Limo drivers wary of mysterious Volkswagen in their midst: Hunting Valley Police Blotter
A limousine driver hired for a local wedding reported an unknown Volkswagen Jetta followed him into the University School parking lot that he and other chauffeurs were using for a turnaround at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 31. The Jetta then stayed in the lot, where the limo drivers could not see...
Man dies in apparent cliff diving accident, authorities say
NELSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A sheriff’s office in Ohio is investigating an apparent cliff diving death that happened over Labor Day weekend. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office reported a 32-year-old man, identified as Skyler Correll, died at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park on Aug. 30. The sheriff’s...
Deadline approaching for Ohio Summer Crisis Program
OHIO — For those looking for assistance with electric bills, purchasing an AC unit or fan, or making repairs to central air conditioning units, the deadline is swiftly approaching to receive help from the state. The Ohio Department of Development is reminding Ohioans of the Sept. 30 deadline to...
Detroit Man Charged with Meth Trafficking After Traffic Stop on I-80 in Portage County
A recent traffic stop on I-80 in Portage County led to a significant drug seizure when deputies discovered nearly 8 ounces of methamphetamine in the vehicle of a Detroit man. The Portage County Sheriff's Office reported that 26-year-old Jaylen Davis was stopped on Wednesday for minor misdemeanor traffic violations....
Finding God in everyday places: Readers share spiritual hot spots– Terry Pluto’s Faith &...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about Lake Superior and sunsets. It was about feeling God’s presence. I asked readers to send in their favorite places to sense The Almighty. There were at least 75 responses, and a few keep coming in nearly...
Woman reports man kicks in her apartment door: Lakewood Police Blotter
LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Burglary: Arthur Avenue. A female resident at 2:22 a.m. on Aug. 30 reported a burglary. She told the police that she met a man at a bar. He followed her home and broke down her apartment door, according to a police event report. He left eastbound on Hilliard Road in a dark colored Jeep, according to...
Ohio property tax debate must consider the vulnerable: Amber C. Gibbs
As a Cuyahoga County homeowner, I understand that property taxes have become unaffordable for many. Reappraisals can make it difficult for families to budget expenses long-term, especially as changes in our economy cost us more at the grocery store and at the gas pump. It’s reasonable that lawmakers and homeowners...
Crash in Summit County leaves teen dead
The Highway State Patrol is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead early Sunday morning on South Arlington Road.
Man and woman found with crack cocaine thanks to tip from restaurant worker: Highland...
A Panini’s employee reported at 11:32 p.m. Sept. 1 that while he was taking out trash, he witnessed a man trying to open car doors in the Home Depot and Kohl’s parking lots. Responding officers located the suspect near Key Bank. He said that he was collecting Home...
Cleveland firefighters battle blaze in Slavic Village
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An overnight fire kept firefighters busy in the city’s Slavic Village neighborhood. Flames broke out around midnight in the area of E. 57th Street and Harvard Avenue. When firefighters arrived on scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. There were no injuries reported. Damage...