A looming property tax initiative shows the government should plan for change: Michael McNamara
HAMILTON, Ohio -- Does your family have a financial plan for if your income suddenly changes whether it’s an emergency fund, insurance, or a contingency budget? If you expect your household to adapt to uncertainty, shouldn’t you expect government to do the same?. Across Ohio, an initiative that...
Officer to go on trial for incident at Medina bar with man he thought...
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for one of two Northeast Ohio law enforcement officers indicted for unlawfully detaining a man they thought was in the country illegally, is scheduled to begin in Medina County Court of Common Pleas Monday. Cleveland Police Detective Donald Kopchak is charged with...
Sentencing for Avon contractor guilty of schemes totaling nearly $3M
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The 51-year-old Avon contractor who pleaded guilty to two schemes that totaled nearly $3 million, was sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Monday to four to five years in prison. Jeffrey Crawford is the owner of Cleveland Custom Homes. In February, Crawford pleaded guilty...
Out-Of-State Nonprofit Snaps Up Midtown’s Rainbow Place For $14 Million
On Friday, an out-of-state preservation nonprofit quietly dropped roughly $14 million on three Midtown Cleveland apartment buildings that locals know as the Rainbow Place portfolio. The buyer, House of David Preservation, picked up the properties along the Euclid Avenue corridor, shifting long-running affordable...
Tremont’s Fire-Scarred St. Theodosius Cathedral Kicks Off Massive Rebuild Ahead Of Easter
Construction crews are set to roll into Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood on Monday, March 23, to finally start visible restoration work on St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral after last year’s roof fire. The first order of business will be removing two medium-sized domes, putting up extensive scaffolding and...
🏭 Cuyahoga County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings $17–$124K
Cuyahoga County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid companies hiring for hands-on and technical roles. Whether you’re a seasoned machinist or just starting out, there’s something here for you.
⚙️ Cleveland Utilities Committee to review utility contracts March 26
The Cleveland City Council Utilities Committee will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room 217 at Cleveland City Hall (601 Lakeside Avenue NE). The meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube (Cleveland City Council channel) and TV 20 (Spectrum Cable or online at...
Lorain County officer charged for illegal inmate search
A Lorain County corrections officer, Lori Blaze, is facing six misdemeanor charges after allegedly performing an illegal body cavity search on an inmate last November. Investigators say the search, which was done without a warrant, was over a bar of soap found in the inmate’s cell while she was on suicide watch.
‘Salamander spotting’ is more popular than ever. It’s causing issues.
CLEVELAND — The spotted salamander might be a victim of it's own popularity. Over the years, interest in their migration, which typically takes place in the late winter and early spring, has skyrocketed. "There has been an increased interest in salamander migration, And I'm not really quite sure all...
Police investigating after Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at discount store
Police are investigating after they say fentanyl was found inside Barbie doll packages sold at a discount store.
