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Stark County man pleads guilty in federal gambling case
A 49-year-old Stark County man pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Cleveland to one count of tax evasion, two counts of money laundering and one count of operating an illegal gambling establishment, federal authorities said. Steven Saris, who as of 2022 lived in Lake Township, is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 8 by U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent. Until then, he remains free on an unsecured $20,000 bond. ...
Drunk driver sends signal to observant officers: Chagrin Falls Police Blotter
After she failed to signal for a turn at 11:22 p.m. April 25, police stopped a Bainbridge Township motorist. She exhibited signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests. Officers arrested and charged her for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The woman, 56, faces a date at Bedford Municipal Court.
Woman charged with shooting Cleveland city worker suffers ‘serious stroke’ in jail: 19 Investigates
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 Investigates has learned the woman accused of shooting a Cleveland city employee last month has suffered a “serious stroke” while in custody. According to the attorney representing Aisha Schwartz, the 39-year-old Lakewood woman had a stroke this week which has caused “significant deficits in her mobility and cognitive abilities.”
UH operating losses again top $200M; but system says big investment in My Chart is starting to pay off
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The purchase of a new My Chart patient portal powered by Epic, increased employee costs and inflation contributed to University Hospitals’ second operating loss in as many years, the hospital system said. Combined over the last two years, UH has reported losing more than a...
Breaking down OHSAA district softball tournaments for Greater Akron's high school teams
It's time to get into the pitching circle. OHSAA postseason softball opens on Saturday with championship weekend set for May 30 to June 1 at Firestone Stadium. Last year...
Apartment maintenance man helps himself to tenant’s money: Cleveland Heights Police Blotter
At 6 p.m. April 26, a man who lives in an apartment at 2710 Euclid Heights Blvd. reported that, on April 5, he had a dishwasher installed and later found $330 missing from his dwelling. The man reported the lost money to the apartment’s property manager. On April 10,...
Animal-loving senior cited for feeding wildlife: Parma Heights Police Blotter
On April 17, police were dispatched to a Mariana Drive address regarding a resident feeding wildlife. 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.
Will smoke from Canadian wildfires invade Northeast Ohio again this year?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The air quality over Cleveland was brutal last spring and summer as smoke from a massive number of Canadian wildfires blew into the area, obscuring the city’s skyline and keeping those with breathing problems indoors. Can we expect the same conditions this year, courtesy of...
Pride event at the center of heated Broadview Heights debate
It was standing room only with well over 100 people inside Broadview Heights City Council Chambers Thursday night for a council work session to discuss the current powers given to the mayor in determining which events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the city.
Fox 8 Jukebox: Hello! 3D
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) — Hello! 3D is a Cleveland-based band that specializes in Latin cumbia music. The band’s music is influenced by the psychedelic sounds of the 60’s and 70’s of South America. You can learn more about Hello! 3D on the band’s Facebook page.
Case Western Reserve University oval remains occupied after university ends protest approval
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Case Western Reserve University has released a statement that the ongoing protest at the university’s Kelvin Smith Library oval is being shut down as of 6 p.m. The protest of the ongoing war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel started Monday. Up until Thursday afternoon,...
Cleveland man arrested for April murder in Mt. Pleasant neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man has been arrested and charged for a deadly shooting in the city’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Charlie Cooper, 25, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder at his arraignment Thursday morning. He is currently being held in the Cuyahoga County Jail on $500,000 bond.
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