Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Cleveland.
Boo at the Zoo returns this fall at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
The family-friendly event runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 25 each evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets and a Monster Mash Dance Party, plus free rides on the Boomerang train.
County and Parma leaders celebrated the completion of West Ridgewood Bridge improvements near St. Sava Picnic Grove at 10 a.m. Tuesday after construction began in May.
The project improved a key piece of local infrastructure for residents and businesses.
An I-90 entrance ramp in Lorain County will close for 14 days starting Sept.
8 for pavement repairs at the SR 254 ramp to I-90 westbound (detour via SR 254 west then SR 57 south using the SR 57 ramp) as ODOT expects completion Sept. 22.
A Cleveland boy was hospitalized for weeks after contracting a rare mosquito-borne virus that caused seizures + brain swelling.
His mother is now warning local families to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.
Following Sept. 8 contests, the Cleveland Guardians are fighting for the AL wild card berth as they vie with the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers in a tight race toward postseason play.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 9-5 Tuesday night as Travis Bazzana hit a three-run home run and Brayan Rocchio added two hits, keeping the team in wild card contention.
Italy will host the 2026 IFAF European Youth Flag Football Championships from Sept.
24-26 at Spiaggia Romea Village and Residence in Lido delle Nazioni near Ferrara. The Browns support the tournament as 31 teams from 13 countries compete in three youth divisions.
Browns tackle Spencer Fano will make his NFL debut against the Jaguars on Sept.
13. He is studying film and leaning on veterans (including Tytus Howard) to prepare for facing top rusher Josh Hines-Allen.
The Browns announced their unofficial depth chart for their Week 1 game against the Jaguars on Sept.
13 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET (TV on CBS).
The Cavs announced on Sept.8 that James Harden signed a three-year, $97-million extension with a player option and trade kicker.
Harden played in 70 games last season, including 26 after his midseason move, and the deal extends his run with the team.
The Browns signed wide receiver Bub Means and defensive end Nadame Tucker to the practice squad while releasing wide receiver Bryce Oliver and punter Wes Pahl to clear roster space.
Means, in his third NFL season from Pittsburgh, wears No. 81 and rookie Tucker from Western Michigan wears No. 60.
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