A teen is in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday night, according to Cleveland EMS.

A heavy Cleveland police presence was seen in the area of East 74th Street and Central Avenue after a 16-year-old boy was shot.

Cleveland EMS responded to the scene and transported the teen to a nearby hospital.

East 74th Street between Central and Cedar avenues is shut down.

A News 5 crew on the scene saw the area taped off.

We have reached out to Cleveland police and are waiting to hear back.

This story will be updated once more is learned.

One day after the Browns agreed to a contract extension with veteran cornerback Denzel Ward, they made sure to lock down another tenured member of the secondary, agreeing to terms with safety Grant Delpit on a three-year contract extension, league sources confirmed.

Delpit's new deal is worth $48 million and keeps him under contract with the Browns until 2030.

The news of Delpit's contract extension came during the first open day of training camp. Delpit was off to the side with a towel draped over his head, in what appeared to be a hold-in, with the safety attending team activities but sitting out practice. But very quickly into that, general manager Andrew Berry approached Delpit and seemingly gave him the news that a deal had been reached.

Delpit immediately began participating in practice again.

Last season, Delpit played in all 17 games, recording 89 total tackles, four for loss, with seven quarterback hits, three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, four passes defended and an interception.

With seven seasons in the league, Delpit's veteran experience will be leaned on heavily this season and throughout his now-extended tenure with the Browns.

Summer is in full swing, and as of Wednesday, so too are the Cleveland Browns. The team saw rookies and quarterbacks report to Training Camp last Thursday, and veterans report on Tuesday, but Wednesday was the first day of training camp open to the media. There are, and will be, plenty of storylines to follow this summer as the Browns prepare for the 2026 season. We'll keep you updated on them all.

Here's what we saw on the first day of the Browns' 2026 Training Camp:

Battle for QB1

All eyes were on the quarterbacks Wednesday, with head coach Todd Monken saying all four will be competing, but Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will split first-team reps. He also added that it's ultimately up to the players who will be QB1 for this upcoming season.

Watson got the first-team reps on Tuesday, and he and Sanders are expected to go back and forth as the summer continues.

Take a look at QB Shedeur Sanders on Day 1 of training camp:

Here's a look at QB Deshaun Watson:

Here are QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green on Wednesday:

Rookie WRs

The Browns have a revamped receivers room, highlighted by the two rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. Boston continued being reliable in the short and long game at practice while Concepcion was involved in a nice play where Sanders went deep on 7-on-7s.

Before the two rookies got their feet wet in the first training camp session, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward spoke about his excitement of having them in the room, both to provide a boost to the offense and to help give the defense good looks.

"Those guys, they're going to make me work, I'm going to make them work too, though. But I'm looking forward to going against them. They got a lot of talent, a lot of different body types. So just being able to get different work from all those players is going to be fun."

Revamped o-line

When Monken took over as head coach, he emphasized working on building "this roster from the ground up on the offensive side." That includes an almost entirely new offensive line.

Here's a look at that o-line on Wednesday:

Diving into defense

Grant Delpit started training camp working on the side, in what may have been a quick, short hold-in. That's the thought because near the start of practice, general manager Andrew Berry took the field and spoke with Delpit, who then joined team drills. Sources confirmed that interaction was Berry informing Delpit he would be receiving a contract extension.

Delpit and the Browns agreed to a three-year, $48 million extension, making him the second to receive a contract extension this week

On Tuesday, the Browns agreed to a contract extension with cornerback Denzel Ward.

RELATED: Denzel Ward agrees to contract extension with Browns, becomes highest-paid DB in NFL history

Ward and the Browns agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $62.2 million, league sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The contract also comes with $52.3 million guaranteed. With the contract, Ward is once again the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Here's a look at some other defensive players getting reps on the first day of training camp:

The Browns are back on the fields at CrossCountry Mortgage on Thursday for their next practice session.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol could face cutbacks that result in fewer patrols on Lake Erie's waters next year.

Specially trained deputies patrol Lake County's waterways from May through Halloween each season, responding to dozens of calls for help.

Lt. Larry Harpster of the Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol said a funding shortfall is putting that coverage at risk.

"We're under a three-year state grant right now, that ends at the end of this boating season. Next year, we are only under the federal grant, and those funds are drying up," Harpster said.

Harpster said the patrol is the only one consistently patrolling the Lake County waters after the U.S. Coast Guard reduced hours last year.

"Seven years ago, the patrol rescued three teenagers. Two teenagers were jumping into the water near Headlands Beach State Park. Thats when one didnt surface."

Xander Pertz jumped in to help his friends, and soon all three were in trouble.

Im not a very religious person, but God for sure was on our side that day, Pertz said.

The patrol was a mile away when the call came in, Harpster said. They were in the right place at the right time.

"From the time that the call came in to us, making physical contact and pulling them in was two minutes. Out here in this area, thats unheard of," he explained.

"When we saw the boat, I knew everything was going to be OK, said another teenager who was rescued, Faith Perkins.

If new funding is not secured, the sheriff's office said fewer patrols could be on the water.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is concerned by the domestic abuse allegations against Republican Congressman Max Miller, but said it should be up to voters if he remains a U.S. representative. Now, a Democratic member of the Ohio delegation is calling for Miller's resignation.

Across party lines, politicians are concerned about multiple women's claims of domestic violence by Miller. The congressman has denied every allegation.

"The accusations are certainly very serious and certainly troubling," DeWine said.

Miller, a Republican representing District 7, which contains Cleveland's western suburbs, Medina, Wayne and Ashland Counties, is facing increased scrutiny in recent weeks after allegations of domestic violence surfaced in a bitter divorce case with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

According to court documents, Moreno, the daughter of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno, accused him of physical and emotional abuse. The senator's team has previously not responded to comment on the allegations.

