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Shoplifters rob 4 dollar stores; on the loose after chase with Akron police
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are looking for several women who are wanted for shoplifting from four dollar stores in Summit and Stark Counties earlier this month. According to police, the suspects first robbed the Family Dollar in the 500 block of Cuyahoga Falls Ave. in Akron on July 14.
Independence to implement 2 temporary speed tables in city
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence is getting two temporary speed tables to test out their effectiveness. Independence police say the two speed tables will be on Hillside Road, east of Brecksville Road. The temporary speed tables will be installed August 1, according to police. “These midblock traffic calming devices elevate...
Portage County woman who allegedly fired shots at neighbor hunter pleads no contest to charges
ATWATER, Ohio — We have an update on the story about Portage County neighbors who were at odds after video showed a woman appearing to threaten and then fire shots next door at a man who was deer hunting. Court records previously showed that Luanne Headley was facing charges...
10 most expensive homes sold in Wadsworth, July 15-21
A house that sold for $417,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Wadsworth in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $258,550. The average price per square foot was $176.
Be Alert for Spotted Lanternflies
Struggling with Lanternflies? Spotted lanternflies are being spotted everywhere in Northeast Ohio! This insect is a serious invasive pest that feeds on sap from over 70 different plant species. Spotted lanternflies can negatively impact our agriculture, economy, and everyday life through the honeydew they excrete, which eventually turns into mold.
Chicken wings sold as boneless can include bones, court rules
Restaurant patrons who order chicken wings marketed as "boneless" can't expect them to actually be boneless, according to a Thursday ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court. The decision comes in the case of Michael Berkheimer, who in 2016 was eating his usual order — boneless wings with parmesan garlic sauce — at an Ohio restaurant called Wings on Brookwood when he felt like some meat went down the wrong pipe, according to legal documents.Over the next few days, Berkheimer ran a fever and was unable to keep food down, prompting him to visit an emergency room, where a doctor found a 5-centimeter...
Ohio pension adds four new funds
The $19 billion School Employees Retirement System of Ohio in Columbus added four new investments at this month’s board meeting totaling $275 million. According to Chief Investment Officer Farouki Majeed, higher interest rates have caused more market volatility, and the team has been proactively managing the portfolios to maximize returns. The staff has maintained an […]
Rock Entertainment Group, Gray Media Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND—Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” The parties plan for the new network to start over-the-air broadcasts on Gray’s television stations in Cleveland and Cincinnati this August, with future over-the-air, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and streaming components to be announced as the network grows.As part of their plans, the two companies said that the partnership will bring free, 24/7 access of local Ohio sports and entertainment programming to millions in Ohio. Gray and Rock Entertainment Group will also...
Contractor indicted for alleged home-improvement scam costing Ohioans over $105,000
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, on three felony charges related to an alleged home-improvement scam that defrauded 14 Ohio residents of more than $105,000, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced yesterday. Gray, who has a significant criminal...
Javier Baez’s 3-run homer leads Tigers to shutout win in series finale
This is the way bullpen days are supposed to work. Six pitchers combined to throw nine shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Cars & Coffee and Tie Dye!!
Make sure to join me this Sunday for Cars and Coffee at Valley Motor City, 4100 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls! It's also a Send Me Backstage Ticket Stop!!. This is a super fun event for the whole family! All custom & classic vehicles are welcome so bring them on down, there is no fee required, just make sure to drive in before 9am for your spot. The car show will happen between 9am - noon, so stop by and check out all of the cool cars that will be on display! There will be refreshments and fun for the whole family!
Eviction Reduction Program Showing Promise In Akron Featured
A report out of Princeton University a couple of years ago, showed Akron had the highest number of evictions in Ohio, but that may be about to change. Just six months after getting underway in Akron Municipal Court, Judge Ron Cable says their new program designed to reduce the number of evictions appears to be working, with the number of evictions dropping considerably.
Vacant former Ohio Bell headquarters becomes The Bell
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It’s a strategic corner for Cleveland, a building at East 9th Street and Lakeside Avenue, vacant for five years, now reopening Aug. 1. “Another building in downtown Cleveland that quite frankly was underutilized that’s seeing exciting new life breathed into it,” said Councilman Kerry McCormack, who represents downtown in Ward 3.
Wanted: Cleveland woman’s face tattoos make her easy to identify, facing several felonies
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland woman facing several felonies and her face tattoo’s might make her an easy mark. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County Breanna Guzman is on the run after an incident in August of 2022. She’s accused...
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