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Theme of 2024 Ohio State Fair butter cow display revealed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most anticipated moments for Ohio State Fair organizers is unveiling the themed butter cow display. This year, the American Dairy Association Mideast's butter display honors and salutes the nation's elite athletes. The display depicts four athletes and nods to the upcoming Paris Olympics....
The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com wins 18 category awards and ‘general excellence’ in statewide journalism contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com earned top honors in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest, including 18 staff wins and the general excellence award. Ohio APME announced the 2023 finalists in early July and revealed the winners during an awards ceremony in Columbus on...
A man poured bleach on a stray kitten. Can he be charged with a felony in Ohio?
Alonzo Kyles poured bleach and water on an 8-month-old kitten at his Cleveland apartment complex, injuring the cat's paws and leaving the animal in intensive care for several days. Kyles was convicted of a fifth-degree felony for abusing a companion animal, such as pets, and sentenced to nine months in prison. Kyles'...
Summer Fun Fest, Intergenerational lunch happening this weekend in Cleveland
As summer continues to quickly pass us by, the Cleveland community events are not slowing down anytime soon. Let’s look at what free events and activities the city has to offer this weekend:. Family Literacy Day. Join the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Ashley B. for the First Annual...
High School Summer Baseball: Zach Diedrick gets off to memorable start as Amherst no-hits Brookside
AMHERST — Zach Diedrick isn’t even officially a student at Amherst Steele High School, yet he’s already making an impact on the baseball field. The incoming freshman struck out seven in four innings Tuesday and joined teammates Brody Glick and Dylan Coughlin in pitching a no-hitter as the Comets defeated Brookside 6-0 in the Adrian Abrahamowicz Summer Classic.
Noel, Ramirez, Kwan all blast home runs in Guardians 5-4 win over Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians (60-40) defeated the Detroit Tigers (50-52) on Tuesday night, 5-4. The win snapped the team’s three-game losing streak, tying their longest streak of the season. Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan and Jhonkensy Noel all hit home runs.
Witnesses report driver in white SUV opened fire first in unsolved Akron mass shooting
More than a month ago, the Akron Police Department released two grainy screenshots from a video showing parts of a white SUV they think was involved in the unsolved June 2 mass shooting incident in East Akron. On Tuesday, Police Chief Brian Harding said that, based on witness interviews, detectives believe the SUV was driven by the person who started the shooting.
Driver dies, Cleveland Metroparks officer sent to hospital after car bursts into flames during traffic stop
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The driver of a vehicle that was pulled over Monday night by a Cleveland Metroparks police officer died after the car burst into flames during the traffic stop, authorities say. The driver has not been identified by police or the office of the Cuyahoga County medical...
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
Tuscarawas County Dog Pound: 4 pit bull puppies die after being given rat poison
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Employees with the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound are investigating "a horrific scene of abuse" after four pit bulls died in the Wayne Township area last week. According to a Facebook post, dog wardens were called to Kaylor Road Northwest just south of Soehnlen Road Northwest...
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
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