Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio vineyards offering solar eclipse themed wine trail
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Over a dozen vineyards across Northeast Ohio are teaming up in time for the 2024 total solar eclipse to provide a unique experience for those who enjoy a good glass of wine.
The Valley Wine Group is offering a Total Eclipse Wine Trail, an event taking place April 5, 6 and 7 from 12 p.m. through 5 p.m.
Wine enthusiasts are able to purchase a trail passport for $70, which includes a keepsake passport booklet, a t-shirt and $5 off on one Trail Package at each participating winery. The Trail Package costs $10 for those without the passport.
The following wineries will be participating in the Solar Eclipse Wine Trail, with respective eclipse-themed appetizers:
- Grand River Cellars: 5750 S. Madison Rd. Madison, OH 44057 Appetizer: “To the Moon, Alice!” Bacon, Gouda Mac & Cheese
- Debonné Vineyards: 7840 Doty Rd. Madison, OH 44057 Appetizer: Corona Chicken Sliders with Solar Flare Sauce
- Cask 307: 7259 Warner Rd. Madison, OH 44057 Appetizer: Black & White Cookies
- South River Vineyards: 6062 South River Rd. Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Galaxy F Bomb Truffles
- Kosicek Vineyards: 636 OH-534 Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Cosmic Pasta Salad
- Harpersfield Vineyard: 6387 St. Rt. 307 Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Moonshine-Roasted Mushrooms & Meatballs
- Stonegait Winery: 4275 Bates Rd. Madison, OH 44057 Appetizer: Space Balls Cocktail Meatballs
- Rosabella Winery: 3951 OH-307 Austinburg, OH 44010 Appetizer: Total Eclipse of the Cheesecake Tart
- Winery at Spring Hill: 6062 South Ridge Road West, Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Path of Totality Trail Mix
- Virant Family Winery: 541 Atkins Rd. Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Potato Moon Soup
- Laurello Vineyards 4573 St Rt 307E, Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Dark Chocolate Bean Dip & Crackers
- Ferrante Winery: 5585 St Rt 307, Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Casa Lunar Ravioli
- Silver Crest Cellars: 4511 Bates Rd., Geneva, OH 44057 Appetizer: Chocolate Eclipse
- Hundley Cellars: 6451 St. Rt. 307, Geneva, OH 44041 Appetizer: Moon over My Hammy
Those wishing to purchase a passport can choose the preferred winery to pick up their passport package.
Find more information and purchase a passport HERE.
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Cleveland, OH
FBI Cleveland seeks assistance identifying bank robbery suspect
EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) – FBI Cleveland is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect connected to a PNC Bank robbery that occurred Friday afternoon.
At approximately 2:20 p.m., a man entered the PNC Bank at 285 Babbitt Rd. in Euclid, waited in line and then approached the victim teller with a demand note.
According to Public Affairs Officer, Susan Licate, the man then left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, traveling east out of the back parking lot.
The suspect is described as a light skinned African American man with a slender build wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, black neck gaiter and black shoes.
The FBI encourages anyone with information to contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 or to call a local law enforcement agency.
The release said callers can remain anonymous when submitting a tip.
Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
Cleveland, OH
Ohio high school boys basketball scores: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio — OHSAA boys basketball scores from Friday in Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Ada 56, Pandora-Gilboa 37
Akr. Buchtel 71, Cle. Adams 47
Alliance 77, Alliance Marlington 57
Anna 60, Sidney Fairlawn 24
Archbold 47, Wauseon 45
Arlington 50, Bloomdale Elmwood 23
Attica Seneca E. 49, Upper Sandusky 37
Batavia Clermont NE 58, Felicity-Franklin 23
Bellbrook 70, Oxford Talawanda 32
Bellevue 74, Norwalk 32
Berlin Center Western Reserve 60, Atwater Waterloo 49
Berlin Hiland 71, Uhrichsville Claymont 32
Bishop Hartley 58, Cols. St. Charles 51
Bowling Green 45, Napoleon 37
Bristol 62, Kinsman Badger 59
Brooklyn 56, Independence 51
Brunswick 66, Medina 51
Bryan 54, Swanton 46
Can. McKinley 68, Massillon Jackson 55
