Suzanne Stratford

Cleveland

News Reporter at WJW-TV (Cleveland, OH)

Reporter w/Emmys Fox8, Lifetime Movie Network GIMC Producer/ CoCreator, Army War Veteran, UltraMarathoner, who believes in freedom, fun & Basic Human Goodness

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Dashcam video: Driver smashes into local police cruiser, totaling it

2 weeks ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

Chester Township, Ohio (WJW) – A catastrophic collision involving a police cruiser captured on dash camera has a local police chief warning drivers to pay attention behind the wheel. “These are preventable accidents,” said Chief Craig Young with Chester Township Police Department. The cruiser was traveling westbound on Wilson Mills Road around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Firefighters: Lightning strike likely caused Twinsburg house fire

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Suzanne Stratford

Suzanne StratfordWed, April 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM UTC1 min readFirefighters: Lightning strike likely caused Twinsburg house fireTWINSBURG, Ohio (WJW) – Lightning is believed to be responsible for a large fire at a home in Twinsburg. Firefighters said neighbors reported hearing a large, thunderous crack of lightning around 1:30 p.m. as severe weather rolled through the area. Witnesses sent video to FOX 8 that shows thick smoke coming from the house located along the 2000 block of Meadowood Boulevard.
Firefighters: Lightning strike likely caused Twinsburg house fire

3 weeks ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSFlood Watch: Ashland County, Carroll County, Coshocton County, Crawford County, Cuyahoga County, Erie County, Holmes County, Huron County, Lorain County, Medina County, Ottawa County, Richland County, Sandusky County, Stark County, Summit County, Tuscarawas County, Wayne County
Cleveland car dealership to be demolished after arson; investigators seek public’s help

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cleveland arson investigators are asking for the public’s help solving a catastrophic fire that occurred just after midnight on Dec. 9 at West 48th and Lorain Avenue in the city. On Monday, Cleveland Division of Fire Public Information Officer Lt. Mike Norman released new video and pictures of a vehicle that they are looking for in connection with the fire. “There is a silver 2013 Suburban. That’s a vehicle of interest.
Northeast Ohio officers joining hundreds across the country for Police Unity Tour

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

CLEVELAND (WJW) – “We ride for those who died,” is their motto and inspiration. It’s called the Police Unity Tour and brings hundreds of officers together from across the country to honor those who have died in the line of duty. Rain or shine, they bicycle from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, raising money to support the memorial. “Sadly it’s the only memorial in Washington, D.C. that grows,” said Cleveland Police Sgt. Tom Ross.
Ohio educators react to executive order to dismantle Dept. of Education

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Surrounded by students and governors from across the country, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon to begin dismantling the Department of Education. “Returning education very simply back to states where it belongs,” he said. The Department of Education was started in 1979 by then-President Jimmy Carter.
‘I was angry’: Parents speak out after 7-year-old child left on local school bus

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Suzanne Stratford

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – A 7-year-old child was left on a bus. Monday evening, the boy’s parents are upset and Coventry Local Schools administrators are investigating the incident. “I was mad and I was angry as any father would be,” said Michael Windle. Windle told FOX 8 that he received a call from the district around 10:15 a.m. Monday, informing him that his son had been left on a bus.
‘I was angry’: Parents speak out after 7-year-old child left on local school bus

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – A 7-year-old child was left on a bus. Monday evening, the boy’s parents are upset and Coventry Local Schools administrators are investigating the incident. “I was mad and I was angry as any father would be,” said Michael Windle. Windle told FOX 8 that he received a call from the district around 10:15 a.m. Monday, informing him that his son had been left on a bus.
Flood warning: Massive ice jam causing concern in Lake County

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – A monstrous, mile-long, jagged ice jam on the Grand River has led to localized flooding and a flood warning until 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. “When we get a 4 foot increase in the level of the river and then we have that ice on top of it, it tends to cause flooding,” said Painesville Fire Chief Tom Hummel.
Vivek Ramaswamy visits Strongsville after joining Ohio governor race

1 month ago | fox8.com | Suzanne Stratford

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wrapped up his campaign launch kickoff tour in Strongsville on Tuesday night. “You know what, America is back and it feels fantastic. Oh, we’re just getting started. We have a lot of work ahead and this is just the beginning of that journey,” said Ramaswamy. The 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur officially announced he was running for governor on Monday in Butler County, not far from where he grew up.