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His Ubiquitous Home Buying Billboards Around Cleveland Have Drawn Backlash. But John Williams Says He's Not a Predatory Investor

Council president Blaine Griffin helped remove one that read "I Buy Crack Houses." Meanwhile, Williams says, “There are plenty of homes that are for drug use that have been neglected that need to be restored."

By Mark Oprea

The billboards may give Tim Misny a run for his money. And they’re just as egocentric...

John Williams, the founder of a real estate company that aims to acquire 1,000 properties across Northeast Ohio by the end of 2026, has gotten backlash for billboards some find tasteless and tone deaf. Williams said it's merely brutal honesty. "Let's just call a spade a spade," he said.

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Luke Bryan plays Blossom and the Beachland hosts a flea

By Jeff Niesel

St. Paul & the Broken Bones come to MGM Northfield Park on Friday.

First Look: Kyuu-juu, Opening July 18 in Ohio City

After a year and a half of pop-ups, Kyuu-juu is ready to take flight in its permanent home.

By Douglas Trattner

Kyuu-juu to open in Ohio City on July 18.

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Moody Blues Singer-Bassist John Lodge Brings His Singer in a Rock and Roll Band Tour to Agora

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By Jeff Niesel

Wiz Khalifa returns to Blossom. See: Tuesday, July 15.

Cleveland's Radderall and Muzzy Fossa Collaborate on New Concept Album

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In New Documentary, Former Ohio State Wrestlers Say U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Knew About Strauss Abuse

By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal

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Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Ohio City Getting New Izakaya, Cocktail Bar

By Vince Grzegorek

Kyuu-juu to open in Ohio City on July 18.

Painesville Councilman Charged With Criminal Trespassing After Helping Teenagers Avoid Curfew Violation Charges

By Mark Oprea

Mario Rodriguez, Painesville's first Hispanic councilperson, spoke at a rally in front of the Painesville Municipal Courthouse on July 7.

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By Jeff Niesel

Apphia Campbell in Black Is the Color.

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Mario Rodriguez, Painesville's first Hispanic councilperson, spoke at a rally in front of the Painesville Municipal Courthouse on July 7.

By Mark Oprea

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The Cleveland Orchestra Continues Its Blossom Run and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week

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Painesville Councilman Charged With Criminal Trespassing After Helping Teenagers Avoid Curfew Violation Charges

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Mario Rodriguez, Painesville's first Hispanic councilperson, spoke at a rally in front of the Painesville Municipal Courthouse on July 7.

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The building that Hereafter will occupy come winter.

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More Than 133,000 Ohioans Started the Process to Recover Their Unclaimed Funds in June

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