Canfield 45, Warren Harding 36
Canfield S. Range 55, Niles McKinley 41
Castalia Margaretta 89, Vermilion 40
Centerville 59, Beavercreek 50
Chagrin Falls 65, Wickliffe 31
Chardon 61, Eastlake North 53
Cin. Mariemont 58, Cin. Finneytown 40
Cin. Sycamore 63, Cin. Colerain 62, OT
Cin. Taft 62, Cin. Aiken 57
Cin. Winton Woods 56, Milford (OH) 38
Clayton Northmont 51, Miamisburg 40
Cle. Benedictine 69, Parma Hts. Holy Name 61
Cols. Bishop Watterson 42, Cols. DeSales 35
Cols. KIPP 54, Baltimore Liberty Union 43
Cols. Wellington 55, Cols. Patriot Prep 47
Columbia Station Columbia 69, Lorain Clearview 34
Columbus Grove 56, Bluffton 48
Copley 72, Tallmadge 68
Cortland Lakeview 70, Struthers 47
Dalton 58, West Salem Northwestern 19
Danville 65, Howard E. Knox 36
Day. Christian 52, Brookville 47
Day. Oakwood 63, Middletown Madison 34
Defiance 53, Elida 35
Delphos St John’s 74, New Bremen 51
Doylestown Chippewa 72, Apple Creek Waynedale 70
Dublin Scioto 60, Hayes 45
E. Palestine 76, Salineville Southern 56
Edon 43, Holgate 37
Fairfield 67, Middletown 60
Findlay Liberty-Benton 59, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 29
Galloway Westland 72, Westerville S. 62
Gates Mills Gilmour 61, Cle. VASJ 56
Gates Mills Hawken 67, Painesville Harvey 57
Genoa 76, Millbury Lake 38
Gibsonburg 72, Tol. Ottawa Hills 59
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 67, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 49
Green 62, Can. Glenoak 61
Greenville 76, Piqua 50
Grove City 58, Pickerington North 26
Hamilton Badin 53, Day. Chaminade Julienne 37
Hartville Lake Center Christian 50, Warren JFK 38
Heartland Christian 72, Youngs. East 63
Hilliard Bradley 59, Powell Olentangy Liberty 52
Huron 56, Milan Edison 45
Jackson Center 37, Ft. Loramie 34
Jeromesville Hillsdale 66, Rittman 37
Kalida 52, Miller City 39
Kettering Alter 66, Cin. McNicholas 53
Kidron Cent. Christian 75, Mansfield Christian 41
Kirtland 77, Rootstown 40
Lebanon 58, Morrow Little Miami 43
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 48, Cols. Upper Arlington 26
Lewistown Indian Lake 61, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 54
Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 47, Mason 23
Lima Bath 56, Celina 47
Lima Shawnee 61, St Marys 34
Lima Temple Christian 61, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 57
Lorain 68, Strongsville 65
Lore City Buckeye Trail 52, E. Can. 22
Loveland 55, Kings Mills Kings 40
Mansfield 62, Dover 54
Mantua Crestwood 47, Burton Berkshire 43
Maria Stein Marion Local 43, Coldwater 28
Marie Philip, Mass. 55, Ohio Deaf 41
Maumee 49, Oak Harbor 39
McComb 61, Leipsic 32
Medina Christian Academy 73, Elyria Open Door 53
Medina Highland 54, Aurora 40
Milford Center Fairbanks 63, W. Jefferson 57
Minerva 61, Carrollton 48
Minster 55, New Knoxville 34
Monroe 39, Hamilton Ross 31
Mt Gilead 71, Cardington-Lincoln 50
Mt. Victory Ridgemont 42, Dola Hardin Northern 35
N. Can. Hoover 58, Massillon Perry 47
N. Robinson Col. Crawford 69, Bucyrus 18
N. Royalton 75, Wadsworth 44
New Franklin Manchester 66, Canal Fulton Northwest 46
New Middletown Spring. 49, Campbell Memorial 46
New Riegel 42, Elmore Woodmore 30
Old Fort 73, Lakeside Danbury 31
Oregon Clay 61, Fremont Ross 45
Orwell Grand Valley 59, Middlefield Cardinal 26
Ottoville 51, Continental 42
Parma Padua 69, Mentor Lake Cath. 53
Paulding 58, Sherwood Fairview 44
Pemberville Eastwood 78, Fostoria 40
Peninsula Woodridge 78, Lodi Cloverleaf 58
Perry 58, Orange 52
Pickerington Central 66, Groveport-Madison 32
Pitsburg Franklin-Monroe 51, Ansonia 46
Plain City Jonathan Alder 50, Bellefontaine 41
Ravenna 53, Akr. Coventry 37
Reynoldsburg 64, Lancaster 52
STVM 54, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 53
Sandusky 66, Tiffin Columbian 56
Sandusky Perkins 79, Clyde 63
Sandusky St. Mary 61, Kansas Lakota 42
Southington Chalker 56, Windham 54
Spencerville 59, Harrod Allen E. 33
Spring. Emmanuel Christian 56, Legacy Christian 44
Spring. Shawnee 40, Richwood N. Union 37
St. Henry (OH) 54, Rockford Parkway 41
Steubenville 73, E. Liverpool 39
Stow-Munroe Falls 48, Twinsburg 43
Strasburg 64, Newcomerstown 31
Streetsboro 50, Mogadore Field 28
Sugarcreek Garaway 61, Magnolia Sandy Valley 52
Sycamore Mohawk 44, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 39
Tol. Whitmer 77, Sylvania Northview 46
Tontogany Otsego 75, Rossford 45
Troy 72, Fairborn 36
Utica 69, Hebron Lakewood 34
