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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...
Cities in Northeast Ohio explain fireworks ban ahead of July 4th
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence Day is typically marked by grilling out, parades, and fireworks to close out the day. And while state legislation has legalized fireworks, many cities across Ohio have banned the holiday commodity. “Kids get ahold of fireworks or people who are inexperienced in handling fireworks. Really,...
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...
Bedford summer concert series returns with lineup of live music, new band each week
BEDFORD, Ohio — The City of Bedford and its Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the schedule and music groups for its 2024 Summer Concert Series events. Scheduled to kick off on June 12 and run through August 21, this year’s concert series will feature performances every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bedford Commons, weather permitting.
After listening to residents at town hall, Beachwood likely to schedule same-gender swim sessions at aquatic center
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- After meeting with residents who favor same-gender swim times at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, the city is likely to schedule this summer one all-female and one all-male swim session, and make plans for regularly scheduled same-gender sessions in 2025. Mayor Justin Berns and Community Services Director...
Painesville Rite Aid listed for closure, indicates last day for prescriptions is July 9
Rite Aid appears set to shutter its last Lake County location after its Painesville store was listed for closure in a recent court document filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and posted by the company’s claims agent. The store at 180 N. State...
First fireworks store in Cleveland area keen on Independence Day safety
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The first fireworks store in the Cleveland area is bringing more firepower to neighbors looking to celebrate July 4th—some for the first time. “We’ve never been into a firework store,” said Rubiena Green, “so just seeing the assortments that they had was pretty nice.”...
'It's gut-wrenching': Painesville Township residents call for action after sewage floods out of basement drains
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — On Saturday, residents along Outrigger Cove in Painesville Township discovered sewage covering their basement floors after rain seemingly overwhelmed the area's sewage system. Although the sight disgusted and frustrated homeowners, residents tell 3News it's not entirely shocking. "I feel like I'm a veteran of it, because...
Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
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