RELATED: Ohio Congressman Max Miller is being sued amid domestic violence allegations

Miller denied it, suing her for defamation. He argued in court that he never committed battery on Moreno by hurling boiling water on her in front of their minor daughter.

He was also just sued by former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, his ex-girlfriend. She filed a lawsuit against Miller in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, arguing that Miller broke their nondisclosure agreement by accusing her of lying about being abused by him.

Grisham dated Miller in 2019 and 2020, and she accused him of domestic violence. She wrote about how the relationship turned abusive, he was physical with her and had anger issues and a violent streak, in a 2021 Washington Post op-ed. Although she never named Miller, the congressman said it was libelous since it was widely known that she had dated him.

Miller has previously denied all accusations and didnt respond to comment Wednesday.

RELATED: Police: 'open investigation' into abuse allegations of Max Miller's child

Republicans in power have largely remained silent until I caught up with DeWine at the state fair Wednesday and asked him if Miller should remain in Congress.

"My relationship with him, our professional relationship, has been very good," the governor said. "He has worked with us on different things. We've talked back and forth about different issues."

DeWine said that Miller has "done a good job" in Congress.

"These accusations are worrying to you if they are correct, but because you have a beneficial relationship with him, you're focusing on that?" I asked the governor.

"No, that was an aside," he responded. "You didn't ask the question; I volunteered it because I think it's relevant to what kind of job he's doing as a congressman. But no, these are troubling accusations."

Voters should decide if Miller stays, he added.

RELATED: Victim or liar? Congressman sued for defamation hours after suspect pleads guilty in road rage case

"People of the district are having to weigh the facts," the governor said. "They are the ultimate people who decide; They're the ones who decide who they want to represent."

Prominent Democrats, including a member of the Ohio congressional delegation, have called for Miller to resign. He has not responded.

"It's important that, as colleagues, we have a uniform standard of the expectations of our colleagues and what they should be doing," U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Democrat representing District 11, said, adding that it "would be wise" for him to step down.

I found Congresswoman Brown at the fair, where she urged Miller's fellow Republicans to hold him accountable.

"Colleagues on our side of the aisle have taken the steps to resign to alleviate the even the troubling appearance of impropriety," Brown said.

This is why the District 7 election this November is critically important, she said, because she doubts he would step down.

"Having had some engagement with him, I know that there is a lot of pride there," she said. "We'll let that play out and see what it does."

She is supporting Democratic opponent Brian Poindexter, who is now using Miller's legal battles in campaign ads against him.

The governor was asked if he endorsed Miller for the election, and he said that he had never made an endorsement in that race. I asked if he would want Miller to represent him if he lived in the area. He wouldn't respond.

"Im done," he said semi-jokingly. "Done."

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A series of fires has uncovered a number of serious issues at a vacant house in Slavic Village.

At first glance, you might think it's a garage sale. But when you take a closer look, you'll quickly realize it's not.

"The house is full, top to bottom. It's a squatter house, said Terry Krzynowek.

On East 55th Street, what's supposed to be a vacant home next door to Cecil Welch is instead overflowing with belongings. From the front yard to the back, as far as the eye can see, there is junk.

I see a lot of clutter. That's about it, said Welch.

That same house has been the scene of several fires, the latest happening just last night.

"Ever since the house got burned on the inside, he moved everything outside, and he's just been collecting stuff, Krzynowek said. We shouldnt have to put up with this.

So we reached out to the city of Cleveland to get answers.

"We were told that there was an individual that was squatting here, refused to leave, said Tyler Sinclair, a spokesperson for Cleveland.

Sinclair said the property is owned by an out-of-town company based in Pennsylvania that has accumulated several violations tied to the property.

"We've actually cited them with a civil ticket back in May. We have issued them violation notices last month in June after the first fire. We followed up and called them, you know, and been in contact with them many times, said Sinclair.

Court records show the property owner filed an eviction case in Cleveland Housing Court on July 15 against the person who wasn't supposed to be living there.

The property owner also responded to News 5, saying they're aware of the complaints and are working to address them, writing:

While we were there Wednesday, the man living in the home was taken into custody, and the cleanup finally began.

Everything from a mattress to vacuums and old video games was tossed into a dumpster. City officials said they'll continue monitoring the property to make sure the problems are addressed.

"We're going to be on top of them and making sure that they follow through on the cleanup that they follow through on fixing the violations and the other outstanding tasks that they need to finish, said Sinclair.

For neighbors, the hope is simple: that this problem doesn't come back.

Nadeen Abusada is a Cuyahoga County and immigration reporter at News 5 Cleveland. Follow her on Instagram NadeenAbusada or email her at Nadeen.Abusada@wews.com.

Turning 16 is a big deal for kids. It opens the door to working, to driving, to making more decisions for themselves, but should those decisions be extended to include having a say in who will represent them in government, like actually voting at the polls? State Rep. Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) said yes.

"You know, one of our founding principles is no taxation without representation," Glassburn said. "If 16- and 17-year-olds are paying taxes, they should get a say in where that money goes."

That's why he and state Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) introduced a joint resolution that, if passed, would ask voters to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to have a say in local elections in Ohio. Something Glassburn said is not without precedent.

"There's 20 states that let 17-year-olds vote in some levels of elections. There aren't any that do 16 yet, but there are several countries, Brazil, Austria, Belgium, that do so in Europe and in South America."

Glassburn argues that research has shown that the earlier someone gets involved in the electoral process, the more likely they are to stay involved, and as it stands in Ohio, young voters aren't getting involved.

"18-year-olds in Ohio are only registered at a 32% clip, which is 10 points lower than any of the surrounding states," he said. "There's been plenty of studies that if you vote in two elections in a row, that you become more or less a voter for life, and this is a way to try to get them involved for a couple of elections before they go off to college or start a family or technical school or do other things."

Brennan understands how people might feel at first glance at the resolution.

"I know there are a lot of people out there that won't like this idea; their knee-jerk reaction is they're immature, they don't know anything," he said.

