Cleveland’s Fresh Fest sprouts great music, food in sixth year
CLEVELAND — It's grown larger every year, and in 2025 Fresh Fest returned to Cleveland with Hip-Hop legend MC Lyte headlining. “We wanted to recapture the essence of summer cookouts and block parties, but also with the form factor and size of a festival,” said Brittany Benton, one of the co-founders of Fresh Fest,...
Woman accused of stealing $425 handbag: North Olmsted Police Blotter
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – Petty theft: Country Club Boulevard. Officers at 11:17 a.m. on Aug. 29 responded to Dillard’s department store regarding a suspected female shoplifter they had in custody. A store loss prevention officer told the police officers that the woman entered the store, selected a $425...
Ohio man learns punishment for robbing federal investigation informant
Carl P. Lewis, 28, of Cleveland, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges in May.
Big Boogie Turns Cleveland Up at Z1079 Summer Jam 2025
Big Boogie delivered a dynamic set at Z1079 Summer Jam, keeping fans on their feet all night. Big Boogie had Cleveland moving during his Z1079 Summer Jam 2025 performance!. Known for his dynamic stage presence, he turned the crowd into a nonstop party. Fans joined in on chants, dance moves, and call-and-response...
Fraudsters threaten to go to police when victim balks at returning ‘mistaken’ $10,000 deposit:...
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – The intended victim of an online scam told North Olmsted police that one of the fraudsters threatened to report him to the IRS, FBI, and police unless he returned $10,000 that was supposedly deposited mistakenly into his bank account. An officer at 1:15 p.m. on...
A Tasty Tour of 5 Ohio’s Soul Food Restaurants
Let’s be honest: there’s something about soul food that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. If you’ve ever found yourself craving crispy chicken, buttery cornbread, or sides that could make you weep, you’re not alone. Ohio’s soul food scene is a delicious reminder that comfort can be plated, served, and, yes,...
Columbia Twp adds full-time firefighters to keep up with growth
A Lorain County community is hoping to get ahead of possible growing pains. As Columbia Township’s population booms, its fire department is also expanding.
Ohio Man Dies of ALS Just 1 Day After Pleading to Lawmakers for Medical...
"He really wanted that choice," Dana Hollister said of her husband David
Nearly 1 week later, Flats workers and visitors reflect on safety after mass shooting
CLEVELAND — Nearly a week after a shooting in the Flats East Bank injured six people, Cleveland police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. The gunfire broke out outside Play Bar & Grill on Sept. 7. Investigators say they recovered more than 40 shell casings from multiple weapons. Police have...
Rock breaks car window; Audi stolen from apartment lot: Brook Park police blotter
BROOK PARK, Ohio – Criminal damaging: Fry Road. An unidentified person threw a rock at and broke the rear window of a car parked outside a Fry home. The victim reported the damage at about 1 p.m. Aug. 28. When police arrived, they found a large rock on the car’s dashboard. The front windshield was cracked.
