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Male acquaintance burglarizes home, terrorizes residents: Parma Police Blotter
On July 15, police were dispatched to Virginia Avenue regarding an aggravated burglary. An arriving officer talked to the resident, who said a male acquaintance had forced entry into the home and caused physical harm to household members. Police are investigating. Drug abuse: Brookpark Road. During a July 15 traffic...
‘Difficult’ Toledo woman found walking on I-480: Brooklyn Police Blotter
On July 5, a concerned passerby called police after observing a woman walking westbound on I-480 west of the Ridge Road exit. An arriving officer located the woman, who refused to provide her information. Eventually, police learned the Toledo resident’s name. She was cited for falsification and pedestrian freeway...
Chardon football: Expectations are high for Hilltoppers despite huge graduation losses
Some things never change. In terms of the Chardon football team he has guided for the past 14 years, Coach Mitch Hewitt hopes things stay that way. As the Hilltoppers kicked off their 2024 season with their first official day of practice on Aug. 1, they did so minus a gargantuan list of 31 seniors who graduated from the program this past spring, as well as the massive void left by 6-foot-2, 295-pound offensive lineman Trevor Winters, who moved to Florida in the offseason.
Hiring an appraiser could save you money on your Cuyahoga County property taxes
LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Some homeowners are taking action after new property appraisals from Cuyahoga County caused their property taxes to skyrocket. Cheryl Beltz, a Lakewood resident and Cleveland native, decided to hire an appraiser to get a second opinion on her property value. She plans to submit the third-party assessment to the county in an informal complaint in hopes of getting her taxes lowered.
Individuals at HELP Enjoy Empower Pop-Up from Cuyahoga DD
Participants in HELP’s adult day support and vocational programs had a world of fun on Thursday, July 18. The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) hosted an Empower Pop-Up event at the HELP Euclid campus. Cuyahoga DD’s Community Development team is bringing Empower Pop-Ups to 12 adult...
Addiction recovery resources event in Elyria again today
ELYRIA — Service providers and law enforcement personnel gathered Thursday to provide opportunities for addiction recovery services to Lorain County residents. It was the first day of the county’s first Operation BRIDGE event, a state program that brings together all the resources one may need to help start a journey to recovery from addiction.
Riveon Mental Health and Recovery unveils new branding
ELYRIA — Two mental health and addiction care providers announced a merger into a new name and brand on Thursday. The Nord Center and The LCADA Way are now Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, combining their missions as service providers for those struggling with addiction and mental illness. The...
Canfield man accused of raping two women in Kent pleads to less serious charges
Canfield man indicted for allegedly raping two women in Kent has pleaded guilty to less serious charges. Twenty-two-year-old McCoy Watkins entered a written "guilty plea" in Portage County Common Pleas Court to two felony counts of gross sexual imposition. Watkins had been scheduled to go on trial next week on...
Car shot while driving in North Canton neighborhood
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A man’s car was shot while driving in North Canton early Thursday morning. Police said around 2 a.m. they responded to a report of damage to a vehicle that appeared to be caused by a bullet. The victim stated he was driving in the...
32 things to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend and beyond
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Get fired up for a huge weekend of major events across Northeast Ohio. In addition to one of the four largest spectacles in professional wrestling’s yearly calendar taking place in Cleveland, the NFL’s Hall of Fame induction ceremonies culminate down in Canton. There’s plenty of...
Cleveland Browns: NFL Analyst Makes Shocking Prediction For 2024 Season
The Cleveland Browns made the playoffs last season with an 11-6 record and had a rash amount of injuries. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and running back Nick Chubb were just two of several players who dealt with injuries. It was amazing what they accomplished with all of the injuries they had.
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Solon Summer Festival features parade, games, food, more
The city of Solon held its annual Summer Festival on July 28 at Solon Community Park on SOM Center Road. The event previously was called Solon Home Days. The event began with a parade that departed from the former Arthur Road Elementary School and concluded at Solon High School. Several participants, including Mayor Eddy Kraus, the Solon Police Department and the Solon High School marching band, drove through residential streets, with many throwing candy to onlooking families.
Unnerving number: New single-year record set for most tornadoes in Ohio
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It's been a very active year for tornadoes, especially locally. With the addition of the Warren/Clinton County EF-1 tornado earlier this week, that makes 74 reports of tornadoes in Ohio for 2024. That's courtesy of the Storm Prediction Center, under the control of the National Weather Service.
Ohio ranked as the No. 9 state for the most student loan debt in the country
Nearly 8,000 Ohioans had their student debt erased in February 2024, which was good news for those saddled with loan payments. Despite that, Ohio ranks ninth in the country for the most student debt, according to a July 31 study from personal finance site WalletHub. The ranking compared all 50 states' average student...
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