Good morning, Cleveland.

The Cleveland Browns Foundation hosted a roundtable at Huntington Bank Field on Thursday to discuss how to reduce chronic absenteeism with educators and community partners.

Local school districts and organizations offered solutions to overcome barriers to regular attendance (including issues like transportation and food insecurity).

Contractor Scott Taylor built a 2000 sqft ranch home in South Amherst and is raffling it to raise funds for children’s cancer research.

Fifty percent of raffle profits will go to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, inspired by his daughter’s heart surgery experience.

Strongsville City Schools warned that if voters reject Issue 9 in November, the district will cut sports, busing and class options, prompting some families to leave.

The 6.7-mill levy funds day-to-day operations—though nearly $5 million in cuts have already reduced staff and programs.

Mike Rutenberg praised the Browns players after the team earned its first win last week at Tampa Bay — he expects the defense to deliver a strong performance when they host Carolina on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Guardians clinched their third straight AL playoff berth with a 1-0 win over the Red Sox on Sept.

24 as Angel Martinez hit a 319-foot home run for the only run in the game.

Browns coordinators discussed roster updates and scheduled details for the team’s upcoming home opener against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept.

27 at 1 p.m. on Fox, with active 53-man, practice squad and injury lists released earlier this morning (9 a.m. Sept. 24).

Nick Chubb signed a one-day contract on Thursday to retire as a Brown and will return to Cleveland this weekend for his official ceremony.

The veteran played seven seasons (51 TDs and 4 Pro Bowl selections).

Rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has quickly earned praise for the Browns with 154 yards and two touchdowns over two games as he prepares for the Sept.

27 home opener against Carolina. He credited his strong work ethic and connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson for his early success.