CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland police supervised as city workers removed the “Occupy Cleveland” tent early Thursday morning. “When the cameras were gone, Cleveland police came around 3, 3:30 in the morning with a bunch of city workers, had ordered the tent to be torn down,” said protestor Peter Schanz. “There were about eight police officers here […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The following media statement was issued by Rock Ohio Caesars regarding its approval for a gaming operator license Wednesday. The statement is attributable to Matt Cullen, president and chief executive officer of Rock Gaming LLC, and John Payne, president of Enterprise Shared Services for Caesars Entertainment: “We are delighted to accept […]
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich officially ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. In delivering a statement on his departure from the race, Gingrich characterized his time on the trail as “a truly wild ride.” He said that he and his wife Callista had “an amazing year.” Addressing the future of presumptive […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – 19 Action News has confirmed Cleveland City Hall has decided not to renew a permit for Occupy Cleveland protestors to stay on a portion of Public Square. The protestors can still be there with signs, but they have to remove a tent, camping equipment and other belongings. The number of protestors […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Declaring that “It’s time for peace and unity in the Diocese of Cleveland,” Bishop Lennon announced Tuesday that he will reopen 12 area parishes that were closed in 2009 and 2010 as part of a comprehensive reconfiguration plan. Lennon said during a news conference at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist that […]
After months of anticipation, Mayfield Heights residents will finally get a taste of SONIC Drive-In’s famous Cherry Limeades, Tots and Premium Beef Hot Dogs. The Mayfield Heights SONIC Drive-In opens to the public at 6 a.m. on Feb. 1. “We are thrilled to open the Mayfield Heights SONIC Drive-In and invite guests to experience the indoor dining area,” said Frank Cuevas, director of operations and marketing for North Coast Drive-Ins, LLC., SONIC franchisee for the Mayfield Heights drive-in. “We look forward to serving residents and delivering the fun Carhop service SONIC Drive-Ins are known for across the country.”
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio - Already facing shortened school days and cuts in programs, parents and students of the Garfield Heights City School District will have to brace themselves for more potential bad news on Thursday. In December, the district announced a realignment plan that resulted in the elimination of music, arts, physical education and library programs for grades K-5 and a reduction of these programs at the middle school level.
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio - Progressive auto insurance is looking to lower Cleveland's unemployment rate by hiring hundreds of people to fill open positions in the sales, service and claims departments. The company boasts on-site medical facilities and massage services, a casual dress code, performance bonuses, fitness center, and yoga classes for all employees, plus more.
Heidi Klum and Seal have officially confirmed that they’re planning to divorce on Sunday, after rumors swirled that the couple were splitting after almost seven years of marriage. TMZ has learned that the reason for the breakup is that Heidi is tired of Seal’s temper. We’re hearing that heir careers also played a part in Heidi’s decision. She’s the bread winner in the family and their busy schedules created a distance between them.
On Friday, HuffPost Food reported on rumors that Paula Deen would soon come clean with her diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. But now it's official -- the celebrity chef made the media rounds Tuesday morning. Here's the Associated Press on Deen's announcement: Celebrity chef and Food Network star Paula Deen is teaming with drugmaker Novo Nordisk to launch a program that aims to help people live with Type 2 diabetes and promote a Novo diabetes drug.
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – On his way to Shaker Heights High School, President Barack Obama made a stop at a house on Cleveland’s southeast side, to meet with 91-year-old Endia Eason and her 81-year-old husband, William, a retired postal worker and Marine. The Eason’s have lived in their neighborhood since 1971, but 10 years ago […]
CLEVELAND – Sears Holdings Corp. announced the closing of more than 100 Sears and Kmart stores, including two in northeast Ohio. The company cited poor sales during the holidays as the reason to close between 100 and 120 stores. The company released a list of 79 stores, mostly Kmart stores, on Thursday. Six of the […]