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Owner of Willowick’s Shoregate Towers waives jury trial, wants to plea
LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The owner of Shoregate Towers in Willowick waived his right to a jury trial and wants to schedule a change of plea hearing, according to court documents. Lemma Getachew’s request was filed on June 21 in Willoughby Municipal Court. According to the motion, Getachew...
New beginnings in South Euclid: Lowden Elementary School now the site of 17 new luxury homes
SOUTH EUCLUD, Ohio (WOIO) - “It’s kind of like the Phoenix rising up,” said South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo about new housing on an old school site. “We were hit hard by the foreclosure crisis, we’re in a neighborhood community that was actually targeted, red-lined back in the day.”
Cleveland to relocate West Side health center to make way for affordable housing
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Department of Public Health is looking to relocate its West Side health center and replace it with affordable housing. City officials announced their plans on Tuesday for the Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center, located in the Ohio City neighborhood. If you purchase a product...
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Bowling alleys and billiard halls: Parma Heights updating antiquated code
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The city’s bowling legislation is so old it dates back to a time when the Ralph Kramdens of the world packed the alleys. That’s why Ward 1 Councilwoman Lisa Maruschak is proposing an update that better reflects the sport in the 21st century. If...
Construction has begun on Willoughby Union High School restoration project
Willoughby officials and developers of the Willoughby Union High School restoration project recently hosted a ceremonial construction kick off. Located in Wes Point Park in downtown Willoughby, the project is a complete renovation of the historic Union High building into 40 market rate apartments, as well as the construction of 19 for-sale townhomes flanking the building.
‘We don’t deserve to live like this’: Tenants address issues with property manager
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Months after Carlyle Management took over day to day operations of several complexes in Northeast Ohio, some tenants say they’re not happy. “We don’t deserve to live like this. I don’t care if you live east side, west side, southside,” said resident James Prokay.
Not just child’s play: Brooklyn plans updates to James P. Brock Memorial Playground
BROOKLYN, Ohio -- The updating of recreation amenities continues to be a priority in Brooklyn. After recently completing updates at Marquardt Park and with work ongoing at Veterans Memorial Park, the city is turning its attention to the James P. Brock Memorial Playground. If you purchase a product or register...
Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks scheduled
Downtown Cleveland and Minutemen Family of Companies will host their annual Light Up The Lake Fourth of July Fireworks display in Cleveland. Fireworks will start at dusk after the sun sets at about 10 p.m. July 4, and will last 20 minutes. The display can be seen over the port...
Cleveland has new (familiar) Safety Director
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Today, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced that former police chief Wayne Drummond has been named the Chief Director of Safety. Drummond has ascended through ranks in the past 35 years with the division of police from officer, to commander and police chief before taking over the roll as safety director on an interim basis earlier this year.
Detroit-Superior Bridge, multiple roads to close for ‘Superman’ filming in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Detroit-Superior Bridge will be closed for five days and multiple downtown Cleveland streets also will be affected for the ongoing filming of the “Superman” movie. The closures have a potential effect on non-movie fans: The Guardians have home games through Sunday, July 7,...
East Cleveland City Council votes to allocate money for new fire engine
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The East Cleveland City Council voted unanimously to allocate money to purchase a new fire engine, Tuesday night. The truck is sitting at Atlantic Emergency Solutions in Macedonia until the city pays up. Thomas Buth, the president of the East Cleveland Firefighters Union (Firefighter Union...
Attorney’s gun range seeks to make community safer in wake of Oct. 7
Ian Friedman witnessed the community’s desire for a secure environment to learn and practice firearm handling and self-defense skills following the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, he told the Cleveland Jewish News. Prompted by growing concerns for the safety of the Jewish community, friends and...
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