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Tornado touches down in southwest Ohio, NWS confirms
MORROW, Ohio — A small tornado early Tuesday morning in southwest Ohio caused minor damage to homes and uprooted some trees, according to the National Weather Service. The EF-1 tornado set down in Warren County at about 1:40 a.m. and stayed on the ground for 10 minutes and more than eight miles, carrying into Clinton County. Its top estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Storms possible Wednesday and Thursday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado in Warren County near Morrow Tuesday morning around 1:40am. It was on the ground for 8.1 miles moving into Clinton County near Blanchester. They say the peak winds were 95mph. With that tornado, the National Weather Service has officially confirmed 65 tornadoes in the state of Ohio so far this year. That is the most ever on record going back to 1950. 1992 is second with 62 tornadoes and just last year in 2023 we had 60.
High school football scrimmage schedule 2024 for NE Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — High school football practices are ramping up this week, and scrimmages will soon follow this preseason. The regular season kicks off Friday, Aug. 23, for most teams. There are a few games a night earlier. Can’t wait until then? Here is a compilation of scrimmages in the meantime:
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in these 5 Midwest states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Large-scale Ohio research project to explore how solar and farming can co-exist
Research underway at a Madison County solar farm promises to shed light on how well multi-use farming can work at a large scale. The answers will help shape best practices for future projects, while addressing some concerns raised in ongoing debates over siting large solar projects in rural farm areas. Spread across more than 1,900 […]
Petitions submitted for Vermilion zoning referendum
Petitions to block rezoning for a housing development in Vermilion were submitted to the Lorain County Board of Elections on Monday. Residents submitted the petition seeking a referendum to reverse City Council’s approval of the rezoning of 300 acres for mixed-use development on July 10. Petitioners turned in 881 signatures, more than twice the required 430 signatures needed to reach the ballot box.
Free day at Cleveland Botanical Garden for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library families
The Literacy Cooperative is offering a free day at the Cleveland Botanical Garden for families participating in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to promote early childhood literacy in Cuyahoga County.
Taste of Black Cleveland returns next month; vendors just announced
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Taste of Black Cleveland is returning next month to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cleveland Cavaliers are partnering with the Cleveland NAACP for the event on Thursday, Aug. 22. Participants were just announced Monday, and tickets are on sale now. The event celebrates Cleveland’s Black culinary...
Which 13 Kent restaurants, stores had the most food inspection violations in 2023-2024?
KENT, Ohio - Here are the Kent restaurants and retailers cited with the most food inspection violations during the 2023-2024 inspection year ending in February, according to state records. More than 200 places were cited during the most recent inspection year, but less than a third of them received 10...
Settlement reached between local winery, Prince’s estate in ‘Purple Rain’ dispute
NPG Records, LLC and Paisley Park Enterprises, LLC had asked the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to revoke L’uva Bella’s trademark for "Purple Rain," which it uses for one of its wines — a concord, Niagara and tri-blend.
Camden Woods townhome developer withdraws request for November ballot issue
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- The developer of the $32 million Camden Woods townhome subdivision at Royalton and Prospect roads won’t need voters’ help to tweak the plan after all. Cameron-Allie Development Group LLC has withdrawn its request to rezone about four-fifths of an acre in Camden Woods from residential...