Brennan, who taught high school American government for 30 years, feels differently.

"I bet my 16, 17, 18-year-olds know more about local, state and federal government than most adults do."

Charles Roman agrees with that, believing 16-year-olds are mature enough.

"I think so. If they are old enough to watch other children, like if they're babysitting, they're of babysitting age, yeah, I think they're allowed to think for themselves."

But on the campus of Cleveland State, those only a few years removed from that age think otherwise.

"Absolutely not," said Nijah Williams of Bedford when asked if she thought she was ready at 16 to start voting. "My thought process was completely different, and it was different at 18 too, so I think right now we should keep it at the age it's at."

Isabella Messina of Parma agreed.

"I don't even know what I was thinking at 16 to compare to now, so yeah, I would definitely keep the 18 if not older at that point, but 18 is definitely a good age range to keep it at."

Actually, up until 1971, the voting age in the U.S. was 21. It only changed to 18 after a three-decade-long debate that started during World War II and came to an end with the passing of the 26th Amendment in 1971. Brennan hopes a healthy debate is what this will stir.

"Hopefully, folks will have an open mind and not a knee-jerk reaction and let's have a civil debate about it just like I would have civil debates in my classroom with my students," he said.

Water main breaks are approaching record-breaking numbers in Akron. This week, the Akron public service director told City Council members that he anticipates the city will surpass a previous record set last year.

"This is not a good thing to be proud of, said Chris Ludle at the most recent Akron City Council meeting. But it looks like on the pace were going, that we may hit 500 water main breaks this year, which is going to be a record.

Neighbors near the I Promise School on West Market Street can recall one of the more dramatic examples of a water main break this summer.

"I was in the store by myself here and heard a loud noise, said Matthew Moore, the owner of Leaf Home and Blooms on West Market Street. I look down and see the explosion of water coming probably 30 to 40 feet straight up.

The late June geyser was the result of a broken valve and left several local businesses without water temporarily.

RELATED: W. Market Street closed, businesses without water after water main break in Akron

Though it was a memorable experience, Moore said it was far from the only water main break hes experienced while living and working in Akron.

"We actually cant keep track of how often they are hitting, he said.

News 5 has covered other dramatic examples of water main breaks in Akron in 2026.

In February, a 12-inch line burst near the Akron General emergency department. The break flooded parts of the hospital and temporarily restricted patient visits.

RELATED: Patient visitation still restricted at Akron General after water main break; some exceptions allowed

Later that month, a 76-year-old grandmother spoke to Summit County reporter Bob Jones about her experience falling into a sinkhole.

The 8-inch cast-iron pipe that burst and collapsed the pavement was installed in 1917, the city said at the time.

RELATED: Akron sinkhole eats car

In early June, a similar situation swallowed another car. The drivers rescue was captured on police body-worn camera video.

RELATED: Bodycam shows first responders rescuing driver after Akron sinkhole swallows SUV

By late July, the water main breaks have continued. On Monday, the public service director said crews were working daily to make repairs.

"Hopefully, the water main breaks slow down a little bit, but were out there fixing those every day. When you get two or three holes a day, thats two or three extra holes a day to keep up with, Ludle said.

So far this year, Ludle said the city has experienced at least 345 breaks. The five-year annual average is about 315. That number was eclipsed by last years record of more than 400 breaks.

"With the number and the crews we have out there working, we need some extra help, he said, explaining to council members that the city has enlisted contractors to assist with the work.

The city said aging infrastructure is the primary challenge. About 35% of its distribution piping was installed more than 90 years ago, when Akron was a booming industrial city.

The city also believed the demolition and construction of the Brittain Road Reservoir is playing a role in the recent jump in water main breaks. Because of the project, a spokesperson told News 5 the city is operating the water system at a slightly higher pressure to keep more water from a storage tank farm at Tallmadge Road to make up for the missing 20 million gallons that the Brittain Road Reservoir provided.

Additionally, the service disruption likely changed flow direction in some areas, and the city believed it caused the old pipes to shift and break underground.

At times, the water main breaks have caused lower water pressure temporarily and prompted boil advisories.

Moore said his business has not been directly affected by the interruptions. But hes brought in a water cooler for the staff to use, rather than relying on the quality of tap water, while the problems are being addressed.

"I believe and want to think that theyve been working hard on doing that, but we definitely have a fair amount of issues, he said.

The city said its replacing water main lines every year, including a $4 million investment this year. It said that work will continue incrementally as funding allows and the system is fully updated.

In 2028, semi-trucks could be crossing Lake Erie. Well, their trailers, at least.

The Port of Cleveland and Milo Harbour Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that could reshape cross-border cargo movement in the Great Lakes.

The truck ferry will provide cargo service between Northeast Ohio and Southern Ontario, offering companies a faster alternative to one of the continent's busiest border crossings.

According to a statement from the port, the proposed project would establish a terminal at Milo Harbour in Wheatley, Ontario, with a direct connection to Cleveland.

The service is expected to accommodate upwards of 300 truckloads per day, round-trip. A one-way trip is estimated at 2-3 hours, according to the Port of Cleveland. With no traffic, a civilian vehicle takes about three-and-a-half hours to drive from Cleveland to Wheatley.

"This new service further solidifies the Port of Cleveland as a leader in providing innovative services within the Great Lakes maritime trade," said Port of Cleveland chief operating officer David Gutheil in a statement. "We are proud to partner with Milo Harbour, who shares our vision to seek solutions that build the maritime trade relationship between Ohio and Canada."

The Port of Cleveland said that once cargo arrives, it will have immediate access to the port's highway and rail connections, which reach about half of the U.S. population within a 500-mile radius.

A goal of the project is to strengthen supply chain resilience across both areas, reducing dependence on congested highways and rail networks.

