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Chardon woman killed in fatal crash that closed part of Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Chardon woman died Monday in a head-on crash on the Ohio Turnpike that closed the highway for about five hours, officials said. Samantha Smith, 35, of Chardon died in the crash on Interstate 80 in Milan, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you...
‘Excitement is building’ for Lyndhurst’s Aug. 3 tribute to hometown rocker Eric Carmen
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Mayor Patrick Ward is enthusiastically looking ahead to Aug. 3 -- the date when the city will pay tribute to songwriter and musician Eric Carmen. Carmen spent his early years in Lyndhurst before going on to fame, first as a member of Cleveland rock band The Raspberries, then as a solo artist, then as a writer of hits for other artists and movie soundtracks.
Endurance Swimmer from Holland, Dr. Bryan Huffman, completed his task of swimming across Lake Erie
Endurance Swimmer from Holland, Dr. Bryan Huffman, completed his task of swimming across Lake Erie. We talk about the feat, the feeling of accomplishment, plus why the event that did raise funds for local youth swim lesson scholarships. All the info on FB, Bryan's Big Lake Swim.
A group of teachers got fed up with cell phones in their classrooms; here’s what they did about it
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Students answered calls during class, ordered Uber rides from their desks, FaceTimed their boyfriends from the back of the room. Earlier this year, longtime English teacher Jill Strainic and her colleagues at Brush High School in suburban Cleveland had had enough. If you purchase a...
John Carroll men’s basketball players team up to provide training
Luke Chicone isn’t sure what his plans are after his playing days are over at John Carroll, but he did not rule out coaching basketball. The sport is in the former Mentor boys basketball standout’s blood. The same can be said about his JCU teammates Chase Toppin and Luke Frazier of Lake Catholic.
B’nai B’rith 36th Health Run July 28
The 36th annual B’nai B’rith Health Run will take place on July 28 at the Walter Stinson Community Park at 2313 Fenwick Road in University Heights. The 5K race will begin at the park’s entrance on Saybrook Road and conclude at the entrance on Fenwick Road. The 1-mile race will begin at Faversham and Fenwick roads and conclude at the park’s Fenwick Road entrance.
Visitors, bands come from near and far for Painesville Party in the Park 2024
From local churches to a South American rock band, a variety of musical acts came to Painesville on July 21 for the final day of Party in the Park 2024.The annual three-day festival also brought vendors, family activities, food trucks and guests from near and far to Painesville Square. Visitors also had an opportunity to […]
Geneva pilot killed in Ashtabula County plane crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a second fatal plane crash in Northeast Ohio. Troopers say a single-engine plane crashed Sunday evening east of the runway of Germack Airport in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County. The pilot, 75-year-old John D. Williams of Geneva, died in the crash. Just before 6...
Cleveland City Council President calls for more police monitoring online after weekend of gun violence
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood was plagued by gunfire over the weekend. In less than 24 hours there were three shooting in the Buckeye Woodhill section of the city. On Friday night, two people were shot and killed near Shaker Boulevard and E 108th Street. Darrian Bruster died at...
Haven’t received your new home valuation yet? Here’s what to do
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga residents who have not yet received a letter about changes in their property value should contact the county for a copy. The county has been mailing out the new appraisal letters over the last two weeks, showing home values increasing an average 32%. Residents were being instructed to use the new and old valuation figures to estimate changes to their property tax bills next year.
Seven most expensive homes sold in Solon, July 8-21
A house that sold for $919,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Solon between July 8 and July 21. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $403,843. The average price per square foot ended up at $181.
Free children’s shoe giveaway at Maple Heights mayor’s ice cream social July 23
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The City of Maple Heights will be offering free children’s shoes at its upcoming ice cream social with the mayor on Tuesday, July 23. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Maple Heights Historical Society located at 5810 Dunham Road.
The Missing: Where is Benton Zastawnik? 6 years and still no answers
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It has been six long years since Benton “Ben” Zastawnik vanished from Cleveland’s west side, leaving his family desperate for answers. Zastawnik, who would be 64 years old today, was last seen on December 19, 2018, wearing black biker boots, blue jeans, and a black & Pink Floyd hoodie.
How Extreme Heat Impacts the Heart
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With summer here, many of us are getting outside more to enjoy the sunshine. But as temperatures soar, it’s important to remember how extreme heat can take a toll on our hearts. “People exposed to the heat or humidity tend to experience dehydration, and dehydration...
Jukebox to celebrate 10 years in Cleveland’s Ohio City with tropical patio party
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jukebox in Ohio City is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a tropical-themed summer party. The bar and restaurant at 1404 W. 29th Street is celebrating a decade in business on August 4 starting at 2 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Panel discusses adding minority vendors to West Side Market
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Public markets like the West Side Market are far more than a grocery outlet. A collection of small, locally owned businesses they are opportunity incubators. “West Side Market has an important role to play in ensuring equitable access to entrepreneurship and small business development,” explained Rosemary Mudry, executive director for the Cleveland Public Market Corporation – the non-profit managing the West Side Market.
Report: Cleveland metro has the largest year-over-year decrease in new home listings
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland metro area in June had the largest decrease from last year in new housing listings, according to a recent report. Real estate franchisor RE/MAX found that Cleveland’s new listings were down by 16% in June compared to the same time last year. Coming in...
Remembering the night 30 years ago that the Allman Brothers Band, Sheryl Crow and other H.O.R.D.E. stars jammed at Shooters
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 1994 H.O.R.D.E. festival officially kicked off with a July 14 tour stop at Blossom Music Center show. However, hundreds of music fans -- in the right place at the right time the night before -- got to see something special when members of the high-profile tour featuring The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd, Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and an up-and-coming Sheryl Crow convened for a jam session at Shooters on the Water dock on the West Bank of the Flats.
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