CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Vienna Market is left with a gaping hole after a car crashed into the Cleveland deli on Wednesday.
Car crashes into market in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood(WOIO)
The crash happened just after noon at 15115 Puritas Ave.
The owner told 19 News he opened the market just three months ago.
He said his son was working the front counter when a Chevy Impala smashed through the front windows and door.
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His son had to jump across the other side of the counter to get out of the way, the owner said.
The entire Impala was parked in the store after pushing through the deli case and into the kitchen, the owner described.
Car crashes into market in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood(WOIO)
The owner said he was already on his way to the store when he got the call that his business had been destroyed.
A witness told 19 News they saw an older man being taken away in an ambulance.
Cleveland EMS was unable to confirm his condition.
The owner said he learned the older man was a frequent customer who was behind the wheel.
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Despite the ordeal, the owner said thanked God no one was seriously hurt.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
A tow truck is on scene, but the Chevy was able to be driven out of the store.
Car crashes into market in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood(WOIO)
The Chevy sustained damage to the front, roof, and the rear windshield was broken.
19 News is working to confirm the extent of the structural damage done to the building.
Aside from the front door and half of the front windows broken, along with the deli case getting crushed, the market sustained damage all the way up to the drop ceiling, which has partially collapsed.
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This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – “We are out of space!” City Dogs Cleveland said as they begged for help after taking in 60 pups within just four days.
‘We are FULL!’: City Dogs Cleveland shelter out of space with 60 intakes within 4 days(City Dogs Cleveland)
“Unfortunately, the dogs haven’t slowed down and we are not getting enough back into homes. We still urgently need help from our community to find homes for dogs!” City Dogs Cleveland stated on Nov. 8.
City Dogs from left to right:
Top Row: Syrena, Starburst, Rita, Garth
Middle Row: Rowena, Enoki, Morty, Big Larry
Bottom Row: Ceasar, Glinda, Turbo, Razzle(City Dogs Cleveland)
CLAIM YOUR DOG
City Dogs Cleveland wants to get lost dogs back to their owners.
Click here to see all of the lost/found dogs in the kennel.
The Cleveland kennel is located at 9203 Detroit Avenue and can be reached at 216-664-3069.
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“If you don’t reach someone live right away, PLEASE leave a voicemail as these are checked regularly,” City Dogs insisted. “If you know anyone who is missing a pet, please have them check the kennel ASAP!”
ADOPT
If you would like to adopt one (or more!)click here to see the precious pups just waiting to be part of your family.
For those who can’t make the adoption event or want to avoid a potential wait, click here to set up a meet and greetwith the dog who is pulling on your heartstrings from the photos.
The $61 adoption fee includes:
microchip
county license
basic vaccinations
spay/neuter surgery
and of course, a lifetime of love!
FOSTER
Even if you aren’t able to adopt at this time, but still have some room in your home and heart, you can click here to learn about fostering a dog.
“It will save a life, but isn’t a lifelong commitment,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
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VOLUNTEER
If you only have room in your heart and your schedule, become a volunteer!
The City of Cleveland said volunteers can help with:
dog walking
events
fostering
transport
social media and networking
photography
training
and more!
Email citydogs@city.cleveland.oh.us or call 216-664-3069 for more information about future volunteer opportunities.
DONATE
For those who are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help, the kennel is always in need of monetary and item donations, like the dogs’ favorite chew dogs.
“Providing the dogs with in-kennel enrichment is so important when our facility is so full,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
You don’t even have to go to the store or stop by the kennel to drop off your donations!
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Just purchase these items from the City Dogs wish lists on Amazon or Chewy, and they will be automatically delivered to the kennel.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Amazon wish list.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Chewy wish list.
Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets, November 9, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns fans were busy digging their heads in the sand on Sunday when their phones buzzed to give them more bad news.
Around the same time one Cleveland franchise became the first since 2013 to allow a kick return touchdown and punt return touchdown in the same quarter on Sunday, another became the first in its sport this century to have two players indicted on federal gambling charges. And it wasn’t even 2 o’clock Cleveland time.
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