"This project represents a strategic opportunity for Wheatley, as well as the province of Ontario and all of Canada," said Milo Harbour's project director, Kieran Stewart, in a statement. "The team at Milo Harbour Inc. are committed to supporting Ontario and Canada's plan to diversify trade and ensure our supply chains are stronger than ever. Along with our partners at the Port of Cleveland, we are becoming part of the solution to build Fortress North America."

The Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

Cincinnati has a 50-56 record overall and a 23-29 record at home. The Reds have a 24-13 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

Cleveland is 55-54 overall and 28-28 in road games. The Guardians have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.75.

The matchup Wednesday is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Guardians have a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: JJ Bleday has 11 doubles, a triple and 18 home runs for the Reds. Eugenio Suarez is 7 for 39 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.

Chase DeLauter has 20 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs for the Guardians. Steven Kwan is 14 for 39 with three doubles and two RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 6-4, .219 batting average, 4.09 ERA, outscored by 10 runs

Guardians: 3-7, .227 batting average, 3.94 ERA, outscored by 13 runs

INJURIES: Reds: Matt McLain: 10-Day IL (calf), Jose Franco: day-to-day (elbow), Spencer Steer: 10-Day IL (wrist), Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger), Blake Dunn: 10-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Santillan: 15-Day IL (oblique), Graham Ashcraft: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Guardians: Shawn Armstrong: 15-Day IL (leg)

A gas leak in Orange Village caused road closures on Wednesday morning. The area has now been given the all clear.

The city said police and fire officials were at the scene of an active gas leak on Miles Road caused by a construction accident. Residents and motorists were asked to avoid Miles Road between Brainard and Harper roads.

On July 15, a gas leak was caused by a construction accident in the same area.

RELATED: 'All clear' issued following gas leak in Solon, Orange Village

We've made it to the midpoint of the workweek! The worst of our weather is behind us, and no rain is expected today.

A comfortable mix of sun and clouds await, but it is cooler and breezy, especially near the lake.

With the cooler, drier weather, it almost feels like September.

That's enough for me to show off Lincoln chilling with pumpkins! Dana Cox sent in this adorable photo of her dog Lincoln.

She says Lincoln was born in Georgia, but is a Cleveland boy now. Cox also says he loves to travel, cheer on Cleveland sports, visit local dog-friendly establishments, and of course, go for walks!

This pumpkin-filled picture was taken at Red Wagon Farm in Columbia Station.

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Barberton Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning.

Police said they were called to the railroad tracks between Waterloo Road and Fairview Avenue before noon.

According to police, they believe the man was walking on the tracks when he was hit by a southbound train.

His identity has not been released.

Afroman may have won his civil trial against the Adams County Sheriff's Office in March but now the "Because I Got High" rapper is headed back to civil court with a lawsuit of his own.

Joseph Foreman, known professionally as Afroman, posted to social media Tuesday to announce his lawsuit against former Adams County Sheriff's Sgt. Brian Newland.

"HAPPY OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY TO ME," Foreman wrote on Instagram. "... I'm suing the police officer who stole my $400, then has the audacity to sue me for 1,500,000 dollars."

You can watch the verdict from Afroman's March civil trial below:

In the lawsuit, which was filed in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, Foreman alleges that Newland stole $400 from him when his Ohio home was raided by the Adams County Sheriff's Office in 2022.

Afroman's home surveillance system captured the moments police broke through his gate and forcefully entered his home with their guns drawn while executing a search warrant on Aug. 21, 2022. According to Afroman, the warrant was for drug trafficking and kidnapping, but the rapper never faced any charges.

The artist said the raid caused his home significant damage. He also said the deputies disconnected his surveillance footage and stole some of his money.

"$400 came up missing from what they said they had. So the crime scene switches from my house to the police station. They started investigating themselves and they say it was simply a miscount," he previously told us. "How do you miscount $400?"

The sheriff's office told WCPO that Clermont County did an outside investigation on the raid and found that no money was stolen, just miscounted.

Shortly after deputies raided his home, the rapper released his album "Lemon Pound Cake," telling us he turned to music to cope with the humiliation he felt after the raid.

Just some of the songs included on "Lemon Pound Cake," the album inspired by the raid, include "Why You Disconnecting My Video Camera," "Will You Help Me Repair My Door," "I'm A Have A Good Time" and the title track "Lemon Pound Cake." The rapper used footage from the raid to make music videos that went viral, amassing millions of views.

Those music videos led to the sheriff's office's lawsuit, where several deputies, including Newland, alleged Afroman used their images and likenesses without permission for multiple commercial purposes. The lawsuit also claimed those videos caused "humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation." Those who filed the lawsuit were seeking millions in damages.

When an Adams County jury sided with Afroman in the civil trial in March, Foreman was visibly emotional.

WCPO spoke to Afroman after the verdict.

I didnt win," Afroman said. "America won. America still has freedom of speech. Its still for the people by the people."

WATCH: Our full conversation with Afroman after the verdict

If you visit one of Fairlawn's parks this summer, you might see something new.

Officers are now patrolling on bikes. The Fairlawn Police Department said the bike unit has been in the works for years. At the end of last year, the department was able to allocate money for the unit and purchase two bikes.

The police department said these bikes are pedal-assist and come with red and blue flashing lights and a siren. The bikes are also equipped with AEDs, a LifeVac anti-choking device and a first aid kit.

The Fairlawn Police Department said bike unit officers will patrol parks, neighborhoods and other places hard to reach with a cruiser.

Fairlawn Police Department also said the bike unit is about connecting with the community, especially young kids.

"They are surprised," Patrolman Brandon Rotili with the Fairlawn Police Department said. "They normally see us in our cruisers, which are big and sometimes intimidating. When they see us on the bike, similar to what they are riding, they love it. They enjoy it."

Officers are riding around with a sweet treat for kids. The Fairlawn Police Department has partnered with Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. If an officer spots a child wearing a helmet while riding their bike, the officer will hand out a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream.

Officers said being out on the bike is fun for them.

