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Festival organizers applauded for extra emphasis on safety and security | Editorial
Festival organizers seem to always be looking for more ways to make their events fun and family-friendly. But recently in Lake County, the groups that plan and carry out festivals also are putting added emphasis on preventing violence and unruly behavior at these community gatherings. New safety and security rules...
See all homes sold in Lake County, June 17 to June 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lake County reported from June 17 to June 23. There were 90 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,498-square-foot home on Hazel Avenue in Wickliffe that sold for $226,000. Concord...
3 injured after car loses control, crashes into FedEx truck head on in Concord, sheriff says
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Three people suffered serious injuries after their car smashed into a FedEx truck in Concord Township, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Lt. Kevin Raico said first responders were sent to the crash on Painesville Warren Road (OH-86) near Grandridge Pointe Drive at 2:32...
Torrential rain could flood portions of northeast Ohio on Saturday, Weather Service says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Forecasters are bracing for heavy rain that could flood portions of northeast Ohio on Saturday. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch that extends through Saturday evening for much of the region. Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula counties all fall in the flood watch zone, which extends past Ohio’s eastern border into Pennsylvania.
Sit on the Captains’ throne! Lake County introduces toilet row behind home plate
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Captains are taking the fan experience to a whole new level. The Cleveland Guardians High-A affiliate introduced a row of toilets behind home plate that fans can sit on and watch their games. It’s part of a partnership with Roto-Rooter plumbing company, titled,...
Lake County PERI chapter to hear from Council on Aging
The next meeting of the Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. Chapter 28 will be at noon July 11 at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road in Wickliffe. Cristen Krane of Lake County Council on Aging will present a talk on “Program Offerings and Opportunities,” according to a news release.
Lake County mobile home park residents say they're tired of sewage, alleged racial discrimination
Residents of two Lake County mobile home parks say living conditions have worsened and allege discrimination from management against Mexican American residents persists, despite filing a lawsuit against the property owners two years ago. Residents of the Perry mobile home park and the Fairgrounds United mobile home park said their...
Kenny checks out 2024 Lake County YMCA Dream House
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WJW) — After a five year hiatus, the Lake County YMCA Dream House is back. Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton takes a tour of the house and learns how this popular fundraiser benefits the Lake County community. The 2024 YMCA Dream House is located in the Andrews Ridge development in Willoughby.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank receives pork donation from OPC
In northeast Ohio, one in seven people is food insecure — a challenge the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is working to solve in the communities they serve. Getting nutritious, high-quality protein is a particular concern for those in need, which is why the annual assistance from Ohio’s pig farmers through their Pork Power program is especially beneficial.
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