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From Your Sports Network, Cleveland.com and 13 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Your Sports Network7 hours ago
JACKSON’S BIG NIGHT LIFTS NORDONIA, on Your Sports NetworkMACEDONIA, OH — When the lights shine brightest in November, big-time players have a way of delivering big-time performances. Nordonia’s Dominick Jackson made sure his name was at the top of that list Friday night. Behind three touchdown receptions from Jackson, a strong performance from quarterback Steven Fakult, and a defense that came up with
Your Sports Network8 hours ago
HORNETS MEAN BUSINESS IN THE PLAYOFFS, on Your Sports NetworkKIRTLAND, OH — When it comes to November football, few programs know how to flip the switch quite like Kirtland. The defending Division VI state champions put together another dominant postseason performance Friday night, overwhelming Brookfield 50-0 in the Division VI, Region 21 quarterfinals. Behind a relentless rushing attack and a defense that gave the
Your Sports Network8 hours ago
PIRATES PLUNDER THEIR WAY INTO THE REGIONAL SEMIS, on Your Sports NetworkPERRY, OH — Another week, another statement from the Perry Pirates. The top-seeded Pirates continued their perfect season Friday night, flexing their muscles on both sides of the football in a dominant 37-0 victory over No. 9 Canton Central Catholic in the Division V, Region 17 quarterfinals. Perry wasted absolutely no time taking control, exploding
Cleveland.com11 hours ago
Cops crash teen Halloween party, checking trick-or-treaters’ bags for booze: Pepper Pike Police Blotter, on Cleveland.comPolice were unable to determine if the calls were coming from inside the house.
Your Sports Network12 hours ago
URSULINE TAKES THEIR NEXT STEPS, on Your Sports NetworkWILLOUGHBY, OH — The Ursuline Fighting Irish are moving on, and their postseason push continues to pick up steam. Ursuline punched its ticket to the OHSAA regional semifinals Friday night with a 41-26 victory over Willoughby South, keeping the Irish alive in the hunt for a regional championship. The Irish put 41 points on the
Cleveland.com13 hours ago
One hospitalized after fire at Indian Hills Colony in Euclid Friday night, on Cleveland.comA fourth-floor fire at a Euclid apartment building left one person hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation, while several other residents were treated at the scene.
Cleveland 19 News13 hours ago
Euclid apartment fire sends 1 to hospital, others treated for smoke inhalation, on Cleveland 19 NewsOne person was transported to a hospital for burns and smoke inhalation after an apartment fire Friday night, while several others were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, according to the Euclid Fire Department.
Also reported byWKYC
Your Sports Network14 hours ago
LIONS PRIDE HARD TO BEAT, on Your Sports NetworkCHARDON OH- The dominant defense of NDCL once again staked its claim as the Lions rolled to a historic 49-11 win over Hawken in the regional quarterfinal round of the Division 3 OHSAA playoffs, securing their first 10-win season in program history while punching their ticket to the regional semifinals. After starting the night with
Cleveland.com15 hours ago
Traffic stop yields suspected bag of heroin: Bentleyville Police Blotter, on Cleveland.comPolice sent the roughly .7-gram bag to a crime lab for further analysis.
Cleveland.com17 hours ago
CWRU Farm trespasser attains ‘Persona Non Grata’ status: Hunting Valley Police Blotter, on Cleveland.comPolice instead recommended nature hikes at the Metroparks' North Chagrin Reservation or the polo fields -- as long as he laid off the masonry.
Chagrin Valley Conference18 hours ago
Four CVC teams advance to regional semifinals as playoff field narrows, on Chagrin Valley ConferenceKirtland, Perry, West Geauga, and Cuyahoga Heights advanced to the OHSAA regional semifinals Friday, while South, North, Hawken, and Conneaut concluded their seasons. Here’s a recap of all eight CVC playoff games.
CoolCleveland19 hours ago
Seven Brothers Distilling, on CoolClevelandNortheast Ohio’s Grand River Valley out in Lake and Ashtabula counties is known for its array of vineyards, but it also offers other spirits, including...
News 5 Cleveland WEWS19 hours ago
Seasonable Second Half of the Weekend, on News 5 Cleveland WEWSChagrin Valley Conference20 hours ago
Ursuline ends South’s perfect season in regional quarterfinal, on Chagrin Valley ConferenceSouth's perfect season came to an end Friday as Ursuline defeated the Rebels, 41-26, in a Division III regional quarterfinal. South finished 10-1 after winning the CVC Lake Division championship in its first season in the conference.
WKYC22 hours ago
1 hospitalized, several treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Euclid apartment complex, on WKYCOne person was taken to a hospital for burns and smoke inhalation after a fire at the Indian Hills apartment complex on East 193rd Street in Euclid on Friday night.
