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Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
Kirtland Elementary School welcomes Missy Godina as new principal
The Kirtland School District has approved Missy Godina as the new principal of Kirtland Elementary School for the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision, made earlier this month, comes after an extensive search process that attracted 25 applicants, according to a news release. Godina succeeds Katy Nagaj, who has accepted a...
Two-thirds of Ohio's DNC delegates are first-timers. Their job just got more interesting
Gavi Begtrup left his cell phone at home Sunday afternoon when he went for a walk with his wife and new puppy. He returned about a half hour later to find the phone buzzing and pinging with missed calls and text messages. ...
Musicians and Priests Celebrate Polka Mass at Kirtland’s SNPJ Farm
One of the popular aspects of polka music events is the Polka Mass, a fixture at Cleveland’s annual Thanksgiving Polka weekends. But if you can’t wait that long for this distinctive expression of spirituality, good news. This weekend Father Norm Gajdzinski and Father Bob Kraig will celebrate the mass at the SNPJ Slovenian Farm in Kirtland at 1pm, with the participation of Cleveland’s Jeff Pecon Orchestra. Married couples can celebrate the renewal of their vows and get a special blessing. (Sign up by July 25 at 216- 481-1379).
Akron city officials hold public safety press conference in wake of deadly mass shooting
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron city officials held a press conference Tuesday to discuss public safety nearly two months following last month’s fatal mass shooting. Officials discussed guidance in hosting safe public gatherings, lateral hires for the Akron Police Department and an update on the city’s gun violence response fund.
See all homes sold in Lakewood, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lakewood reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,260-square-foot home on Mars Avenue in Lakewood that sold for $390,000. 1218 Ethel...
Metroparks officer, driver taken to hospital after car burst into flames during traffic stop
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland Metroparks police officer and a driver were rushed to the hospital late Monday when a car burst into flames during a traffic stop. This happened around 10 p.m. on North Marginal Road, near the E. 55th Street Marina. Cleveland Metroparks Director of Communications Jacqueline...
Poems of an Angry Feminist-Multimedia Performance Coming to Downtown Cleveland
The BorderLight Theatre Festival is coming to Cleveland, bringing a selection of performance art. Fatima Matar is the creator of Poems of an Angry Feminist, gracing the festival’s lineup with her powerfully-received, multi-media poetry performance at Cibrèo Privato. Matar will showcase 60 minutes of imagery and poetry containing...
Tree-kangaroos the focus of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo research
The Cleveland Metroparks’ Zoo Science research team presented overviews and outcomes on their projects to the Board of Park Commissioners on July 18. Research curators and zoo scientists Noah Dunham and Diana Koester spoke to the board about several long-term projects their team has been working on. Koester described a recent project studying Matschie’s tree kangaroos, a species native to Southeast Asia whose population has been experiencing difficulty breeding. Koester said research showed the breeding troubles came from the kangaroo population becoming too overweight. So, the research team “overhauled the entire set of diet recommendations for all zoos feeding this species,” according to Koester, “and we continue to work with this species supporting the zoos as they transition over to this diet.”
Community effort: Kids have a place to play in St. Clair-Superior neighborhood
Three organizations in St. Clair Superior neighborhood and several supporting partners came together in the past year to improve their corner of Cleveland and give the neighborhood residents and children a place to play and gather. Their vision became a reality earlier this month with the opening of a pocket...
Violet Edge, A Magazine for Cleveland Creative Arts, Celebrates First Anniversary
For the past year, Cleveland photographer/designer Denyce Renee has been publishing a magazine called Violet Edge, dedicating to showcasing the work of the area’s creative communities in photography, fashion, music and art. On Thursday July 25, she’s throwing a party to celebrate Violet Edge’s first anniversary. It kicks off...
Panel discusses adding minority vendors to West Side Market
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Public markets like the West Side Market are far more than a grocery outlet. A collection of small, locally owned businesses they are opportunity incubators. “West Side Market has an important role to play in ensuring equitable access to entrepreneurship and small business development,” explained Rosemary Mudry, executive director for the Cleveland Public Market Corporation – the non-profit managing the West Side Market.
Report: Cleveland metro has the largest year-over-year decrease in new home listings
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland metro area in June had the largest decrease from last year in new housing listings, according to a recent report. Real estate franchisor RE/MAX found that Cleveland’s new listings were down by 16% in June compared to the same time last year. Coming in...
Cleveland Leadership Center names Leadership Cleveland class of ‘25
The Cleveland Leadership Center recently named its Leadership Cleveland class of 2025, which will include people from diverse backgrounds in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The 10-month program aims to inspire its participants to use the knowledge and connections they gain to “advance the region.”. “Participants will gain...
A Comprehensive Program to Enhance Inpatient Care for Patients With Parkinson Disease
The nurse practitioner of the Center for Neurological Restoration at the Cleveland Clinic talked about a specialized program for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease that aligns hospital protocols with their home medication regimens to improve their care. The Cleveland Clinic (CCF)'s Parkinson's Inpatient Program comprises of system and patient level...
A group of teachers got fed up with cell phones in their classrooms; here’s what they did about it
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Students answered calls during class, ordered Uber rides from their desks, FaceTimed their boyfriends from the back of the room. Earlier this year, longtime English teacher Jill Strainic and her colleagues at Brush High School in suburban Cleveland had had enough. If you purchase a...
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