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Cleveland cuts lot after resident with rat infestation calls 19 News Troubleshooter team
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – John Garner Jr. has been making an attempt to kill each rat that comes into his home, and he says the town of Cleveland is responsible for his undesirable roommates.
“I’ve raccoons, I even had two twin foxes born again there, it’s a jungle again right here,” mentioned Garner.
Garner informed 19 Information on Thursday that the town owns the empty lot subsequent to his residence within the 1100 block of Avon Ave. and the grass has grown so tall that rats and different animals are nesting within the subject.
Garner mentioned he has tried to get the town to come back out and lower the grass, however no luck.
“I referred to as Councilman (Kevin) Bishop, I referred to as his assistant, I referred to as (Justin) Bibb the mayor, I talked to his assistant, they inform me nicely it’ll be June 29 earlier than we will lower the grass,” mentioned Garner.
However June got here and went and the grass nonetheless rising tall.
“I’m sitting down on the dinner desk and what’s this, a rat runs previous,” mentioned Garner “I’m actually sick of it and I hope y’all can get issues achieved for me.”
Our troubleshooter workforce despatched e-mails and made telephone calls to Cleveland metropolis officers and two hours later we obtained phrase the lot could be lower within the subsequent few days.
Thursday night time our workforce bought phrase that crews got here out and lower the entrance a part of the lot.
However Garner says there was nonetheless an enormous a part of the lot within the again that wanted to be lower.
“I assume the town needs me to complete it,” mentioned Garner.
The troubleshooter workforce despatched out one other e mail, and inside 2 hours a crew got here out to complete the job on Friday.
“The town has come out right here, they’ve lower the weeds, they’ve lower the grass,” mentioned Garner. ” And once more I need to inform you ‘thanks,’ and the way a lot I respect this second.”
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Editor’s Note: This story contains previous video from 19 News.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers have identified the driver of a semi-truck suspected in a deadly hit-skip in Tuscarawas County.
The driver is a 59-year-old Cleveland man whose name was not released. The highway patrol said the case is now with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the highway patrol, on Oct. 24 a semi-truck was driving north on IR-77 when he tried to make a U-turn through the median crossover near Strasburg.
Troopers said a second vehicle, driven by 78-year-old Dennis Alsept, was also driving north in the left lane of IR-77.
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Alsept then hit the semi, according to the highway patrol.
“He was a great man, he loved his family,” Alsept’s son-in-law, Andy Donaldson, said. “His family was his everything.”
Troopers said that the semi pulled onto the beam in the median and then continued going south on IR-77.
According to the highway patrol, Alsept was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
On Oct. 31, he died from those injuries.
“Accidents happen, however, he made a tragic mistake that day,” Donaldson said.
The crash remains under investigation, and the highway patrol said charges against the driver are forthcoming.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police is investigating a shooting that occurred on the city’s west side Thursday morning.
Cleveland Police told 19 News that a man was shot near West 110th Street and Bernard Avenue.
The man, police said he approximately 38-years-old, was transported to the hospital.
Cleveland Police are investigating this incident and will deliver updates as they become available.
This is a developing story. Be sure to check back with 19 News for updates.
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As more than 4.9 million Ohioans head out for their holiday plans, they may save a few bucks on gas this year compared to previous years.
Gas prices are expected to be lower for the holiday period this year compared to last year. During the last two weeks of 2023, gas prices sat around $3.12, according to AAA.
Below, you’ll find the 10 lowest-priced stations today in the Cleveland area along with a gas price map and a look at what a gallon cost in the recent past. The information is all powered by by Gas Buddy.
TOP 10 LOWEST GAS PRICES IN CLEVELAND
MAP: GAS PRICES ACROSS CLEVELAND
PRICE TRENDS FOR CLEVELAND
HISTORICAL PRICE CHART
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