Baby saki monkey born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new baby saki monkey. In a Facebook post shared Jan. 29, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced a male saki monkey was born on Jan. 19. The newborn is the fifth baby for parents Lopez and Luis, according to the zoo.
Cleveland, Ohio Weather Alert Now: Arctic Cold and Lake-Effect Snow Grip the Region Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ohio — The wind cuts sharply along Lake Erie this morning, pushing bitter air straight through winter coats. Sidewalks crunch under frozen snow, and the cold settles in fast once you step outside. A Cold...
Cleveland police looking for man who broke into home on city’s West side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland police released a surveillance picture Thursday of a man wanted for breaking into a home on the city’s West side. According to officers, around 3 a.m. on Jan. 19, the unknown suspect broke into a vacant rental home using a spare key left on the premises.
Salt shortage or supply surge? Cargill responds as Cleveland demand answers
Cargill tells News 5 it does not have a shortage of salt supplies but says early winter weather led to a surge in demand that its workforce is working overtime to meet.
A warmer spring for Northeast Ohio? Old Farmer’s Almanac releases 2026 outlook
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Northeast Ohio shivers through one of its coldest stretches of winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is offering a small dose of optimism for the months ahead. The Almanac’s newly released spring 2026 outlook calls for warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the Great Lakes, including...
Holiday sucker punch — Cleveland man socks bar patron: Seven Hills Police Blotter
Assault, Broadview Road: On Dec. 25, police were dispatched to a Broadview Road bar regarding an assault call. Dispatch said the caller claimed he had been sucker punched by another male customer. An arriving officer outside met the Cleveland suspect, who admitted to the assault. The man said he didn’t...
Some Northeast Ohio schools again cancel classes Friday because of extreme cold
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Another morning of very cold temperatures has led to some school districts again canceling classes. Only a handful of districts in Cuyahoga County canceled classes today, while Akron Public Schools again are closed. In Cleveland, the temperature was zero degrees just after 5:30 a.m. but winds...
BBB Cleveland warns Northeast Ohio residents about deceptive ‘private investigator’ notices left on doors:...
CLEVELAND — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Cleveland is warning Northeast Ohio residents about a deceptive door hanger claiming to be from a “private investigator” that is circulating across the region. According to BBB, the flyers are often printed on fluorescent orange or green cardstock and...
Lake Erie surface nears 100 percent freeze, first since 1996
After several days straight of frigid conditions across Northeast Ohio, Lake Erie lies nearly completely frozen over. As of Thursday, ice covered 95.2 percent of the lake’s surface, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland. And with more frigid days to come, there is a possibility the lake...
O’Malley threatens lawsuit after Ronayne takes over sheriff payroll
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley warned County Executive Chris Ronayne this week to halt efforts to take control of the Sheriff’s Department’s fiscal operations or be sued, escalating a simmering power struggle that could soon land in court. In a cease-and-desist letter sent...

