Van Wert 61, Ottawa-Glandorf 51
Versailles 56, Ft. Recovery 52
Vienna Mathews 59, Andover Pymatuning Valley 57
W. Carrollton 67, Xenia 58
W. Chester Lakota W. 58, Cin. Princeton 53
Waynesfield-Goshen 65, Marion Elgin 41
Waynesville 65, Carlisle 51
Wellsville 51, Hanoverton United 42
Westerville N. 81, Sunbury Big Walnut 60
Westlake 66, Medina Buckeye 64
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 74, Perrysburg 57
Wooster Triway 74, Navarre Fairless 32
Youngs. Chaney High School 70, Poland Seminary 45
Youngs. Valley Christian 53, Columbiana 41
Zanesville Rosecrans 58, Cols. Cristo Rey 22
Zanesville W. Muskingum 93, Crooksville 39
Cleveland, OH
Frozen waterfalls in Northeast Ohio: 6 spots to visit this winter 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Winter offers a brief but striking window to experience Northeast Ohio’s waterfalls in a completely different form. As temperatures drop and snow settles into the valleys, familiar cascades transform into sculpted ice formations, frozen mist and layered textures that only appear during sustained cold spells.
Some waterfalls slow to a trickle beneath thick ice curtains, while others continue pushing through winter conditions, reshaping the scene from day to day.
For photographers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, winter reveals details and moods that simply don’t exist during warmer months.
Over the course of a few days, I spent time traveling to a handful of popular waterfalls around the Cleveland metro area to see how they were responding to the recent cold and snowfall.
Some locations had transformed into genuine works of art (Viaduct Park, Brandywine Falls), while others were heavily snow‑covered (Bridal Veil Falls, Berea Falls), with little visible water or ice to photograph.
In several spots, the surrounding rock walls were lined with massive icicles hanging over rivers and creeks, adding an extra layer of scale and drama to the scenes below.
Visiting frozen waterfalls does come with added challenges, but a little preparation goes a long way toward making the experience enjoyable. Sturdy hiking boots with good traction, warm layers and weather‑appropriate clothing make navigating snowy or icy paths far more comfortable.
While many of these waterfalls are easily accessible, others require short walks on winter trails, and dressing for the conditions allows you to focus on the experience rather than the cold. With the right mindset and gear, winter can be one of the most rewarding seasons to explore waterfalls across Northeast Ohio.
To see more of the photos from the frozen falls around NE Ohio, click here.
Buttermilk Falls — North Chagrin Reservation
Address: 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094
Tucked into a shaded ravine within North Chagrin Reservation, Buttermilk Falls becomes especially striking in winter when cold temperatures transform the steady cascade into layered ice formations and hanging icicles.
The falls spill gently over shale ledges, creating a textured, terraced look that freezes beautifully during prolonged cold snaps. Unlike larger, thunderous waterfalls, Buttermilk Falls has a quieter, more intimate presence, making it an excellent stop for winter visitors who enjoy subtle details and close‑up photography.
One of the reasons Buttermilk Falls is so appealing in winter is its accessibility. A short walk from the trailhead leads to a wooden overlook perched above the creek, allowing visitors to safely admire the frozen falls without needing to descend into the ravine.
Snow‑covered hemlocks and hardwoods frame the scene, giving the area a distinctly northern feel, adding to its reputation as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable winter waterfall stops.
The falls were partly obscured by the excess snow sitting on top of them, but from the bridge over the creek there are some great icicles that have formed on the walls alongside the falls.
Mill Creek Falls (Cataract Falls) — Garfield Park Reservation
Address: Webb Terrace (off Warner Rd), Cleveland, OH 44105
Mill Creek Falls, also known as Cataract Falls, holds the distinction of being the tallest waterfall in Cuyahoga County, dropping nearly 50 feet within the urban landscape of Cleveland. In winter, the volume of water and sheer height of the falls combine to produce dramatic ice formations, with thick columns and frozen spray clinging to the surrounding rock walls.
