Cory Shaffer

Courts and Criminal Justice Reporter at cleveland.com

cleveland, ohio, united states

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I'm an accomplished journalist whose 15 years of experience include breaking and enterprise reporting on crime, criminal justice, governmental and community issues in a fast-paced, highly competitive and digital-first environment. I am itching to tell great stories that matter.

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Who will fill Cleveland Heights council vacancy? 11 candidates apply for incoming mayor's seat

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Eleven people applied to fill the city council seat being vacated when Councilman Jim Petras is sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1. The person selected will serve the rest of Petras’ term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2027. Council is ex... See more

cleveland.com•Cory Shaffer•Dec 17, 2025

Lower Lake dam controversy continues as legal challenge stops repairs

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Construction vehicles were expected to be out near the dam at Lower Lake on Friday, as crews prepared to begin replacing 100 tons of stone that had washed away from the shoreline next to the dam. However, the Northeast Ohio Regiona... See more

cleveland.com•Cory Shaffer•Dec 5, 2025

Shaker Heights dam maintenance work could spark legal battle

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Crews are set to begin emergency maintenance work Monday on the Lower Shaker Lake dam despite a legal challenge threatening to halt the project, according to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Contractor Nerone and Sons pl... See more

cleveland.com•Cory Shaffer•Dec 4, 2025

Cleveland Heights picks Jim Petras for second elected mayor

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Cleveland Heights elected City Councilman Jim Petras in the city’s second-ever mayoral election since switching from a council-manager system in 2019. Petras, a 36-year-old first-term councilman, led City Council Vice President D... See more

cleveland.com•Cory Shaffer•Nov 5, 2025

Shaker Historical Museum saved by voter-approved tax levy in 2025

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Voters in Shaker Heights on Tuesday approved Issue 31, a proposed 0.3-mill, five-year property tax levy to provide dedicated funding to the financially struggling Shaker Historical Museum. With 13 out of 21 precincts reporting, 62.... See more

cleveland.com•Cory Shaffer•Nov 5, 2025

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Who will fill Cleveland Heights council vacancy? 11 candidates apply for incoming mayor's seat

Lower Lake dam controversy continues as legal challenge stops repairs

Shaker Heights dam maintenance work could spark legal battle

Cleveland Heights picks Jim Petras for second elected mayor

Shaker Historical Museum saved by voter-approved tax levy in 2025

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Who will fill Cleveland Heights council vacancy? 11 candidates apply for incoming mayor's seat

Lower Lake dam controversy continues as legal challenge stops repairs

Shaker Heights dam maintenance work could spark legal battle

Cleveland Heights picks Jim Petras for second elected mayor

Shaker Historical Museum saved by voter-approved tax levy in 2025