The Plain Dealer

The Plain Dealer is the primary daily newspaper serving Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. It boasts the highest circulation of any newspaper in Ohio and ranked among the top 20 newspapers for Sunday circulation in the country as of March 2013.

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How to watch Mexico vs. Switzerland soccer FREE live stream today (6/7/25)

6 hours ago | cleveland.com | Tim Bielik

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Mexico’s men’s soccer team begins its 22nd annual MexTour and its preparation for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday (June 7) when it faces Switzerland in a friendly at Rice Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Eastern, and FOX Deportes will broadcast the match. This is the first of two friendlies for Mexico as it gets ready to defend its Gold Cup title. The second will be on June 10 in Chapel Hill, N.C., against Turkey.
OHSAA girls state track 2025: Can 2 Lorain County teams win titles?

22 hours ago | cleveland.com | Tim Bielik

High School SportsPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 8:38 p.m.A pair of teams from Lorain County have a chance to win team titles at the 2025 OHSAA girls state track and field meet on Saturday in Columbus.OHSAACOLUMBUS, Ohio — One day is in the books at the 2025 OHSAA girls state track and field meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. While some champions have been crowned, the vast majority will be decided on Saturday.
This weekend in Lorain County: From celebrating Prince’s birthday to a fashion show on the Bascule Bridge

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Hannah Drown

NewsPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 3:59 p.m.This Saturday, Lorain's Rockin' on the River will host its Country All Star Show, featuring tribute performances honoring Jason Aldean and many more. The Plain DealerReady to turn your weekend into something memorable? Lorain County is serving up everything from country tributes by the Black River to a Prince birthday bash with royalty-themed cocktails.
Lorain County may raise taxes to end ‘battle for dollars’ over sheriff funding

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Hannah Drown

ELYRIA, Ohio — Facing a looming budget crisis, Lorain County Commissioners are pursuing a 0.25% sales tax increase designed to secure stable funding for the county Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners discussed the proposed tax increase, intended to be on the ballot in November,that would raise about $13 million each year. Those funds would support Sheriff’s Office services throughout the county, addressing what officials describe as a decades-old funding imbalance.
Kitty Palooza: Cleveland APL offers half-off adoptions for cats and kittens through June 15

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Maura Zurick

Brunswick SunPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 2:49 p.m.Cleveland APL Kitty Palooza eventCLEVELAND, Ohio — Kitten season is in full swing, and for shelters like the Cleveland Animal Protective League, that means a serious spike in animals needing homes. To help make space and connect more cats and kittens with loving families, the APL is hosting Kitty Palooza, a special adoption promotion running now through Saturday, June 15.
Free MLB live streams: Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros online today June 6

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Joey Morona

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series against the Houston Astros today, June 6, in a matchup of perennial contenders at Progressive Field. The game will air on CleGuardians.TV and WKYC Ch. 3 in Cleveland and on Space City Home Network in Houston. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. Eastern (6:10 p.m. Central). Fans in both markets who have cut the cord on cable can stream the game on Fubo (free trial) or DirecTV (free trial). Sling also has promotional offers for new customers.
How to see professional dance performances for free in Akron this summer

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Megan Becka

AkronPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 9:55 a.m.Lock 3 is one of four Akron venues to host Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival performances this summer.Megan Becka, special to cleveland.comAKRON, Ohio – The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival returns to Akron for three weeks, beginning July 25. It’s the 51st year the festival has been held in Akron, according to the city. The festival features three weeks of professional dance performances at Akron parks. Admission is free.
Wanted man arrested after making threats at Red Roof Inn; man on meth taken to hospital: Middleburg Heights police blotter

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Bob Sandrick

Community NewsPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 9:08 a.m.MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Disorderly conduct: Bagley RoadA wanted Cleveland man, 52, was cited and given a court summons May 31 after he threatened workers and customers and spoke about owning a gun at Red Roof Inn, 17555 Bagley. When police arrived, they informed or reminded the man that he was wanted for disorderly conduct by Parma and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority police.
84-year-old woman will not face charges after hitting younger woman with rolled-up paper in Middleburg Heights

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Bob Sandrick

Community NewsPublished: Jun. 06, 2025, 8:59 a.m.MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A Middleburg Heights woman, 25, called police at about 9:30 p.m. May 27 and said that an 84-year-old woman attacked her with a rolled up piece of paper at the Middleburg branch library, 16699 Bagley Road. The women lived in the same residential development and were attending a homeowners association meeting when the incident occurred.
Traditional, yet ‘design-forward Cape Cod charm’ in Pepper Pike: House of the Week

1 day ago | cleveland.com | Joey Morona

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — From the street, 19 Brandywood Drive looks like a modest ranch-style house. But step through the front door, and you’ll discover a different story. “What I love most about this home is how unexpected it is,” says listing agent Annalie Glaze at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.