Cleveland, OH

Brook Park to host public meeting on Browns stadium traffic impacts

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2 months ago

January 14, 2026

Brook Park to host public meeting on Browns stadium traffic impacts

BROOK PARK, Ohio — Residents will have a chance to learn more about how a proposed Cleveland Browns stadium could affect traffic and transportation across Brook Park and the region during a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, hosted by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency and the city.

The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brook Park Elementary School Auditorium, 17001 Holland Road, and will focus on regional transportation and traffic pattern changes tied to the planned stadium development.

City officials say the size and scope of the project make transportation one of Brook Park’s top concerns.

“The City of Brook Park is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed transportation system. Traffic management is the City’s primary concern,” Mayor Edward Orcutt said. “We are working with NOACA, Osborn Engineering, and their consultants to develop traffic controls and mitigation measures for the anticipated increase in vehicles.”

Preliminary modeling has identified several major corridors and intersections expected to experience the greatest traffic impacts on game days and during major events. Those include Brookpark Road, Snow Road and the proposed Ring Road, as well as Brookpark Road at Henry Ford Boulevard, Snow Road at Engle Road and Hummel Road at Henry Ford Boulevard, Orcutt said.

During Wednesday’s meeting, residents and business owners will hear updates from the city and its planning partners.

“The January 14 meeting will give the public another opportunity to learn about the project and provide feedback,” Orcutt said. “Attendees will hear updates from the City and our partners, including preliminary transportation findings and project goals, and will be invited to comment so the City and the Haslam Sports Group can refine plans for long-term success.”

NOACA, the region’s metropolitan planning organization, is working with Brook Park and other local governments to evaluate how the proposed stadium could influence local and regional roadways, transit service, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, safety and overall mobility.

Specific infrastructure upgrades have not yet been finalized. Orcutt said a number of road, signal and transit options are still under evaluation and will be shared once analysis is complete.

City leaders have also emphasized that surrounding neighborhoods will not be used to absorb stadium traffic.

“From day one I have been clear that neighborhood streets will not be used as overflow for stadium traffic,” Orcutt said. “We are developing traffic-control options, including selective road closures to nonlocal traffic on game days.”

Officials say community feedback will continue to play a key role as planning moves forward.

“Residents and businesses are encouraged to attend upcoming public meetings and open houses and to contact the City with their input,” Orcutt said. “The more these plans are reviewed and challenged by the community, the stronger and more successful the final project will be.”

NOACA describes the Jan. 14 meeting as an open forum where the public can ask questions, share perspectives and help inform how transportation needs and infrastructure opportunities are studied and reflected in future planning and decision-making.

Those who cannot attend in person can submit comments and feedback by email at noaca@mpo.noaca.org, through Mindmixer at noacalive.mindmixer.com, by mail at 1299 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44114, or by phone at 216-241-2414, ext. 303.

Orcutt said his position on the project remains firm.

“I have said from Day 1 that this project must be a positive for the City of Brook Park,” he said. “If it is not, then I will not support it.”

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Bodies of 2 young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood

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5 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Bodies of 2 young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd on Tuesday confirmed the bodies of two young girls were found in suitcases on the city’s East Side Monday evening.

Cleveland police were called just after 6 p.m. to a field in the area of East 163rd and Midland Avenue for a suspected dead body.

According to police sources, a man was walking his dog in the area, for the first time in awhile due to the snow, and the dog hit on the scent.

The man immediately called 911.

“The officers responded out and located a deceased individual that was in a shallow grave inside of a suitcase,” said Chief Todd.

When officers and homicide detectives got to the scene, Todd said they found the second body nearby.

According to the chief, both suitcases were partially buried in shallow graves. She said the victims had been there quite some time.

“It is traumatic for everyone. It is traumatic for those who live in the area to know that this was right there at their door step,” said Todd.

Authorities said one victim is believed to be 8-and-a-half to 13 years old and the other is believed to be 10-and-a-half to 14 years old.

There is no indication at this time on their identities, according to police.

“locally we have no reports of missing children to match these identifications. We are checking statewide as well. We have assistance from our state federal and local partners,” said Todd.

Detectives are checking with state and federal partners as well.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has taken custody of the bodies and will conduct further examination to determine the cause of death.

This crime scene is located near Ginn Academy in the city’s South Collinwood neighborhood.

Police said the investigation remains in its very early stages and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.

If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Cleveland Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.

Tips can remain anonymous.

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More than 30K FirstEnergy customers without power in Cuyahoga County

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17 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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More than 30K FirstEnergy customers without power in Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Thousands of FirstEnergy customers are without power in Cuyahoga County this Tuesday.

The total number reached 31,785 reported outages in Cuyahoga County at noon.

That number decreased to 16,486 as of 1:10 p.m.

There were just 2,751 still without power less than an hour later at 2 p.m.

FirstEnergy estimates power to be restored to most impacted customers between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday.

FirstEnergy spokesperson Brooke Conlan said this is due to small fires on poles.

According to Conlan, the misty rain combined with salt on the road can cause contamination on utility poles, which causes electricity to travel across the the pole and cause the fire.

Conlan added their crews are working as quickly as possible to restore power.

Due to the outages, the Parma Justice Center is closed, and all court proceedings are suspended for the remainder of Tuesday.

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David Henry Obituary – Vermilion, OH

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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David Henry

OBITUARY

David G. Henry, 70, of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.He was born December 14, 1955, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and had made Vermilion his home for the past 42 years, moving from Irwin, Pennsylvania.Dave began his career with Westinghouse in Pennsylvania before relocating to Ohio in 1983. He was employed at Elyria Foundry for 20 years and later worked as a machinist for 14 years at Betcher Industries, where he retired. He was known throughout his career for his strong work ethic and skilled craftsmanship.In his free time, Dave enjoyed woodworking, taking pride in the projects he created with his hands. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Parsons of Vermilion; his sons, David (Fiona) Henry of Bloomington, Indiana and Jonathan (Joanna) Henry of Vermilion and Anthony (Ashley) Cico of Amherst; and 13 beloved grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (nee Eckenrode) Henry in 2017; his parents, Charles and Gloria (nee Krider) Henry; his brother, Howard Henry; and his son-in-law, Cliff Parsons.The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 95000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com

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