Jewish Federation condemns local Nazi memorabilia auction
Nazi memorabilia, some already attracting bids, is being offered for sale through a local online auction – a move the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s board chair Jeffrey J. Wild condemned as “abhorrent.”. Solon-based Beachwood Auctions LLC’s online auction features several items from the Nazi regime, such as...
Penfield Twp. man gets life in prison for raping girl in Portage County in...
A Portage County judge has sentenced a Penfield Township man to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 20 years, for raping and molesting a 10-year-old girl more than three years ago. Portage County Common Pleas Judge Laurie Pittman sentenced Franklin Janzso, 63, of state Route 18, on...
1980 Death of Danny Mitchell in Cuyahoga County Reclassified as Homicide After DNA Breakthrough
In a remarkable turn of events, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has reclassified the 1980 death of Danny Mitchell as a homicide, according to an official release from the county. The decision comes after a comprehensive review of Mitchell's case, facilitated by advancements in DNA technology and...
3 kids 12 and under lead police on chase, crash stolen car in Cleveland
Three kids, ages 12, 11, and 8, led police on a chase in a stolen car Saturday, according to the Newburgh Heights Police Department.
New owner rebrands local tavern to reflect hometown feel
The former Angie’s Tavern at Brecksville and Hillside roads is under new ownership. Tim Jermann’s long history as a chef combined with his connection to the city has resulted in the rebranded Declaration of Independence Tavern. Jermann bought the tavern from the previous owners in January but kept...
Chagrin Falls utility workers rescue Cleveland Water employee from trench
What began as a routine shift for two Chagrin Falls utility operators ended in a dramatic rescue after a Cleveland Division of Water employee became trapped waist-deep in a mud-filled trench.
Suspect accused in Strongsville bus stop kidnapping attempt ordered to psychiatric treatment
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Strongsville man accused of trying to abduct a 15-year-old girl from a school bus stop in September has been found incompetent to stand trial and must undergo treatment at a state psychiatric hospital. Dominic Sacco, 27, was indicted on charges of abduction and attempted abduction...
Rare fisher spotted in Cleveland Metroparks for first time in nearly 200 years
A rare species has returned to the region after it was extirpated in Ohio for decades, and its numbers are increasing across the state. A fisher was spotted earlier this year on a wildlife camera at Cleveland Metroparks, and was identified by Wildlife Management Coordinator Andy Burmesch. This fisher sighting is the...
Trail Cam Captures First Confirmed Sighting of Animal Since the 1800s: ‘Tremendously Exciting’
It's not every day we get to spot an elusive and endangered animal, but the Cleveland Museum of Natural History managed to catch a fisher on camera. The caption details, "Trail camera spotted the first confirmed sighting of a fisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio since the 1800s, according to Cleveland Metroparks. Park...
The Final Ford Escape Leaves the Factory With a Proper Goodbye
Ford announced the end of the Escape and Lincoln Corsair back in August, and now it's official. The last Escape has left the Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP), closing the book on a model that quietly moved a lot of units for Ford over the years. On the factory floor, the...
