Is 'Celebratory Gunfire' Really A Thing In Ohio?: Patch PM

CLEVELAND, OH – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Ohio Patch:

Celebratory Gunfire Prohibited For July 4th Weekend In Cleveland

• The Cleveland Police Department felt compelled to remind residents it's illegal to shoot guns in public for fun, even if it's a holiday.

Westlake Residents Play Cat And Mouse In 911 Calls

• Callers asked for help dealing with loose mice, escaped parrots, and a short bout of loneliness — all issues that could be handled by a cat.

Cleveland Metroparks Turns 100

• The park system will hit its centennial mark on July 23 and will celebrate in style.

Let Opioid Addicts Die: Ohio Official’s Answer To Spiraling Narcan Costs

• Spiraling Narcan costs in an Ohio town prompt three-strikes proposal that would let first responders ignore repeated opioid overdose calls.

Shoplifters Haunt Beachwood Place Mall Stores

• Security at the mall have made a concerted effort to capture more shoplifters at the mall and its stores.

Cottage-Inspired Mansion Available In Solon

• WOW House: At 5,033 square feet, this home comes with oodles of space but a homey feel.

Juveniles Threaten Each Other With Knives In Avon Lake, Or Do They?

• The class is taught by Jeff Ellis of the International Karate Centers and 8th degree black belt Dan Black.

» Across America

• 'Morning Joe' Hosts Say 'Donald Trump Is Not Well'
• Venus Williams: After Crash, Publicist Tells AP Tennis Star Will Play At Wimbledon
• Mazda Recalling Over 300K Cars Over Possible Parking Brake Issue

4-day Forecast for Cleveland

Today, heavy rain until tomorrow afternoon.

Saturday July 1

Rain until afternoon. High 79, low 71.
Chance of precipitation: 89%. Wind 8 mph from the WSW

Sunday July 2

Rain starting in the evening. High 82, low 68.
Chance of precipitation: 28%. Wind 9 mph from the WSW

Monday July 3

Drizzle in the morning. High 78, low 67.
Chance of precipitation: 39%. Wind 5 mph from the N

Tuesday July 4

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 79, low 65.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 6 mph from the NE

Data provided by darksky.net.

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