Mercy Sackor

Greensboro

Digital Content Producer at WEWS-TV (Cleveland, OH)

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The Asian Lantern Festival is coming back to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

4 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

CLEVELAND — The Asian Lantern Festival is coming back to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this summer from July 5 through Aug. 24. Tickets are now available. "Dragons Landing" is the newest attraction at the zoo and is part of this year's event, which showcases a dozen illuminated dragons arriving for the lantern festival. It will also include a 100-foot-long "ice and fire" dragon display.
Tuscarawas Sheriff's Office investigating potential murder-suicide

5 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

Two people are dead after a possible murder-suicide in Dover Township, Tuscarawas County, on Sunday, according to Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis L. Campbell. Just after 1:30 p.m., the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office received a call about a shooting at a home on the 2000 block of Gordon Road Northwest, Campbell said.
2 found dead in Lorain County home

5 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

The Lorain Police Department is investigating the death of two people who were found dead in a Lorain County home with gunshot wounds Saturday night, according to Cpt. Jacob Morris. According to Morris, officers were sent to the 200 block of West 29th Street for a welfare check requested by concerned family members. Once officers arrived, they were given a key to enter the home. Upon entry, they discovered two people— a 63-year-old and a 30-year-old who were wounded by gunshots.
Good Knights of Lorain County open new facility in Elyria

6 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

The Good Knights of Lorain County, a group that provides free beds to children, seniors, and veterans, held a grand opening for its new facility in Elyria on Saturday. Since 2018, News 5 has been covering the Good Knights, and back in December, we shared how the need grew so much that they needed to move. "Our existing building is 3500 square feet, and this is a little over 8100 square feet,” said Roger Dorsey, executive director of the organization.
Akron police release bodycam footage from shooting that left 1 woman injured

6 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

The Akron Police Department released body camera footage of a shooting that left a woman injured and caused an officer minor injuries in a South Akron neighborhood. Body camera footage On May 25, two Akron officers went to do a welfare check on a teen on the 400 block of Grant Street. While officers were there, they heard gunshots nearby and responded to the 440 block of Sherman Street.
Sheriff's office increases reward to $40K for information on man accused of shooting 2 officers near Columbus

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

An increased reward of $40,000 is now being offered for information on a 21-year-old man who allegedly shot two officers just outside of Columbus, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Police said Daveonte Dixon, 21, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over Wednesday night in Mifflin Township. The sheriff's office said Dixon fled on foot during the traffic stop. As officers chased Dixon, he allegedly turned and shot both police officers.
Suspended Cleveland police officer sentenced after firing a shot in Lake County school parking lot

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

A suspended Cleveland Police officer, who was formerly a spokesperson at the department, was sentenced this week for firing his weapon at a school parking lot last year in Lake County. The officer, Alexander Sinclair, was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 12 years in prison on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from Lake County Sheriff's Office Lt. Larry Harpster. On Oct.
Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge team up for summer tour

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

The Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge are teaming up for a summer tour, running from June 3 to Aug. 23. Both teams will visit over a dozen places around Northeast Ohio. The tour will feature a mix of hockey and basketball activities, covering everything from Crocker Kids to Pinecrest Play Days.
New lead assistance program coming to Summit County

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

A new lead program is on its way to Summit, and the county is utilizing a $6 million, 4-year federal grant to fund the program. Households that meet the income qualifications and have children are eligible to apply for the program. Summit County estimated that almost one-third of the houses in the county were built before 1940, and more than 75% were built before the year lead-based paint was banned.
Cleveland Clinic announces update to required copay payment

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Mercy Sackor

The Cleveland Clinic released an update on Wednesday to a policy that previously stated it would start collecting copays upfront for non-emergency and outpatient visits. Earlier this month, the clinic announced that it would start requiring patients for non-emergency services to pay their copays upfront, or their visit would be rescheduled or canceled.