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MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed takes leave for medical reasons
CLEVELAND, Ohio — MetroHealth System CEO Airica Steed has announced she is taking a temporary leave of absence for medical reasons, the health system confirmed. Her leave was first announced in an email to hospital staff on Tuesday, but did not include the reason. Steed’s leave for an unspecified...
EPA Gives Greater Cleveland $129.4M for Five Solar Arrays, Reforestation
Funds will be used to support the restoration of natural habitats and solar installations. By Ken Prendergast, NEO Trans. This article was published as part of an exclusive content partnership with neo-trans.blog. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) today awarded $129.4 million in federal funding to the Greater Cleveland area...
Northeast Ohio Thursday forecast: Eventual clearing, cooler weather
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rain chances will move out of the area Thursday morning leaving clear, sunny skies and mild temperatures behind. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the mid 70 with light breezes. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s. Friday looks to be sunny and clear with highs in the upper 70s.
Police charge Cleveland man who allegedly drove through red light, causing deadly accident
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 27-year-old Cleveland man is now facing criminal charges for allegedly causing a deadly accident on the city’s East side this past weekend. Cleveland police said Gerrod White was speeding eastbound on St. Clair Avenue when he ran a red light at East 110th Street around 5:30 a.m. on July 21.
Prom celebrated by teenage patients at Northeast Ohio hospitals
Teenage patients of Northeast Ohio’s hospitals who are unable to attend their high school’s prom due to illness were recently treated to an enchanted prom. The event was held in Cleveland and was aimed at bringing a magical experience to these young individuals who are going through a tough time. It was a heartwarming and memorable occasion that allowed them to enjoy a prom-like celebration despite being in the hospital.
One with the wind: Sailing seems simple, but it’s not: Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
CLEVELAND, Ohio – I’m not sure what explains my interest in sailing. I didn’t grow up around the water. I root for Army over Navy. And on at least three occasions I have been seasick. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Marble Room, Whoa Dough, beer sales, more make our WTAM 5-minute food-drinks chat
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Marble Room has a special 15-course dinner set, Bud Light has dropped again among top-selling beers, locally owned Whoa Dough expands its retail footprint and who has the best White French dressing? Here’s our 5-minute food-drinks chat with WTAM’s Bill Wills. If you purchase...
Cleveland Guardians play the Detroit Tigers Wednesday
Detroit Tigers (50-52, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (60-40, first in the AL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (7-5, 3.13 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 127 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (8-4, 3.58 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 126 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Guardians -150, Tigers +127; over/under is 7 runs.
Browns receiver Amari Cooper restructures final year of contract, reports to camp, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has restructured the final year of his contract, adding $5 million of incentives to his $20 million base, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Cooper held out of mandatory minicamp to protest for more...
Large portions of former Avon Lake power plant to be demolished in controlled explosions
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- Avon Lake’s nearly century-old power plant, closed since 2022, will soon look very different as officials prepare to implode two boilers. The Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group, or ALERG, a subsidiary of Charah Solutions, within the next few weeks will implode large sections of the former power plant, including two boilers and precipitator buildings, the city announced Tuesday.
North Olmsted City Schools enters next phase for new PreK-5 building, pushes opening to possibly 2027
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- The next phase of construction has begun on the new North Olmsted City Schools PreK-5 building. Fencing recently went up around the estimated $66 million, 183,000-square-foot Lorain Road building, located on a roughly 20-acre site north of the existing Birch Primary School. If you purchase a...
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