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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."
Cleveland awards $3 million to art projects citywide through Transformative Arts Fund
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The recipients of Cleveland’s Transformative Arts Fund were announced on Wednesday, with nearly $3 million awarded to seven public art and place-making projects in neighborhoods across Cleveland. Mayor Justin Bibb and City Council created the arts fund earlier this year using a share of the...
$1.99M Shaker Heights home is most expensive Cuyahoga County home sale in June
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County’s top home sale in June, located in Shaker Heights, was just shy of $2 million, marking the first time there hasn’t been at least one sale over $2 million in months. Nine additional homes sold for at least $1.2 million in June....
Going, going, gone at the speed of light: William Shatner wardrobe auction draws big crowd
LAKE TWP. ‒ Hundreds of pieces of clothing owned by "Star Trek" actor William Shatner were instantly transported to new owners Wednesday. Nearly 500 items from his personal wardrobe were sold at auction at Hartville Marketplace, and beamed up, so to speak, to happy fans. ...
Beachwood police chief announces retirement: I-Team
The FOX 8 I-Team has confirmed that the Beachwood police chief is retiring this September. Police Chief Katherine Mclaughlin sent a letter to city officials Wednesday informing them she plans to retire from law enforcement Sept. 13.
Ohio Supreme Court orders East Cleveland to pay man police beat, locked in broom closet over $30 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that East Cleveland must pay $30 million to a man whom officers unlawfully arrested, beat and confined to a storage closet for four days. Arnold Black won a $20 million verdict against East Cleveland in 2019. Since then, the city...
Fairport Mini Golf offers new way to have fun in Fairport Harbor Village
Downtown Fairport Harbor Village has an assortment of small, independently owned specialty stores where customers can go inside to browse and make purchases. However, one of the commercial district’s newest businesses is providing people with a way to have fun outdoors. Fairport Mini Golf opened June 1 next door...
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