Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following a deadlocked jury and mistrial in the high-profile federal case tied to FirstEnergy, a powerful wave of support has emerged for former executive Chuck Jones—led by Black clergy, civil rights organizations, and longtime community advocates who say his life’s work tells a far…

C&P Newswire AKRON, Ohio — A quiet Akron neighborhood was shattered by violence Saturday night after Tania Mangual, 47, and her 12-year-old son, Jericho L. Mangual, were fatally shot in a heartbreaking incident that has left the community in mourning. According to Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy, officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 8:10…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post CLEVELAND, OHIO — A sweeping wave of protests moved across Northeast Ohio on Saturday, but amid the chants, signs, and solidarity, one message rose above the rest with unmistakable urgency: the time to vote is now. From Akron to Avon Lake, Cleveland to Lakewood, Medina to Mentor,…

Min. Dale Edwards, Executive Director of Call and Post CLEVELAND — What unfolded last Sunday on East 105th Street is the kind of violence neighbors say does not happen every day — and should never happen at all. In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident outside the Historic Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church, a respected church…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post  After more than a decade under federal oversight, the issue of police reform in Cleveland, Ohio stands at a pivotal moment — with officials saying major progress has been made, while critics caution that challenges remain.  On **Thursday, February 19, 2026 the City of Cleveland and the U.S.…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post A major shift in emergency health care is underway in Cleveland as the Cleveland Clinic moves forward with plans to open a Level I Trauma Center at its Main Campus by 2028 — a development that has sparked fierce debate among health care leaders and raised pressing…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post  Millions of low-income Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will face sweeping new work requirements beginning February 1, 2026, under federal rule changes that significantly narrow exemptions and expand mandates for so-called “able-bodied” adults without dependents. The new rules extend work requirements to…

C&P Newswire CLEVELAND — A spiritual anchor in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood for more than eight decades, Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church has received one of the nation’s highest preservation honors, earning a place on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. The historic church is one of six Black churches in Cleveland recognized through…

C&P Newswire A local rideshare driver was fatally shot Sunday night in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation by the Cleveland Division of Police and raising fresh concerns about violence affecting working families on the East Side.  Officers were dispatched just before 10 p.m. to the 10200 block of Rosehill Avenue, where a vehicle…

BEACHWOOD, OH – Beachwood City Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Rebekah Sharpe as the next principal of Beachwood High School. She was approved by the Beachwood Board of Education at their meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026. “We welcome Rebekah Sharpe as the next principal of Beachwood High School,” Superintendent Dr. Robert…

Minister Dale Edwards Executive Director, Call and Post CLEVELAND — In a decisive move to protect the city’s civil liberties and municipal autonomy, the Cleveland City Council has passed a resolution formally opposing proposed state legislation that would expand the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within Ohio’s borders. The resolution serves as…

Min. Dale Edwards Executive Director, Call and Post Contributing, Dr Denise McCray Scott. Brenda Hall CLEVELAND, Ohio — History, honor, and heartfelt gratitude filled the room on January 28, 2026, as family, friends, colleagues, and admirers gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Attorney James R. Willis, a towering figure in Ohio’s legal history and…

C&P News wire  CLEVELAND — A Cuyahoga County corrections officer has been charged federally after authorities say she smuggled illegal drugs into the county jail, raising renewed concerns about safety and security inside one of Ohio’s largest detention facilities. Quiana Thompson, 32, is facing a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled…

C&P Newswire MINNEAPOLIS — A fatal shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has ignited nationwide controversy, deepening public distrust of federal immigration enforcement and sparking fierce debates about accountability, civil rights, and the future of immigration policy. The incident — part of a broader, intensified federal enforcement operation that deployed…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post Contributing Writer: Felicia C. Haney RICHMOND HEIGHTS — In a moment rich with history, faith, and civic pride, three African-American leaders were sworn into office during Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, marking a powerful new chapter for the City of Richmond Heights. Re-elected Mayor Kim A. Thomas,…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post Contributing : Valarie J. McCall CLEVELAND — On a brisk winter morning, the warmth of community, culture, and commitment filled The Nelson on East 93rd Street as more than 100 residents, business owners, candidates, faith leaders, and civic stakeholders gathered to celebrate the re-election of Cleveland City…

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director, Call & Post CLEVELAND — With hearts full of gratitude and tears softened by faith, the family, friends, and extended community of Nellie Jean King gathered Friday, January 23, 2026, at Bethany Christian Church to celebrate the remarkable life of a woman whose 95 years were defined by service, family, and…

High-Profile Case Begins Amid Legacy of Leadership and Local Engagement Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post AKRON, Ohio —  A long-awaited trial got underway Tuesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas as former FirstEnergy chief executive Chuck Jones and ex-senior vice president Michael Dowling stood before a jury in connection with charges…

C&P News wire MINNEAPOLIS — A fatal shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has ignited nationwide controversy, deepening public distrust of federal immigration enforcement and sparking fierce debates about accountability, civil rights, and the future of immigration policy. The incident — part of a broader, intensified federal enforcement operation that…

C&P News wite NORTHEAST OHIO — As an arctic blast tightens its grip across the region, community leaders, churches, and local governments are warning that this week’s dangerously cold weather is not just uncomfortable — it is a serious public health emergency. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from Monday at 7 p.m. through…

By Min. Dale Edwards, Executive Director, Call & Post CLEVELAND — Burt Saltzman, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed a single neighborhood grocery into the beloved Dave’s Markets chain and became a trusted friend of Cleveland’s Black press, has died at the age of 88. His passing marks the end of an era for local business,…