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Severe storms rip through Northeast Ohio Wednesday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Severe storms rolled through Northeast, Ohio Wednesday afternoon triggering tornado warnings and knocking power out to thousands of FirstEnergy customers. Click here for the latest power outage numbers.
A possible tornado was spotted by residents near Kent off Route 303.
A 19 News crew that traveled to Windham in Portage County spotted a lot of damage from the storm that blew through. People living on State Route 303 in Windham tell 19 News they received the tornado warning, extremely heavy rain fell, and within a matter of minutes, the damage was done.
Jacob Hurd of JBL Roofing and Construction says, “Yes. I believe it was a tornado. A number of apps say there was a touchdown.”
The damage ranged from numerous homes that had their roofs heavily damaged or ripped off by the power of the storm, large trees being totally uprooted, others trees had their limbs ripped off in what appeared to be a twisting pattern and there were tons of power lines down, not only on Route 303, but also on North Main Street and Crestview in Windham.
A possible tornado struck a post office in Bucyrus Ohio.
There are currently no reported injuries.
Severe damage to homes on N. Main Street in Windham.
A tornado watch remains in effect until Midnight.
The Tornado Watch has been expanded for our eastern counties until Midnight. The counties west of the red line will see the watch expire at 7 PM. Remember, a watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to potentially develop. #ohwx pic.twitter.com/Kf4dlAiPMH
— Erika Paige (@ErikaPaigeWX) April 17, 2024
This is a developing story there is a 19 News crew headed to Portage County to check on possible damage. Check back with 19 News for the latest information.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police say one person was grazed and one person was arrested after a shooting at The Corner Alley Tuesday afternoon.
Workers told 19 News the victim, an employee there, was not seriously hurt. Police said their hand was grazed by gunfire, and they did not go to the hospital.
It happened around 3:25 p.m. at the popular sports bar and bowling alley at East 4th Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland.
Cleveland police said officers have arrested a man approximately 26 years old, and found a gun on him.
The suspect’s name was not released at this time.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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Chagrin Falls, OH — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.
Here at Patch, we’ve launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.
This submission comes from Judith Hawley who nominated Luke of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Star local student’s name
Luke
What grade is your star local student in?
12
How do you know the star local student?
Grandson
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
He is a star student, star athlete in both football and lacrosse, and a real go-getter. He has been instrumental in fundraising for his excel tech marketing class for IV unit covers in pediatric wards. He also will be starting his own business this summer before going off to Ohio State University. His is genuinely a nice young man.
What’s one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
He is genuinely a nice person!
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Luke!
This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.
Know an outstanding student who deserves a shout-out?
Nominate them here.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A woman was arrested Monday afternoon after she crashed her car into a gate and fencing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Airport spokesperson Michelle Dynia said staff was on scene within minutes and “out of an abundance of caution,” an airfield ground stop was issued.
After crashing through the fence, the woman drove next door to the I-X Center.
The vehicle ended up behind a fence near a vintage plane on display outside the I-X Center.
Police have not released the name of the woman.
Dynia added the ground stop was lifted after about 30 minutes and operations resumed. Crews have begun repairs to the fence.
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