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Investigation pending after homeless Wooster parents flee with 18-month-old despite court order
HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Wooster couple was detained and released Monday after fleeing with their 18-month-old child, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said the parents received a court order to turn over their toddler to children’s services because they were all homeless and living in a car.
A meteor buzzes the Big-Apple
An anniversary celebration is happening in Mansfield, Ohio next month to mark 30 years since the filming of "The Shawshank Redemption." Screenings of the movie are scheduled at the local Renaissance Theatre and director Frank Darabont will be making appearances. There will also be guided tours of various shooting locations and other spots related to the film including the Ohio State Reformatory, Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm State Park, and the Shawshank Museum. A full schedule of events is posted at Shawshank-trail-dot-com.
Dirty Frank’s, 16-Bit among Downtown buildings proposed to be torn down for apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 16 Bit Bar+Arcade and the homes of other Downtown businesses are being proposed for demolition to make way for a 23-story apartment building. The Estrella is a mixed-use development proposed by Bluestone Brothers Capital to take up most of the block surrounded by East Rich, South […]
Buckeye players surprise kids with shopping spree
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Buckeye wide receivers Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss surprised ten kids with OSULiFEsports to an evening of shopping. The group received $150 gift cards from DICK’S Sporting Goods to spend at their Dublin location. “Seeing all the smiles on the kids’ faces, it reminded...
Improvements and changes at the Frazeysburg Swimming Pool
Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the public of improvements and changes he has made to increase the efficiency and public confidence in the community offering. The Frazeysburg Pool has been in existence since the early 1970s and was deeded to the Village in...
Columbus changes city code to hold landlords accountable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is holding problem landlords accountable. Columbus City Council on Monday amended its code to provide more protections for tenants of problem property owners. Now, a former tenant of one of the problem properties that inspired this code change is speaking out. Syretta Carr was forced to move […]
FINAL RESULTS: 2024 Ohio Junior Girls Championship
Tuesday, July 16th, was the final day of the 48th Ohio Girls Junior Championship at Marion Country Club. The final round was exciting in every division, with plenty of lead changes throughout the day. When the round ended, one performance stood out: Gracyn Vidovic. Vidovic shot the day’s low round...
91st News Journal Tennis Tournament gets underway Sunday
LEXINGTON — The 10-year countdown to the centennial celebration of the News Journal Tennis Tournament starts Sunday as play begins in the 91st edition of the two-week summer tradition. There are competitive categories for players of all ages and abilities, including popular men's and women's pickleball divisions and the...
Superman movie to wrap filming in Ohio; crews spotted at Cincinnati’s Union Terminal
Watch a previous NBC4 report from when ‘Superman’ began filming in Ohio in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new Superman movie will wrap filming in Ohio this week after several weeks of rolling cameras at iconic Buckeye State sites, including Cincinnati’s Union Terminal and Cleveland’s Public Square. The DC Studios movie […]
Cleveland Heights expungement clinic to help people with certain criminal histories clear records
The Cleveland alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity is hosting a free expungement clinic in Cleveland Heights Saturday. Depending on the conviction, people who have committed certain misdemeanors and felonies may be eligible to have their criminal records expunged, meaning it’s cleared from their record. This can be especially helpful for those looking for work because a criminal record can be a barrier to employment.
Man blames popular flea and tick medication for his beloved dog’s death
WINDHAM, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - An Ohio man blames a flea and tick medication for the death of his dog, saying his veterinarian didn’t warn him about the possible side effects. Ted DeSalvo’s dog, 3-year-old Greta, was euthanized last month. He blames her death on Simparica Trio, a chewable...
Here’s the lineup for next week’s Taste of Akron, plus details on the Akron Art Expo
Taste of Akron and the Akron Art Expo will once again take over Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) in the Wallhaven neighborhood. The free annual festivals are hosted by the City of Akron’s Recreation and Parks Department. Taste of Akron is Thursday, July 25, from 5...
Push for more affordable housing long overdue, Cleveland council members say
Cleveland City Council recently green-lighted three affordable housing developments in the neighborhoods for public funding. Even though these won’t be large-scale projects, they are viewed by council and supporters as holding great promise because the housing is intended for everyday Clevelanders. These housing developments focus on building primarily single-family...
WATCH: Kent State professor arrested after alleged drunken 911 phone call, argument over whether she can drive Tesla drunk
A Kent State University professor was arrested after calling 911 to tell police she was locked out of a building and had to use the bathroom, and later argued with officers over whether she was intoxicated, body camera video shows. During an initial 911 call, Dr. Ellen Glickman, director of...
A Cleveland High School Gave Deshaun Watson A State Championship Ring And He Promised To Get Them All Super Bowl Rings This Year
So the Glenville Tarblooders (sick name) coached by Ted Ginn Sr. made history in 2022 by becoming the first Cleveland Metro school to ever win a State Championship in football. Then this past year they went Back-to-Back with another one. And then they showed up to Deshaun Watson's annual 7-on-7 tournament today with gifts in hand, including a championship ring.
Cleveland City Council speaks out after HUD report shows lead exposure in CMHA public housing
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A recent report released by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows families who live in public housing in Cuyahoga County are at a greater risk of lead poisoning. Now, Cleveland City Council members are asking for an explanation and a solution. The...
Party at short-term rental spills onto street, shuts down Larchmere businesses
Cleveland City Council President, residents, and business owners said a party at a short-term rental over the July 4 weekend was a chaotic mess that forced local businesses to go into "lockdown."
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