Retiring Parma police chief reflects on 34 years of service with the city
PARMA, Ohio -- After two years as Parma Police Chief, James I. Blair will be retiring on Jan. 15. “Since I put in for the pension program’s drop program, you can only do eight years,” said Blair, 56, who served 34 years with the Parma Police Department. “If you go past that, then you lose your drop account, so I’m...
Chase with Elyria Police ends in drug investigation and arrest
ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - Elyria Police arrested and charged a man who led them on a chase Saturday morning. According to a release from Elyria Police, at around 10:54 a.m., officers tried to pull over a dark blue Volkswagen traveling northbound near the 600 block of North West River Road.
Where new Buc-ee’s locations are opening in 2026 and beyond
Buc-ee the Beaver may soon make an appearance along an interstate near you.
Do you have ‘neighbors from hell’? Here’s how to get Cleveland to help with...
The City of Cleveland gives residents tools to deal with recurring problems in their neighborhoods. Like the house down the block where the tenants are always throwing loud parties. Or the parking lot around the corner where young people gather to show off on their minibikes and ATVs. Or the guy across the street...
Life Time in Beachwood sold for $26M
Life Time, a health club at 3850 Richmond Road in Beachwood, was sold for over $26 million, according to Cuyahoga County real estate records. The 112,000-square-foot center opened in 2010 and operates as a country club-like facility with membership required to access the amenities. Life Time seeks to go above...
The real story of Burns’ and Allen’s marriage here 100 years ago: John Vacha
One of the most legendary weddings in Cleveland’s history, the marriage of entertainers George Burns and Gracie Allen, will mark its 100th anniversary on Jan. 7, 2026. “Legendary,” however, is a two-sided coin: (a) It’s something that makes an enduring impression in popular memory; but (b), It’s something that may...
24-year-old hospitalized after shooting: Cleveland police
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A 24-year-old man was hospitalized Friday night after a shooting, Cleveland police confirmed to Fox 8 News. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. in the 4100 block of Brookside Boulevard. Police said a 24-year-old man who’d been shot was found at the scene. First responders...
Cleveland man indicted for murder at RTA station, bond set at $1 million
CLEVELAND — Donnie Allen, the 25-year-old Cleveland man accused of killing Benjamin McComas of Avon Lake in a shooting at an RTA station, has been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury. According to court records, he was indicted on the following charges. 1 count of aggravated murder. 2...
Thousands without power in Northeast Ohio amid strong winds
Thousands of people are in the dark Monday morning as strong winds blow through Northeast Ohio.
New Ohio laws take effect in January across schools and workplaces
Ohioans ringing in the new year will face a changing legal landscape, with new laws taking effect that touch everything from minimum wage to cellphone use in schools. A series of statewide changes beginning in January is expected to affect households across Summit County and Northeast Ohio. The updates reach into...

















