Cleveland, OH
Semi-truck rips down power lines in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood for 4th time since July
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The city of Cleveland is looking into why wires are dangling from West 25th Street in Ohio City.
Sam McNulty, owner of Nano Brew, says trucks are ripping through wires at the intersection of 25th Street and Bridge Avenue.
“4 times that cable has gone down,” McNulty said. “We’re shocked that whoever is in charge of that cable hasn’t figured out a way to elevate it a little bit more.”
In July, Ring doorbell footage caught a semi hitting the wires. You could see the wires falling to the ground.
Luckily, McNulty said, it’s a communication wire, but that doesn’t make the problem go away.
“This is a very active street tons of pedestrians, bicyclists, families, people are here almost 24 hours a day,” said McNulty.
The most recent incident was Thursday morning. McNulty says a crew wrapped ropes around the fallen wire.
“I am definitely not a line engineer but when I see random rope tied with pretty sketchy looking knots holding the cable up I think that’s probably not Osha approved,” said McNulty.
19 News reached out to the city of Cleveland, which said it is looking into the issue.
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Cleveland, OH
Cleveland mother accused of burying daughters in suitcases prompts new focus on parenting bill
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland mother was charged with two counts of murder after her daughters were found in suitcases partially buried in a park near E. 165th and Midland Ave last week.
In the days that followed, we spoke with DeShaun Chatman, who is the father of 8-year-old Mila Chatman.
He said he’s been trying for years to get access to his daughter but felt the courts and Child Protective Services (CPS) weren’t working with him.
There is a law in Columbus working its way through the process trying to clarify parenting roles and rights.
Senate Bill 174 (SB174) was passed in November and is currently sitting waiting in a House committee.
At the time the bill was passed one of the bill’s sponsors, Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) said, “No one is a winner in parenting disputes. But if anyone is, it should be the kids. By passing this legislation, the Ohio Senate is taking the first step toward encouraging cooperation between separated parents.”
The bill has a number of provisions looking to make it easier for a judge to give equal rights to both the mother and father.
For example, it would prohibit a judge from giving preference to a father or a mother based on a person’s financial status or gender.
It also requires a parenting plan be filed that shows parenting and decisions will be a shared responsibility regardless of marital status.
There is also a prevision that would allow unmarried parents to file a complaint at no charge, requesting the allocation of parenting rights and responsibilities upon the father establishing parentage and provides an expedited hearing and temporary orders.
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Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland, OH
Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.
On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.
The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.
The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.

The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.
19 News has reached out to the city for more details.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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