Cleveland, OH
3 confirmed dead in Ohio after EF-3 tornado: ‘The Indian Lake community will be back’
LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – Some central Ohio residents are left to pick up the pieces after a severe storm tore through counties Thursday night, including multiple possible tornado touch downs.
A press conference with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed three people are dead as of Friday morning.
During the conference, Sheriff Randall Dodds said searches Thursday night and Friday morning turned over three known fatalities.
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At this time, the names of the deceased have not been released.
A trail of destruction ripped through Indian Lake in Logan County, and Ohio Gov. DeWine, along with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, toured the area and spoke with the residents there.
Officials said about 1,700 structures there were checked for people who may have been hurt.
DeWine thanked the first responders and community for looking out for one another. Husted spoke about neighbors bringing out chainsaws and generators to help.
“The Indian Lake community will be back…” DeWine said. “We are coming back.”
Tornado warnings were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for several Northeast Ohio counties including Huron, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, and Medina.
People in Logan County recalled taking cover in their crawl space just moments before the tornado swarmed, Husted said during the press conference at Indian Lake High School.
As of Friday afternoon, the NWS has confirmed four tornadoes touched down Thursday night in Ohio:
- EF-2 tornado in Logan County (later upgraded to EF-3)
- EF-2 tornado in Crawford/Richland counties
- EF-1 tornado in Hancock County
- EF-1 tornado in Licking County
In Richland County, residents reported major damage to homes and downed power lines and trees.
During a press conference, Richland County EMA Director Rebecca Owens said three buildings were damaged by the tornado, but no livestock or people were harmed.
Owens said two steers and some goats were in a barn that was leveled by the storm.
In central Ohio, significant damage has been reported across multiple counties.
The National Weather Service Cleveland posted online Thursday night about a half-mile wide tornado in Huron County.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says they started receiving reports of storm damages around 7:48 p.m. Thursday in the Santa Fe area.
“The storm continued East over Lakeview and Midway area causing heavy damage to property,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. “The storm continued East over Russell’s Point and Orchard Island.”
Donations can be brought to Indian Lakes High School through 5 p.m. Friday. They will start accepting again at 10 a.m. Saturday. The sheriff’s office is asking for batteries, trash bags, work gloves, toiletries and paper products.
Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens told 19 News reporter Michelle Nicks five homes were damaged in the storm near the Village of Plymouth on Route 598 and West Road.
Storm debris littered several nearby fields and was caught in tops of trees in the area.
One home had parts of its roof blown off. Several cars turned on their sides and a camper that was destroyed beyond recognition.
This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest information.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot at a home Friday.
Police said around 7:15 p.m., officers from the Fifth District got a call for someone shot in the 1400 block of Lakeview Road.
When officers got on scene, a 14-year-old girl was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
Cleveland EMS took her to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in critical condition
A gun was recovered at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.
65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.
Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.
Read Obit below
MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.
Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?
We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.
What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?
Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?
Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?
Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?
1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?
Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?
Let us know your choice in the comments below!
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