💍 Love Brings Detective To His Knee + Paul Newman's Shaker Heights Roots + Free-ish Beer

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• A Cleveland police detective surprises his girlfriend at her academy graduation with a 💍
• A co-producer of the new Paul Newman documentary says she sees "Cleveland" in the late movie actor's character and work ethic 🎞️
• The man accused of running down a 3-year-old girl and driving away got his first day in court Monday

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Detective Pops The Question In Police Academy Graduation Ceremony Surprise

💍 1) Cleveland Police Officer Stephanie Martinez graduated from the police academy and was presented with a surprise engagement ring in the same ceremony on Monday. After all diplomas had been awarded by the mayor, Martinez was called back to the stage for special recognition. When she turned around, Detective Chris Porter appeared on bended knee to ask her to marry him. She said yes!

Watch the story and the proposal on 3News WKYC

• More Cleveland PD: Police response time goes up as Cleveland takes new steps to recruit officers: Fox I-Team

2) A new documentary streaming on HBO Max, "The Last Movie Stars," explores the lives and relationship of Paul Newman and his wife Joanne Woodward. Newman's interest in acting began right here in Cleveland, where he was born in 1925. He grew up in Shaker Heights, worked at his father's sporting goods store, Newman-Stern Co., for a bit and performed at the Cleveland Playhouse. Emily Wachtel, a co-producer of the documentary, shared her views on Newman's coming-of-age years in the Cleveland area:

"This is my opinion but growing up in Shaker Heights wound up being a benefit for him. He had sort of a bedrock of morals and values. That sort of kept him while a lot of those people — James Dean and Marlon Brando — burned out. Paul kept going. He had a work ethic that was very strong."

Read John Benson's Q&A with Wachtel on Cleveland.com

3) Vance Christian, 45, ran down a 3-year-old girl with his car this summer, got out and looked at her, then got back into his car and sped away, according to prosecutors. Izzy Hudspeth died at the hospital. Two others were hurt. Police tracked Christian down the next day thanks to street-camera video. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop after an accident. A judge set his bail at $250,000.

Fox 8 News

4) 🍺 There is only one homebrew shop in Cleveland and it's celebrating its 10th year with a homebrew competition and Oktoberfest next month. The Cleveland Brew Shop on Lorain Avenue will host the party Sept. 17. German-style homebrews will be free. Tickets will cost $15 for drinkers and $5 for designated drivers. Frankie Lynn Hot Dogs will serve food.

Cleveland Brew Shop

5) Emails, calendar appointments and text messages now reveal that Gov. Mike DeWine was in close contact with FirstEnergy executives, House Speaker Larry Householder and Sam Randazzo ahead of Randazzo's appointment as chairman of the public utilities commission. DeWine was cautioned against putting Randazzo in that post back in 2019, but he did so anyway. Householder and Randazzo would go on to pocket millions of dollars in bribes from FirstEnergy.

Jake Zuckerman reports for Ohio Capital Journal

5 More Headlines You Need To See Today

• Cleveland Clinic doctor explains whether you should wait to get COVID-19 booster shot formulated for new variants (WKSU.org)
• East Cleveland mayor recall will be on November ballot (Cleveland 19 News)
• Gray Television, which owns WOIO-19 and WUAB 43, clears hurdle in potential move to Independence (Cleveland.com)
• More affordable housing investments coming to Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood (3News WKYC)
• West Nile detected in Rocky River, other counties; here are ways to avoid virus-spreading mosquitoes (Cleveland.com)

5 Things To Do

• Disney's Frozen Musical, KeyBank State Theatre, Aug. 16-Sept. 11 | Details
• YOUR FIRST-PLACE Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers, Progressive Field, Aug. 16-17 | Details
• Asian Lantern Festival, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, through Aug. 17 | Details
• Tattoo Fundraiser for CITY DOGS Cleveland, Stranci Tattoo & Piercing Co., Cleveland, Aug. 18-20 | Details
• Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles, FirstEnergy Stadium, Aug. 20 | Details

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Cleveland Chatter

• Kardashian Cleveland Saturday: "Thank you Travis and Kourtney for coming and supporting our local #allvegan cafe! Enjoy your time in Cleveland! #blink182 #kourtneykardashian #travisbarker #clevelandvegan" (Cleveland Vegan Catering & Cafe via Facebook)
• Mustard Is Back: "We have made a last minute roster move before today's doubleheader: + Recalled @SugardaleFoods Mustard from Single-A Lake County He is in the building, and we can confirm that he is a changed ma... hotdog. Welcome back, Mustard!" (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• PuppyPound: "Japuppy Brissett can't wait to take the field! Get in the game and adopt a new friend at #PuppyPound 🐾" (Cleveland Browns via Facebook)
• Congrats, Terry: "Terry lost nearly 100 pounds following bariatric surgery. As part of his commitment to a healthier lifestyle, he ran a half-marathon this weekend with his bariatric surgeon, Marita Bauman, MD. Congratulations, Terry and Dr. Bauman!! 🎉" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Get yerself to the West Side Market: "Need a night off from cooking this week? Shop Kim Se Cambodian Cuisine for ready to eat noodle dishes, buns, rolls, and more. 🥟🍤🍜" (West Side Market via Facebook)

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• Goldfish Swim School Cleveland East Side Hiring Event (August 17)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 19)
• Mindfulness Workshop "Finding Inspiration" - Walk & Talk with Avalon (August 19)
• Woodward Dream Show (August 19)
• Blonde Ambitions (August 19)
• Adoption 101: Where Do I Begin? (Virtual) (August 20)
• Saint Maron Annual Food Festival (August 20)
• Cleveland Water Lantern Festival (August 20)
• 42 South at Tony K's Bar & Grill! (August 20)
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