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Axios
22-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
West Side Market secures $28M for major renovation
The Cleveland Public Market Corp., the nonprofit that operates the West Side Market, has secured $28 million to close a financing gap in the institution's long-awaited transformation. Why it matters: Construction can now begin on the first phase of a master plan that is estimated to cost $68 million. By the numbers: The $28 million package is the largest financing deal ever closed by Cleveland Development Advisors, established in 1989 as an affiliate of the Greater Cleveland Partnership to help developers and small businesses with financing and technical expertise. What they're saying: "This is more than a financing deal: It's a statement of purpose," said CDA president and CEO Yvette Ittu in a statement. "Our largest investment to date is in a public market that nourishes our people, supports small businesses and connects communities. That's the kind of future we're proud to build." Zoom in: The deal includes a combination of state and federal New Market Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, and funding through the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Healthy Food Financing Initiative. The big picture: The transformation's first phase is estimated to cost $53 million. The remaining funding has come from both public and private supporters, including more than $20 million from the City of Cleveland. State of play: First on the list of major renovations is the East Arcade, which will be home to the market's produce vendors. It will include a new HVAC system and direct access to a renovated basement with cooler storage.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
West Side Market set to begin $70M improvement project
CLEVELAND (WJW) – It's been a long time coming, but the West Side Market is making final preparations to start its $70 million improvement project next month. 'We're gearing up for construction to start in May,' Cleveland Public Market Corporation Executive Director Rosemary Mudry said. 'This week was a major sort of final milestone in that process, which is that we closed on our stage one financing, which is about a $53 million total package.' Stage one of renovations will target foundational elements to transform the iconic Cleveland Landmark, starting in the East Arcade where produce vendors can be found. 'The very first piece that the public will see is that there will be fencing going up around the East Arcade, which is the side that faces, touches Lorain and goes along the parking lot,' Mudry said. Big savings on 'last call' bottles of liquor in Ohio Produce vendors will be shifting down to the North Arcade to accommodate those improvements. Work will also begin in the basement, overhauling critical infrastructure including the installation of modern food storage coolers, expanded cleaning and cutting stations and a new HVAC system. 'For anyone who's visited in the hottest day of the summer, coldest day of the winter, you know, there's not a lot of heating and cooling in this building,' Mudry said. 'And so a big piece of that is bringing the building into modern 21st century standards, which will make the customer experience better and improve the experience for merchants. And make it easier for them to sell their product.' Mudry said the entire $70 million project will take about three years. Operations at the market will not be interrupted. Vendors have mixed feelings, but are optimistic. 'Well, I'm happy that they're doing something to try to fix the market and try to bring it up to date,' Jim's Meats owner Mark Zarefoss said. 'Take care of some issues we have, a lot of issues. The construction does concern me. I mean, I hope traffic doesn't stop. I hope that people keep coming down. Please come down to the West Side Market because we need our customers.' Mudry said customers have nothing to worry about as the project moves forward. Local manufacturing plant permanently closed 'The customer experience will feel a little different, but mostly the same,' she said. 'And it'll be the same great energy when they walk in that North Arcade with the produce merchants and then coming into the market hall, which will be the same as it always is. There won't be any immediate construction in the market hall.' The entire project is expected to retain 250 jobs, create 144 new accessible, quality jobs and support over 425 construction jobs. The $53 million in funding to start stage one is the largest ever issued by Cleveland Development Advisors, and includes a combination of New Market Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits and funding through the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Healthy Food Financing Initiative. The city of Cleveland is supplying $23 million as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
DeWine warns Ohioans of flooding concerns this weekend
COLUMBUS (WJW) – Governor Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans that the slow-moving weather system we're expecting this weekend could lead to flooding. The governor said the ground is already saturated from the heavy rains earlier this week, and so additional rain is cause for concern. In response, the state is working with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies to keep a close eye on areas where the threat of flooding is at a high level. 'We currently have quite a bit of localized flooding of rivers and tributaries are swollen and there are currently 70 roads closed across the state of Ohio,' DeWine said during a media briefing at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency in Columbus. 'We expect more roads to flood over, more water in businesses and basements and more low-lying areas will also flood.' Produce merchants say lease at West Side Market was unfairly not renewed The governor said ODOT crews have been cleaning out debris from culverts and drainage pipes to prevent water from backing up on roadways. As a precaution, various agencies are on standby with equipment in case anyone needs to be evacuated or rescued. The state is reminding residents that conditions, especially in low-lying areas, could change very rapidly. 'The most dangerous situation in this case is flash flooding and flash flooding happens very quickly, and you need to make sure you get to higher ground immediately,' Lt. Governor Jim Tressel said. 'We've got to make sure we never drive, walk or wade through the flood water and don't try to get around the barriers that have been put up.' State authorities are urging residents to stay informed about the conditions in their neighborhood and anywhere they plan to travel to over the weekend. 'We receive our alerts on our mobile devices. Make sure those notifications are turned on. You're going to get your most up-to-date, both locally and from state officials, on where those hazards are and at what time that risk and that hazard is to impact you. So you make sure you have them turned on and know where your trusted sources are for information,' said Ohio EMA Director Sima Merick. Legionella bacteria found at Cuyahoga County Justice Center: I-Team The governor said the last time there was a threat of this type of widespread flooding was in 2021. As a precaution, Ohio National Guard units are on standby, but DeWine said he does not they will be needed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Noodle restaurant closing in Cleveland: ‘With heavy hearts'
