By Ray Robinson

 

 

Many times, when faced with having to write an essay, a homework assignment or any other formal writing task, people are stuck with fear. What do I say..,and even worse…what should I do? 

Well, there is an easy answer to this age-old problem, and it is called, “The 5 W’s of writing”. These 5 very simple words will transform you from someone stumbling and bumbling their way through a written piece into a super writer in no time at all. 

Let’s look at the 5 magical words. Who. What. Where. When. Why.  Continue reading “THE HOMEWORK CHEAT SHEET OF LIFE”

 

 Well guys, we’re two-thirds of the way through the year. Have you stuck to your goals and plans as you promised that you would at the beginning of the year ?

Have you shredded those unwanted pounds around the midsection like you vowed to do before this winter’s upcoming high school reunion ? Or, are you at this very moment online in search of   the latest waist-cinching item in hopes of hiding your personal battle of the bulge ? Continue reading “THE PUBLISHER’S PULSE”

The new Lead Safe Ohio Program, which is part of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s ongoing efforts to make more of Ohio’s homes lead-safe for children and families, will invest $150 million toward state and local efforts to prevent lead poisoning and remediate homes of contamination.

Funds can be used for lead-safe building certification, screening and testing for lead poisoning, education and outreach, and early intervention for children and families impacted by lead.

Remaining funding will be used by the Ohio Department of Development for workforce development, recruitment and retention of lead contractors, and lead safe renovations such as window and door replacement in single-family homes, congregate care shelters and childcare facilities constructed before 1978.

The Ohio General Assembly funded the program in House Bill 45, with money appropriated through the American Rescue Plan Act. Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on Jan. 6, 2023.

The program will be administered by the Department of Development, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

More information on the program, including guidelines for how to apply, will be released as it becomes available.

By Mikki Hardwick-Lett

There’s nothing better to get you going that a nice hot cup of coffee and a small slice of a Honey Bun Cake. It’s just as delicious as a brunch coffee cake.

Ingredients

1 (18.5 ounce) box yellow cake mix

4 eggs

1(8 ounce) carton of sour cream

¾ cups vegetable oil

½ cup of water

1 cup of brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cups confectioners sugar

¼ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup of chopped nut ( walnuts or pecans)

 

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 cake pan. In a mixing, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and water to make a smooth batter, fold in chopped nuts. 

In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture over the batter.

Pour the remaining batter over the brown sugar/  cinnamon and gently swirl the batter a few times with a table knife. Bake the cake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown approximately 40 minutes. 

Stir the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl to make a smooth, runny icing. Pour the icing over the cake while it’s still hot; allow to cool before serving.

By Yarbor Lamont

Cleveland Clerk of Courts headmaster, Earl Turner, has for decades headed up one of the city’s largest departments and has done so to the delight and satisfaction of the residents that he represents. 

Turner has held his position with the city since 1996 and has yet to rest on his laurels. Nope. Not for one second. 

Just a few weeks ago, Turner was out in the community with his,”In the Neighborhood”, initiative that offers individuals who may have arrest warrants out in their names to meet at a safe  place in that individuals neighborhood. Turner has promised that no one would be arrested.  Continue reading “Earl Turner is still “ In the Neighborhood””

 

Click your heels two times and repeat after me. “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home”.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Hip-Hop’s birth, the city of Cleveland rallied around one of their most popular prized musical possessions, who has just recently returned home to the city. And the city was eagerly waiting. 

On yesterday evening at Morning Star Baptist Church, rap royalty, Krayzie Bone of Bone, Thugs and Harmony fame spent time doing a sit-down interview with DJ Kristyles from community radio station WOVU 95.9 FM. This magnificent gathering was put together though a fantastic partnership with the St. Luke’s Foundation, The City Club, WOVU 95.9 FM and Morning Star Baptist Church  Continue reading “Krayzie Bones brings em out to Morning Star Baptist Church for sit-down”

Story and photos by Ray Robinson

Of late, Cleveland has been on full tilt musically. The town was lit just a few days ago as hip-hop royalty descended upon the Land and congregated at the Rock Hall in celebration of 50 years of their music. Our music. Hip-Hop. The sound of musical youth. 

Well, the flow didn’t stop as Wonderstruck, a Woodstock-ish 2-day music and love in, crash landed on the campus of Lakeland Community College July 8th and 9th.

With 3 stages going simultaneously, there was plenty sound to go around and artists were definitely not stingy on the portions they lavishly served up. In all, the affair boasts a whopping 23 artists onstage… all with the intention of busting your brain with some of the best music on the front today.  The menu consisted of a dash of alt-rock, country, pop and dance rock and rap.

On Saturday evening near the days end, rap impresario Flo-Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, burst onto the smog-filled stage with a gang of high-energy lyrical assassins and they did the damn thang. The crowd responded just as expected, with hands pumping and bodies jumping. Oh yeah, can’t leave out all of the rumps that were bumping too. Continue reading “FLO-RIDA RIPS UP WONDERSTRUCK 2023 AT LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE”

The mystique of the flowing rush of water at Niagara Falls has kept individuals, lovers and families returning year after year. Now, they have put together a very nice little package for those who aren’t quite land lovers.

First, meet up at the Hard Rock Café to start your tour of the USA side of Niagara Falls. Travel in a 6-passenger luxury van while your local guide drives you along the State Park, passing Rainbow Bridge, Robert Moses Hydro-Electric Power Plant, the Niagara Gorge and the Whirlpool Aero Car on your way to Old Fort Niagara. Your guide will explain about the formation of the 3 different falls which make up Niagara Falls and the energy that is produced from the power of the Falls to help light New York City. Continue reading “METRO TRAVEL TIME-Visit Niagara Falls”

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today released two requests for proposals for federal grants intended to combat violence against women and prevent crime overall.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programs provide funding to victim services providers and law enforcement, prosecution, court, and correction agencies throughout Ohio. Continue reading “Federal Grants Available to Combat Violence against Women, Fund Crime Prevention Strategies”

We live in very strange times. There were once times that if you were in trouble, you called your local police department and hoped that they would catch whomever may have violated you, your property or one of your loved ones.

Unfortunately today, many policemen and policewomen have stepped across the blue line and are as much a part of the criminal element as the basic thug is. The only difference is, the police personnel is a legalized gangster. And we all know, that that is one sinister element, sure to erode public trust, which is already as weak as a baby doe taking it’s very first steps.  Continue reading “THE FOUR MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE WITNESSING POLICE BRUTALITY OR UNFAIR TREATMENT”