Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke forces cancellations, raises health concerns across northeast Ohio
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to blanket northeast Ohio today (July 17), creating air quality conditions considered hazardous for everyone and forcing the cancellation of several major outdoor events. A “Code Maroon” air quality advisory is in effect through midnight for Summit, Medina, Portage, Cuyahoga, Lorai
Ohio EPA issues air quality advisory due to Canadian wildfires smoke | Reporters Roundtable
Canadian wildfire smoke prompted an air quality advisory across Ohio yesterday, with Northeast Ohio reaching hazardous air quality levels. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency urged everyone, but especially those with heart or lung conditions, children, older adults and pregnant women, to stay indoors. The health e
University Heights Merchants Demand Transparency on Warrensville Center Road as City Administration Comes Under...
A sudden county infrastructure project on Warrensville Center Road has ignited a heated battle in University Heights. Local merchants allege a communication blackout under Mayor Michele Weiss, doubled licensing fees, and intrusive data demands, while first responders warn that concrete barriers threaten emergency respo
Union caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital vote to authorize strike as contract negotiations...
CLEVELAND — Amid another round of tense labor talks, union caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital have "overwhelmingly" voted to authorize a strike if a new collective bargaining agreement cannot be reached with the healthcare system. Service Employees International Union District 1199 confirmed the news Thur
Dunked Garfield Heights Mayor Takes the Plunge as Tipsy Tommy’s Debuts on Canal Road
Tipsy Tommy's, a new bar-and-grill in Garfield Heights, is opening its doors today with live music, food, and a very public splash. Mayor Matt Burke is set to climb into a dunk tank as part of the grand-opening spectacle, with the program scheduled to start at 4 p.m. for an early-evening neighborhood kickoff.
Cleveland closes outdoor pools, extends rec center hours due to poor air quality
As a smoky haze took over the skyline, Cleveland closed outdoor pools and extended hours at recreation centers on Thursday and Friday because of poor air quality. The recreation centers are both cooling centers and “a place to seek relief from potentially dangerous environmental conditions,” a city spokesperson said in
Cleveland police seek suspect in West 14th and Clark Avenue break-in
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police Second District Detective Bureau is asking the public on Thursday for help in identifying a breaking and entering suspect. Detectives are looking for the suspect pictured above, who is wanted in connection with a breaking and entering in the area of...
Unions call for a return to an elected sheriff in Cuyahoga County
Two unions representing more than 900 Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department employees are calling for changes that would once again allow voters to elect the county’s sheriff.
After Major Makeover, Brew Kettle Tavern Roars Back In Mentor
The Brew Kettle Tavern is back in action in Mentor, trading its old epoxy floors for reclaimed wood, a chef-led menu, and a fresh lounge and game room that push the place firmly into modern-tavern territory. Owner Bryan Weber and chef-general manager Mike Longo say the sweeping renovation is all about giving regulars a
First Look: Edwins Oyster Bar, Opening Wednesday, July 22 in Cleveland Heights
“I think we nailed it,” Brandon Chrostowski says of his new French-style oyster bar. The slim and trim seafood restaurant, which is located just east of Edwins in the Cedar-Fairmount district of Cleveland Heights, opens its doors on Wednesday, July 22. There are just two dozen stools split between two counters. Another
