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Bay High School cancels lacrosse season after death of lacrosse player

2 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden |Julia Bingel |Katharine Huntley

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (WOIO) - Bay High School canceled the rest of lacrosse season Wednesday after the death of player Dylan Veselic. “Following a period of thoughtful reflection this past weekend, the Bay High School Boys Lacrosse Team has made the decision to conclude its season. Head Coach Kyle Figy shared this information with me last night,” said Bay Village City School District Athletic Director Matt Spellman.
Honoring fallen Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin 1 year after tragic on-duty death

4 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - May 11 marks one year since Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin died after he was ambushed while on duty. RELATED: ‘Unanswered questions’: Mother of fallen Officer Jacob Derbin asks Euclid PD for transparency on son’s deathOfficer Derbin, 23, was shot while responding to a domestic call and later died as a result of his injuries. Derbin’s family and community continue to honor and keep his memory alive.
Warren dog ‘Baby’ dies after being rescued from extreme neglect

4 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

WARREN, Ohio (WOIO) - A Warren dog shelter shared Sunday that a dog they had rescued from an extreme neglect situation has died. “The decision to let her go wasn’t easy, but it was the right thing to do -- there simply was no coming back from the hell she was put through,” Healthy Hearts and Paws Project said in a Facebook post Sunday. Healthy Hearts and Paws Project first shared this critical rescue story on Saturday.
Mentor-on-the Lake-Police rescue 2 baby owls

4 days ago | 13abc.com | Madeline Harden

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Two baby owls are being rehabilitated after Mentor-on-the-Lake Police officers rescued them Friday. According to a Facebook post, a concerned citizen called police to report two baby screech owls on the ground near a tree. Mentor-on-the-Lake officers and the Lake Metroparks were able to locate the owls and find placement at nearby Penitentiary Glen Reservation. In the post, officers hope the owls will be rehabilitated and released back to the wild.
South Euclid Police officer finds hurt chihuahua

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - A South Euclid Police officer found an injured chihuahua Saturday and took the pup to the vet. Sgt. Wilson found the chihuahua in the 400 block of Greenvale Drive Saturday afternoon. Wilson took the pup to the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Highland Heights. According to a Saturday afternoon update, the chihuahua was transported to the City of Euclid Dog Kennel. Officers think her name is either “Penelope” or “Penny” and she is possibly from out of state.
Cleveland Fire responds to junkyard fire on city’s east side

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Fire responded to a junk yard fire Saturday afternoon. According to Cleveland Fire, firefighters responded to the 9300 block of Meech Avenue for about five cars in a junk yard on fire. Firefighters said an employee was using a torch and accidentally caught one car on fire, which spread to four others. No injuries were reported, according to Cleveland Fire. Copyright 2025 WOIO. All rights reserved.
Water main break on Madison Avenue causing lane adjustments

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - A water main break on Madison Avenue in Lakewood is causing a change in traffic patterns as repairs are made Saturday morning. In a Facebook post, the City of Lakewood warned motorists of lane adjustments on Madison Avenue at St. Charles Lane around 11:47 a.m. caused by a water main break. Traffic is open in both directions, just with lane shifts. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible. Copyright 2025 WOIO. All rights reserved.
Retired Avon Lake teacher celebrates graduation day before her 80th birthday

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A retired Avon Lake teacher will celebrate her graduation day on May 17, just before her 80th birthday. Kathy Leopold continues her lifelong learning journey with an associate of arts degree from Lorain County Community College (LCCC). She previously earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College and a master’s degree from Cleveland State University. “I think this is a big accomplishment for somebody of my age,” Leopold said. “I want to be around for a long time.
Mentor-on-the Lake-Police rescue 2 baby owls

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Two baby owls are being rehabilitated after Mentor-on-the-Lake Police officers rescued them Friday. According to a Facebook post, a concerned citizen called police to report two baby screech owls on the ground near a tree. Mentor-on-the-Lake officers and the Lake Metroparks were able to locate the owls and find placement at nearby Penitentiary Glen Reservation. In the post, officers hope the owls will be rehabilitated and released back to the wild.
Medina man makes ‘paranoid threats’ at Jimmy John’s, runs from police, attempts to escape custody

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Madeline Harden

MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - Medina Police arrested a man after he entered a Jimmy John’s with a gun, making “paranoid threats,” leading police on a chase and attempting to escape custody. According to a release from Medina Police, employees at the Jimmy John’s at 240 North Court Street reported the man, later identified as 30-year-old Nicholas Matthew Sparrow of Medina, entered the store around 6:30 a.m. with a handgun.