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Tom Langston

Tom Langston

Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Tom holds a Master's in Education from Cleveland State University and has been reporting on educational issues for over seven years. His work has appeared in various local publications, where he has explored both public and private school systems in Cleveland.

28 stories from Tom Langston in Pepper Pike

Country singer with cancer promises to ‘keep fighting this death sitting on my chest’ — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Country singer with cancer promises to ‘keep fighting this death sitting on my chest’

Nat Myers has been open with his fans about his battle with cancer, and the latest update is hard to read because the country music and blues singer made clear just how much pain he is in.

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Glenville High School football team practicing on the field
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Judge orders Glenville back in OHSAA football playoffs after ban due to alleged violations; University School says it won't play 1st-round game

On a crisp autumn afternoon, the sounds of whistles and cheers fill the air at Glenville High School. Coaches shout instructions, while players run drills on the field, their faces set with determination. This scene, however, is tinged with uncertainty as Glenville's football team faces a...

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College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” upgrades $55 Saturday night bonus — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” upgrades $55 Saturday night bonus

The Kalshi promo code CLEVELAND55 has upgraded its $55 bonus for college football Saturday night, with the 7:30 p.m. ET window in its opening minutes. The Kalshi promo code CLEVELAND55 returns a $55 bonus to new users who deposit $25 at registration and trade $25 within their first seven days—more...

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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89 — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89

Freddie James, the iconic Texas high school football coach who inspired “Friday Night Lights,” died Thursday at the of 89, per his obituary.

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State grants, community donations will fund turf upgrades at Medina High School — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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State grants, community donations will fund turf upgrades at Medina High School

MEDINA, OHIO – Thanks to a $400,000 state grant and $200,000 in community donations, Medina City Schools can fully fund turf and backstop upgrades at the MHS baseball and softball fields.

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An 18-year-old was arrested in the killing of a Shaker Heights senior — here's what we know — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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An 18-year-old was arrested in the killing of a Shaker Heights senior — here's what we know

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – An 18-year-old East Cleveland man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the killing of 17-year-old Jaiden Tunson, a Shaker Heights High School student who was shot and killed Monday in Cleveland.

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A memorial for Jaiden Tunson, a Shaker Heights student tragically lost to gun violence.
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Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Shaker Heights student

On a quiet evening in Shaker Heights, a community was rocked by the tragic news of a young life lost. Jaiden Tunson, a 17-year-old student at Shaker Heights High School, was shot and killed, leaving friends, family, and classmates grappling with the unbearable weight of grief. Just days after the...

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Get up to 83% off at Michael Kors with free shipping Oct. 31 only - products starting at just $29 — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Get up to 83% off at Michael Kors with free shipping Oct. 31 only - products starting at just $29

Halloween is bringing a treat for Michael Kors shoppers, and it has nothing to do with candy. The designer brand is celebrating Oct. 31 with free shipping to make shopping its spooky deals (up to 83% off) even sweeter. You can get in on the promo with a wallet for just $29!

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Glenville warmed up. University School stayed home. Now it goes to court. — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Glenville warmed up. University School stayed home. Now it goes to court.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Glenville’s football players suited up late Saturday morning for a game that wasn’t going to happen.

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Polymarket enhances $25 promo code “CLEVE” for college football Saturday — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Polymarket enhances $25 promo code “CLEVE” for college football Saturday

The Polymarket promo code CLEVE has gone live for college football on Saturday, and its $25 bonus is live on a $10 deposit. New users registering with the Polymarket promo code CLEVE deposit $10 and receive a $25 bonus—$35 in total trading funds before the first market moves.

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College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Saturday bonus — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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College football Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Saturday bonus

The Kalshi promo code CLEVELAND55 has launched ahead of college football on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with Kalshi college football markets already trading across the full slate. The Kalshi promo code CLEVELAND55 returns a $55 bonus to new users who deposit $25 at registration, which opens a first...

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Rock band cancels all remaining concerts on first reunion tour in 33 years — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Rock band cancels all remaining concerts on first reunion tour in 33 years

An acclaimed rock band has canceled the second leg of its tour after reuniting for the first time in more than 30 years.

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’90s rock band’s frontman stuns fans: ‘Unable to tour any longer for health reason’ — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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’90s rock band’s frontman stuns fans: ‘Unable to tour any longer for health reason’

Fans of The Crash Test Dummies recently got some bad news from frontman Brad Roberts.

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OHSAA football playoffs: Second-round pairings — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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OHSAA football playoffs: Second-round pairings

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The OHSAA football playoffs kicked off on Friday. Here’s a look at the second-round pairings — regional quarterfinals — for all seven divisions.NOTE: The Division III first-round game between Glenville and University School was not played on Friday.

