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Drunk resident greets mail carrier with hug and kiss on cheek: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On April 8, police were dispatched to the Broadview Heights Post Office regarding a suspicious situation that left a mail carrier “extremely uncomfortable.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Large abandoned industrial complex in Cleveland to get a second life
CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland plans to repurpose a giant industrial complex in a central neighborhood that has been largely been vacant since 1993. The complex, located at 7000 Central Ave., is a 183,000-square-foot building spanning the 10 acres. It was built in 1901 by the Wellman-Seaver Engineering Company. The plant was used to help engineer and design steel mills and industrial plant equipment, handling some of the largest material-handling projects ever built, according to Case Western Reserve University.
Florida trio shipped cocaine, meth hidden in commercial shipments to Cleveland, feds say
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three Florida men used commercial trucking to ship cocaine and methamphetamine hidden in five-gallon buckets to Cleveland, according to a federal indictment. The drug ring — run by Ottmar Ebanks, O’Neil Nembhard and Omar Johnson — worked with others in Idaho and New York to ship...
Judge tosses lawsuit over fatal shooting of Arthur Keith by CMHA police
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit over the fatal shooting of Arthur Keith by a Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority police officer. U.S. District Judge Patricia Gaughan ruled that CMHA officer James Griffiths acted “objectively reasonable” and that Keith “posed an immediate threat” to Griffiths before he shot the 19-year-old in the King Kennedy apartment complex.
Medina County students recognized for military commitment
BRUNSWICK — Medina County students raised their right hand and took the oath of enlistment in front of their family, friends and peers on Tuesday. The third annual military commitment ceremony took place at Brunswick High School, and recognized students from schools across Medina County who will join the military after graduation.
NOACA and ODOT to look for ways to improve traffic along I-71 in Brunswick and Strongsville
BRUNSWICK — The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency and the Ohio Department of Transportation announced plans to explore improving traffic around Interstate 71 in Brunswick and Strongsville. According to a media release from both agencies, the agency will study I-71 in the two cities, and there are plans to...
Six most expensive homes sold in Strongsville, April 22-28
A house that sold for $410,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Strongsville in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $338,733. The average price per square foot was $151.
MomsFirst being awarded more than $5 million over the next five years
CLEVELAND — MomsFirst, a home visiting program through the Cleveland Department of Public Health, is being awarded more than $5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration over the next five years. The Healthy Start Award grants the program $1,008,333 each year for the next five years, according...
Man indicted in deadly crash that sent woman’s car into restaurant on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cuyahoga County grand jury handed up an indictment Tuesday for a man who prosecutors say was under the influence of alcohol when he caused the crash that killed a woman on Cleveland’s West Side. Juan Soto, 33, is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated...
Driver calls police after New York man offers ‘really good deals’ on home stereos: Strongsville Police Blotter
On April 22, a confused and suspicious driver called police about a strange incident that had just happened while he was driving on Pearl Road. The caller said that while he was stopped at a red light, a man driving a black minivan with New York license plates told him he had “really good deals” on home stereos.
Medina, Medina Township and Montville Township police blotter for May 1
10:41 a.m. — Smith Road/Commerce Drive; an officer conducted a traffic stop that led to issuing a citation for expired plates. 11:44 a.m. — Lafayette Road/Spencer Lake Road; there was a motor vehicle crash with potential injuries reported. One driver was cited with assuring a clear distance. 12:13...
Report: Glass exterior at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse needs new coating to prevent birds from flying into it
CLEVELAND — The extensive renovation of what is now called Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has drawn rave reviews from fans and patrons, albeit following a contentious battle over just who should pay for the upgrades. But with the arena now glistening in the downtown Cleveland sun, a separate species has...
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