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A noodle and ramen restaurant in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood will be officially closing its doors later this month. Xinji Noodle Bar, located on Lorain Avenue, made the announcement on Facebook Thursday afternoon. 'With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of our restaurant,' the post said. 'This decision comes after much reflection, and while it's bittersweet, we are filled with gratitude for the amazing community we've had the privilege of serving.' Produce merchants say lease at West Side Market was unfairly not renewed The post went on to thank the Cleveland community for all of the memories and celebratory moments over the years. 'To our wonderful staff, loyal customers and all who have supported us along the way—thank you,' the post continued. 'This is not goodbye, but rather a heartfelt thank you for everything.' Xinji Noodle Bar's last day will be Saturday, April 19, restaurant officials said. Fans took to the comments on Thursday, many calling the news 'devastating.' Guardians Opening Day: What you need to know 'One of the best original restaurants in Cleveland,' one commenter said, in part. 'Y'all were awesome and will be missed.' 'We are saddened to hear this news,' another commenter said. 'We've had such great memories of dinner with friends here. The West Side & CLE loses a wonderful dining experience. So bummed!' Xinji Noodle Bar opened at 4211 Lorain Ave. in 2017. According the restaurant's website, 'Most dishes are sourced fresh from local Northeast Ohio farms. We only serve the finest ingredients to our patrons.' The announcement comes just over a week after another popular Northeast Ohio restaurant said it was closing for good. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local woman plans markers for unmarked veteran graves
RAVENNA, Ohio (WJW) — While researching gravesites at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna, Christine Untrauer said she stumbled on the photo of 21-year-old Willie Ross Dennis. In the photo, she found he was dressed in a military uniform and soon realized he died while serving his country in South Vietnam in January 1968. 'He was a young man when he went off to war. He was in Vietnam for just a month when he died,' she said. Produce merchants say lease at West Side Market was unfairly not renewed For nearly 57 years, Dennis had been laid to rest in an unmarked grave at the cemetery near the unmarked graves of his parents and his brothers. 'Back when he passed, they didn't automatically put markers on graves — even the ones that died in action. They didn't put a marker on their grave because [the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs] didn't do that at that point. If you were in a military cemetery, you received a marker, but not in a private cemetery and this is considered as private,' said Untrauer, who made it her mission to see that Dennis' sacrifice was properly honored. Untrauer prepared the necessary documents to get a Veterans Affairs grave marker for Dennis and raise the money needed to have the marker placed. 'I didn't know him, but it's the emotion of finally realizing he won't be forgotten,' she told FOX 8 News. Since then, she has realized that there are at least 49 other veterans whose resting places are unmarked in the same cemetery. 'I have one from the War of 1812, not marked; Revolutionary War; a number from [the] Civil War and the War of 1812. I have a trumpeter who died, and he didn't die while he was serving, but he died after — and I think that was so touching. He was a trumpeter, so he was out front leading them,' said Untrauer. They include at least four who are among more than 130 people buried in an area of the cemetery known as the 'potter's field.' Laid to rest there over generations are the remains of people who died while passing through the area on trains and others who did not have the means for a formal burial. Some were laid to rest possibly just wrapped in burlap. Untrauer said while it may be impossible to determine the exact resting place for each of the veterans in the potter's field, it it still important for them to have markers to remember their sacrifice. Her effort, however, is not focused just on Maple Grove Cemetery. Untrauer has created what she calls the Veterans Marker Project, hoping to do the same at all 29 cemeteries in Portage County. With the appropriate paperwork, Veterans Affairs will provide the markers at no cost — but there is a fee to have them installed. 'Cemeteries charge an installation for veterans' markers. Some do, some don't, but when they do, I don't want the families to pay for those. I don't want them to sit in a building and wait until somebody comes to pay for them, and so that is where this came from,' said Untrauer. Tornado confirmed in Northeast Ohio storms She has partnered with Elks Lodge No. 1076 to create a fund from which 100% of all contributions will go toward installation of the markers. An earlier fundraiser generated enough money to help install more than 40 markers, two more of which have already been delivered to Maple Grove Cemetery. On May 3, the lodge will host a second fundraiser in which Untrauer hopes to be able to raise enough money to install dozens more, eventually hoping to take her project to cemeteries across the country. She is also sharing her email address, as a contact for anyone unable to attend who wishes to make a contribution 'The main reason for this is the fact that they died for our country. They served our country, they signed a blank check for our country. And if we owe them nothing more, we owe them a debt of gratitude, and to mark their final resting place so they will be remembered forever,' said Untrauer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