Salem News22 hours ago
Salem, University settle it on the field, on Salem NewsSALEM — Salem and University School spent more than a week wrapped up on the outskirts of dramatic court proceedings between the Ohio High School Athletic Association and two Glenville football players. The drama followed them on Friday to Sebo Stadium. Faced with a first and goal at the University 9 with 54 seconds left […]
Also reported byThe ReviewMorning Journal
Akron Beacon Journal23 hours ago
2026 OHSAA football playoffs: Greater Akron Week 13 matchups, on Akron Beacon JournalGreater Akron still has six teams in the high school football playoffs when the second season continues on Nov. 13.
Cleveland.comYesterday
Temple to hold Annual Sports Night with Andy Baskin, former Brown Jamel White: Press Run, on Cleveland.comPress Run includes this week items about a new general manager hired at Cleveland Heights' Cain Park; a website the city of Beachwood has established to give residents up-to-date news about the Cuyahoga County Public Library branch proposed for Fairmount Boulevard; a Holiday in the Heights event planned for Nov. 14 in Cleveland Heights; and more.
Massillon IndependentYesterday
Lake County Perry rolls past Central Catholic in OHSAA football playoffs, on Massillon IndependentLake County Perry High School football stays unbeaten with decisive OHSAA playoff win over Canton Central Catholic.
Cleveland.comYesterday
Mayfield Heights voters say ‘no’ to townhomes, but developer says project moving ‘full steam ahead’, on Cleveland.comMayfield Heights voters, by an unofficial 330-vote margin, decided that property within the city's Landerhaven Corporate Park should revert to its executive office zoning. City Council, on May 27, had voted to rezone the property to allow for a 61-townhome development to be built on nearly eight acres in the Corporate Park. Despite the election results, the developer says that the project will move forward.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Woman reports rock thrown through her home’s front window: University Heights Police Blotter, on Cleveland.comUniversity Heights police officers responded to a report that a man had been sleeping for two days in an apartment building's laundry room. It was subsequently learned that the man was wanted on a Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office warrant.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
OHSAA football playoffs 2026: Regional semifinal pairings for all divisions, on Cleveland.comThe OHSAA football playoffs have reached the regional semifinal round, with 28 regions across seven divisions set to compete in next week's matchups.
News-Talk 1480 WHBCNov. 6
Stark County High School Football Finals In Regional Quarterfinal Games, on News-Talk 1480 WHBCREGIONAL QUARTERFINALS: D1/R1 – (7) McKinley – 27 (2) Fitch – 22 D1/R1 – (5) Hudson –...
News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov. 6
Fire tears through vacant East Cleveland building on Euclid Avenue; mayor plans emergency demolition, on News 5 Cleveland WEWSA vacant East Cleveland building on Euclid Avenue burned for the second time in recent weeks. Mayor Sandra Morgan says it is a danger to the community and plans an emergency demolition order.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Ohio high school football scores for OHSAA playoffs second round: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, on Cleveland.comHere are high school football scores from Friday’s second round of the OHSAA playoffs around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Mentor avenges blowout loss with dominant 45-14 playoff win over Strongsville, on Cleveland.comMentor's defense forced three turnovers and held Strongsville to 14 points, with Corbin Bissett rushing for three touchdowns in a dominant playoff victory.
WKBN.comNov. 6
Strother, Reardon Power Ursuline Past Willoughby South, on WKBN.comEighth-seeded Ursuline upset top-seeded Willoughby South 41-26 behind three touchdowns each from Zalin Strother and Patrick Reardon and will advance to play University School.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Dominick Jackson’s 3 TDs power Nordonia past Eastlake North in playoffs, on Cleveland.comNordonia's Dominick Jackson caught three touchdown passes, including a 65-yard score late in the fourth quarter, lifting the Knights to a 37-21 playoff win over Eastlake North.
WKBN.comNov. 6
Brookfield falls to top-seeded Kirtland, on WKBN.comBrookfield’s postseason run ended Friday night in a 50-0 road loss to top-seeded Kirtland.
FOX 8 NewsNov. 6
Mentor man wins big through Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion television show, on FOX 8 NewsThis Ohio man has it all: fifteen minutes of fame and a small fortune.
Your Sports NetworkNov. 6
LIONS COMPLETE ROYAL FLUSH, on Your Sports NetworkBy Ty Bartell MENTOR, OH —For the third time this season, the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions squared off, this time with a trip to the Division III, Region 9 Regional Final on the line. The Lions once again came out on top, completing the season sweep with a straight-set
Akron Beacon JournalNov. 6
Highland vs. Brecksville, Hornets top Bees in OHSAA football playoff game, on Akron Beacon JournalThe Highland and Brecksville high school football teams meet in the second round of the OHSAA playoffs on Friday. Follow along for live updates.
Akron Beacon JournalNov. 6
Hoban football vs. Walsh Jesuit High School. Warriors top Knights to advance, on Akron Beacon JournalThe Walsh Jesuit and Archbishop Hoban high school football teams play in the second round of the OHSAA playoffs, in a rematch of a Week 6 game.
