This Chef Turned a Rundown Spot Into the Most Beloved Restaurant in Lakewood, OH
Open Tue–Thu & Sun: 5 PM–10 PM | Fri & Sat: 5 PM–11 PM (Closed Mon) If you’re chasing a truly memorable dinner in Northeast Ohio, Sarita a Restaurant in Lakewood is already on every local foodie’s radar — and for very good reason.
$150,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A man in Middleburg Heights has won a $150,000 prize playing an Ohio Lottery scratch-off game, officials announced. According to the Ohio Lottery, the winner played the Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off ticket to claim the prize. Officials said the man was so excited when he claimed his winnings that he forgot...
Denison Bar Shooting Fugitive Still Loose As Cops Sound Alarm
A Cleveland man wanted in a Denison Avenue bar shooting is still on the run months later, and investigators say he is also tied to an aggravated robbery that went down earlier this year. Authorities warn the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous and have pushed out his photo and description in a fresh plea...
4 arrested, including 3 teens, after leading Westlake Police on chase in stolen car
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Four were arrested, including three teens, last week after leading Westlake and Rocky River police officers on a chase in a stolen car. According to a release from Westlake Police, on March 28 at around 1 a.m., officers learned of an attempted car theft in Lorain County involving a yellow...
Community activists petition to recall Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb
A group of community activists has launched an effort to recall Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. Members of The Accountable Cleveland Era said Bibb should be held accountable for various things.
Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Grandma After Christmas Concert Gets No Jail Time, Just House...
A man drove away after hitting an 84-year-old woman leaving a children's Christmas concert. His punishment? Three years of community control and a really long time stuck at home.
He found a new family at University Hospitals, then they saved his life: Health...
BEACHWOOD, Ohio — For years, Beckham walked the halls of University Hospitals with a clear purpose: help cancer patients and their families find their way, physically and emotionally, through some of the hardest days of their lives. What he didn’t expect was that one day, those same corridors would...
Cleveland Pools Get Summer Security Clampdown As Parks Boss Maps Out Makeover
Cleveland’s parks director, Alexandria Nichols, says residents are going to notice real changes at rec centers and parks this summer. Outdoor pools are expected to reopen in early June, and the department is rolling out new security screening, on-site repairs and more youth programming. Nichols is pitching the work...
Maple Heights council members file dueling police reports after heated meeting altercation
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — A dispute between two Maple Heights City Council members has led to dueling police reports following an incident during a recent council meeting. It is not unusual for sessions to become intense, but accusations of verbal and physical abuse this week have escalated tensions further.
Stadium Showdown: Episode 52: A national Modell Law is proposed and Burke Airport finds...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Every Friday, 19 News is going beyond the headlines to bring you the latest on the stadium showdown. We’re here to cut through the controversy and answer all your questions. Here’s the lineup for Episode 52:. Jeff Slawson has the latest on the Air...

















