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  AKRON, Ohio – The frigid weather could be having a major impact on donations to the Salvation Army. The number of people giving up coats and gently-used clothing is down at least 60 percent at area stores, according to the agency. “We’re desperate. I have to say we are,” said Major Gayle Miga from […]

The 5-year-old Detroit girl who was abducted by her mother was found in Texas. MyFOXDetroit reports: She had been missing since Monday, Feb. 3, when…

2013 marked the comeback for good, quality Black films and “Essence” magazine is showcasing them in March 2014 issue. Gracing the cover is “Lee Daniels’…

19 Action News has learned that the Cleveland Cavaliers fired General Manager, Chris Grant Thursday. The Cavaliers have had a dismal first half of the season with a record of 16 wins and 33 losses. Just last night the Cavs suffered an embarrassing loss to a depleted Los Angeles Lakers team at the “Q” by a score of […]

  AKRON, OH (WOIO) – The University of Akron has proposed suspending 55 academic programs following several years of review. At Wednesday’s Board meeting, Trustees requested that Faculty Senate provide input on proposals to suspend some academic programs, and that students applying for admission to those programs be informed about the possibility of being impacted […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cuyahoga County now has a new hotline to better ensure area seniors and adults with disabilities can access the services they need. “In Cuyahoga County, we’ve worked hard to ensure that seniors and adults with disabilities get the best constituent services we can provide,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald. […]

  CLEVELAND – Eight Cleveland firefighters were suspended – including onewho was also demoted – after they were found guilty in administrative hearings of urinating on their former fire chief’s photo in a bathroom urinal, the department said today. On Aug. 16, 2013, several firefighters were out celebrating their training academy graduation at two bars […]

Doesn’t New Jersey Governor Chris Christie  remind you of Sergeant Schultz from “Hogan’s Heroes.” J. Anthony Brown thinks so!

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Downtown Cleveland Alliance Ambassadors were out in full force Wednesday, working to clear downtown crosswalks and RTA stops. About 30 ambassadors bundled up and were trying to make downtown safe for pedestrians. “Well, we wouldn’t be doing our job if we weren’t here for the people. This is what we’re […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A Cleveland City Council Committee took up the United cutbacks Wednesday. Some council members are hoping that with the hub gone, Burke Lakefront could see more development. The current agreement with Continental Airlines is that Burke Lakefront Airport will not be used for commercial activity. Some council members hope that […]

  CLEVELAND – For the first time in Ohio history, ODOT is going out in the market place to find a new contract for salt supply mid-winter to get them through the remainder of what has been a messier than normal season thus far.   HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Each summer, ODOT, in conjunction with […]

  If New York City is the “City that doesn’t sleep,” Cleveland is the “City that doesn’t stop” and that’s exactly what happened throughout Northeast Ohio Wednesday. Snow fell overnight, took a break and then continued for the next five hours straight (at the very least) but schools and businesses still remained open, especially on […]