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New safety measures for ‘dangerous’ stretch of I-90

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2 years ago

July 21, 2024

New safety measures for ‘dangerous’ stretch of I-90

[Watch in the player above: Ohio State Highway Patrol releases five-year report on road fatalities]

CLEVELAND (WJW) — State troopers and local police are now being more vigilant for drivers on a local interstate who are speeding and who aren’t wearing their seat belts.

Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this week announced the launch of the state’s first Speed & Seat Belt Safety Corridor on a “dangerous” 8-mile stretch of Interstate 90 between East 55th Street and East 260th Street.

(Ohio State Highway Patrol)

About a third of all crashes there since 2021 involved a motorist who was unbuckled, and more than 400 crashes there since 2021 involved speeding, according to the release.

State troopers there have handed out more than 450 tickets for speeding and more than 700 citations for seat belt violations.

“Officers and troopers are constantly encountering drivers on this section of I-90 who are driving recklessly with no care for their own safety or the safety of others,” DeWine is quoted in the release. “We’re giving this stretch of I-90 extra attention because many of the fatal and severe-injury crashes here could have been prevented with lower speeds and seat belts.”

The effort involves the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Department of Transportation and police from Cleveland, Euclid and Bratenahl, according to the release.

Motorists can expect “no tolerance” speeding and seat belt enforcement as well as new signage reminding them to buckle up and watch their speed.

Though drivers and front-seat passengers are required to wear seat belts in Ohio, only about 84% of them actually do — 72% in Cuyahoga County — which is below the national average, according to a 2023 state survey.

Nearly two-thirds of all fatal crashes statewide since 2021 involved an unbuckled motorist, according to the release. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates wearing a seat belt can cut the risk of injury by about half.

Not wearing a seat belt is a secondary offense in Ohio, meaning drivers can’t be pulled over just for that.

“It’s not about issuing tickets, it’s about saving lives,” DeWine said. “By buckling up, you are much more likely to survive a car crash or walk away with minor injuries.”

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14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side

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5 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side

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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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

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17 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.

Michael Sokolowski(WOIO)

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.

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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?

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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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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