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'Every little bit helps': Northeast Ohio shoppers ready for state's expanded sales tax holiday
CLEVELAND — Ohio's newly extended sales tax holiday is only four days away and both businesses and shoppers across the northeastern part of the state are ready to go. Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that this year's sales tax holiday will be expanded from three to 10 days, starting at midnight on Tuesday, July 30 and extend through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8.
Safety takes center stage at Fairview Park Summerfest amid recent festival clashes
FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — This weekend, thousands of people are expected to pack Bohlken Park for Fairview Park's 32nd annual Summerfest event. The festival comes after an already violent summer at some similar events in Northeast Ohio. Throughout the course of this weekend, organizers anticipate more than 10,000 people to come through the grounds at the park, and area law enforcement tell 3News security remains top of mind.
Elyria man removes vulgar sign criticizing city's permit requirements after week on display
ELYRIA, Ohio — For a week, a sign in front of a house on Warren Avenue became the talk of Elyria. The message "F*** you City of Elyria, it's my property not yours" covered a large plywood sign on full display for drivers. “I have gotten a lot of...
'Cleveland this is for you': Northeast Ohio Olympians Katie Moon, LeBron James take photo on boat for opening ceremony
CLEVELAND — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are officially underway, with the athletes arriving to the opening ceremony via boats on the Seine River. Northeast Ohio is once well represented among the American delegation this year, including defending gold medalist pole vaulter Katie Moon and basketball star LeBron James. And on Friday, the two came together and snapped a photo that quickly gained traction among Northeast Ohioans on social media.
Mike Polk Jr. checks out the National Sports Collectors Convention at the I-X Center
CLEVELAND — The National Sports Collectors Convention is a popular event. It makes sense. It’s the largest annual sports collectibles trading show in the world, apparently. And it sure felt like it on opening day. As WKYC’s Senior I-X Center Event Correspondent, I’ve covered more than my fair...
Buffalo man who led OSHP on I-271 chase sentenced to 10-11.5 years in prison
MEDINA, Ohio — Ali Esaleh, the man who led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase last spring on I-271 after allegedly pulling a gun on a mechanic, has been sentenced. Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Joyce Kimbler sentenced Esaleh to 10-11.5 years in prison, with 435...
35-year-old man in critical condition after being shot in chest in Akron
A man is in critical condition after being shot in Akron overnight Friday, police said. According to the Akron Police Department, officers found a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his chest in the 1800 block of Merriman Road around 12 a.m. The man, who was not identified by...
Christmas-themed Cirque du Soleil show coming to Cleveland: See performance dates, ticket sales
CLEVELAND — Cirque du Soleil is bringing its first Christmas show to Cleveland's Playhouse Square this December. "'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil" is a "Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season" based on Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," the Canadian circus troupe said in a press release.
MetroHealth names new acting president and CEO following announcement of Airica Steed's 'temporary' leave of absence
CLEVELAND — The MetroHealth Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager will serve as the system's acting president and CEO while Dr. Airica Steed is on medical leave. Her appointment is effective immediately. The news comes just days after 3News learned of Steed's "temporary" leave of absence...
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