Fire department warns of ice dangers after Valley City drowning
On Jan. 2, the Valley City Fire Department responded to a water emergency involving a reported drowning in a local pond. At approximately 2:13 p.m., crews arrived on scene and removed an adult male from the water within five minutes. Emergency medical care was immediately initiated, and the patient was transported to...
10AM: 3 more people to be sentenced for 2021 murder of Alishah Pointer
Earlier this week, three people were given life in prison for the murder of Alisaha Pointer in 2021. Now, another three individuals are set to be sentenced late Friday morning.
Cleveland man indicted in case of mom shot in face during morning carjacking
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man was indicted Thursday in a pair of early morning attacks on the city’s West Side that left a mother shot in the face and another woman beaten during an attempted robbery. A Cuyahoga County grand jury returned a 14‑count indictment against Ronald...
Major downtown Cleveland hotel is closing
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The DoubleTree Hotel on Lakeside Avenue just east of City Hall is closing. The hotel operator, Crescent Hotels and Resorts, notified the city, county and state in a letter this week of “a permanent shutdown and layoff of all employees” by the end of the month.
Ohio Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is a critical — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across Ohio. While winter cold may give the impression that water problems are unlikely, seasonal conditions frequently...
Lorain prosecutor rules officers’ actions during fatal shooting were ‘lawful’
Officials with the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday they completed the review of the July officer-involved shooting and determined the officers actions were "lawful and appropriate under the circumstances."
Property tax bills on the way. But be warned: USPS changes could affect mailed...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Property tax bills for the first half of 2025 will start posting next week, with payments due by Feb. 19, but homeowners expecting to pay by mail are being warned now to plan ahead to avoid postal processing delays. Residents don’t have to pay by mail....
Major blow for Cleveland real estate giant: Judge hands control of iconic building to...
CLEVELAND, Ohio— A federal judge on Friday appointed a receiver to take over operations of the Centennial building in downtown Cleveland. The move is another blow to owner Millennia Cos., the embattled company that faces foreclosure of two other downtown buildings. U.S. District Judge Charles Fleming granted Deutsche...
WOAH! Bricks fall off Cleveland building onto sidewalk, street
Bricks came tumbling off a vacant Cleveland building, landing on the sidewalk and street beneath.
Controversial Appointment: Abrams Pleads Guilty Day After Taking Office in Maple Heights
Maple Heights, OH. - "Do you solemnly swear to uphold the United States Constitution, the State of Ohio Constitution, the City of Maple Heights City Charter and Ordinances? Several elected officials took this Oath, promising to support the US and state constitutions, uphold the City's charter and laws, and...

















