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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...
Chardon volleyball: Abby Kolcum excited to continue to grow as a setter before going to Slippery Rock
Abby Kolcum had big shoes to fill when she took over the starting setter role for Chardon last year. Annabel Frieden was a leader for the Hilltoppers and helped guide them to two regional appearances.
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...
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...
New Capriccio’s Restaurant to open in Solon
SOLON, Ohio –Capriccio’s Restaurant will open this fall in the former Fisher’s American Tavern in Solon. The former restaurant, which closed in May, is being reimagined as an Italian eatery. When it reopens it will have an 89-seat dining room and a 22-seat patio. If you purchase...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Cleveland man accused of murdering girlfriend enters not guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man faced a judge Friday in Cuyahoga County after a grand jury indicted him in the death of his girlfriend. James G. Drahos pled not guilty to the charges brought against him, court documents show, and was given a $1 million bond. The 59-year-old...
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...
Solon, Cleveland Metroparks trail eyes ‘26 completion date
The city of Solon in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks is working to develop a new trail starting from SOM Center Road and traveling through Solon and Chagrin Falls. Construction on the trail, 2 miles of which sits in Solon, has started and should be completed in 2026, Sean McDermott, chief planning and design officer at Cleveland Metroparks, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
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