Jeff Slawson
Digital anchor
Cleveland, Ohio
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Jeff joined Cleveland 19 in September of 2021 after four years reporting and anchoring in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y.
While in Buffalo, Jeff spent time covering Western New York development, breaking news and, of course, every lake effect snowfall.
You can see Jeff anchoring/reporting from the digital desk on a nightly basis.
When not at work, Jeff enjoys football and Formula 1, watching reality TV, and spending time with his wife and rescue dog Ollie. Jeff is a proud Syracuse University graduate where he earned a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism.
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Of the 82 confirmed cases, all are children 17 and younger and 74 were unvaccinated.
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Deadliest weekend for housefires reported in Ohio.
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According to Policy Matters Ohio, this could be “an early sign that Ohio’s recovery from COVID recession is beginning to falter.”
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Two anglers were caught cheating in a Cleveland fishing tournament by adding lead weights and fish filets that appeared to be previously prepared to increase the weight of the fish during a competition on Friday.
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BP refinery fire leading to higher gas prices.
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Hold on abortion ban to be extended once again.
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New Alzheimer's research shows how certain factors can effect memory.
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ohio.
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Gov. DeWine announced plans to increase safety at school.
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The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted more than 200,000 signatures to initiate the legalizing of marijuana in Ohio. If at least 132,000 signatures are verified from at least 44 counties, the statute will have to be presented to the Ohio Legislators for consideration.
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House Bill 99, or the “School Safety Bill” has passed the Ohio House where it now heads to the senate. HB 99 would allow school teachers to carry a weapon on the premises if they complete Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) training. Current laws require school employees to complete peace officer training if they would like to carry a weapon.
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RTA Officer Patrick Rivera has been charged with assault, dereliction of duty and unlawful restraint after he pushed a man off a platform at the Brookpark Station on February 16th, 2021.
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Millions of dollars in scholarships will be given out to vaccinated children and students across the state. The Ohio Department of Health announced their plans to expand the “Vax 2 School” program after being announced in September.
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