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Woman seriously hurt in rollover accident in Elyria
ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - A 52-year-old woman was taken to University Hospitals in Cleveland by helicopter after rolling her vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Elyria, according to police. Police said around 2:43 p.m. first responders were called for a single-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of East River Road. Preliminary investigation...
Oberlin Alum Inspires Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical
Suffs, a Broadway musical about the early 20th-century suffragist movement, is a two-time Tony winner as of June 16—one for Best Book and another for Best Score. The musical has deep ties to Oberlin: Playwright and starring actress Shaina Taub based her music, book, and lyrics on Jailed for Freedom, a memoir by Doris Stevens Class of 1911, who was a prominent figure in the battle for women’s right to vote.
Temple B’nai Abraham raises money for Lorain County Safe Harbor-Genesis House
Temple B’nai Abraham in Elyria raised over $2,000 for the Lorain County Safe Harbor-Genesis House, the only domestic violence shelter in Lorain County. This was the second straight year that Temple B’nai Abraham partnered with the shelter as part of its annual spring Tikun Olam drive, in which congregants help decide the recipient of the money.
Cleveland man indicted in April 2 Amherst shooting, may claim self-defense
A Cleveland man who allegedly shot at a car in April in Amherst is now facing one felony and one misdemeanor charge in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, and court records indicate he may claim self-defense in the April 2 incident. Lavelle Lewis, 29, of West 150th Street, was indicted...
Where to watch the fireworks: 26 July 4 celebrations across Northeast Ohio
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and many Northeast Ohio counties, cities and organizations have different events planned to celebrate Independence Day. This year, there are a wide variety of celebrations across Northeast Ohio. From wiffleball tournaments to cultural festivals to the classic barbecue and fireworks, Northeast Ohio has many unique festivities to offer this week.
Avon family forced out of home due to black mold, say insurance will no longer pay for hotel
AVON, Ohio (WOIO) - Black mold forced an Avon family out of their home for months. There house was deemed toxic and unlivable. Now, Adriane Defiore is just trying to keep a roof over her families heads. The family of five have been forced to throw out almost all of...
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2, 2024; jackpot $137 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $137 million in its drawing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The numbers are 4-8-19-31-45 Mega Ball 11 Megaplier 4x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $138 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot...
'Not worth it': Parents struggle to get state money to help kids' education after pandemic
When the pandemic hit and threw a wrench into Ohio kids' education, the state launched a savings account program to reimburse parents for after-school activities − up to $500 at first and then up to $1,000 a year per qualifying child. For many families, that's a huge help. That's...
Daniel Wetterich paces crowded Ohio Open Championship leaderboard entering final round
WESTFIELD CENTER — A new leader emerged Tuesday, but the 103rd Ohio Open Championship remains a wide-open affair after the second round at Westfield Country Club. Cincinnati professional Daniel Wetterich fired a 7-under 63 on the North course to take sole possession of first place at 9-under overall. He'll have plenty of competition entering Wednesday's final round on the South course, with 10 golfers within three shots of the lead.
Member who resigned from teachers’ pension fund concerned about investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio's chaotic teachers' pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an "illegitimate" investment firm.
Multi-county pursuit across central Ohio ends in arrest
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
Last-minute action speeds up Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A last-minute act could expedite what has become a divisive bill at the Ohio Statehouse, known as the “bathroom bill.” “There’s extreme mileage that people get out of attacking LGBTQ rights,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) said. “We want to protect children, and this is the way to do […]
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