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Two teen brothers refused to see their dad. An Ohio judge locked them up during a pandemic
5:47 PM, Oct 08, 2020Two brothers. A judge. Decisions legal experts call "deeply troubling." Our exclusive News 5 investigation "Juvenile Injustice" reveals serious concerns about how the Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge punished two teenagers.CHARDON, Ohio — As Ohio jails released inmates over fears of the coronavirus this spring, Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Timothy J. Grendell sent two teenage brothers, who hadn't been charged with any crimes, to spend the weekend incarcerated in the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. Our exclusive News 5 investigation "Juvenile Injustice"...…5:47 PM, Oct 08, 2020Two brothers. A judge. Decisions legal experts call "deeply troubling." Our exclusive News 5 investigation "Juvenile Injustice" reveals serious concerns about how the Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge punished two teenagers.CHARDON, Ohio — As Ohio jails released inmates over fears of the coronavirus this spring, Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Timothy J. Grendell sent two teenage brothers, who hadn't been charged with any crimes, to spend the weekend incarcerated in the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. Our exclusive News 5 investigation "Juvenile Injustice"...WW…
As pandemic worsens, legislature still refuses mask mandate at the Capitol
Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.7:11 AM, Oct 05, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement.The new coronavirus has killed more than 209,000 Americans — including 4,925 Ohioans — and infected the leader of the free world and the quarterback of the New England Patriots alike.Yet still, Ohio’s legislative leaders have rebuffed any requirement that members and their staff wear masks at the Capitol.Facial coverings are among the cheapest and most...…Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.7:11 AM, Oct 05, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement.The new coronavirus has killed more than 209,000 Americans — including 4,925 Ohioans — and infected the leader of the free world and the quarterback of the New England Patriots alike.Yet still, Ohio’s legislative leaders have rebuffed any requirement that members and their staff wear masks at the Capitol.Facial coverings are among the cheapest and most...WW…
Trump tweets 'election is rigged' after nearly 50,000 Ohio voters mistakenly receive wrong ballots
Franklin Co. BOE issues rebuttalJulie Carr Smyth/APOhio voters wait in line at the Franklin County Board of Elections on the first day of early voting Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth)1:48 PM, Oct 09, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump took to Twitter Friday afternoon to claim that the upcoming election is "rigged" after a tens of thousands of Ohio voters received incorrect absentee ballots—an issue he called "out of control."Breaking News: 50,000 OHIO VOTERS getting WRONG ABSENTEE BALLOTS. Out of control. A Rigged Election!!!— Donald J. Trump...…Franklin Co. BOE issues rebuttalJulie Carr Smyth/APOhio voters wait in line at the Franklin County Board of Elections on the first day of early voting Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth)1:48 PM, Oct 09, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump took to Twitter Friday afternoon to claim that the upcoming election is "rigged" after a tens of thousands of Ohio voters received incorrect absentee ballots—an issue he called "out of control."Breaking News: 50,000 OHIO VOTERS getting WRONG ABSENTEE BALLOTS. Out of control. A Rigged Election!!!— Donald J. Trump...WW…
Bay Village Priest says someone called police about a homeless person, but it was a statue of Jesus
5:45 PM, Oct 15, 2020BAY VILLAGE, Ohio — A priest in Bay Village says someone called police to report a homeless person. Turns out, it was actually a statue of Jesus.Within twenty minutes of the statue arriving, I was having a conversation with a very kind police officer because someone called to report a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. Within twenty minutes... — Alex Martin (@ADMartin86)The sculpture was created by Timothy Schmalz and depicts a man wrapped in a blanket and lying on a bench.Within 20 minutes of the sculpture being installed at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, police...…5:45 PM, Oct 15, 2020BAY VILLAGE, Ohio — A priest in Bay Village says someone called police to report a homeless person. Turns out, it was actually a statue of Jesus.Within twenty minutes of the statue arriving, I was having a conversation with a very kind police officer because someone called to report a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. Within twenty minutes... — Alex Martin (@ADMartin86)The sculpture was created by Timothy Schmalz and depicts a man wrapped in a blanket and lying on a bench.Within 20 minutes of the sculpture being installed at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, police...WW…
Ohio Department of Health now recommending those in Ohio avoid traveling to Ohio
ODHThe ODH Travel Advisory Map currently recommends against travel to 14 states, including Ohio.5:03 PM, Dec 02, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has been added to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory map, meaning the state is recommending Ohioans avoid traveling to Ohio, and those entering Ohio after traveling from Ohio are advised to self-quarantine in Ohio for 14 days.Obviously, outside of The Matrix or a Christopher Nolan movie, this is physically impossible. To be clear, you are free to move about the state, but the ODH recommends staying home except for necessary...…ODHThe ODH Travel Advisory Map currently recommends against travel to 14 states, including Ohio.5:03 PM, Dec 02, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has been added to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory map, meaning the state is recommending Ohioans avoid traveling to Ohio, and those entering Ohio after traveling from Ohio are advised to self-quarantine in Ohio for 14 days.Obviously, outside of The Matrix or a Christopher Nolan movie, this is physically impossible. To be clear, you are free to move about the state, but the ODH recommends staying home except for necessary...WW…
