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More than 50 faculty, staff take buyouts at Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University said this week that 27 faculty and 27 staff took buyouts this month, part of an effort to cut back on costs as the university tries to adjust its operations after years of enrollment declines. The university used about $9 million in reserves to fund the voluntary...
Another starting offensive lineman cleared to practice in the nick of time
Cleveland Browns starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. is cleared to practice. Wills was among a garrison of Browns’ players returning from injury this week. Wills suffered a season-ending MCL tear last November. The tackle had knee surgery in December after he attempted to play through the injury. Head...
App State picked to finish Second in Preseason Polls
CLEVELAND - Fresh off the team's first regular-season championship as a member of the league, the App State field hockey team was picked to finish second in the preseason coaches poll, the conference announced Wednesday. This is the highest the Mountaineers have been ranked in recent history, earning a total of 49 points and a first-place vote. App State has been on an uphill climb in the preseason rankings in recent years, earning 33 votes in 2021, 39 in 2022 and 42 in 2023. Second-year head coach Emily Dinsmore will lead an App State squad that is coming off of...
US Marshals Just Captured a Fugitive from Ohio Hiding in Missouri
The US Marshals found a suspect in a shooting in Ohio in an unusual place. He was captured while hiding from the law in St. Louis, Missouri. The US Marshals announced in a press release that 29-year-old Marcus Anderson was wanted by the Cleveland Metroparks Police Department for attempted murder from an incident that took place on June 22, 2024 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He had remained at large until now. The found him hiding in the 2700 block of Utah Street in St Louis, Missouri.
Damaging Winds and Large Hail Possible in Northern Ohio Until 10PM
(NWS) Cleveland warns that strong to severe storms could develop in Ohio this evening. The primary concerns are damaging wind gusts and large hail, although tornadoes are not expected. NWS Cleveland reports that storms may occur between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. today, though the coverage of these storms remains...
The ‘Toilet Seat Murder’: Divided high court rejects Cleveland man’s attempt to withdraw plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A divided Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear the case of a Cleveland man who says he was coerced by prosecutors into pleading guilty to a crime he didn’t commit. Four justices – Sharon Kennedy, Patrick Fischer, Pat DeWine and Joe Deters –...
Former Ohio State and Current Cleveland Browns Defensive Tackle Mike Hall Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List Following Domestic Violence Arrest
Former Ohio State and current Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall will start his rookie season on the Commissioner's Exempt List. On Tuesday, Cleveland placed Hall on the Commissioner's Exempt List under the personal conduct policy. If NFL commissioner Roger Goodell authorizes the Browns' request, Hall will not count against the team's 53-man roster and will not participate in any team football activities until Goodell removes him from the list.
10 most expensive homes sold in Lorain County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Avon Lake that sold for $705,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lorain County in the past week. In total, 39 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $277,303. The average price per square foot ended up at $163.
Warrensville Heights Mayor Brad Sellers charged in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News has learned the mayor of Warrensville Heights was charged today in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Brad Sellers is facing charges of tampering with evidence and theft. Records show the alleged crime happened July 3rd, 2018. 19 News has reached out...
Dump truck spills mystery load on Chester Road in Avon
Crews were working Wednesday afternoon to clean up a load of liquids and solids spilled by a dump truck on Chester Road in Avon. As of 5:30 p.m., a police dispatcher said crews were still cleaning up the road. What exactly the material was, wasn't immediately known, but it was both liquid and solids that had an odor to it, the dispatcher said. The road probably would need further cleaning after all the material was removed, the dispatcher said.
Lakewood receives plenty of interest in open Ward 2 seat
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- The resignation earlier this summer of Ward 2 Councilman Jason Shachner means there’s a vacancy on Lakewood City Council. City Council President Sarah Kepple said the application process has yielded more than a dozen residents throwing their names in the hat. If you purchase a product...
See all homes sold in Rocky River, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Rocky River reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 11 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,836-square-foot home on Thomson Circle in Rocky River that sold for $358,000.
Who is Northeast Ohio’s best field hockey player? Our picks, your votes (poll)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Who is the best high school field hockey player in Northeast Ohio? We’re turning to you to find out. The seven-county cleveland.com coverage area in Northeast Ohio is full of field hockey talent. This year’s group, which began the 2024 season earlier this month, includes players such as Lexie St. Pierre of Hudson and Nina Yacovone of Shaker Heights, who were both first-team All-Ohio last season. There’s also Magnificat’s Alice Stein, who was second-team all-state last season.
Lakewood task force eyes future of elementary schools
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- After a decade of declining enrollment, Lakewood City Schools recently convened an elementary planning task force. “We have over 50 community members participating in the task force,” Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can't give out food from ice cream truck
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off limits for marijuana businesses in Ohio, according to state regulators. So is an online promotion saying, “Can you take me higher?” Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has proposed fines totaling $212,000 against five businesses for violating the state’s advertising rules for marijuana sellers, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday. Most of the fines involved promotions this summer ahead of the Aug. 6 beginning of recreational marijuana sales in the state. Some of the violations involved using signs that were too large or not approved by the state.
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