Cleveland 19 NewsNov. 6
Building fire shut down Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland for hours, on Cleveland 19 NewsEuclid Avenue in East Cleveland is closed due to a building fire near the intersection of Euclid Ave and Van Buren Road.
FOX 8 NewsNov. 6
Chester Township warns of winter road salt shortage following Morton Salt mine closure, on FOX 8 NewsChester Township residents are being warned to prepare for potentially hazardous winter driving conditions as a major salt shortage threatens road maintenance across Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Highland Heights council to consider new regulations for e-bikes, electric scooters, on Cleveland.comHighland Heights City Council is set to vote on legislation that would establish rules for e-bikes and electric scooters, while repealing existing e-bike regulations.
Chagrin Valley ConferenceNov. 6
CVC announces 2026 Fall All-Star rosters for soccer, volleyball, on Chagrin Valley ConferenceThe CVC announces its 2026 fall all-star rosters for boys soccer, girls soccer and volleyball, with games scheduled at Wickliffe.
Your Sports NetworkNov. 6
HORNETS STING SPARTANS SPECIAL SEASON, on Your Sports NetworkBy Ty Bartell MENTOR, OH — The Highland Hornets are headed to the Elite Eight. Highland punched its ticket to the Division III, Region 9 Regional Final on Thursday night with a 3-1 victory over Boardman, bringing the Spartans’ historic 2026 campaign to a close. A tightly contested opening set saw both teams exchange points
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Cleveland health leaders to discuss tobacco’s impact on Black communities at Euclid event, on Cleveland.comVillage of Healing will host a free public forum on tobacco's disproportionate impact on Black communities, featuring Cleveland and Cuyahoga County health officials, on Nov. 9 in Euclid.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Midline master plan envisions job centers, parks and housing in one-time industrial area of Cleveland’s East Side, on Cleveland.comCleveland's Midline effort to repurpose unused manufacturing property stretches across 200 recently acquired acres
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Mentor’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Mentor footballMentor beat Strongsville 45-14 in a Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal.
Mentor beat Strongsville 45-14 in a Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal. No. 3 Mentor (9-2) now hosts No. 7 Canton McKinley (9-3) in next week's regional semifinal.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, Cleveland.com
VolleyballIn Mentor, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin swept Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 27-25, 25-23 and 25-20 with a trip to the Division III, Region 9 final on the line.
In Mentor, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin swept Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 27-25, 25-23 and 25-20 with a trip to the Division III, Region 9 final on the line. Junior Frankie Brkic had 12 kills and 12 digs for the Lions.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Your Sports Network
Willoughby SouthEighth-seeded Ursuline beat No. 1 seed Willoughby South 41-26 in a Division III, Region 9 quarterfinal, with Zalin Strother scoring three touchdowns.
Eighth-seeded Ursuline beat No. 1 seed Willoughby South 41-26 in a Division III, Region 9 quarterfinal, with Zalin Strother scoring three touchdowns. The loss ended South's season at 10-1, its first as a member of the Chagrin Valley Conference, after a perfect 10-0 regular season.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Chagrin Valley Conference, Your Sports Network
CVCWest Geauga and Cuyahoga Heights also won Friday, joining Kirtland and Perry in regional semifinals on Fri., Nov.
West Geauga and Cuyahoga Heights also won Friday, joining Kirtland and Perry in regional semifinals on Fri., Nov. 13. Four other Chagrin Valley Conference teams' seasons ended.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Chagrin Valley Conference
CardinalsMentor beat Strongsville 45-14 in the Division I, Region I quarterfinals on Friday, avenging a 56-30 loss in Week 7.
Mentor beat Strongsville 45-14 in the Division I, Region I quarterfinals on Friday, avenging a 56-30 loss in Week 7. The Cardinals host Canton McKinley next Friday.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Cleveland.com
NeighborsUrsuline beat top-seeded Willoughby South 41-26 Friday behind three touchdowns apiece from Zalin Strother and Patrick Reardon.
Ursuline beat top-seeded Willoughby South 41-26 Friday behind three touchdowns apiece from Zalin Strother and Patrick Reardon. Nordonia topped Eastlake North 37-21 in the Division II regional quarterfinals and faces Walsh Jesuit next week.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WKBN.com, Cleveland.com
Cash ExplosionTim from Mentor beat the reigning champion on the Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion show, picking numbers 3, 5 and 7 to win over $7,000.
Tim from Mentor beat the reigning champion on the Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion show, picking numbers 3, 5 and 7 to win over $7,000. Lucky's Mini Mart in Painesville sold the winning ticket that got him on the show.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: FOX 8 News
Salt mineCase Western Reserve University geologist Albert Colman said the water intrusion could come from a leak around the mine shafts, failed seals or a geological fault.
Case Western Reserve University geologist Albert Colman said the water intrusion could come from a leak around the mine shafts, failed seals or a geological fault. Water entering the mine could weaken its underground structural support, according to the expert.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Ideastream Public Media