AKRON – It’s no surprise that the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is preparing to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, but there is a specific process to how and when the foodbank lends a helping hand. There is no shortage of food and supplies here inside the warehouse of the foodbank. It would be easy to […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to […]

CLEVELAND – With temperatures below freezing, and lots of snow falling on northeast Ohio, living on the streets has become a fight for survival. For years, Volunteers of America outreach workers have been hitting the streets to meet the needs of Cleveland’s unsheltered homeless. Each year, as temperatures drop, the work becomes even more important. […]

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) – MetroHealth is laying the foundation for a healthier future by building a new community health center in Middleburg Heights, which will provide more services to southern Cuyahoga County residents closer to their homes. The approximately 57,000-square-foot health center will occupy a 10 acre campus on Pearl Road at I-71. The […]

AVON, OH (WOIO) – Having a “Merry Christmas” is a lot more likely now because of the kind deeds of a Secret Santa.  He came to the Avon Wal-Mart and gave a whole new meaning to “Satisfaction guaranteed.” He paid of layaways for two dozen people he doesn’t know. “I think that’s fantastic.  I can’t […]

AKRON, Ohio - Detectives in Akron said the incidents weren't related, but a McDonald's was robbed and two teens stole a teacher's car over the weekend. Authorities said video caught two teens stealing a teacher's car on Friday. Akron police said Justin Meyers, 18, and Rashaun Payne, 18, stole car keys from an East High School teacher's coat and then took off in her vehicle.

CLEVELAND - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will announce an agreement today that sets in place a moratorium on post office and processing center closures in Ohio, and around the country, until May 15. "This moratorium is a win for Ohio consumers, Ohio business, and Ohio workers. Though the Postal Service faces serious challenges, this will provide time to reach a solution that will strengthen the USPS, instead of crippling it. It is vital that all Ohio residents and businesses receive the same level of service and access to their mail," Brown said. Targeted for closure were 120 post offices and 10 mail processing facilities in Ohio. The Postal Service said the cuts were in response to a steady drop in the amount of mail it handles.

AVON LAKE, OH (WOIO) – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown applauded the news that the Ford Motor Company will retain at least 1,400 jobs at its Avon Lake plant. The plant, which once manufactured vans, will now make trucks. “Investing in the auto industry means investing in Ohio’s economy-in jobs at Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler […]

EASTLAKE, Ohio – As the population of seniors grow, there is a greater need for a hot lunch-time meal during the week for the elderly. Volunteers at the Eastlake nutrition site help prepare hot lunches for seniors who otherwise can’t get out. “Not only is it a hot, well-balance lunch, it’s also a bit of […]

AKRON, Ohio – First Night Akron is looking for volunteers at this year’s event to do a number of jobs. Greeters are needed to introduce performers and lots of help is wanted for some hands-on activities. Volunteers are a critical part of the celebration that rings in the New Year which showcases the arts to […]