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Brunswick neighbors frustrated by repeated water main breaks
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - Neighbors are frustrated following two water main breaks in Brunswick in less than 48 hours. The two water main breaks are less than a mile apart and are both on Center Road. Some neighbors say it’s a constant problem that needs a long-term fix, not a Band-Aid.
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...
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...
New parks and pickleball courts and plenty of school construction: Our Towns
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If schools are under construction, it must be summer in Northeast Ohio. Districts like Orange and Parma are undergoing improvements before school starts back up in August, and Middleburg Heights and Seven Hills are upgrading their parks. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks scheduled
Downtown Cleveland and Minutemen Family of Companies will host their annual Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks display in Cleveland. Fireworks will start at dusk after the sun sets at about 10 p.m. July 4, and will last 20 minutes. The display can be seen over the port...
Who lights Cleveland's Terminal Tower? And why was the iconic building dark for decades
On a recent warm summer evening in Downtown Cleveland's Public Square, the lights on the pointed top iconic Terminal Tower shifted from pink, to purple, to red and gold. People for miles could see the colors blend from one to another, but they probably didn't know what was behind those lighting choices — or who decided which colors were projected.
Middleburg Heights repurchases historic Little Red Schoolhouse
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- With a sizable Middleburg Heights Historical Society audience in attendance, City Council on June 25 passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli to repurchase the Little Red Schoolhouse property. The 1912 structure, located at the intersection of Sheldon and Fry roads, began as the Old District...
Where to see Akron-area fireworks Fourth of July week
Red, white and blue, broad stripes and bright stars may be on the minds of many as the Fourth-of-July holiday week kicks off. It may be a loud week in the skies above Akron — here’s our list of area fireworks displays. We have a list of fireworks...
Cleveland has new (familiar) Safety Director
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Today, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced that former police chief Wayne Drummond has been named the Chief Director of Safety. Drummond has ascended through ranks in the past 35 years with the division of police from officer, to commander and police chief before taking over the roll as safety director on an interim basis earlier this year.
Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Arrive Alive is back for the Fourth of July holiday to help people get home safely with a designated sober driver. The Summit County Prosecutor's Office and Summit County Sheriff's Office will fund free Lyft rides up to $20 in Summit County from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7. This program is first-come, first-serve, with 600 one-time use codes available. Use the code SUMMITJULY4 for a free ride. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Not messing around, Elyria cracking down on fireworks
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Even though the state of Ohio legalized the use of fireworks in 2022, many local cities and municipalities have created their own laws to ban or restrict them. The state law says fireworks can be used the weekend before and after the Fourth of July, and on...
Ohio town named most clueless cooking city in U.S., report says
Cooking is a bit of an acquired art that requires years of honing, practice and experience. Some people, however, never acquire that art. And some cities are more clueless than others when it comes to cooking skills, one new report says. In fact, Cleveland is the No. 1 city in...
‘We don’t deserve to live like this’: Tenants address issues with property manager
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Months after Carlyle Management took over day to day operations of several complexes in Northeast Ohio, some tenants say they’re not happy. “We don’t deserve to live like this. I don’t care if you live east side, west side, southside,” said resident James Prokay.
Leaders in Cleveland to try affordable housing pilot with 3D printed homes
CLEVELAND — Experts in housing policy often say permanent housing should be the goal of programs to lift people out of homelessness, but that’s easier said than done in most cases. In the city of Cleveland, local leaders are testing out pilot to see if 3D-printed homes could...
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