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LIST: What you can do if you’re still powerless in Northeast Ohio

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August 10, 2024

LIST: What you can do if you’re still powerless in Northeast Ohio

NORTHEAST, Ohio (WOIO) – While thousands continue to lack power after Tuesday’s storms, some Northeast Ohio cities and businesses offer relief.

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Councilman Charles Slife said some city recreation centers will be available as cooling centers with charging, wifi and limited food from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

The locations are below:

Michael J. Zone Rec at West 65th Street and Lorain Road.
Cudell Rec at West Boulevard and Detroit Road
Gunning still has no power

Parma Heights firefighters offer help for residents on oxygen

Residents on oxygen are invited to come to the fire department for emergency refills, according to a post by the Parma Heights firefighters on Facebook August 7.

The fire station is located at 6184 Pearl Road.

If you have no transportation to the fire department, please call 440-885-1717 and a firefighter will come to your home.

In a release Friday, Mayor Mark Spaetzel listed a few locations to act as charging stations. AvonLake.org offers a more comprehensive list.

The Anchor, 33483 Lake Road on Friday from 10am – 6pm
Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd: Friday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Monday through Thursday next week from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Good Neighbor Thrift Store, 158 Lear Road: Available with a free cup of coffee

Residents on oxygen should call 911 immediately if experiencing a power outage.

Food trucks will be outside the Safety Center located at 32855 Walker Road.

Thursday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday and Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cuyahoga County Public Libraries welcomes those without power to use Wi-Fi, electricity and A/C

Cuyahoga County Public Libraries welcomes those without power to use Wi-Fi, electricity and A/C.

The hours of operation are listed below:

Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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University Heights City Hall posted on its website that libraries will be open for cooling, relaxing, reading and charging.

The University Heights Branch is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The same post on the website said that residents can visit Purvis Park without a pass during regular business hours to shower.

The pool is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The following city facilities are open.

Mentor Municipal Center
Morton Pool – Saturday, August 10 is the last day of the 2024 swim season.
Black Brook Golf Course
Wildwood Cultural Center
Walsh Park
Mentor Cemetery

The following city facilities are operating at limited function.

Mentor Senior Center – Power has been restored to this facility and is open today from 8 AM to 5 PM to all Lake County residents as a cooling and charging station. Lunch is available for purchase for those 55+ today. The center will also be open this Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Senior Center will be back to full operations on Monday, August 12th. No classes or activities until then.
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina – No electricity or phones. All paths closed due to downed power lines.
Mentor Community Recreation Center – Power has been restored to the facility which will reopen today at noon. Classes will resume Saturday, August 10, 2024.

The following city facilities remain closed indefinitely:

Mentor Ice Arena
Civic Center Pool

Rural King will is offering free water from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

It will also have generators on sale for nearly half off at $800.

Rural King is located at 430 Oberlin Road.

The Geauga Family YMCA is opening its doors to those in need of a cooling center, access to showers, electricity for devices and refreshments including bottled water, fresh fruit and juice boxes.

Planet Fitness announced Friday that in response to the tornadoes, it will allow members and nonmembers to access its facilities until power is back on. Staff will also be handing out water bottles.

1533 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH, 44320
1200 E State St, Alliance, OH, 44601
161 Wooster Rd N, Barberton, OH, 44203
5755 Smith Rd, Brook Park, OH, 44142
4317 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH, 44718
120 Rothrock Rd, Akron, OH, 44321
1416 S Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
949 E Aurora Rd, Macedonia, OH, 44056
3333 Lorain Ave, Cleveland OH 44113
1846 Snow Rd, Parma, OH, 44134
835 Graham Rd, Stow, OH, 44221
16611 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH, 44136
505 South Ave, Tallmadge, OH, 44278

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FirstEnergy announced Thursday that all customers still without power can pick up one bag of ice and two gallons of water for free at local Giant Eagle stores.

The announcement comes a day after the company said power may not be fully restored until August 14.

“Customers do not need to show their bill or any other documentation to obtain their free water and ice,” the company wrote in a release.

Customers can pick up from the following Giant Eagle locations.

Westlake Market District
Strongsville Market District
Route 82 and I-77 Giant Eagle
Day Drive Giant Eagle
Biddulph Plaza Giant Eagle
Parma-Broadview Road Giant Eagle
Southgate Giant Eagle
Chesterland Giant Eagle
Middlefield Giant Eagle
Tyler & Center Giant Eagle
North Madison Giant Eagle
Willoughby Commons Giant Eagle
Avon Lake Giant Eagle
Midway Mall Giant Eagle

Cleveland

Cleveland will have a special garbage collection this weekend for all items. Councilman Charles Slife said residents should put bins out on Friday night along with any storm debris as waste collection will be circulating through the city all weekend.

Regular bulk week will begin Monday, however, set out rules are being relaxed due to the storm.

