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Classic rock band’s last original member dies at age 82
CLEVELAND, Ohio —Mike Pinder, one of the co-founders of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Moody Blues, died Wednesday in northern California at the age of 82. Pinder’s death was confirmed in posts on social media. “Michael’s family would like to share with his trusted friends...
How many Arthur Treacher's are left? Are more coming to Northeast Ohio? What we know so far
Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips in Cuyahoga Falls recently changed hands from longtime owner Ben Vittoria, who retired earlier this month, to developer George Simon. Simon bought the only other free-standing Arthur Treacher's restaurant in the country from Vittoria when he closed the Cleveland area location in 2021. After being so impressed with the loyal customer following, Simon decided to reopen the Garfield Heights restaurant in February 2023.
Walmart to remove self-checkout counters from store where theft has gotten ‘very scary’
Walmart said it will remove self-checkout counters at two more stores — including one where retail theft has gotten so bad that shoppers say going there has become downright “scary.” The Arkansas-based retail giant didn’t address the problems of retail theft, saying it was ditching the self-checkout lanes at the store in Cleveland and another in Shrewsbury, Mo., as part of a wider move to improve the “in-store shopping experience.” Shoppers who frequented the Walmart at the Steelyard Commons section of Cleveland criticized the move, saying that paying for their items in a regular checkout lane means they won’t be able to...
British rock legends brazenly tap Pittsburgh band to open show at Cleveland Browns Stadium
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Rolling Stones have announced the artists who will have the honor of opening for the rock icons as they take their latest musical trek through America’s stadiums. For the Saturday, June 15, show at Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Stones have chosen Pittsburgh “rock n’ blues” Ghost Hounds, who have previously opened for the Stones as well as ZZ Top, Garth Brooks and Bob Seger.
It's coyote pup season in Avon Lake
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- Springtime in the life of a coyote is defined by the birth of pups, following a nine-week gestation period in April and May. The number of pups produced is generally dependent on available food resources and the surrounding coyote population. In urban areas, this can average around six pups.
Ohio dish makes Yelp list of nation’s ‘10’most outrageous sandwiches’
According to Yelp, one of the country’s craziest sandwiches is available in The Buckeye State. Recently, the review platform released a round of the “10 Most Outrageous Sandwiches” from 2023, and while no Columbus eateries appeared, one long-standing Cleveland restaurant made the cut. Rounding out the final...
Westlake animal control officer saves owl
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Great Horned Owl was saved from the grill of an SUV in Westlake Wednesday. Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang was able to free the owl after it was struck by the vehicle on I-90. The bird of the night was checked out by the...
Cleveland's top grocery stores
Walmart is the most-popular grocery chain in the Cleveland area, but Giant Eagle is nipping at its heels. By the numbers: Walmart bagged 22% of grocery sales in the market last year, while Giant Eagle ate up 20%, according to data from Chain Store Guide, which tracks the retail and food service industries.
How a Puffy-Cheeked Cat Named Duckphone Won Over Cleveland
Through his Cleveland Animal Protective League adoption, Duckphone has helped bring awareness to FIV-positive cats. By Annie Nickoloff. When the Cleveland Animal Protective League posted a single photo of an odd-looking adoptable cat named, of all things, "Duckphone," the organization didn’t have incredibly high hopes. The animal, found as a stray in North Olmsted, was FIV-positive, with a swollen face and a chipped ear — and the Facebook photo didn’t seem to do him any favors.
Lakewood redevelopment plan includes a new boutique grocery store to be built on old hospital site
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - A new boutique grocery store is now part of the redevelopment plan for a six-acre plot of land on Detroit Avenue, the former site for the Lakewood Hospital complex. “With this size of the project and having the anchor of that grocery store creates a space...
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