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The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the ability of many artists to make music. But Cleveland singer-songwriter Ray Flanagan says the isolation freed his creativity and challenged him to develop new skills. He released two songs every month in 2021, and plans to continue this year.

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the ability of many artists to make music. But Cleveland singer-songwriter Ray Flanagan says the isolation freed his creativity and challenged him to develop new skills.

At first, COVID-19 was classified as an epidemic. When it began to spread worldwide, it became a pandemic. Now, if it's something that we don't expect to get rid of, it will become endemic, which is looking more and more likely according to health officials.

Christmas tree farms across the state are experiencing more demand than ever before.

The number of people behind on their water bills in the Cleveland area has tripled during the pandemic. People are struggling to pay their utility bills and to navigate the systems of assistance that are available for utility bills. What can be done about this problem?

Annie McFadden, Chief of Staff/Deputy Mayor for Administration, and Ellen Lander Nischt, Press Secretary/Senior Strategic Counsel, are both departing the mayor's office.

Andover Sparkle Market in Ashtabula County is still struggling 18 months into the pandemic.

Andover Sparkle Market in Ashtabula County is still struggling 18 months into the pandemic.

The region is beginning to see some of the labor unrest the rest of the country is experiencing, but experts worry these movements may not lead to better working conditions.

A new generation of medical students and residents are learning to practice medicine in rural America. Will they stay?