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Speed tables set in Independence for the first time
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - On Hillside Road speed table are the new push to stop people from speeding. “They’re a little different than the speed bump. They’re designed to help elevate an entire vehicles wheel base an effort to reduce their speed and make the operator more cognoscente of how fast they’re traveling,” said Sgt. Everett Hayworth.
Independence to implement 2 temporary speed tables in city
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence is getting two temporary speed tables to test out their effectiveness. Independence police say the two speed tables will be on Hillside Road, east of Brecksville Road. The temporary speed tables will be installed August 1, according to police. “These midblock traffic calming devices elevate...
Seven Hills buying used bucket truck, eyeing new 10-ton dump truck
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- City Council recently approved the service department’s request to buy a used bucket truck. “Previously, we have been renting a bucket truck on an as-needed basis,” Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Cuyahoga County Fair Fills Fairgrounds with Six Days of Rides, Food & Entertainment
Yes, it’s that time of year again: the Cuyahoga County Fair opens its doors at the fairgrounds in Berea for a full six days of fair stuff. You probably don’t need to be told what that “stuff” is. Rides. Cover bands. 4H exhibits. Crafts displays. Unhealthy food. FUNNEL CAKES.
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces dog adoption fees due to low capacity
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees on all dogs through Wednesday, July 31 to ease capacity issues. The standard $95 adoption fee has been lowered to just $30 for the promotion. The shelter has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters...
The Stunning Top-Secret Natural Spring Near Cleveland Nobody's Ever Heard Of
Back in 2006, Fiji Water made headlines for the wrong reasons: they ran an ad campaign nodding to the name of their brand, stating, “It’s not bottled in Cleveland.” Cleveland naturally clapped back, testing the quality of local water versus various types of bottled water. Our water, the results showed, was clean and crisp. Despite our water making national headlines, Fiji did kind of have a point… nothing quite compares to the crispness of water that comes straight from a natural spring. Fortunately, there’s a source of natural spring water near Cleveland where you can enjoy a naturally-filtered, Health Department-approved drink. Gas up the car and bring a few water bottles, because you’ll want to fill up on this water!
95-year-old Ohio woman receives free upgrades to stay in her home
CLEVELAND — Irene Turntine has lived in her home in East Cleveland since the 1960s. She said inside of her walls is a lifetime of memories. “My husband and I, we struggled, but we paid the house off,” Turntine explained. “You know, it was a struggle, it wasn’t easy.”
Cuyahoga County seeking to give women-, minority-owned businesses a boost
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Following the launch of the new Office of Small Business, Cuyahoga County is taking extra steps to support women- and minority-owned shops. Executive Chris Ronayne has proposed spending up to $3.4 million dollars over the next two years to create a Small Business Program focusing on helping more women or minority entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. The money would go to one of six providers that would then either provide participants with technical assistance or loans.
Cleveland Brick Convention: LEGO fan event returns this weekend to Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
CLEVELAND — It's back!. The greatest LEGO convention on earth is returning to Cleveland this weekend. The Cleveland Brick Convention is taking place July 27-28 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO!...
Teen boys offer trash services to help keep Ohio neighborhood clean
They call their summer business "The Trash Boys". Andre Willis and Drevian Arrington live in Garfield Heights, Ohio and they have been spending their summer making their neighborhood a better place to live. They pick up trash on sidewalks and lawns, and take trash cans down to the curb. They...
Middleburg Heights buys Smith Road acreage for Southland project
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Redevelopment efforts continue in the Southland District. City Council recently passed legislation authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli and Finance Director Jason Stewart to execute a purchase agreement for a 7.3-acre parcel along Smith Road. Castelli and city officials first formulated a plan for Southland at West 130th...
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