Colton Molesky

Aug 19, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Colton Molesky

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - The legalization of recreational marijuana changes things for Ohio’s state economy, business, and police, but officers say the job of enforcing the law remains the same. “We are here not only as an enforcement agency, but we’re here to educate people as well,” said Sgt. Bridget Matt is part of the public affairs unit for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Matt says officers’ training has already prepared them for this new world. Lakewood Police spokesperson Cpt.

Aug 16, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Colton Molesky

TWINSBURG, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood in Twinsburg is still drying out from storms on the 9th after flooding destroyed roughly 20 basements. Homeowners say it isn’t the first time and believe a city project is to blame. “I come into this room {in the basement}, and it’s already coming up so fast and so quick, and so dirty, and I... I panic,” said Jane Sharp, whose basement was filled with 17 inches of murky water.

Aug 15, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Colton Molesky

MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood is filled with people decrying the communication between homeowners and the homeowners association; however, management says their efforts are in the name of keeping the neighborhood standard consistent. “Homeowners in this area take care of their property, so don’t nobody have to threaten us to get something done,” said Robert Johnson.

Aug 12, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Colton Molesky

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman is still working to get her veteran husband home months after he died, but only getting more questions rather than answers. “If I was there, why couldn’t I see my husband’s body?” said Catherine Sullivan. At the beginning of April, Sullivan says her husband of 20 years, Harry Sullivan, died after being hospitalized during a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit family. “His brother calls me to tell me he’s deceased,” said Sullivan.

Aug 7, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Colton Molesky

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - The damage from Tuesday night’s storm seemingly impacted every neighborhood. Massive trees, blocking roads and smothering homes. One Lakewood family on Hilliard returned home from a trip downtown to find a massive oak wedged between his home and his neighbor’s. One Lakewood family on Hilliard returned home from a trip downtown to find a massive oak wedged between his home and his neighbor’s.