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Community

You can ride METRO RTA for free this week

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Avery Williams
"It’s a privilege to provide essential services to essential people. Thank you for your trust in us, it does not go unnoticed."

Community

Help on the way to Stark County to capture kangaroo on the loose

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Avery Williams and Sia Nyorkor
Police in Stark County said the department is calling in reinforcements to help capture a kangaroo on the loose.

Community

Parents learn new skills at East Professional Center’s ‘Tech Fest’

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Syeda Abbas
Online knowledge has become a necessity for students and their families, so parents have started to learn new skills behind the newest teaching methods.

Community

Cleveland recognizes musician Machine Gun Kelly ahead of hometown concert

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
Cleveland has welcomed musician Machine Gun Kelly back to the city ahead of his hometown concert on Aug. 13, officially named “Machine Gun Kelly Day” by Mayor Justin Bibb.

Community

North Ridgeville Corn Festival returns this weekend

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The annual festival, which has been taking place since 1975 as the U.S. bicentennial, offers free admission, entertainment and parking.

Community

Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in Summit County car wash

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
An itty, bitty kitten has a bright future ahead thanks to a fire department in Summit County.

Community

Akron police search for 71-year-old man missing since Tuesday

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:22 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Mark McMurray walked away from home on Tuesday in the 900 block of Morse Street.

Community

Ohio Casino Control Commission on how grocery stores can get sports gambling kiosks

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By Syeda Abbas
Nine Acme grocery store locations in Ohio have applied for these kiosks that includes stores in Parma, Hudson, and Akron.

Community

MetroHealth System to donate $1 million to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
Cuyahoga County’s MetroHealth System is making a donation that will significantly impact communities across Northeast Ohio for years to come.

Health

Summit County health officials confirm 1st case of monkeypox

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:21 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The Summit County resident will complete their isolation period out of state.
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Community

Fire destroys vacant Elyria home

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:59 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
According to firefighters, the older home’s construction features contributed to the rapid fire spread.

News

Twinsburg Police officer performs life-saving CPR twice in 1 shift

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By Brian Duffy
It is never just another day at the office for any police officer and that was certainly the case, and then some, for Twinsburg officer Olivia Bartulovic.

Community

Maple Heights teenager accused in armed Solon carjacking of a rabbi

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:50 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Several other young suspects remain on the loose, police said.

Community

Erie County Sheriff deputies look for missing elderly man with medical issues

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:20 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Peter Mahalow has been diagnosed with dementia, diabetes and severe heart issues.

News

Boil water advisory remains in effect for some residents in Summit County

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:46 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
This advisory is in effect until further notice.

News

Parma City Schools hold event to welcome student refugees

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
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By Katie Wilson
The district held a welcoming event Tuesday at the Parma branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library for Ukrainian, Spanish, and Arabic speaking students.

News

Akron high school football coach placed on leave during drowning investigation

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
"A freshman football player's family should not have to worry about whether their son is going to come home from team events."

Community

Major construction coming to I-90 in Rocky River, Lakewood, Cleveland

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
That section of I-90 sees an average daily traffic of over 140,000 vehicles, according to ODOT.

Community

Health officials find West Nile in Lake County

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Avoid being outside from dusk until dawn when mosquitoes are most active. If you cannot avoid those times, use an insect repellent.

Community

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces name of baby rhinoceros

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:28 AM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
The results are in!

Community

Summit County prosecutor warns residents of jury duty scam

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:26 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Scammers hope to catch unsuspecting victims off guard with the threat of an arrest.

Community

Boil water advisory for some residents in Summit County

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:03 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
This advisory is in effect until further notice, but for a minimum of 24 hours.

News

Lightning strike probably caused Westlake house fire, official says

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:37 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the attic.

News

Cleveland Police Department welcomes new members to K-9 unit (pics)

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
The Cleveland Police Department on Monday welcomed Patrol Officer Dave Santiago and Ranger to its K-9 unit.

Community

Akron Police Department shares reminder about ‘low-flying planes’ near Akron-Fulton Airport

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Alec Sapolin
The Akron Police Department shared a reminder Monday afternoon regarding planes flying near the ground at high rates of speed ahead of the Props and Pistons Festival.

Crime

45 years ago a Fairview Park teenager went missing, police say ‘no tip is too small or insignificant’

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 1:36 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel and Winnie Dortch
In the 45 years since Yvonne Regler vanished without a trace, Fairview Park police have received help from the FBI, Ohio BCI, U.S. Marshals Service and the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.

