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See who will appear on the Ohio ballot this November
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has confirmed the statewide candidates that will appear on November’s ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared the list of candidates that have met the requirements to appear on the Ohio ballot this November. For President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: *The designation […]
Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes. “Somebody’s got to step up and somebody’s got to be concerned about these seniors, about disabled, about these people losing their homes,” Ohio homeowner Pastor Frederick V. LaMarr said. It is an issue that several lawmakers […]
Rare bird spotted in Ohio, third rare species since 2020
Over the last several years, quite a few different bird species have decided to make a home in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Division of Wildlife reported on Facebook that black-bellied whistling ducks were spotted with ducklings at a wildlife area in Wayne County, northwest of Tuscarawas County. The Columbus Dispatch confirmed that the same […]
Middleburg Heights gets $5.5 million to clean up former Sears site
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Through its Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, the Ohio Department of Development recently awarded $5,577,831 to Middleburg Heights for use in remediating and demolishing two vacant structures in the Southland Business District. One building is the former Sears department store, and the other is the Sears...
Former Berea Municipal Court clerk Raymond Wohl dies unexpectedly
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Former longtime Berea Municipal Court Clerk Raymond J. Wohl, 73, died unexpectedly Aug. 10 in Florida. He retired earlier this year after choosing not to seek re-election last November. Wohl, of Middleburg Heights, had served as clerk since 1993. Wohl served on Middleburg Heights City...
Akron police shooting footage of Michael D. Jones shows struggle as U-Haul pulls away
Body-worn camera and security footage showed the moment an Akron police officer shot and killed Michael D. Jones in the early morning of Aug. 17. The city of Akron released the footage Saturday afternoon, one week after the deadly incident. ...
Relentless Mccartney Kessler conquers the title. HIGHLIGHTS – CLEVELAND RESULTS
Mccartney Kessler shocks Beatriz Haddad Maia 1-6 6-1 7-5 in the final in Cleveland on Saturday. The battle lasted 2 hours and 6 minutes. She won this tournament after playing this event for the first time in her career. Kessler added $ 14,420 to her prize money after winning this...
Trial continues for 2 men accused of killing a mother in front of her 2 kids
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for two of the three men charged in the fatal shooting of a Cleveland mother in front of her two young children continued Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. The trial for Jamar Skanes and Alontez Beasley started Monday. They are...
Ohio boy, 6, savaged by pit bull after mom 'cuffed hands and feet as punishment'
A six-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a pit bull after being handcuffed by his mother, her boyfriend as a form of punishment, police said. Angelina Williams, 27, from Cleveland, Ohio, and her boyfriend Taylor Marvin-Brown were arrested on separate charges of endangering children and obstructing justice after the boy was savagely attacked by the dog. Robert Michalski, 47, the dog's owner, is facing charges of endangering children and tampering with evidence.
Voting continues for the best breakfast restaurants in Greater Cleveland (Poll)
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Where is the best breakfast in Greater Cleveland? Voting continues in our search for the best breakfast establishment and we’re as hungry for the answers as you are!. We asked for nominations and they came in droves. We narrowed them down to a list of...
PHOTOS: Tennis in the Land crowns first-time WTA champion in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — The sun has officially set on what is currently Cleveland's only professional women's sporting event -- Tennis in the Land. After a week of competition, a heavily partisan crowd cheered as American McCartney Kessler earned her first Women's Tennis Association title in her first final appearance. The World No. 98, who had just one tour-level win before being invited to Cleveland, notched a stunning win over top-seeded Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia in a three-set tilt, 1-6, 6-1, 7-5.
Woman angry while searching for DoorDash driver: Rocky River Police Blotter
On Aug. 8 a woman was reported driving around the neighborhood and then getting out of her car to start yelling and cursing at people. Officers found the 2015 Ford Escape driven by the 57-year-old Olmsted Township woman. She told officers that she was looking for her DoorDash driver when a woman started to harass her. The caller and another witness said that they noticed the Escape driving through the neighborhood and they asked if she needed help with anything when the driver exited the car and started yelling at them, calling them names, and accusing them of harassing her, prompting the call to the police department. While identifying the driver, officers discovered she did not have a valid driver’s license. She was cited for disorderly conduct and no driver’s license.
Officers arrest 65-year-old Avon Lake resident: Bay Village Police Blotter
On Aug. 13 a resident reported their credit card was charged in Cleveland at a parking garage. The resident still had their credit card and is unsure how the charges were made. Officers are investigating. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Heat index of 100 degrees possible Tuesday, Wednesday in northern Ohio
After several days of mild, even fall-like, temperatures, this week will see temperatures soar to the 90s, with the heat index reaching the 100-degree mark in parts of northern Ohio Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. There's also a slight chance of periodic thunderstorms for the first part of the...
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Dual-use dispensaries balance new customers, medical patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that Ohioans can purchase non-medical use marijuana, some dual-use dispensaries are balancing an influx of customers while making sure medical patients remain a priority. Mandy Morton, co-owner of Local’s Dispensary, notes they have seen an increase in customers over the past few weeks. “We’re seeing like four times the amount of […]
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