitrael Chin tells 3News when he received news about Pope Francis' death, his heart dropped. "He was a wonderful pope who would champion the causes of those living in poverty, those impoverished, the marginalized — the same populations my orchestra strives to reach out to," Chin said. Hearts for Music is an Akron-based group made up of musicians with special needs.

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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Cleveland Heights residents say it's been a challenging year. "It broke our heart to see what happened over there because I know that a lot of the businesses on Lee Road were suffering," said Lita Gonzalez, resident. The area is still recovering, after a massive fire destroyed the under-construction Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook apartment complex back in January. Also, Cedar Road was closed between Lee and Goodman Roads, causing traffic delays and limited parking.

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CLEVELAND — Maha Mikhael says when she received word last month her business would be shuttered at Cleveland's West Side Market, she broke down, thinking of the people she serves. "My customer. My customer is my baby," she said, tearfully. The owners of King Quality Produce tell 3News the Cleveland Public Market Corporation, which manages the market for the city, did not renew the business' lease.