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Tree branch falls on roof of patrolling police car: Chagrin Falls Police Blotter
While an officer patrolled a portion of Miles Road at 7:40 a.m. July 24, a branch or other portion of a tree hit his marked police car on the roof as it fell across the road. The falling branch also brought down power lines from a home onto the street.
Cuyahoga County considers resuming in-person jail visits after advocacy group’s report
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County is reconsidering allowing in-person visitation at its jail after an advocacy group called for the change. The potential change follows a report from the Wren Collective, a criminal justice reform group comprised of public defenders, that criticized the county for not allowing in-person visitation for inmates’ loved ones and for allowing prosecutors to listen to recorded video calls without a warrant.
Medina County Park District opens new bridle trail today
WESTFIELD TWP. — The Medina County Park District opens its new birding and bridle trail today in Westfield Township. The Chippewa Lake Birding and Bridle Trail, at 7782 Ballash Road, is a 2.3-mile mowed trail that is on a 123-acre parcel of land, west of Chippewa Lake and south of Krabill Lodge. The trail will be open from May 1 to Oct. 31.
North Olmsted woman arrested in Berea for drug trafficking & endangering child
BEREA, Ohio -- A North Olmsted woman, 31, was arrested at about 4 p.m. July 29 after police found what they believed was heroin or fentanyl in her Subaru Legacy. Police saw the woman driving on Nobottom Road near Sandstone Ridge Way. They recognized her and knew she often carried illegal drugs.
Live Music in the Park- August 10th and 17th
Summer evenings in Euclid promise to be filled with the sweet sounds of live music as the city gears up for upcoming concerts in the park. With two exciting events scheduled in August, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a variety of musical performances in Euclid’s most scenic outdoor venues. Best of all, these concerts are free to the public, making them an ideal way for families and music lovers to enjoy summer nights.
Law enforcement to train at Parkside Elementary in Concord Township
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will conduct active threat training at Parkside Elementary School in Concord Township on Aug. 2, the Riverside School District recently announced on Facebook. The district stated that there will be increased law enforcement activity near the school and reminded the public that the training...
Berea woman defrauded of $2,000 in Facebook scam
BEREA, Ohio -- A Stonewater Court woman lost $2,000 to a scammer on Facebook. The woman told police July 30 that one of her former students had messaged her on Facebook and talked to her about investing in cryptocurrency. The woman trusted the former student, so she agreed to make...
Learn about streaming services at Mentor Public Library
Learn how you can save money – while still getting the entertainment you want – when you cut cable during a free program at 2 p.m. Aug. 13, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch. There are several streaming services out there: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple+, Paramount+, Amazon...
Veteran Ravenna school board member resigns
The Ravenna Board of Education is looking for a replacement for veteran board member Mike Tontimonia, who is resigning. Tontimonia, a board of education veteran last elected in 2021, will leave the board, effective Aug. 31. The remaining four members of the board are required by law to appoint a replacement within 30...
Home security video in Euclid appears to show debris being thrown into Lake Erie
EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - Home security video from a neighbor in Euclid appears to show a person throwing debris off a cliff into Lake Erie. “I would say I was pretty incensed, and I was pretty determined I’m not going to let this go,” this neighbor said. This...
10 most expensive homes sold in Garfield Heights, July 15-28
A house that sold for $205,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Garfield Heights between July 15 and July 28. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $117,508. The average price per square foot was $93.
Travis Bazzana’s first homer comes in grand style for Lake County Captains
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Travis Bazzana knows how to make an entrance. Bazzana, in his third game as a professional, hit a grand slam for the Cleveland’s Class A Lake County Captains on Wednesday in the completion of Tuesday’s game that was suspended by rain. The No. 1 pick...
Christmas Around the World bringing snow-tube hill, activities to Crushers Stadium
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Christmas Around the World is set to debut in Northeast Ohio. The five-week multi-cultural holiday experience will run Nov. 29 to Jan. 4, 2025, at Crushers Stadium in Avon. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Fallen limb during storm a possible cause of Bedford Heights house fire
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Bedford Heights firefighters say storm damage this week may have caused a house fire. It happened Tuesday at a vacant home on Washburne Road. According to the fire department, it’s possible a fallen tree limb landed on the home’s electrical equipment, causing a spark in the attic.