They said being out on the bike is a welcome change from the cruiser, especially on nice days.

The Fairlawn Police Department said they hope to add more bikes to the unit in the future.

The Summit County Fair is welcoming families back this week with rides, fair food, livestock shows and grandstand events, but visitors will also notice something new the moment they arrive: significantly increased security.

The changes come after a targeted shooting in a parking lot outside the fairgrounds during last year's fair. While the shooting happened outside the fair itself, local 4-H members remember two lockdowns inside the livestock barns, which left many of them feeling shaken.

This year, fair officials have added several new security measures to help visitors feel safe throughout the week.

Everyone entering the fairgrounds will pass through a security screening checkpoint, similar to those used at professional sporting events. The Summit County Sheriff's Office has also increased the number of deputies patrolling the fairgrounds and parking lots, especially overnight. In addition, new lighting has been installed throughout the parking areas.

"Just like you'd go into the ballpark in Cleveland or Akron, you're going to walk through a hoop and be screened," said Howard Call, programming manager for the Summit County Fair. "That keeps weapons off the fairgrounds. We're not trying to violate any Ohio laws or codes here, but we want people to come in here and be safe and feel safe."

While LeTessa Dawson and her husband, Damon, did have to wait in line, they told News 5 it didnt take too long.

This was the first time, but it was easy. It was smooth. I liked it. It makes me feel safe, said LeTessa Dawson.

But even if it did, Damon said its worth it.

The way these teenagers are nowadays is so different than it was back in the day when I was young coming here where it wasnt any problems, said Damon Dawson.

Sham Banna and her friend Layla Roland told News 5 they welcome the new changes.

I feel like its better, so we feel more safe, said Banna.

Roland agreed and said it gives her peace of mind.

We love it. It makes us feel safer, said Roland.

As a first-time vendor at the fair, Alison Ivey with Project L.E.A.D., an organization focused on combating opioid and other stimulant misuse, said the new security measures are comforting, especially as she and multiple organizations try to help the community.

"Thats why were making sure that people are safe, too, with Narcan kits. We want to keep everybody safe, said Ivey.

For Summit Sizzlers 4-H members Kaydince Zentiska and Rilyn Holmquic, the added security provides peace of mind for themselves and their animals.

The girls spend the week at the fair caring for the animals they've worked with all year. Kaydince is showing two steers, pigs and a calf, while Rilyn is showing a calf.

Both remember the uncertainty they felt during last year's incident.

"I like seeing the security because I feel like we are more safe, and if someone comes in with anything, we know that our animals are safe and they're not going to get harmed by it," Holmquic said.

"I feel more comfortable being here, especially since we're staying here overnight," Zentiska said. "The shooting that took place last year was feet away from where we were all sleeping at night every single day."

Fair events continue throughout the week. The Demolition Derby is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 and again on Sunday, Aug. 2. Drag racing takes place Thursday, July 30, while tractor pulls are planned for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1.

For more information on the fair's schedule and tickets, click here.

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A glass manufacturing plant in Richland County that was set to close at the end of the year will not only remain open it will also add new jobs.

Vitro, a leading manufacturer of flat, architectural, automotive and container glass, announced its Crestline plant will create 53 new jobs while retaining 265 existing employees.

After Vitro announced it would be closing the Crestline facility, Richland County economic leaders moved quickly to respond.

"They are a big company that supports a lot of jobs here in our community, so we hated to hear of them closing, and we immediately worked to set up meetings with them to see if there was any turning it around," Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development CEO Jessica Gribben said.

A project team that included the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Council, JobsOhio, ODOD and Team NEO worked with company executives to persuade Vitro to invest in the Crestline plant rather than redirect resources to its other domestic manufacturing facilities.

"They really went to the drawing board to see what other options there were; some things turned around for them, and then we pulled in our state and regional partners right away," Gribben said.

Those efforts ultimately succeeded. In a statement, Team Neo said:

"Not only are they staying, but they're actually adding jobs to their existing location, so they kind of started off that they were committed to staying, and then it grew from there," Gribben said.

Community members welcomed the news.

"It's a great feeling because people still have their job and dont have to look elsewhere," Troy Pery said.

Pery said the reversal is a win for the broader Richland County economy.

"That's certainly going to help the economy around here. Richland County and Crawford County needs it, and we will take it all, and thats a good thing for this area," Pery said.

There's a social media post circulating right now that claims the city of East Cleveland is down to three patrol officers and one detective. The mayor said that's not true.

Over the weekend, two Instagram users collaborated on a post that has now reached more than 10,000 shares and 5,000 likes.

The post states, "The reported staffing level is raising concerns about emergency response times, criminal investigations and the department's ability to maintain consistent police coverage."

When I asked Mayor Sandra Morgan for an interview this week, she initially agreed, but then told me Tuesday afternoon that she was no longer able to and would send a statement instead.

When asked about specific staffing numbers, Morgan said municipal policy prohibits the public disclosure of that information.

An East Cleveland officer told News 5 photographer Mark Durdak off-camera that there are only two patrol officers per shift. That officer said more than a dozen officers have left this year.

Morgan told me there is adequate patrol coverage, but said over the phone that the number of patrol officers is lower right now than this time last year.

She said the city has a multi-tiered safety strategy:

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office confirms it does provide regular assistance to East Cleveland.

Morgan also said the commitment to safety coincides with civic and economic developments across the city, including:

"The Administration remains firmly focused on moving East Cleveland toward a stable, prosperous future and stands fully behind the men and women protecting our streets," Morgan told me.

Matthew Perry, a visitor from Dayton for the last two months, told me East Cleveland feels like a "war zone," though, saying he and his kids have never felt more unsafe than there.

Perry has been staying at an East Cleveland apartment since June 9 due to experiencing stroke-related symptoms days prior. He's now being treated by the Cleveland Clinic.

He said he was carjacked Saturday night, just a few days before his birthday.

