Following her departure from VH1’s romantic comedy series, “Single Ladies,” Stacey Dash has maintained a low-profile from the limelight, until now. The “Clueless” star recently launched her very own blog, Stay Dashing, where she expresses her thoughts through daily entries. Not to mention, Dash’s “new adventure” into the literary world with her forthcoming as-yet-untitled “How […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Tuesday, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement reacting to the Ohio Senate’s approval of SB 335, legislation that would support Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s plan for transforming the city’s schools: “Today’s passage of Senate Bill 335 through the Ohio Senate is a watershed moment for the children […]
Time Warner executives are allegedly thinking of potentially replacing the president of CNN Worldwide, the New York Post reported on Friday. CNN has experienced an onslaught of grim news in recent months, hitting record-low ratings among total viewers and in the coveted 25-54 age demographic. In April, the network experienced its overall lowest rated month […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Following the Cleveland Board of Education’s vote last Thursday to accept a plan recommended by a State Fact-Finder, CEO Eric Gordon said school officials are deeply disappointed to learn that the Cleveland Teacher’s Union voted to reject the independent Fact-Finder’s decision. The Fact-Finder recommended elimination of six paid holidays for teachers, […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – More than 500 Cleveland teachers were recently laid off. Now those remaining are being asked to give up some benefits as a recommendation by an independent fact finder. This is something that’s not going over well. Cleveland Schools CEO Eric Gordon sat down with me on WUAB 43 Forum this morning […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – 19 Action News has learned the first steps have been taken to merge the Cleveland Fire Department and ambulance service. The goal is to increase response time. Multiple sources tell 19 Action News the EMS Union voted overwhelmingly to allow firefighters, who are paramedics, to serve on ambulances. This hadn’t been done […]
Congressman Dennis Kucinich announced Wednesday that he’s hanging up his hat with Congress. Here the announcement posted on his official website: I would like to thank you for your support, and thank the tens of thousands of concerned Citizens for Kucinich who in the past few months have written, emailed and called to discuss my […]
CONNEAUT, OH (WOIO) – – A recent Conneaut High School graduate is going on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. 18-year-old Tyler Webster is hoping to take his girlfriend, Hannah Lower, to the prom before leaving for a three-year tour. The school district, however, is standing in their way. The problem is […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A new timekeeping system for all Cleveland firefighters and EMS workers. The time clocks are fallout from a pay scandal within the Cleveland Fire Department. Firefighters paid other firefighters under the table to work for them while they still collected a paycheck. Firefighters and paramedics will now use a thumbprint to sign […]
As Debra Beasley approached age 57, she believed that her face was starting to look “a little haggard.” She needed a boost, something to rejuvenate not just her face, but her spirit, she says. Beasley, of Farmville, Va., finally spoke to her longtime dermatologist, Dr. Yvonne Knight, about her concerns. Although she was nervous about […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Are Cleveland’s new trash laws set up to actually keep a lid on the garbage or are they simply a revenue generator set up to target landlords? The city’s new trash laws require residents to put their cans out no earlier than noon the day before trash day and bring them back […]
“View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and CNN anchor Don Lemon argued for journalists to say the full n-word on air while reporting stories. On Saturday, Lemon said that journalists should use the full word while reporting, rather than using the term “n-word.” Lemon said, “I hate saying ‘the n-word.’ I think it takes the value out […]