Vic Gideon

Cleveland

Award-winning reporter for CBS affiliate in Cleveland @cleveland19 Fan of independent film, alternative music, and adroit with a fungo bag

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Catalytic converter thefts targeted in proposed Ohio legislation

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - State lawmakers want to make it tougher on thieves who steal catalytic converters. A new bill gets debated in a house committee, the bill increasing penalties on theft and making it harder to sell the stolen exhaust cleaning cylinders. “We know that there’s a scourge of catalytic converter thefts,” says the bill’s sponsor, Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) who represents House District 31.
It’s your turn to comment on ending Ohio’s E-Check program

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio legislature has passed the E-Check Ease Act, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed it. Now, there’s just one more speed bump before emissions testing changes radically. “Our residents in the seven Northeastern Ohio counties, essentially would fill out an affidavit saying that my car is in compliance,” said the bill’s co-sponsor, Ohio State Representative Bill Roemer, a Republican from Richfield who represents northern and western Summit County in House District 31.
Hopkins passengers prepare for bigger crowds, Real ID enforcement at the airport

2 weeks ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. This includes 18 million flyers now seeing the TSA enforcing new security protocols, including Real ID requirements. “It’s in the mail, fingers crossed,” said Alexis Serino Gallo about not having her Real ID yet.
Recipe for restaurateur’s recovery is new procedure for stroke

2 weeks ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) -“When I see this dining room, it brings back a lot of memories,” said Tommy Fello, walking through his restaurant for only the eighth time since a stroke on Christmas Day 2023. ”Everyday, working hard, making people what they want to eat, and keeping them happyAt age 19, Fello bought Ace Drug Store, where he worked as a soda jerk in high school, for $600 in 1972.
Young mother told two days before move-in she couldn’t get in her apartment

3 weeks ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - Angel James is a single mother of three living in a one-bedroom apartment, the back of a homeon Cleveland’s near west side. “It’s just not big enough for us,” James explains. “And that’s why I’m so frustrated with Euclid Apartments.” She had a three-bedroom townhouse lined up with Euclid Apartments but now, they can’t rent to her since they don’t have a current license to rent from the City of Euclid.
Real ID deadline gets grace period on first day

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Most travelers flying out of Hopkins this morning were prepared for the Real ID deadline. Susan and Gary were flying to Los Angeles to visit their son. “I have my license,” Susan Pellman said as she proudly showed her Real ID, complete with the star in the upper right corner. “I knew today was the deadline.”“I didn’t want to wait until the last minute to get a federally approved ID,” her husband, Gary, explained.
Leaking roof, standing water only some of problems for a senior renter

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Eban Baker, 63, has lived at Morning Star Tower on St. Clair, just east of East 105, for four years. “Water’s coming down, it leaks all up in my house,” said Baker, pointing to water on the kitchen floor, a full bucket in the living room, and missing tile on the ceiling. “(I) clean up every morning and this here is where I vacuumed and it (tile) fell down on me.
St. Ignatius students return from Pope Francis funeral changed

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Six St. Ignatius High School students, the school’s principal, and a priest are on their way home after a whirlwind trip to The Vatican. “To represent not only St. Ignatius High School but also the Diocese of Cleveland at the Holy Father’s funeral was a really great gift,” said Dr. Anthony Fior, principal at St. Ignatius.
Former women’s college closer to becoming hub for new women’s soccer team

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - Notre Dame College closed its doors after more than 100 years last spring, leaving a 48-acre hole in South Euclid. But, a new Cleveland women’s soccer team might kick new life into the historic campus. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a community like South Euclid,” says Michael Love, Planning and Development Director for the city.
With vacant storefronts and Dick’s moving, Crocker Park transitions

2 months ago | cleveland19.com | Vic Gideon

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Bar Louie at Crocker Park abruptly shut down two weeks ago. “We were surprised on that one,” said Stacie Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Stark Enterprises, owner of Crocker Park. “We’ll take it in stride,” she said. “We’re excited to actually find some good new suiters for that location that people will be really excited about.”Hot Chicken Takeover also recently closed its Crocker Park location.