"Saturday night, I was just sitting out in my car and trying to think," he told me on Tuesday. "I'm looking out the corner of my eye, I see a guy... sticks his hand out the window, and I see flames coming from a pistol, and it's like, boom, boom, boom, boom."

Perry said he jumped out of his black 2016 Dodge Charger and ran back to the apartment he's temporarily staying in for safety.

"I start banging, and I'm yelling, 'Hey, let me in, let me in. Somebody's trying to shoot. Somebody's trying to shoot.' My son opens the door and lets me in, and I'm sitting there telling him like, 'I don't know what's going on, but somebody just shot,'" Perry said.

Perry said he phoned 911 for help. Then, he drove to the East Cleveland Police Department because he was put on hold for too long.

In the department, Perry said he filed a report but was waiting a while for someone to collect it.

"He [an East Cleveland PD representative] eventually comes back out and says, 'All I can do is I can take this paper, but we only have two police officers out here in East Cleveland, and they really can't do much anyway,'" Perry said. "This ain't how the police works."

Perry said he left the department and spotted two East Cleveland patrol cars on the side of Euclid Avenue.

He stopped to talk to them about his situation.

Perry told me one of the officers wrote down a phone number for him and said someone would be in touch.

Since then, Perry said he has called multiple times for updates and hasn't heard anything.

Perry said a man reached out to him on social media after he posted about what happened, claiming he'd seen his Charger for sale by a young man.

The man allegedly rattled off Perry's exact VIN number as proof that he'd seen the car.

"He either really is a concerned citizen that was trying to help me, or he may have been one of the people that shot at me because he had to know my car some way because he had my VIN number. I wasn't going to take that chance and say he was a concerned citizen, you know what I mean, especially after getting shot at," Perry said.

With no information from the police now, Perry said he's on the verge of giving up.

"Mentally all the way up through last night, I was like just not there," he told me. "I try to stay strong for my son. Sunday, I walk in to use the bathroom, and I see him, and he's bawling out his eyes and stuff like that, and I ask him what's going on. He tells me, 'Dad, you really could have got killed out there and I don't want to lose you or nothing like that.' We don't have no car or anything and we ain't getting no help by the cops."

I told Morgan about Perry's situation on Tuesday. She told me she has forwarded the information to East Cleveland's police chief, lead detective and the Sheriff's Office.

"I think they need to be more concerned for the people out here that are looking for help. I'm sure I'm not the first person that probably happened to," Perry said. "You gotta do something for the city, you know, you gotta do something for your people because your people, that makes the city."

Perry has created a GoFundMe in hopes of being able to replace his car. If you'd like to donate, click HERE.

If anyone sees a 2016 black Dodge Charger with orange paint on the trunk and specks of white paint on the front hood, please call 911.

I have filed a Freedom of Information Act request with Morgan for a roster of the officers working at the East Cleveland Police Department.

Three girls were rescued from Lake Erie at Edgewater on Tuesday night, including a 10-year-old who is in critical condition.

Cleveland Fire Lt. Mike Norman said the young girls got caught in a powerful undertow.

A man walking his dog then jumped into the water and saved two of the girls. The man got trapped near a buoy trying to save the 10-year-old, and he had to be rescued by a kite surfer, Norman said.

Cleveland Metroparks police said they removed the 10-year-old girl from the water after about five minutes and performed CPR before Cleveland Fire arrived at the scene.

"They were able to get a return of spontaneous circulation for her, which is the landmark we're hoping to get," said Norman. "But at this time, it's sort of touch and go for us."

Nathan Hughes said he was at Edgewater enjoying the sunset with his girlfriend when he noticed something was wrong.

"I looked over at my 1 o'clock from where I was sitting, and the guy's like 'help, help!" said Hughes.

He said he rushed into the water and was able to help get two of the girls to the beach, but he said the current was pulling the 10-year-old out farther from shore.

A day later, Hughes said he can't get the image of the girl out of his mind.

"It's not going to go away," said Hughes. "That type of thing does not leave your mind."

Norman said the girl's aunt was on the beach when the girl went under.

A Metroparks spokesperson said the girls went into the water outside of Edgewater's designated swimming area.

The rescue happened more than an hour after the beach's lifeguards went home for the night.

Norman said it's important swimmers heed warnings and know what to expect before they get into the lake.

"The water is dangerous, especially the lake. You know, you've got undertows, currents underneath the water that you can't see that are really powerful," said Norman.

Next month, Cleveland Public Library workers plan to strike if they don't receive what they're calling a fair contract, according to the union representing them.

On Monday, the SEIU District 1199 said it delivered a strike notice to the Cleveland Public Library, stating that unless a tentative agreement is reached, a strike will start on Aug. 26.

According to the union, workers have been bargaining with the library over a contract for the last eight months, across more than 30 sessions. Workers voted to strike earlier this month. Since the vote, workers have had four more bargaining sessions with the Library to no avail.

"We do not want a strikewe want a fair contract, said Vanessa Dalesandro, regional director of SEIU District 1199. The truth is simple: library workers deserve respect, they deserve a fair contract, and they deserve a Library administration that values the people who keep this library system running every day. Whether we avoid a strike is a decision that ultimately rests with library leadership."

The union said there are three more bargaining sessions scheduled to happen before workers plan to strike on Aug. 26.

The Cleveland Public Library sent the following statement:

As Avon attempts to accommodate rapid growth in the city, a longtime family farm market said construction season has been interfering with its business season.

A multi-year, $14 million project is targeting congestion along the booming commercial corridor near Center Road (SR 83) and Detroit Road (SR 254). The construction includes road widening, additional through and turn lanes and traffic signal upgrades.

Jay Pickerings family established a farm along Detroit Road in the mid-1800s.

"My great-great-grandfather kept this chunk, Pickering said, pointing out the 14-acre farm currently growing peppers, tomatoes and corn. He had a lot of acreage here. It went way over almost to Chester Road and way out here.

