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Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge withdraws as Shaker Heights High School commencement speaker following pushback from students
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge has withdrawn from her planned role as Shaker Heights High School's commencement speaker following pushback from the community regarding her past support of disgraced ex-Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason. The district confirmed Fudge voluntarily...
Severely emaciated stray dog receiving medical care after being found in Lorain
CLEVELAND — A severely emaciated dog is getting desperately needed medical attention in Elyria after being abandoned in Lorain. According to a Facebook post by volunteers for the Lorain County Dog Kennel, the stray dog was picked up from Lincoln Boulevard on April 21. It weighed under 30 pounds when it was found and could not walk more than 10 steps without needing to sit and rest.
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland celebrates people who donate their time at Brief Advice Clinics in honor of National Volunteer Week
CLEVELAND — The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland celebrates its volunteers all year long, and is making a special push for awareness about its volunteer program during National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 21-28 this year. One way Legal Aid relies on thousands of volunteers each year to...
Euclid police officer Michael Amiott has assault conviction related to 2017 traffic stop overturned
CLEVELAND — Euclid police officer Michael Amiott's assault conviction stemming from a 2017 traffic stop has been vacated by the Cuyahoga County Eighth Appellate Court after the court ruled his right to a speedy trial was violated. Amiott was convicted of assault and interfering with civil rights in July...
Willoughby police arrest 3 suspects after reports of shots at apartment complex on Lost Nation Road
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — An investigation is underway after three people were arrested in connection to shots being fired and an attempt to break into a business in Willoughby. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. On...
Previous sex offender arrested after alleged 'suspicious' interaction with toddler at Westlake park
CLEVELAND — A Westlake man who had previously been registered as a Tier 1 sex offender was arrested after a bystander became suspicious of his alleged interactions with a toddler at a public park and stepped in to help spark a police investigation. According to the Westlake Police Department,...
ODOT, NOACA exploring options to reduce congestion near Strongsville and Brunswick
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) have announced that they are continuing to explore options in order to develop a plan for improving traffic near the Cuyahoga and Medina County lines. The plan is to improve traffic in and around...
'Such an amazing journey': Cleveland Metroparks Zoo share update on baby gorilla Jameela's progress amid fostering effort
CLEVELAND — As Jameela the baby gorilla continues making connections amid a fostering effort at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo just a few weeks after her arrival from Fort Worth, officials provided an update Friday saying she's "had such an amazing journey." "We’re still keeping in mind if the gorillas...
Scaffolding collapse at Rocky River construction site sends 2 people to hospital
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Two people were sent to the hospital after scaffolding collapsed at a Rocky River construction site. Rocky River's fire chief, Aaron Lenart, told 3News that the incident happened on Lake Road just before 10 a.m. Friday. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your...
Semi truck driver wanted in alleged hit-and-run: Montville police share details of the crash
MONTVILLE, Ohio — Montville police are searching for the driver responsible in an alleged hit-and-run accident from earlier this week in Medina County. The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. Monday as police say the semi rear-ended a vehicle in the area of Medina Road and Normandy Park Drive.
OSHP: FAA investigating plane crash in Stark County
STARK COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a plane crashed in Stark County on Thursday afternoon. Ohio State Highway Patrol officials told 3News that the crash happened in the area of Sherman Church Avenue SW and Riverdale Street SW in Bethlehem Township when a friend of the plane's owner was flying.
Swensons announces new twist to Galley Boy in honor of 90th anniversary
AKRON, Ohio — As Swensons celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, the iconic Akron-based drive-in burger chain is putting a new twist to their iconic Galley Boy cheeseburger with the introduction of the new Birthday Boy Burger. But what makes it different? More burger. Swensons says the Birthday Boy...
Pappou’s Restaurant in Parma announces permanent closure
PARMA, Ohio — After more than 40 years, Pappou’s Restaurant on Snow Road in Parma will close permanently effective May 12. “After many years of serving our community with passion and dedication, we have made the difficult decision to retire and move on to the next chapter of our lives,” according to a statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals list collection locations
CLEVELAND — Do you have any unused or expired medications that you to dispose of?. The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are partnering this weekend with collection efforts at 29 locations in Northeast Ohio as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27. “This event gives...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland announces 2024 summer concert series: List of performers
CLEVELAND — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has announced its lineup for the 2024 summer concert series. Artists including Sleater-Kinney, All Time Low and Boys Like Girls are scheduled to perform. The announcement came during the same week that Rock Hall announced who is being...
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game 4: How to watch NBA Playoffs, preview, point spread
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a chance to redeem themselves on Saturday after an ugly loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3. As the teams head into Game 4, the Cavaliers hold a 2-1 series lead over the Orlando Magic. What follows is everything you...
Scratch-off lottery ticket hits $150,000 prize in Stow: See where the winning ticket was purchased
STOW, Ohio — A woman from Stow has won big money after hitting a prize worth $150,000 on a scratch-off ticket in the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 50X game. The Ohio Lottery says the woman bought the lucky ticket from a self-serve kiosk at Marc’s #36 at 3732 Darrow Road in Stow after stopping by the store to buy some rice.
Cleveland Cavaliers suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history, 121-83 to Orlando Magic in Game 3
ORLANDO, Fla. — After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Magic rolled to a 121-83 rout on Thursday night, cutting the Cavaliers' lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
A look at Canton Police Department use of force, arrest policies
CLEVELAND — The two Canton police officers involved in the arrest and subsequent death of Frank Tyson have been on the job for less than a year. Here’s a look at some department policies they are expected to follow for use of force and restraint. From the moment...
Fire crews contain spread of massive fire that erupted on historic Oceanside Pier
The City of Oceanside said the fire was reported at about 3:00 p.m. on Thursday inside the vacant restaurant formerly known as Ruby's Diner. Fire crews successfully stopped the forward progress of a massive fire that erupted on the Oceanside Pier. Update. As of 6:30 a.m. Friday, Oceanside Fire officials...
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