The contrast between the raw natural feature and its city surroundings makes Mill Creek Falls one of the most visually unexpected winter waterfalls in the region.
An overlook platform provides a direct view of the falls, making this an easy and rewarding stop even in snow‑covered conditions. During extended cold periods, the flowing water carves channels through ice buildup, resulting in constantly changing shapes and textures.
The frozen walls, mist‑formed ice and exposed rock layers give Mill Creek Falls a bold, industrial beauty that stands apart from more secluded forest waterfalls nearby.
Unfortunately, the stairs leading to the best viewing area are currently closed, but from the viewpoint west of the parking lot you can get a pretty decent view of the frozen falls.
Brandywine Falls — Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Address: 8176 Brandywine Road, Northfield, OH 44067
Brandywine Falls is one of Northeast Ohio’s most iconic waterfalls, and winter offers one of the best opportunities to see it in a completely different light.
The 60‑plus‑foot cascade frequently develops massive ice curtains during cold spells, with long icicles draping over the layered sandstone cliffs.
Even when portions of the falls continue to flow, the combination of ice and moving water creates a dramatic, sculptural effect that draws photographers and visitors alike.
A boardwalk and observation decks provide clear views from above, allowing visitors to take in the frozen spectacle without navigating steep winter trails.
Snow and ice accentuate the stepped geology of the gorge, giving Brandywine Falls a monumental appearance in winter.
As conditions change from week to week, the ice formations evolve, making repeat visits worthwhile throughout the colder months.
Brandywine Falls is always spectacular and even though there was some snow covering parts of the falls, it’s still a sight to see.
This is a bit of a hike from the parking lot along a well-packed trail, but be sure to wear the proper hiking boots, and be extra careful on the few stairs that are still open (the stairs leading to the lower viewing platform are closed).
As an added bonus, there are some spectacular multi-colored icicles hanging from the walls surrounding the falls.

Quarry Rock Falls — South Chagrin Reservation
Address: 36050 Solon Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Quarry Rock Falls is one of South Chagrin Reservation’s quieter winter highlights, forming a broad, shallow cascade along the Chagrin River.
In freezing conditions, the normally fluid flow spreads across layered shale shelves, creating delicate sheets of ice and low‑profile frozen ripples.
The falls tend to freeze gradually, making this a rewarding spot to visit over the course of a cold stretch as the ice builds day by day.
The nearby picnic area and river trail make Quarry Rock Falls easy to access even after snowfall. Winter transforms the surrounding riverbank into a serene scene, with snow‑covered ledges and icy textures extending well beyond the main cascade.
The combination of gentle water movement and expansive ice patterns gives Quarry Rock Falls a subtle but photogenic winter character that rewards those who take a closer look.
The Quarry Rock Falls are very gently sloping falls, so they didn’t offer much to see as they were covered in snow, but the massive walls surrounding the falls are filled with amazing icicles and are worth the trip.
The hike down to the river is a bit slippery, but with good hiking boots you can get to the riverside to see them. However, if you’re not willing to hike down to the river, you can see plenty from the overlook.
Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek — Viaduct Park (Bedford Reservation)
Address: Willis Street, Bedford, OH 44146
The Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Cleveland Metroparks system, and its winter transformation is nothing short of striking.
The wide curtain of water pours over a broad sandstone lip, often forming thick ice walls and frozen arches during sustained cold weather.
A paved path leads from Viaduct Park’s parking area to an overlook above the falls, making this an accessible but visually impressive winter stop.
Historic bridge structures and stone remnants nearby add context and scale to the scene, emphasizing the force of Tinker’s Creek even when partially frozen.
The combination of size, history, and changing ice conditions makes this one of the most compelling frozen waterfalls to visit in Northeast Ohio.
Although this is probably the farthest hike from the parking lot, the path is well packed and worth the hike (again, good hiking boots are recommended) as the falls are amazing to see, and the walls are covered with massive icicles.
Chagrin Falls — Village of Chagrin Falls
Address: N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Located in the heart of downtown Chagrin Falls, this namesake waterfall offers a rare example of a vibrant village built around a natural cascade.
In winter, the falls often freeze into layered ice shelves beneath the Main Street bridge, creating an eye‑catching contrast between natural ice formations and the surrounding storefronts, sidewalks, and stonework.
Snow and frost soften the scene, turning the center of town into a picturesque winter landscape.
The stairs leading to the two different viewing platforms are currently closed due to excess snow, but you can still get a very nice view from the south side of the river at the top of the stairs near the municipal parking lot.
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