Avon Lake

Dumpsters for food spoils and flood damage materials will be available starting Friday at 12 p.m. at the Avon Lake Service Department located at 750 Avon Belden.

University Heights

University Heights City Hall posted on its website that residents can drop off spoiled food with the University Heights Service Department.

The drop-off location will be the parking lot at the Saybrook Road side of Walter Stinson Community Park.

Drop-off location will be open on Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dial 2-1-1 to connect to the United Way Help Center if you are in need of food, clothing, housing, healthcare, etc. resources.

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Male shot and killed in Brook Park

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2 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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BROOK PARK, Ohio (WOIO) – A male was shot and killed near the area of West 130th and Holland Road Tuesday.

Police said they got called around 315 p.m. for the shooting.

The shooting is under investigation with no other information available at this time.

Brook Park Police Department will not be releasing any information until on or after Dec. 3, according to Southwest dispatch.

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9 people indicted for illegal bar scheme throughout Cuyahoga County

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November 26, 2024

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9 people indicted for illegal bar scheme throughout Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio Investigative Unit and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced a 45-count Criminal Enterprise indictment in connection with a network of illegally operated bars across Cuyahoga County Tuesday.

The investigation uncovered a scheme in which “straw” owners purchased bars illegally as early as 2019, using illegal proceeds to continue to purchase more bars over a period of several years.

According to a press release from OIU, between 2019 and 2024, illegal were established at the following locations: Boozerz and The Bench Lounge in Euclid; Aura-Iconic and Aries Restaurant & Lounge in Garfield Heights; Night Capz and The Score in Cleveland Heights; and Bar Mayfield in South Euclid.

Investigators said that ownership of several of these businesses were later transferred to individuals with significant criminal histories, who would have been prohibited from being documented owners.

The enterprise generated nearly $4 million in illegal profits.

Investigators said that these proceeds were distributed to members of the enterprise and were used to purchase property and fund considerable personal expenses, entertainment, and leisure activities.

While being operated, these premises became significant public nuisances with frequent shootings, gun crimes, assaults, and disturbances, according to the press release. This placed a strain on local law enforcement resources and prompted numerous complaints from residents near these establishments. During the execution of search warrants in October, OIU agents seized cash, business records, and multiple firearms.

Nine people from northeast Ohio were indicted in the enterprise, including:

Randy Pittman (Age 53, of Macedonia)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (6 counts)

– Grand Theft (4 counts)

– Money Laundering (5 counts)

Sharita Roberts (Age 42, of Newburgh Heights)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (12 counts)

– Grand Theft (4 counts)

– Money Laundering (5 counts)

Rayshawn Duncan (Age 35, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (5 counts)

– Grand Theft (3 counts)

– Money Laundering (2 counts)

Donald King Jr. (Age 43, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (2 counts)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

– Having Weapons Under Disability

Daryel Jones (Age 43, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (2 counts)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Dewayne Stewart (Age 37, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Daisha’vu O’Neal (Age 38, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Tremaine Golston (Age 35, of Cleveland)

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

Jazmyn Barrow-Stover (Age 40, of Solon)

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

In addition to the criminal indictment, 76 Administrative Violations were issued against the liquor permits in use at the involved premises. Those citations will ultimately be heard by the Ohio Liquor Control Commission, with possible sanctions including revocation of the liquor permits.

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Lorain woman missing since Oct. 9 found by US Marshals in Cleveland

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18 hours ago

November 26, 2024

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Lorain woman missing since Oct. 9 found by US Marshals in Cleveland

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) – Lorain police say missing mother Desiree Long, 33, has been found safe by the U.S. Marshals in Cleveland.

Long was last seen Oct. 9 and was reported missing Oct. 23.

Lorain police said a U.S. Marshals Task Force found Long Tuesday at an apartment building in Cleveland.

“While there is currently no indication that Ms. Long was the victim of an abduction attempt, the circumstances remain under active investigation,” Lorain Police Cpt. Jacob A. Morris said in a news release.

Desiree Simone Long(Source: Lorain Police Dept.)

The 33-year-old woman is now in the Lorain County Jail on unrelated, outstanding warrants, according to police.

The detective leading Long’s case previously told 19 News she was last seen leaving a home and getting into a car near West 29th Street and Oberlin Avenue in Lorain.

It’s unconfirmed if the person behind the wheel was a rideshare driver or someone she knew.

Long’s family offered a $10,000 reward in connection to the case.

The circumstances around Long’s disappearance remain under investigation, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lorain police at 440-204-2105.

“The Lorain Police Department extends its heartfelt gratitude to our law enforcement partners, the media, and, most importantly, the community. The invaluable tips, information, and widespread media coverage played a crucial role in locating Ms. Long safely. Your collective efforts highlight the power of collaboration and community engagement in ensuring public safety.”

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