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Students inducted into National Honor Society: Independence school news roundup
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (657+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A special ceremony led by students welcomed the latest batch of inductees into the Independence High School chapter of the National Honor Society. Tatiana Randjelovic, the IHS National Honor Society president, provided the introduction, explaining the meaning and…...
Greene County teen dies from flu, first pediatric death in Ohio this season
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (533+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " A teenager from Greene County is Ohio's first reported flu-related pediatric death of the 2025-26 flu season, the Ohio Department of Health said Wednesday. "This death is tragic and our hearts go out to the family," said Ohio Department…...
2025 Year in Review: The top 10 Dear Annie columns
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (276+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio - Have problems with your in-laws? You are not alone. Issues with in-laws once again led the way in the most popular Dear Annie columns published on cleveland.com this year. Other popular subjects included communication problems and issues…...
Youngsters learn about positive mental health in Independence
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (383+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Ohio " Children at Independence Primary School enjoyed a special day focused on developing positive mental health. The fifth Mental Health and Wellness Day was a huge success for the students in kindergarten to fourth grade, where lessons were centered…...
Lakewood High School’s musical visionary Beth Hankins retires
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (675+ words) LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- After more than 35 years with the district, Lakewood High School Director of Orchestra Elizabeth Hankins recently retired. "The decision to retire wasn't difficult, it really wasn't," said the Lakewood resident. "It just took me a little bit of…...
Is your child’s screen affecting their sleep? The hidden cost of screens in the bedroom
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (976+ words) ROCKY RIVER, Ohio - Parenting in the digital age means making countless decisions without a clear roadmap. You're the expert on your own family, and no one else can tell you what's right for your children. But what if emerging research…...
Dear Annie: I moved 1,000 miles away to avoid my daughter’s drama
2+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) In today's Dear Annie column, a reader wonders whether to include her estranged daughter in her will while navigating past hurts, family drama, and the possibility of reconciliation. Dear Annie: I moved 1,000 miles away to avoid my daughter's drama Dear…...
Solon High School programs help juniors map out postsecondary options
2+ week, 5+ day ago (591+ words) Solon High School programs SOLON, Ohio " Solon High School juniors took an early step toward life after graduation this month through the school's annual Junior Jump Start program, which introduces students to college and career planning tools and helps them…...
Dear Annie: I’m desperate for affection from my distant husband
2+ week, 5+ day ago (590+ words) In today's Dear Annie column, a wife struggles with her husband's lack of physical affection and seeks advice on reconnecting while preserving her emotional well-being. Dear Annie: I'm desperate for affection from my distant husband Dear Annie: My husband and…...
Ask Yadi: Brother tells 8-year-old Santa isn’t real: How to handle holiday magic spoilers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) CLEVELAND, Oh - Plain Dealer and cleveland.com advice columnists Yadi Rodriguez and Lucas Daprile have teamed up to provide different perspectives on the advice you're seeking. If you enjoy their collaboration, email them at [email protected], [email protected]. Dear Yadi and Lucas:…...