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Water turned back on for Brunswick residents
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - Water was turned back on Tuesday night for Brunswick residents affected by two water main breaks, according to a Cleveland Water Department spokesperson. Both water main breaks happened on SR 303 (Center Road) in less than 48 hours of each other. The first is just east...
Brunswick chicken regulation comes home to roost … again
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- Recent resident complaints about domestic chickens in the city have brought the issue back before City Council. Council last considered adopting chicken-specific legislation as part of its “domestic farm animal” ordinance in 2019, but took no formal action at that time. If you purchase a...
Dad charged in accidental shooting death of Brunswick Hills toddler
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The father of a 3-year-old boy who died in an accidental shooting has been charged with child endangering. Matthew Lamatrice, 28, of Brunswick Hills is scheduled to make his first appearance in Medina County Common Pleas Court on July 11 after a grand jury indicted him last month.
Chippewa Lake Park to be remembered with amusement and planned county park
The glory days of the old Chippewa Lake Park will soon be remembered and celebrated. The Medina County Park District and the Chippewa Lake Historical Society have entered into a 10-year agreement that will bring a museum and new trail entrance to Chippewa Lake Park. The historical society will set...
Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Brecksville Branch unveils modern upgrades
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Public Library has recently completed updates to its Brecksville Branch, which include new study rooms with audio/visual equipment and virtual meeting capabilities, a drive-up window and soon a new, more accessible front entrance. The new drive-up window features a transaction drawer, making it easier...
Business owner not happy with package deliveries: Brecksville Police Blotter
On June 11, police were dispatched to Heritage Coin and Collectables regarding a property damage report. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cleveland hosting International Quartet and Chorus Contest, ‘A Capella Rocks’
That’s what Medina native Ryan McDivitt had planned for his quartet Rare Blend, competing at the 2024 International Quartet and Chorus Contest, which is taking place through July 7 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. “We’re excited — it’s going to be awesome,” said the 2003 Medina High School graduate,...
Medina school board votes to send emergency levy to ballot
MEDINA, Ohio -- For the third time in a row, the Medina Board of Education is asking voters to approve an operating levy for the Medina City School District. Board members voted during a recent meeting to place the 10-year, 7.5-mill emergency operating levy on the November ballot. “Basically, we...
Medina School District joins consortium to lobby for fair state funding
MEDINA, Ohio -- In an effort to lessen the burden on local taxpayers and to hopefully increase the amount of state funding the district receives, Medina City Schools has joined a consortium of roughly 50 Ohio school districts to lobby for more equitable education funding. “If you look at the...
Firefighters douse blaze at Maple House: Berea Police Blotter
A client at Maple House, 250 Maplelawn, started a fire there at about 8 p.m. July 1. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cities in Northeast Ohio explain fireworks ban ahead of July 4th
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence Day is typically marked by grilling out, parades, and fireworks to close out the day. And while state legislation has legalized fireworks, many cities across Ohio have banned the holiday commodity. “Kids get ahold of fireworks or people who are inexperienced in handling fireworks. Really,...
Berea police investigate rape reported in Tower in the Park apartments
BEREA, Ohio -- A Findlay woman, 19, told a hospital nurse June 29 that a man living in Tower in the Park, 55 Barrett, had raped her in his apartment one day earlier. The woman said she had met the 19-year-old man online. She didn’t know his last name, but police knew the man from previous incidents.
10 most expensive homes sold in Strongsville, June 24-30
A house that sold for $605,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Strongsville in the past week. In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $375,169. The average price per square foot was $170.
Chardon 7-on-7 quad reconnects football coaches Mitch Hewitt and Olmsted Falls’ Tom DeLuca
The connection between Olmsted Falls and Chardon dated back years prior to their highly-anticipated season opener. As Olmsted Falls Coach Tom DeLuca and Chardon’s Mitch Hewitt were briefly college roommates with the Bowling Green State football team, their respective teams became yearly sparring partners in Chardon’s 7-on-7 quad.
Medina’s The Giving Place celebrates first birthday
MEDINA, Ohio -- Just over a year ago, The Giving Place, a nonprofit resale store, opened its doors at 1095 N. Court St. in Medina. It hit the ground running, ready to sell the hundreds of items that had already been donated by generous community members. The donations have continued...
Parma Heights maintains 2025 garbage fee, with new contract looming
PARMA, Ohio -- The good news for Parma Heights residents is that their monthly garbage fee of $17.77 won’t be increasing in 2025. “Raised in 2022, the assessment took effect in 2023,” Director of Finance and Human Resources Katie Iaconis said. If you purchase a product or register...
Want to retrace the path Ohio slaves took to freedom? We have an app for that
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Freedom Path app is a little over a year old. But the history it honors goes back centuries. The app was developed by three women who wanted people in Northeast Ohio to learn and understand the significance of the path American slaves took in search of freedom -- commonly called the Underground Railroad.
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