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Lyndhurst police investigate armed robbery at IMG Jewelers
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Lyndhurst police have not yet identified three suspects who used a gun to rob IMG Jewelers on the afternoon of June 28. At 12:45 p.m. that day, police received several reports of a robbery taking place at IMG Jewelers, 5470 Mayfield Road. If you purchase a product...
Mentor Public Library hosting talk on Medicare drug costs and pricing
Senior citizens who are looking to save money on prescription drug costs can come to a special seminar at 6 p.m. July 25 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Speaker Andy Preston will draw on decades of experience in helping people understand the intricacies of Medicare’s...
Convicted of involuntary manslaughter, South Euclid man on the run again
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a South Euclid man who is on the run from authorities again, after being convicted and serving time for involuntary manslaughter. According to Crime Stopper of Cuyahoga County, Tyrese Thomas pleaded guilty in 2022 to being one of two...
Cleveland parents say ‘quality of classroom instruction’ and safety are top concerns
Parents of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students care most about educational quality and school safety when considering where to enroll their children, according to a recent survey. More than 90% of the surveyed CMSD parents agreed that the “quality of classroom instruction” was their most important consideration when choosing a...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cleveland’s World Series of Rock
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives at Cuyahoga Community College opened an exhibition of its collection featuring the World Series of Rock to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famed concert series on Wednesday, June 26. Fifteen World Series of Rock concerts were held at Cleveland...
Fewer CMSD students missing school, but gaps persist for Black students and students with disabilities
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) saw a dip this year in chronic absenteeism, which is when a student misses at least 10% of classroom days. CEO Warren Morgan told school board members at a recent meeting he expects that to drop even further when attendance numbers for the full school year are final. Black students and students with disabilities, however, showed more modest gains in attendance.
The sound of summer evenings: Symphony at Sunset
Outdoor concerts are a highlight of summer evenings in Cleveland. This year’s OPUS216 concert series will have two homes: the historic Superior Hill, located near the east end of the Detroit-Superior Bridge, and Worthington Yards, in the Warehouse District. Each week features a different lineup of the Cleveland-based classical...
Brush boys basketball: Early postseason exit a season ago fueling Dammons, Arcs through summer
Last season’s 58-54 defeat to Uniontown Lake in the first round of the postseason left a sour taste in Brush’s mouth. The Arcs have refocused during the summer, tackling Midwest Live and the Locked In Summer League at Warrensville Heights. This year’s team has a different feel than last year.
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.
Want to retrace the path Ohio slaves took to freedom? We have an app for that
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Freedom Path app is a little over a year old. But the history it honors goes back centuries. The app was developed by three women who wanted people in Northeast Ohio to learn and understand the significance of the path American slaves took in search of freedom -- commonly called the Underground Railroad.
Solon High School student-athletes score big in community service
SOLON, Ohio -- Members of the Solon High School boys soccer team traded their cleats for helping hands in June, volunteering at the Solon Senior Center’s Produce Market distribution. This drive-thru service provides fresh fruits and vegetables monthly to local senior citizens. If you purchase a product or register...
Cleveland.com Boys Tennis All-Stars 2024: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orange High School has produced some of the best boys tennis players in Northeast Ohio for a number of years, and 2024 is no different thanks to senior Chika Nwaozuzu. Nwaozuzu made the jump from playing doubles in 2023 to singles in 2024, where he reached...
How are Northeast Ohio cities preparing for fireworks after outbreaks of violence at summer events?
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Communities across Northeast Ohio are preparing to host tens of thousands of people at their Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows following a spring and early summer that have been marred by outbursts of violence at several community events. Officials in several cities say that the...
Browns $60 Million Star Sends Message Amid Benching Rumors
Jack Conklin has had a rough run of injuries but the Cleveland Browns veteran right tackle is ready to return. Conklin took to social media with a rare message that gave insight into his situation. He also channeled his teammate, Nick Chubb, who is also returning from a season-ending knee injury.
Cleveland FBI, Behavioral Analysis Unit release guidelines on dangerous changes in behavior in others
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - FBI Cleveland and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit released guidelines for people to take notice when friends, family, classmates, and coworkers show signs they may be on a “pathway to violence.”. The FBI released this guidance based on research done on targeted violence and...
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