More than 175 years later, the farm is smaller in its current location but has grown into Pickering Hill Farms. The farm market and seasonal destination are open from May through Halloween.

"Im fifth generation, and Im fortunate my son is sixth generation, said Pickering.

While generations of Pickerings have been rooted in the area, Avon has been growing around them.

"Everybody that grew up here knew it was going to happen at some point. Just [not] when was it going to happen, Pickering said.

Commercial development has been booming near the SR 83 exit from I-90 in recent years. The city said its been working with ODOT for around seven years to address growing traffic in the area.

Pickering said he was made aware of the project when the city identified parts of his property that it would need to acquire through eminent domain. But he said it was not clear how much the construction would impact his business.

"Im just so surprised that nobody came up and said, Heres what were doing. Anything we can do to help out? Not a thing, he said.

He said orange barrels blocked the traffic lane nearest to the markets entrance in early April. The family began tracking how many days the closure was in effect without visible work happening at the site.

"We were keeping a count. It was 89 days it was blocked before the first time that it wouldve made sense to block it, he said.

The market began counting the days on a letter board below its business sign. Work recently started on the stretch of road, but the market continued its display. On Tuesday, the sign read, Mayor Jensen, 103 days without construction.

Pickering said that while his business entrance is open, the lane closure has been driving away customers.

"We were down by 1,000 customers in June, he said. Its tough because were trying to justify being a full-time operation. We have employees, and my son and this is like a dead year.

Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen said it was necessary to close the lane for the duration of construction as a safety measure.

"They want something that we cant do, Jensen said. When it comes to safety, we cant move those barrels; we cant make it less safe for the people that are working there over the convenience of getting into their business.

He explained similar lane closures have been in effect on all sides of the SR 83/SR 254, per safety protocols.

The mayor said when the project is complete by this fall, he expects it to benefit the entire area, including businesses like Pickering Hill Farms.

"Theyre not going to be putting banners up for me next year when the roads open, but hopefully their business will thrive again and be back to where it was, he said.

Pickering said the construction has been a significant setback for the small business, cutting into the small window they have to make a profit.

"Its just very disappointing. Were fortunate that we have a lot of customers that are used to coming, they come back over and over again. But its the new ones were missing. We want to grow every year, he said.

The project is slated to wrap up in October, but Jensen said its currently ahead of schedule.

You can find more details about the construction and updates on the project by clicking HERE.

Catherine Ross is the Lorain County reporter at News 5 Cleveland. Follow her on X @CatherineRossTV, on Facebook CatherineRossTV or email her at Catherine.Ross@wews.com.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine isn't anticipating a surge of immigration enforcement as the Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants expires, and he isn't aware of any federal plans. Still, the Akron-Canton Airport continues to host deportation flights for ICE-affiliated charters.

For two years, the Republican governor has taken the national stage to defend Ohio's Haitian community from misinformation and racism. Since then, he has been urging the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security to change their minds about ending TPS.

"Not wise, that is not a good thing, DeWine said back in February. I think it's a mistake.

About 15,000 Haitian immigrants call Springfield home. As TPS expires, about 50,000 Haitians in Ohio are losing their jobs, being forced to leave or becoming undocumented.

"You have thousands of Haitians who are working, contributing members of the community, contributing to the economy, who one day will be able to work and the next day will then not be able to work, the governor said.

He is worried about the life they will be forced back into.

"The situation in Haiti is dire as I have ever seen it, DeWine said. "The gangs are controlling a good part of the country; its extremely violent.

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Over the past few weeks, he has expressed his beliefs to Statehouse reporters and gone on national television again to call this decision a mistake.

"I've made myself, I think, pretty clear in regard to the policy and what I think is best for Ohio and best for Springfield," DeWine said in June.

The U.S. Department of State lists Haiti as a country Americans should not travel to, because of the threat of "crime, terrorism and kidnapping" there.

Although there have been rumors in Ohio, DeWines team said Tuesday that they have not heard of any potential enforcement surges.

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Leaving Ohio

Haitians will be leaving Ohio, likely, by plane like the ones at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), captured in photos by our news partners at the Akron Beacon Journal.

ABJ found that more than 130 flights from Eastern Air Express, a charter company that works with federal immigration officials, have landed since late April. These planes were serviced by AvFlight, a private company.

We had received tips about this and brought it up to U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, a Democrat representing District 13, which includes the airport.

"It's not unusual for the Department of Homeland Security to not clue in people on what they're doing," Sykes said in an interview Tuesday. "It is very clear that they are operating in a way that is unsavory to many Americans, including here in Ohio's 13th District, and pushing forward this mass deportation that is inhumane and really quite cruel."

In a statement, CAK spokesperson Lisa Dalpiaz said that it is a public-use facility that leases space to a variety of aviation tenants, who operate independently and are responsible for their own flight activity.

These tenants include fixed base operators who provide services to private aircraft, such as AVFlight, she said.

"We want our airport to continue to operate," Sykes said. "If they were to refuse, they may be shut down by the federal government."

CAK confirmed that they have no role in third-party operations, other than to "maintain safe, efficient airport infrastructure and ensure compliance with all applicable federal aviation regulations."

The airport cannot "legally restrict access to CAK for public or private aircraft operations, including aircraft chartered for federal government purposes," Dalpiaz said.

When asked if they could terminate a lease, Dalpiaz said there are restrictions.

"The Airport can terminate or not lease to any existing tenant if a tenant does not meet the airports minimum standards or violates FAA grant assurances; however, Avflight is meeting the standards and is not in violation of the FAAs grant assurances," the spokesperson said.

Sykes agreed that she was limited in what she could do, but urged Ohioans to call their representatives and demand change. Meanwhile, the organization Ohio Immigrant Alliance plans to hold protests at the airport entrance on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon.

T for Temporary

This should never have been a surprise, state Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) said.