Community

Former East Cleveland police officer dies in motorcycle crash in Maryland

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
The East Cleveland Police Department (ECPD) is mourning the motorcycle crash death of a former officer.

Community

Annual day of ‘faith, family and fun’ underway at The FEST in Wickliffe

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The event is led by Father Bob Stec, who launched the event in 2000.

Events

Puerto Rican Parade steps off in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 9:26 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams and Syeda Abbas
Telemundo Cleveland aired a live broadcast of the Puerto Rican Parade.

Community

90-year-old man found after driving away from Erie County home

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:02 AM EDT
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By Avery Williams
Peter Mahalow drove away from his home Saturday night in Vermilion.

Community

Parma barbershop owner aims to donate $1M worth of relief to flood victims in Kentucky

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 7:31 PM EDT
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By Kelly Kennedy
Parma barbershop owner aims to donate $1 million worth of relief to flood victims in Kentucky

Community

Sand Fest returns to Edgewater Beach; proceeds benefit student mentorships, scholarships

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Syeda Abbas
The American Institute of Architects chapter in Cleveland goes to the beach to build awareness of the role of architects and to raise money for the Architecture Construction Engineering Mentor Program.

Community

Red Cross helps adult, child displaced after Akron house fire

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
The Akron Fire Department said an adult and child were displaced Saturday morning after a house fire.

Community

Tents line Detroit Avenue for 45th annual Lakewood Arts Festival

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:21 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The festival features over 160 artists from across the country practicing all types of fine arts and crafts such as painting, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry and more.

First Alert Weather

Berea neighbors file petition to remove councilman as flooding fight continues

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
Just the mention of rain sends one Northeast Ohio community into a panic, because the rain is often followed by flooding.

Community

Plans continue to beautify space surrounding Cleveland’s Tower City

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Caitlin McCarthy and Maddi Hebebrand
The beautification efforts are being made as Bedrock advances its plans to develop a 15-minute neighborhood along the Cuyahoga Riverfront.

Community

Cleveland-based development groups purchase ‘historic’ Shaker Square shopping center

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
They said that this sale keeps the property under local, community-minded ownership, as well as starts the process of addressing delayed maintenance issues that will stabilize the center short-term and ensure it’s long-term success.

Community

Massage therapy convention coming to Cleveland as Deshaun Watson remains in spotlight

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By Avery Williams
“Massage therapists should never have to tolerate conduct outside the bounds of therapeutic massage therapy within a massage session."

Pets

Adoption fees reduced at Summit County Animal Control through August

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:55 PM EDT
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By Rachel Vadaj
Find a four-legged friend to give a "furever" home to at the Clear the Shelter Adoption Event!

Community

Cleveland Police hope to put up more cameras proven to aid in solving crimes

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
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By Caitlin McCarthy
Cameras have given crucial evidence for Cleveland Police when solving crimes.

Community

Cleveland woman missing since April, police say

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
Police said that the last time anyone heard from Geller was in April of this year.

Crime

Lyndhurst police find car used in May murder; now they want the public’s help to identify 3 suspects

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel and Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
Dailyn Ferguson, 23, was killed outside his business on Mayfield Road.

News

Lightning strike knocks out transformer, closes Oakwood Village road

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
Pettibone Road was re-opened around 10 a.m.

Community

Cleveland City Council addresses police staffing issue

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Maddi Hebebrand
The budget is currently set for 1,640 officers, but is currently only hosting 1,358 sworn in officers.

News

Elyria police officer resigns after having sex on duty

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
City officials said Jeremy Puszakowski met the woman after she reported an alleged crime in January.

News

Euclid officer guilty of assault, civil rights violation, placed on desk duty

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
A sentencing date for Michael Amiott has not yet been scheduled.

Community

Neighbors want plan from city for landmark Cleveland street that’s in disrepair

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:31 PM EDT
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By Vic Gideon
Neighbors want plan from city for landmark Cleveland street that’s in disrepair

News

2 die in Strongsville crash; 1 remains in critical condition

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:13 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased,” posted Strongsville police in a Facebook post.

News

Willoughby police look for hit and run driver who struck teenager riding bike

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:48 AM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The boy suffered a minor head injury, said police.

News

2 Eastlake officers jump median to avoid being struck by a car

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By Julia Bingel
The accident happened on SR 2.
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