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Volunteers spruce up historic caboose in Grafton
GRAFTON – A group of volunteers picked up paint brushes and rollers on Saturday to spend their weekend beautifying and preserving a fixture of Grafton’s Main Street and a piece of its history. That fixture is the iconic yellow caboose which has stood at the corner of Grafton’s...
County’s juvenile justice reform group needs staff, more resources and a clear game plan: editorial
On the one hand, it’s hugely encouraging that Cuyahoga County Council has set up a juvenile justice reform subcommittee to create specific recommendations for how the county can reform its demonstrably inadequate approach to juvenile justice crime prevention, prosecution and rehabilitation. The deficiencies in the county’s approach were highlighted,...
Commemorate your loved one with a tree or bench at Olmsted Township dog park and trail
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- The Olmsted Township Nature Trail and Dog Park may have recently opened, but it’s not yet complete. That’s where the township is getting creative in unveiling a new commemorative tree and bench program, giving residents the opportunity to honor a loved one or commemorate a special achievement or event.
Lorain County Drug Task Force to host event for those with substance use disorders
ELYRIA, Ohio -- The Lorain County Drug Task Force will host an “Operation Bridge” event on Aug. 1 and 2, which supports individuals struggling with substance use disorders by connecting them with treatment resources and removing barriers to recovery. The event will take place at Walmart in Elyria,...
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place this weekend in Berea
BEREA, Ohio (WOIO) - The 39th Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival returns to Berea, Ohio this weekend. The festival will take place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. The festival started in 1982 to celebrate Irish music, dancing, sports, and theater among Clevelanders. Currently, an...
Middleburg Heights celebrates Walter Grondeski’s 105th birthday
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Wearing party glasses and a candle-covered crown, Walter Grondeski recently celebrated his 105th birthday among friends, family, staff and fellow residents at O’Neill Healthcare in Middleburg Heights. Designating July 11 as “Walter Grondeski Day,” Judi Stupka, assistant to Mayor Matt Castelli, presented a proclamation...
Boil advisory in effect for Elyria residents through at least Saturday
ELYRIA — A boil advisory remains in effect for Elyria water customers. After a brief power outage early Thursday morning caused low water pressure and prompted a usage restriction for non-essential water use through Friday afternoon, Safety/Service Director Chris Pyanowski said the boil advisory will remain in effect until the city receives Environmental Protection Agency approval.
Justin Bibb, Shontel Brown endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in race for president
Mayor Justin Bibb may be a small voice in the national Democratic Party, but he is adding his notes to the chorus of Democrats backing Vice President Kamala Harris as President Joe Biden’s successor on the November ballot. The Cleveland mayor is following the lead of Biden himself, who...
Cuyahoga County experiences disruptions in connection to widespread technology outage
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The widespread Microsoft outage has affected some operations for Cuyahoga County, according to its press secretary. A release Friday morning assured that emergency services such as 911 and the child abuse hotline at 216-696-KIDS remain in operation. The County Department of Information and Technology is...
Parma City Schools expected to pull operating levy from fall ballot
PARMA, Ohio -- A confluence of events is prompting the Parma City Schools to pull its 6.88-mill emergency operating levy from the fall ballot. The biggest factor is the expected increase in tax revenue related to rising property values. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Commissioners OK Children Services levy, discuss plans for regional sewer district
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Friday to place a 1.8-mill, five-year renewal levy for Lorain County Children Services on the November ballot. The board also discussed early plans for a regional sewer district including Lorain County and Vermilion, the so-called "6119 plan" after the Ohio Revised Code statute that allows for the creation of those districts.
Global tech outage affects land and air travel in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Cleveland area residents like Dan Sawyer were in for a rude awakening on Friday morning when stopping by their area Speedway. Not only were the gas pumps down, the attached convenience store was also closed due to the global internet outage. “What else can go wrong? It’s...
Changes to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District consent decree should save money
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District are amending the consent decree, known as Project Clean Lake, they agreed to more than a decade ago to control combined-sewer overflows in the Cleveland area. One element of the amendment – the fifth...
Ukrainian orphans journey to Cleveland for 3-week respite from war
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There was a baggage claim bash at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Thursday. People of all ages brought balloons, flowers, signs, and flags, most in blue and yellow. This welcoming committee was awaiting very special guests: 18 orphaned children from war-torn Ukraine. "I can't imagine a better...
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