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Glenville went from disqualified to reinstated in one day — but will its opponent show up? — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Glenville went from disqualified to reinstated in one day — but will its opponent show up?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following Friday’s ruling in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Glenville’s football team plans to suit up for a noon kickoff Saturday against University School in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs.

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Ohio high school football playoff scores from Friday — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Ohio high school football playoff scores from Friday

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here are high school football scores from Friday’s first round of the OHSAA playoffs around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press. OHSAA Playoffs=

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Northeast Ohio high school football playoff scores — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Northeast Ohio high school football playoff scores

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here are Friday night’s scores from first-round games in the OHSAA football playoffs featuring teams from Northeast Ohio.

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NBA Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Knicks-76ers bonus — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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NBA Kalshi promo code “CLEVELAND55” enhances $55 Knicks-76ers bonus

The Kalshi promo code CLEVELAND55 has been extended for today’s NBA slate featuring Knicks-76ers, Magic-Raptors, and wrapping up when the Nuggets and Suns face off on Friday, October 30, 2026, with plenty of users already trading on Kalshi’s page for the late slate.

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New Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” enhances $25 referral promo in time for NBA Cup Friday — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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New Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” enhances $25 referral promo in time for NBA Cup Friday

The NBA Cup tis off tonight and those looking to trade on the slate of games are in luck, as the Polymarket promo code CLEVE has upgraded for Friday Night basketball and its $25 bonus is live on a $10 deposit. New users registering with the Polymarket promo code CLEVE deposit $10 and receive a $25...

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Guardians promote power-hitter to 40-man roster, decline options on Shawn Armstrong, Trevor Stephan — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Guardians promote power-hitter to 40-man roster, decline options on Shawn Armstrong, Trevor Stephan

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians declined the 2027 options of right-hander Shawn Armstrong and Trevor Stephan, while adding a power-hitter to the 40-man roster from Triple-A Columbus.

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Stephen Imler court appearance
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Former Stark County band director pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges

On a chilly morning in Stark County, the atmosphere was heavy with anticipation as former band director Stephen Imler stepped into the courtroom. The once-respected music teacher, known for his passion for nurturing young talent, now finds himself at the center of a troubling scandal. Imler, who...

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Hegseth announces tuition-free graduate school for this group of service members — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Hegseth announces tuition-free graduate school for this group of service members

The military will fund service members who want to pursue theological training and return as military chaplains, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday.

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High school football game in Northeast Ohio during the OHSAA playoffs
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OHSAA football playoffs: Live scoring updates from every 1st-round matchup involving Northeast Ohio high schools

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp Friday evening, the unmistakable sounds of high school football filled the air across Northeast Ohio. Parents huddled together in the bleachers, clutching steaming cups of cocoa, while cheerleaders rallied their teams with spirited chants. For many...

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Glenville’s football playoff hopes revived, but game against University School is in limbo — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Glenville’s football playoff hopes revived, but game against University School is in limbo

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Glenville plans to play its football playoff opener against University School, but questions remain.

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DeWine is term-limited and has nothing to lose — so why is he still backing Ramaswamy? — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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DeWine is term-limited and has nothing to lose — so why is he still backing Ramaswamy?

Gov. Mike DeWine has denounced the vile Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad but has maintained his endorsement of this morally bankrupt candidate, who wants to allow 18-year-olds to buy handguns.DeWine has also acknowledged that Ramaswamy’s ads accusing Dr. Amy Acton of shutting down schools and businesses...

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Gunman fires at Shaw High School security guard. Here’s what we know — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Gunman fires at Shaw High School security guard. Here’s what we know

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio - An armed suspect remained at large Friday after exchanging gunfire with the East Cleveland City School District’s security director.

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Cuyahoga County has summer jobs for young adults. The challenge is filling them — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Cuyahoga County has summer jobs for young adults. The challenge is filling them

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County has summer jobs to offer young adults who are out of school. The harder part is finding enough people to fill them.

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Nikki Haley warned Ramaswamy was 'scum' in 2023 when he criticized Haley's daughter during presidential debate — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer
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Nikki Haley warned Ramaswamy was 'scum' in 2023 when he criticized Haley's daughter during presidential debate

Returning to Marietta College for Homecoming recently, I noticed political signs throughout downtown. They reminded me of my first teaching job after graduation, teaching American History and Civics at Marietta Junior High School from 1969 to 1971. I encouraged my students to understand our...

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