Euclid Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
On May 2nd, the Euclid Police Department expanded its ranks with the addition of six new officers, a significant step towards enhancing public safety and community service. The officers were sworn in during a ceremony officiated by Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, marking a proud moment for the department and the City...
Where to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio is honoring Juneteenth 2025 with festivals, live music, cultural events and family friendly activities. From downtown Cleveland to Akron, Canton and beyond, here’s a guide to Juneteenth events happening across the region. CUYAHOGA COUNTY. MetroHealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest –...
Reward offered for Lorain County fugitive wanted for drug violations
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for a fugitive wanted by the Lorain County Sheriff’s office for drug violations and the U.S. Marshals for a parole violation. Michael Norman, 31, is known to frequent Lorain County and Cuyahoga County. Anyone with information on Norman...
Police track shoplifting couple to woman’s house: Brunswick Police Blotter
Police tracked two reported shoplifters from a Center Road store at 7:33 p.m. May 4 to the home one of the suspects. Witnesses saw the man and woman fleeing the store in a brown Chevrolet Trax and found the two at the woman’s house on Carolyn Drive. She and he boyfriend, a Westlake man, were charged with theft.
Police officer promises to protect, serve — and cut your hair: Community Voices
BEREA, Ohio -- Jermaine Smith may be a Cleveland police officer, but he knows how to give you a shave and a haircut, too. Smith has been a police officer for 24 years. He’s stationed in the First District. But he also graduated from Lake Erie Barber College in...
Firefighter injured while battling Cleveland house fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland firefighter was injured while battling a house fire Sunday. According to Cleveland Fire Department (CFD), the fire is at the 7800 block of Elton Avenue. Crews were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. The CFD said the firefighter, in his 50s, suffered a...
Jewish Federation of Cleveland issues statement following terrorist attack in Boulder
For the second week in a row, Jews in America have been attacked by a domestic terrorist inspired by the violent rhetoric that has gone largely unchecked for the past two years. We pray for the speedy and complete recovery for those injured in this cowardly act of hate —...
The Job Corp’s Demise is Cleveland’s Loss by C. Ellen Connally
In October of 2022, I reported on the Cleveland Job Corp and my positive impressions of the program. As I observed then, not only does the program change the lives of young people, its physical presence on the site of the old Fisher Body Plant on Cleveland’s east side changed a brownfield into a thriving neighbor....
Thousands visit Cleveland Market and support over 100 local vendors
Clevelanders spent the weekend at the Cleveland market in the Asia town neighborhood. People had a chance to enjoy over 100 local food and clothing vendors
Midtown Collaboration Center Is the Newest Piece of Cleveland Foundation’s Developing Midtown Campus
The $32 million Cleveland Foundation project celebrated its grand opening earlier this month. By Annie Nickoloff. Collaboration is key at the new 100,000-square-foot building at East 66th Street and Euclid Avenue. Stepping inside the space, which stretches down the length of 66th with colorful picnic tables and lawn...