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  • Expungement Fair in Cleveland hopes to help wipe some people’s records clean

    CLEVELAND-Making sure a mistake in the past doesn’t haunt your future: That’s the idea behind an Expungement Fair being held Saturday in Cleveland. For the second year, the Cleveland Alumni Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is bringing back the fair to seal and expunge various types of convictions for both juveniles and adults. Judges, lawyers and legal experts will provide services to people who take advantage of the fair, and it’s free. “Felony convictions or even misdemeanors, they […]

  • Two cars crash into homes on same Cleveland street, one on site of Superman birthplace

    CLEVELAND —  Cleveland police are investigating a pair of car crashes on the city’s east side. Police said one car went into a home that sits on the site of the birthplace of Superman! The car crashed into a house on Parkwood Drive, on the same property where Man of Steel co-creator Joe Shuster once lived. The two people in the car were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition. The other car crashed at a home on […]

  • Behind the scenes with Francisco Lindor as he surprises fans at local car dealership

    He’s a player who needs no introduction. Indians shortstop and fan favorite Francisco Lindor is known for his big plays and even bigger smile. So imagine running into him when you’re out just looking for a new ride! We went behind the scenes with the All-Star as he surprised some fans at I-90 Nissan. Watch the video above for more.

  • Officer in ‘Fair’ Condition After Motorcycle Crash

    By Fox 8 News Reporter Allison Brown VALLEY VIEW, Ohio –Scary moments for the Valley View Police Department Saturday afternoon, as one of their own was injured on duty. Patrolman Bradley Dalton, a 19-year veteran on the force, was hit on his motorcycle at the intersection of Canal and Rockside Roads. The accident happened just a few minutes before shift change at 2:00 p.m. The officer was riding back to the station, going southbound on Canal, when police believe an […]

  • World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock in Northeast Ohio damaged

    SUGARCREEK, Ohio — Police in Sugarcreek are investigating damage to the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock. Authorities in the Tuscarawas County city say some children scaled a fence and hopped up on the clock. They were reportedly dancing with the figures on the clock as their parents looked on. The arms of the people on the clock were damaged and later fell off. Residents are offering a reward to find the people responsible. They also say security cameras will be installed. […]

  • Construction worker injured after being struck by car on I-71 at SR 176

    CLEVELAND — A construction worker was injured and taken to the hospital after being hit by a car while on the job. The worker was struck at around 11:15 a.m. when ODOT says a driver entered the work zone on I-71 southbound at SR 176. ODOT says employees were setting up portable barrier walls beneath the SR 176 southbound ramp bridge when it happened.

  • Painesville judge hands down another creative sentence

    PAINESVILLE, Ohio – A Painesville judge handed down a creative sentence Tuesday for a student accused of stealing a life ring. The student had been caught on surveillance video stealing the ring from Lake Metroparks. He was charged with criminal mischief and faced up to 60 days in jail. But, since the student was a senior, Judge Michael Cicconetti decided to cut him a break and not send him  to jail. Instead, the judge handed down one of his infamous […]

  • Veterinary hospital raises thousands to help police get new K-9 officer

    WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio – It was a special day for a local police department. In December 2017, the South Euclid Police Department lost one of its K-9 officers, Oktane, to cancer. The price to add another K-9 to the force was about $13,000. VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists in Warrensville Heights helped to take care of Oktane when he was ill and they wanted to do something for the department after their loss. The practice set out to hopefully raise […]

  • Hot Sauce Williams on Carnegie shutting doors for good this weekend

    CLEVELAND — After more than 24 years in business, a local hot spot will serve up its last slab of ribs on Carnegie. But, don’t worry! Hot Sauce Williams is not saying goodbye for good. The restaurant will officially close its Carnegie Avenue location this weekend, but will continue to operate two other locations on Lee Road and on Superior in Glenville. The children of the original owners now run the business, but say it’s time to say goodbye. Deborah […]

  • Cuyahoga County Library dedicates new studio in honor of Kathleen Cochrane DePiero

    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – A touching ceremony Wednesday evening in Strongsville for a wife, mother and a former colleague of Fox 8. Kathleen Cochrane DePiero passed away unexpectedly in December. She was a talented reporter here at Fox 8 before she stepped away to be a full-time mom to her children. Kathleen was also a big supporter of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. The Strongsville branch of the library held a ceremony to name the new audio-visual recording studio after her. […]

  • Student charged with having gun inside Glenville High School

    CLEVELAND — An 18-year-old has been charged with having a gun inside Glenville High School. According to court documents, the student is charged with illegal possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone. Students reported seeing him with a gun in the high school cafeteria on Wednesday. Police found the student after he left the school, and say he had a fully loaded handgun with a full magazine on him. There was no indication of a threat.

  • Cedar Point ticket prices go up for 2018 season… but there are ways to save

    SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point has raised its ticket prices for the 2018 season, but there are ways to save. The cost of a regular adult ticket at the gate is now $72 — up $5 from last season. You can get discounted tickets on Cedar Point’s website.  The park is offering a preseason deal: ‘Everyone Pays Kids’ Price,’ where you pay $45. **Check out that deal and others, here** Cedar Point opens on Saturday, May 5. The park’s new coaster, […]

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