First Financial Drops $104M on Northeast Ohio, Locals Want Receipts
First Financial Bank is bringing a nine-figure promise to Northeast Ohio, pledging roughly $104 million for community development as it plants deeper roots around Cleveland. The money is supposed to flow into affordable housing, small-business lending and neighborhood revitalization in and around the city. Local leaders say the commitment could finally unstick some long-stalled projects, but they are already asking for...
Auburn Township employee indicted on theft in office, tampering charges
An Auburn Township employee has been indicted by a Geauga County grand jury following an investigation by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and the prosecutor’s office into missing funds. Geauga County Prosecutor James Flaiz announced May 4 that Nancy R. Dolezal, of Newbury Township was indicted by a...
Cleveland’s Lost Giant: 12 Wild Facts About Randall Park Mall
Randall Park Mall's rise and fall: From world's largest to Amazon logistics hub.
Chef to open restaurants in Chagrin Falls, Cleveland
Chef Michael Schoen will open two restaurants in northeast Ohio as Eugene Tavern will open this summer in Chagrin Falls and Barbecue Gene will open in 2027 in the Collinwood neighborhood in Cleveland. EugeneTavern will take over the space previously occupied by Flip Side Burgers, which closed in 2024 after...
11-year-old charged with rape, attempted murder to be held in jail
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- An 11-year-old charged with attempted murder and rape will await her next court hearing from behind bars. On Monday, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Kristin Sweeney ruled the girl will be housed at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. She had previously been on house arrest and was seen in court wearing an ankle monitor.
Ohio Doctor Famous for Saying COVID-19 Vaccine Caused People to Become Magnetized Owes $698,000...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Middleburg Heights doctor who sparked criticism for her opposition to vaccines was ordered to pay nearly $700,000 for failing to pay taxes for three years. Sherri Tenpenny must pay back taxes for 2001, 2012 and 2013, along with penalties and interest, U.S. District Judge J....
Missing: Zayd Abdul Noor Sharif-Ivey
Zayd Abdul Noor Sharif-Ivey, 17, has been missing since April 11, 2026 and was last seen in South Euclid.
Fairview Park nearing decision regarding proposed controversial new service garage location
FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- City Council’s special finance committee meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today (May 4) is expected to include an updated timeline regarding plans to relocate the service garage from behind City Hall to a new property at 22100 Mastick Road. “We’re going to receive some of...
Car flips in downtown Cleveland crash
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A car flipped over after a crash early Monday morning in downtown Cleveland. The crash happened near the intersection of East 13th Street and St. Clair Avenue around 12:30 a.m. One person was taken to the hospital, according to EMS, and three others refused treatment. 19...
19 First Alert Day: Severe storms possible this afternoon and evening
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A strong cold front will be tracking through tomorrow. A windy and warmer day today. South to southwest winds could gust over 35 mph at times. High temperatures in the 70s. Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. A higher risk of storms west of Cleveland. A few storms could turn severe.
