Ohio Real-Time News
Drunk driver goes on run after crashing car, leaving behind three passengers: Gates Mills Police Blotter
Around 3 a.m. March 30, OnStar reported a crash near Chagrin River Road. Responding officers found that the vehicle had struck a pillar at the intersection and located three people outside the vehicle. They had all been passengers in the vehicle and it was learned the driver had fled on foot prior to the arrival of officers.
Woman punched in the face by angry driver while walking into store: Mayfield Heights Police Blotter
A woman reported March 29 that she was struck in the face by an unknown woman while walking into JoAnn Fabrics. She explained that she and her sister were crossing traffic in front of the store when a vehicle sped by them. She said that she threw her hands up in the air and tapped the back window of the vehicle to indicate how close the driver was to them. After the driver showed her the middle finger, the victim said the woman got out of her vehicle, charged at her and slapped her in the face, knocking off her glasses.
Ohio lawmakers give schools more leeway on reserves, add wide variety of policy changes in budget plan
The changes were among dozens of final alterations made by the Ohio House Finance Committee on Tuesday before the panel voted to approve the enormous, $200 billion-plus budget plan.
Dear Abby: Daughter is making me sit with my ex instead of my current husband
Dear Abby: My daughter is getting married soon and she'd like her father, to whom I'v been divorced 20 years, to sit by me in the front row. She expects my husband of 12 years to sit with the guests. What's your take on this?
North Royalton charter amendment would threaten council president’s position
The North Royalton Charter Review Commission has recommended a charter amendment that would prohibit any City Council member from holding an “appointed public office” with any municipality, including North Royalton.
Ohio Republicans fumble after grabbing “the tail of a wolverine” in library attack
Libraries and supporters push back as House GOP scrambles to explain email threatening to cut funding over "specific ideologies" while changing funding formula
Asking Eric: A friend’s gossip about alcoholism turned out to be wrong
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to set the record straight about a friend's rumored alcoholism.
New reentry care bags support individuals exiting Cuyahoga County jail
Public Defender's Office aims to distribute thousands of reentry bags with hygiene products and resources to help individuals leading the Cuyahoga County jail.
How Parma parents, community members can weigh in on next schools superintendent
The focus group-style meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. April 15 in the Normandy High School’s Media Center.
MLB World Series champ among dozens killed after roof collapses at nightclub
Former MLB pitcher and 2011 World Series champion Octavio Dotel was among dozens killed after a roof collapsed at a night club in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, according to reports.
Bedford Heights man killed in Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood
Andre M. Calloway was killed on East 155th Street and Biltmore Avenue, the Cuyahoga County medical examiner reports.
City of Elyria secures $325,000 grant for West Park inclusive playground
The West Park Inclusive Playground will be designed to offer an enriching outdoor play experience for residents of all ages and abilities, eliminating the barriers that often limit participation in traditional playgrounds.
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