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Ravenna street to close Friday for work at pocket park
North Park Way in Ravenna will close Friday, from West Main Street to Locust Lane, for a crane that will help erect the second trellis and arches in a pocket park being built at 218 W. Main St. The road will be closed about seven hours beginning at 7 a.m. This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Ravenna street to close Friday for work at pocket park
Lakewood Local Schools hire 'Mr. Lakewood' Scott Coffey as interim superintendent
HEBRON – The Lakewood Local School Board of Education has hired Scott Coffey as interim superintendent of the district, following the resignation of Mark Gleichauf. Gleichauf, who served as superintendent for four years, taking over in 2020, announced his resignation at the end of June to return to northern Ohio and be with his family. He came to Lakewood after five years as superintendent of Brooklyn City Schools in suburban Cleveland. ...
State Route 8 bridge replacement progressing in Akron
AKRON — A major milestone was reached July 23 on the state Route (SR) 8 bridge replacement project in Akron, as crews began erecting the new structure using the “bridge launching” method. This marks the first instance of a bridge being launched on an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) project.
'I don't know if she's breathing': 911 calls describe scene after fatal Summit Lake shooting
The 911 calls reporting the shooting and eventual death of 24-year-old Paige Calich in Summit Lake on Sunday confirm a grim scene unfolding as people could be heard screaming in the background. "She's gone, she's (expletive) gone," one caller was heard saying amidst the shouting. Calich was reportedly in an altercation earlier in the...
Travis Bazzana hits grand slam for Lake County (VIDEO)
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Travis Bazzana hit his first pro homer Wednesday, a grand slam for Lake County against Beloit. The blast came in the 5th inning with the Captains holding a 9-5 lead. Bazzana was the 1st overall pick in the draft.
Cleveland Market to bring large-scale shopping, community event back to Tyler Village
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Market is bringing a large-scale local market back to Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood years after the Cleveland Flea’s final market at the same location. The first Cleveland Market is set for August 3 at Tyler Village, 3615 Superior Avenue, hosted by the content...
'E-Check Ease Act' | Republican state representatives introduce legislation to cut back vehicle emissions testing in Northeast Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at cut back on vehicle emissions testing in Northeast Ohio. The legislation, named the "E-Check Ease Act," would create an "alternative emission certification" allowing drivers to file a form with the...
Youngstown schools join Akron, Cleveland in securing student cell phones during the school day
Youngstown City School District students will have to lock up their cell phones during the school day with the start of the 2024-25 school year, the school district announced Wednesday. The district is joining others in Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland and Akron, in using Yondr pouches to temporarily seal phones...
Cleveland police and fire to face off in charity softball game benefiting St. Herman’s House
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland divisions of police and fire will square off in a charity softball game on Friday, Aug. 2 at League Park. Dubbed “The Finest vs. The Bravest”, the game will benefit St. Herman’s House of Hospitality and marks the second year for the event.
Cleveland taps ex-sheriff, outgoing Lakewood councilman to top safety posts
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Cuyahoga County Sheriff Christopher Viland and outgoing Lakewood City Council Vice President Jason Shachner have been tapped as assistant directors of Cleveland Department of Public Safety. The city is expected to announce the hirings Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Hospice of the Western Reserve to host Warehouse Sale
Hospice of the Western Reserve will host a Warehouse Sale at its Headquarters location, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Gently used home furnishings, accents and accessories will be available for purchase, according to a...
My Father, the fugitive: New podcast unravels deathbed confessions of Cleveland’s biggest bank thief
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ted Conrad was a legendary fugitive who robbed the vault of Society National Bank in Public Square back in 1969 and just disappeared. He changed his name and eluded investigators for more than fifty years until he made a death bed confession to his wife and daughter about who he really was and what he had done.
U.S. marshals continue search for third suspect in shooting death of 10-year-old Cleveland girl
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Authorities continue to search for a third suspect in the shooting death of a 10-year-old girl. On Tuesday, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Juwone Deaver, 28, of Cleveland on murder charges in the slaying of Gracie Griffin on July 4. Authorities also arrested Katie McKnight, 23, of Berea and accused her of obstruction of justice.
Three men indicted over $3.5 million computer scam targeting vulnerable seniors
BALTIMORE, MD—Three men have been indicted for an alleged $3.5 million scheme that targeted older adults, making them believe their computers were infected with viruses and demanding payment for repairs. Amit Ahuja, 40, of Westminster, Maryland, is facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud....
Fake bomb threat causes evacuation of Cleveland business: Police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a bomb threat made towards a business on the city’s West Side. Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz says officers received a call from PPG Industries, located at 3800 W. 143rd St. around 7:30 a.m. Thursday for the threat.