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Man reports car stolen as he makes an Amazon delivery: Shaker Heights Police Blotter
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Auto theft: Fairmount Boulevard. 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.
Wanted man with firearm arrested by Brook Park police after vehicle chase & crash in Cleveland
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A wanted Cleveland man carrying a handgun was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. April 19 after he failed to stop his car for police on Brookpark Road, crashed his car into another vehicle in Cleveland and ran away. Police on patrol saw the man stop...
Daycation Destination: Mingle among the koalas of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood is home to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, but a daycation trip to another zoo in Cleveland offers encounters something one can’t visit in Pennsylvania — koalas. Only nine U.S. zoos offer koala exhibits and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is the closest to Pittsburgh...
Officers help new homeowner get previous owner to vacate property: Highland Heights Police Blotter
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Man charged with fourth OVI after found asleep in vehicle on I-271
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A caller reported at 3:15 a.m. April 26 that a vehicle was stopped on the side of the Interstate-271 southbound lanes and had possibly struck a barrier in the median. Responding officers found the driver and female passenger both asleep. When the occupants awoke, they both...
We’re teaming up with WKYC-TV with an aim for a better-informed public: Letter from the Editor
As someone who has spent a lifetime in the information business, I love quotes about the value of an informed public. “A well-informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny,” may be my favorite, from Thomas Jefferson, who also said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.”
Cavs fans ... taste it ...savor it ... Your team won an epic Game 7 – Terry Pluto
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The game has been over for a while, and in my mind I can still hear the fans chanting “LET’S GO CAVS.”. Close your eyes: You can still see the fans standing, stomping, waving white towels. Use your imagination: You can feel Rocket Mortgage...
Girls flag football league playoff night set for May 6 at Cleveland Browns Stadium
Girls flag football supremacy will be on the line when the Northeast Ohio Flag Football League holds its annual playoff tournament May 6 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Twenty-six varsity teams will take the field in search of flag football glory, with games beginning at 4:30 p.m. Semifinal games will be played at 8 p.m., with the championship game scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. start.
Bibb’s new safety official lied about involvement in 2015 civil rights case
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Justin Bibb’s college roommate, who landed a high-ranking city job in March, lied about his involvement in a 2015 Washington D.C. police case in which he was accused of violating the constitutional rights of two senior citizens. Also, the reason that Phillip McHugh, senior...
Former East Cleveland Councilman speaks out after state finds he misappropriated funds
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A former East Cleveland city council member is speaking out after a state audit finds he misappropriated thousands of taxpayer dollars. Ernest Smith claims he’s innocent and his opponents are the ones who are guilty of spreading vicious lies. Earlier this week, an Ohio...
I fear eventually suffering with dementia -- or having a president who does: Leslie Kouba
CLEVELAND, Ohio – I’m not afraid of much. Typical fear-inducers like heights, spiders and snakes are no problem for me. Two things do bother me, though. The first involves young ones who don’t know how to swim being near a body of water that is dark or murky. Panic rises up in my chest. If they accidently fall in, how will I see them to save them? Just thinking about this makes me shudder.
Mayfield Village to host ‘Invited Talks’ to educate seniors on health and wellness
Mayfield Village Senior Services announced that it will continue holding multiple “Invited Talks” intended to promote health and wellbeing within the senior community. Topics will cover many aspects of senior health. The first talk, “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease,” went over the complex nature of the degenerative disease and how to relate with patients that might be suffering from it.
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