A Weekly Podcast for Northeast Ohioans
Crooked River Cast is hosted by Robert and Tom
Two lifelong Northeast Ohioans bringing sharp commentary and dry humor to the region’s news, politics, and everyday absurdities. From the bizarre to the bureaucratic, they say what others won’t.
Our goal is to help give our listeners a better view and understanding of what is happening in the great state of Ohio. We focus on northeast Ohio news and politics. CrookedRivercast@gmail.com You can also find us on X: https://x.com/CRCOhioNews
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- Deepish dive into crime stats. What is really going on?
- How safe are Ohio Schools?
- Judge Celebrezze “misconduct”update.
- Dajavu? Nope just the downtown “safety“ patrol!
- Voting registration’s at the BMV are racist!
- Back to paper ballots? Not so fast!
Good Things
- Scene and House of blues up coming concerts.
- Lake Metropark’s Paul Revere corn maze. Merica!
- 20th Annual Cleveland October Fest Last two days Sept 5th & 6th
- Crooked River Cast Show 24
🏫📊⚖️ Safe Schools, Shaky Stats & Scandals in Ohio: Ohio’s Reality Check
Tom and Robert are back at it with music, banter, and a heavy dose of Ohio politics. This week, the guys cut through the spin on crime stats, school safety promises, courthouse scandals, and voting changes. And don’t worry—there’s some good news too, from concerts to corn mazes.
🗳️ Crime Stats vs. Reality
Clips roll in as the guys tackle crime in Cleveland and Akron. On one hand, officials say crime is “down.” On the other—brutal assaults, press conferences, and even Trump calling for National Guard action suggest otherwise. Are the numbers hiding the truth, or are politicians cherry-picking stats?
Sources:
- Trump suggests more cities need National Guard, but crime stats tell a different story – Fox8
- ‘Traumatizing’: Man brutally attacks downtown Cleveland employee – News5
- Akron Mayor Shammas Malik press conference on crime data – WKYC
- Democrats accused of hiding violent crime with stats – NY Post
🏫 DeWine’s “Safe Schools”
Governor Mike DeWine promises Ohio is working to make schools safer after yet another tragic school shooting out of state. But how much is rhetoric and how much is real action? The crew isn’t so sure.
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⚖️ Celebrezze in Hot Water
Another Celebrezze scandal? Yes. Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze is facing a recommendation for a two-year suspension after misconduct findings. Feels like déjà vu in Cleveland’s courts.
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🚨 Safety Patrol Déjà Vu
The so-called downtown “safety patrol” is back in headlines—again tied to dangerous police chases and questions about oversight. The guys break down what really happened and why county council is sounding alarms.
Sources:
- Council member demands safeguards after deadly deputy chases – News5
- Deputy accused of lying during hiring process – Ideastream
🗳️ Voting Registration Battles
Registering at the BMV just got trickier—advocates are suing over new proof of citizenship requirements. Meanwhile, some counties want to ditch voting machines for paper ballots. Tom and Robert weigh in on what it means for democracy in Ohio.
Sources:
- Lawsuit filed over BMV proof of citizenship rule – News5
- Push to replace voting machines with paper ballots – Ohio News
🌽 Good Things
Not everything is politics and crime—Cleveland still knows how to have fun.
🎸 Concerts at House of Blues – From Jerry Cantrell’s I Want Blood Tour to a stacked September lineup, live music is buzzing downtown.
- House of Blues Concerts – Jerry Cantrell
- House of Blues Calendar of Events
- Best concerts to catch through September – CleveScene
🌽 Lake Metroparks Paul Revere Corn Maze – Get lost (on purpose) in this Revolutionary War–themed fall maze. Perfect family outing.
🍺 20th Annual Cleveland Oktoberfest – Closing out the season on September 5th & 6th with beer, brats, and Bavarian bands. Don’t miss the last two days!
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