Reader’s Digest names Medina one of The Nicest Places in America
MEDINA, Ohio – Back in January, the community came together to provide holiday cheer to 200 hurricane victims from North Carolina. Those efforts have been recognized on a national level as Reader’s Digest has named Medina one of five of The Nicest Places in America for 2025. The...
Should Cuyahoga County sell millions in delinquent property tax liens? Editorial Board Roundtable
Cuyahoga County faces an unprecedented $60 million-plus in unpaid property taxes this year — threatening local revenue and health and human services’ needs. That’s prompted a proposed sale of up to $40 million in delinquent lien certificates to NAR Solutions, with proceeds split 61% to school districts, 22% to the...
Remains of World War 2 veteran return home to Northeast Ohio after 80 years
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — After 80 years, the remains of a true American hero have returned home to Northeast Ohio. On Saturday, Platoon Sgt. Harold Weaver of Cuyahoga Falls was laid to rest. “Platoon sergeant Harold Weaver gave the ultimate sacrifice," said Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters. On May...
Help name the zoo’s new baby rhino
A baby eastern black rhino was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and you can help name him! Vote for Makena, Kenza, or Kamari.
Euclid man sentenced for dragging woman with car at Willowick shopping center
WILLOWICK, Ohio — A Euclid man has been sentenced to two years in prison for dragging a woman with a car during an assault at Shoregate Town Center earlier this year, Willowick police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls on May 23 reporting an assault in the parking...
17-year-old suspect in Flats shooting from September arrested
A 17-year-old male is behind bars for his alleged role in the Sept. 7 shooting in The Flats, after he was arrested Thursday night following a chase with Cleveland Police and state troopers.
Teen linked to mass shooting among eight arrested during multi-agency crime crackdown in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio – A violent crime reduction initiative in Cleveland on October 9, 2025, resulted in eight felony arrests, including the apprehension of a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a mass shooting in the Cleveland Flats that occurred just one month earlier on September 7. The operation, led...
ODOT workers, vehicles, and equipment hit this year surpass 2024 numbers, and it’s only...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It happened again. Another ODOT worker hit by a distracted driver on Wednesday. Sadly the number of crashes into ODOT workers, vehicles and their equipment this year has reached 88, surpassing last year’s total of 84. But we haven’t even experienced winter yet. Matt...
Three dogs euthanized after Mentor attack that injured 4-year-old, mother
MENTOR, Ohio — The dogs involved in an attack in Mentor that injured a 4-year-old girl and her mother have been euthanized, police said. The primary dog involved in the Oct. 4 attack was voluntarily surrendered to the Lake County Dog Warden on Wednesday and euthanized the following morning, police said. Two other...
Elderly man found dead after Ohio shed fire
An elderly man was found dead after a shed caught fire in northern Ohio.
