Beginning Monday, Cuyahoga County residents can call United Way’s 211 HelpLink to access information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including eligibility details and places to obtain inoculations.
Cleveland State President Harlan Sands says school hired man with criminal record because 37 other applicants lacked ‘skills and experience’
Updated Jan 23, 2021;
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State University President Harlan Sands on Friday defended hiring a late applicant with a criminal record as a $140,000-a-year associate vice president, stating that the other 37 applicants lacked the “right skills and experience to fill this critical role at our university.’
In an email sent Friday night to faculty and staff, Sands also reiterated that the school was aware that Douglas Dykes was still on probation when hired last month, and that “we believe in providing talented individuals with second chances.”
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish provides update on COVID-19 response
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish held a virtual press briefing on Friday to provide an update on the county s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Author: Ben Axelrod Updated: 3:54 PM EST January 22, 2021
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Editor s note: the video in the player above is from Dec. 18, 2020.
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and members of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health held a virtual press briefing on Friday to provide an update on the area s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Budish announced that the county has entered into a partnership with United Way of Greater Cleveland to enhance the 2-1-1 HelpLink. Starting Monday, 2-1-1 HelpLink will provide resources for seniors and others with specific severe chronic diseases who wish to schedule and receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Local Jewish elected officials write letter condemning attack on U.S. Capitol
Updated Jan 14, 2021;
Posted Jan 14, 2021
Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy was one of 28 Jewish elected officials in Cuyahoga County who signed a letter strongly condemning the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. (Ed Wittenberg, special to cleveland.com)
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ORANGE, Ohio A group of Jewish elected officials in Cuyahoga County has drafted a letter strongly condemning the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol.
Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy read the entire letter at the Village Council meeting Wednesday (Jan. 13). She noted that it was signed by 28 Jewish elected officials on the East Side of Cleveland and its suburbs, including herself and five members of Orange council.