You shouldn’t need a permit to pray in your own home — the Supreme...
A cease-and-desist letter forced an Orthodox Jew to cancel his minyan, but courts dismissed his First Amendment claim over a zoning technicality.
Review finds jail violated state standards in woman’s death
A state review of the death of a woman in Cuyahoga County’s custody last year found that the care Jennifer Wade received did not meet state standards.
Parma firefighters respond to dumpster fire
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Parma firefighters responded to a dumpster fire behind Krazy Bins Tuesday evening. According to a Facebook post, at around 6 p.m., firefighters responded to the Krazy Bins, located at 8515 Day Drive, and found a fire in a trash compactor behind it. With no easy access...
Investigators need your help with decade old local rape case
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga Most Wanted features a Cleveland man wanted for an alleged rape that happened in 2015. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, in January of 2015, Harvey Jones is accused of dragging his victim from a bedroom and raped them in a bathroom.
Cleveland police seek help identifying suspects in vehicle theft, vandalism
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police Second District is seeking help from the community in the identification of two individuals Tuesday. According to police, the two individuals are suspects in connection with grand theft of a motor vehicle and vandalism that occurred near Clark Avenue. Those with
Workers win wage theft judgments against NEON health centers network
Eleven current and former employees of Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) have won wage theft judgments in Cleveland Municipal Court against the nonprofit. The current and former employees filed suit in small claims court in March to recover back wages and, in some cases, receive the paid time off and/o
Beloved Olmsted Falls toy store closing, will move most of its business online
As national retailer Toys "R" Us continues its resurgence, including a location at Crocker Park in Westlake, a local toy shop owner plans to shutter her store at the end of August.
Mentor mother pleads guilty after 2 children found outside in extreme cold
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - A Mentor mother pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering children, after her two young daughters were found outside in the bitter cold this past January. Laura Beitler, 36, will be sentenced in Mentor Municipal Court on Oct. 26. Mentor police officers were called out to...
Infrastructure, development projects move ahead in Solon
From road construction to utility upgrades to new housing developments, multiple projects are moving forward across the City of Solon as officials continue work on infrastructure and development initiatives. On Miles Road, Cleveland-based Terrace Construction has begun installing a new water main along the centerline o
This Little-Known Ohio Train Ride Offers The Most Stunning Scenery
If you’ve been driving past the same strip malls and highway exits for so long that you’ve forgotten what actual scenery looks like, have I got news for you. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Independence, Ohio is about to remind you that Northeast Ohio has landscapes that’ll make you pull out your camera and actu
