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New school year means new potential for swatting threats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As kids head back to the classroom, districts find themselves dealing with a relatively new problem -- swatting calls. A new report shows the wide-ranging impact such calls have on students and taxpayers. ALSO | Back To School: CCS Superintendent says 'We are ready'. According...
State legislators compare redistricting processes as Ohio's process heads to the ballot
CHICAGO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine doesn’t think the state redistricting process works, suggesting Ohio follows a similar process to Iowa, so Ohio Democratic legislators discussed redistricting plans with their peers from the Hawkeye state. “I am very proud of Ohio people for coming up with a very unique plan that has pulled together some of the best practices from Iowa and from other states that they believe is going to produce a very Ohio-unique plan that will truly give Ohio citizens a redistricting plan that represents its population in a very fair way,” Iowa state Sen. Pam Jochum (D.,...
St. Gabriel Parish hosting a Divorce Recovery series
A Divorce Recovery series for those separated or divorced will be meeting at St. Gabriel Parish, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road in Concord Townships on Tuesdays from Sept. 10 through Oct. 29. This eight-week support group, meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is facilitated by a caring, trained professional and offers...
Center for Entrepreneurship hosts Ohio Invention League’s Honda State Finals
The Ohio Invention League's Honda State Finals brought together 170 student inventors from all over Ohio to the Convocation Center at Ohio University. The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the event, showcasing the innovative problem-solving abilities of K-12 students. The Center for Entrepreneurship at Ohio University has a voice that speaks...
OhioHealth adopts new anesthetic gas that reduces emissions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OhioHealth announced on Tuesday that it is replacing its inhaled anesthetic gas with a different one that is better for the environment, becoming the first health system in Central Ohio to do so. Desflurane, anan inhaled anesthetic gas, has been used in many of Ohio...
Huey Magoo’s to open central Ohio eatery inside former Del Taco
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A southern chain boasted as the “filet mignon of chicken” is opening another central Ohio restaurant inside a shuttered taco eatery, as part of plans to launch 20 locations across the state. Huey Magoo’s is preparing to open at 23601 U.S. 23 South in Circleville, according to the chain’s site. The […]
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Shaker Heights students will have to hand over cell phones during the school day
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A year of transition in the Shaker Heights School District will include keeping students off their cell phones while classes are in session. With schools opening on a staggered start this week for different grades -- some of those moving to new buildings -- the new cell phone policy is designed to enhance student well-being, safety and academic engagement.
Theater company, senior network raise $4,360 for Alzheimer’s Association
The One of a KIND Theater Company in conjunction with the Cleveland Senior Network raised $4,360 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day campaign, according to a news release. The production of ‘Not a Day Over Fabulous’ was performed at the Disciples Church in Cleveland Heights in early June. The production, written and directed by Jill Koslen-Freireich, creator and director of One of a KIND Theater Company, was a musical comedy about aging. The nonprofit theater was created solely to raise funds and awareness for local charities.
OHSAA Division III, Region 9 football preview: Plenty climbing to top of Chardon's hill
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Chardon has come out of Region 9 in Division III three times in the last four years. This region has produced three state champions in that time, including Canfield in 2022 after back-to-back title runs by the Hilltoppers. The OHSAA Division III football landscape changed last...
OHSAA Division IV, Region 14 football preview: Bay among spoilers to Perkins
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two-time defending OHSAA Division IV state football champion Glenville moves over to Region 13, while some Northeast Ohio teams moved down from Division III. Bay and Cloverleaf are those faces in Region 14, moving down, while Clearview moved up after a deep Division V playoff run.
29 Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Aug. 22-25
The Cleveland-born singer-songwriter who won a Grammy in the early '90s and had a huge hit with his ballad "Walking Memphis" performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Music Box Supper Club. 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com. The Doobie Brothers and Steve Winwood at Blossom. When the Doobie Brothers opened for...
Streetsboro boys soccer trumps Crestwood in season opener
What the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ soccer team may lack in roster size, they make up for in quality as evidenced by an 8-1 victory against Portage County rival Crestwood last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “It is always good to get your season off on the...
Northeast Ohio Weather: Staying on the cool side today
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Chilly air mass for the season remains in place today. A touch warmer than yesterday with afternoon temperatures in the 70 to 75 degree range. A weak disturbance tracking through possibly could set off a spot lake effect shower this morning, otherwise it’s a mix of sun and clouds.
Explosions at Trail Lake Park could be from ‘Drano bomb,’ chief says
Streetsboro police are investigating the illegal detonation of explosive devices on four separate nights at Trail Lake Park in Streetsboro. On Friday, Aug. 9, Officer Matthew Martinez responded to a complaint about explosions that were heard from a home on Ravenna Road at approximately 11:09 p.m. The person said they heard one explosion on four different nights, with each happening around 11 p.m.
Cleveland State confirms it has laid off 14 staff members in an effort to close $40 million budget gap
CLEVELAND — In a last-ditch effort to save millions of dollars, Cleveland State University has laid off 14 staff members, the school confirmed to 3News. WKYC media partner Signal Cleveland was the first to report the news of the employee cuts. The layoffs occurred less than a week before the start of the fall semester, and appear to be just the beginning of CSU's attempt to close a projected $40 million budget gap.
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