Ohio Department of Health now recommending those in Ohio avoid traveling to Ohio
ODHThe ODH Travel Advisory Map currently recommends against travel to 14 states, including Ohio.5:03 PM, Dec 02, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has been added to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory map, meaning the state is recommending Ohioans avoid traveling to Ohio, and those entering Ohio after traveling from Ohio are advised to self-quarantine in Ohio for 14 days.Obviously, outside of The Matrix or a Christopher Nolan movie, this is physically impossible. To be clear, you are free to move about the state, but the ODH recommends staying home except for necessary...…ODHThe ODH Travel Advisory Map currently recommends against travel to 14 states, including Ohio.5:03 PM, Dec 02, 2020COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has been added to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory map, meaning the state is recommending Ohioans avoid traveling to Ohio, and those entering Ohio after traveling from Ohio are advised to self-quarantine in Ohio for 14 days.Obviously, outside of The Matrix or a Christopher Nolan movie, this is physically impossible. To be clear, you are free to move about the state, but the ODH recommends staying home except for necessary...WW…
Bird invasion headed to Northeast Ohio
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks in Marcia Palm's Conneaut backyard.6:09 PM, Nov 17, 2020CONNEAUT, Ohio — Backyard birdwatchers better keep an eye on their bird feeders this month. Something unusual is happening with our feathered friends from the north. An unusual mass bird migration is occurring all across northern Ohio and surrounding states right now. Birds that spend most of their time in Canada have been forced to migrate farther south and farther outside of their range due to a shortage of food across parts of Canada. This sudden, unexpected increase in bird migration numbers is known as...…A flock of Evening Grosbeaks in Marcia Palm's Conneaut backyard.6:09 PM, Nov 17, 2020CONNEAUT, Ohio — Backyard birdwatchers better keep an eye on their bird feeders this month. Something unusual is happening with our feathered friends from the north. An unusual mass bird migration is occurring all across northern Ohio and surrounding states right now. Birds that spend most of their time in Canada have been forced to migrate farther south and farther outside of their range due to a shortage of food across parts of Canada. This sudden, unexpected increase in bird migration numbers is known as...WW…
97.5 WONE announces death of longtime radio host T.K. O'Grady
97.5 WONET.K. O'Grady, a beloved radio host in Akron from 97.5 FM has died.12:40 PM, Nov 17, 2020AKRON, Ohio — Longtime Akron radio personality T.K. O’Grady has died, 97.5 FM WONE announced Tuesday afternoon.O’Grady joined the Rubber City Radio Group in Akron back in 1998 and has been a familiar voice for Northeast Ohioans since, the station said. O’Grady has been in the radio business for more than 40 years.The radio station said that O’Grady died from natural causes. There will no service or calling hours due to COVID-19, WONE stated in a Facebook post.“May his memory be eternal,” the...…97.5 WONET.K. O'Grady, a beloved radio host in Akron from 97.5 FM has died.12:40 PM, Nov 17, 2020AKRON, Ohio — Longtime Akron radio personality T.K. O’Grady has died, 97.5 FM WONE announced Tuesday afternoon.O’Grady joined the Rubber City Radio Group in Akron back in 1998 and has been a familiar voice for Northeast Ohioans since, the station said. O’Grady has been in the radio business for more than 40 years.The radio station said that O’Grady died from natural causes. There will no service or calling hours due to COVID-19, WONE stated in a Facebook post.“May his memory be eternal,” the...WW…
Man who refused to mask or leave Walmart arrested for brandishing brass knuckles in front of police
5:20 PM, Nov 24, 2020PERKINS TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 20-year-old man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon after a Perkins Township officer saw him brandish a set of brass knuckles after the officer asked the man to leave the store because he was not wearing a face mask.Police responded to the Walmart in Sandusky at about 5 p.m. on Saturday after dispatch was advised of a customer refusing to put his mask on, according to the Perkins Township police report. An officer spoke to an employee, who said a customer was refusing to put a mask on, and another employee, who said they asked the man...…5:20 PM, Nov 24, 2020PERKINS TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 20-year-old man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon after a Perkins Township officer saw him brandish a set of brass knuckles after the officer asked the man to leave the store because he was not wearing a face mask.Police responded to the Walmart in Sandusky at about 5 p.m. on Saturday after dispatch was advised of a customer refusing to put his mask on, according to the Perkins Township police report. An officer spoke to an employee, who said a customer was refusing to put a mask on, and another employee, who said they asked the man...WW…
As other large counties around Ohio surpass 100 new COVID-19 cases, Cuyahoga County remains below 50
Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland is redirecting federal money to help pay landlords directly, allowing renters to stay in their homes and allowing landlords to pay down their mortgages too.3:19 PM, Oct 06, 2020CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Large counties across the state are seeing a rise in coronavirus cases, with Cuyahoga County the exception.Franklin County (Columbus) reported 160 new coronavirus cases, and Hamilton County (Cincinnati) reported 97 new...…Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland is redirecting federal money to help pay landlords directly, allowing renters to stay in their homes and allowing landlords to pay down their mortgages too.3:19 PM, Oct 06, 2020CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Large counties across the state are seeing a rise in coronavirus cases, with Cuyahoga County the exception.Franklin County (Columbus) reported 160 new coronavirus cases, and Hamilton County (Cincinnati) reported 97 new...WW…