"It's not a permanent immigration policy; It's something that is temporary," Click said in an interview. "We don't want ill will towards anyone... The reality is we can't import another entire culture into our state, and we can't import another people group into our state and allow them to stay here permanently."

When it comes to Haiti still being dangerous, Click said that the immigrants could take back American values to the country.

"Maybe they can help improve the status in Haiti by trying to implement and trying to be leaders and saying, 'Let's bring some of those values into our native land, and let's make Haiti great again,'" the Republican said.

RELATED: Springfield Haitian immigrants get 2-week TPS work permit extension as legal battles continue

The DHS would not confirm to our national team if ICE is already planning to target Haitians for deportation, but in a statement, a spokesperson said that TPS was a quick fix.

Temporary Protected Status is exactly thattemporary," a spokesperson said, in part. "For too long, TPS has been allowed to function as a de facto amnesty program despite Congress never intending it to be permanent."

Former Ohio Congressman Jim Renacci previously told us that TPS recipients should have already self-deported. He said that the immigration process needs to be reevaluated.

"I think in the end it is good because we do have American workers that need to have jobs, and at the same time, we do need an immigration process that's legal, Renacci said.

Next steps

It's unclear when the governor would find out if ICE was going to start conducting raids.

I previously asked new Attorney General Andy Wilson how he plans to manage cases in which the governor and President Donald Trump differ, including TPS.

"I was very involved in Springfield, I'm very intimate with the DPS issue," Wilson responded. "It's the current law. I will uphold, support and enforce current law with respect to whatever the political issues."

Ohio will follow said law, despite this being a grave mistake, the Republican governor said.

Follow Statehouse and Columbus bureau reporter Morgan Trau on X, Instagram and Facebook. Email her at Morgan.Trau@wews.com.

Denzel Ward was once the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, setting the market across the league. Now, after agreeing to a contract extension to remain with his hometown team, the Browns have given him that title once again.

Ward and the Browns agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $62.2 million, league sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The contract also comes with $52.3 million guaranteed. With the contract, Ward is once again the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Ward, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, played in 15 games last season, recording 39 total tackles, two for loss, with nine passes defended and an interception.

Before the contract extension, Ward, 29, was set to hit free agency at the end of the 2027 season.

Cleveland will look to Ward to continue being a veteran leader both on defense and across the roster. Ward is tied for third with the most experience in the league, his nine seasons matching punter Corey Bojorquez and surpassed only by quarterback Deshaun Watson's 10 years in the league and fullback Michael Burton's 12 years in the league.

Ward spoke about his goals for 2026 in January during the team's locker cleanout at the end of the season.

"I'm just here to continue to do my role and be the best player, best cornerback in the NFL and on this team and be a leader for this team. And that's what I plan to do," Ward said.

That will be put to the test with a new contract and training camp officially kicking off on Tuesday.

From a police shootout to a boat chase, the Aurora Shores neighborhood kept the action going last weekend, as crews were filming the new movie "Drifter" starring Kate Beckinsale and Dermot Mulroney.

The movie is directed by Randall Emmett, who produced "The Irishman," directed the upcoming John Travolta film "The Gentleman Thief," and also appeared on "Vanderpump Rules."

"It's about a cop and a drifter who somehow gets himself arrested in a smaller town, ends up in the jail, who is going to be an informant, FBI witness," Emmett told News 5. "It's a really fun, nonstop action movie."

"We're moving fast on this it's an action film," actor Bill Sage added.

Other shooting locations for the film have included nearby Solon and Orange Village.

Resident Michelle Tyszka explained that many in the community received letters in the mail about the filming, but didn't initially think much of it.

"We all thought it was going to be a high school production or something and then we find out Kate Beckinsale and Dermot Mulroney are starring in the movie," Tyszka said. "There was shooting, people falling off boats, a dead man floating in the water. So cool it was right in our backyard."

Tim Tomkovicz and Laura DiSanto rented out their home for the production, giving them a front-row seat to the filmmaking process.

"It's great to watch to see how movies are made," DiSanto said. "You don't realize how much equipment is here. They all work well together. They all complement each other. It's fascinating."

Film highlights role Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program plays

Ohio's Motion Picture Tax Credit Program has been the subject of scrutiny over the past few years.

In 2023, lawmakers attempted to raise the program's annual cap from $40 million to $75 million to draw more productions to the state.

The Ohio Senate ultimately set the cap at $50 million.

In 2025, Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a budget provision that would have ended the film and theater production tax credit in 2027.

An application from the Ohio Department of Development shows "Drifter" planning to spend 193 days of production in Ohio, including 26 shoot days. It also estimates a movie budget of $17 million, with a tax credit estimated at $5.1 million.

"By far, Ohio is the best," Emmett said. "It's the best how the law was written, how they made it super film-friendly, how the community is super film-friendly."

Emmett credited Ohio's local film infrastructure and available crews behind the scenes as a major draw compared to other states.

"It's kind of a secret," Emmett said. "It's going to get out soon enough then there's going to be too many movies here, but it really is a gift to work with a crew of this level in a city like Cleveland. A lot of other cities don't have this level of support. Mississippi is a great place to shoot and a great rebate, but you have to bring everybody in. Whereas Cleveland, out of 115 people, I maybe brought in five or six crew members. That's it."

"Drifter" is expected to be released next spring.

Clay LePard is the Ashtabula, Geauga and Portage counties reporter at News 5 Cleveland. Follow him on X @ClayLePard, on Facebook ClayLePardTV or email him at Clay.LePard@wews.com.

A Cleveland court has now ruled in a David-versus-Goliath legal fight. A Cleveland woman tried to take on Meta the parent company of Facebook and Instagram after the company took down her accounts. She was just one of dozens of people who reached out to the News 5 Investigators for help.

The case was Halle St. John, a.k.a Halley Bo Bally, the childrens entertainer, versus Meta. It came at a time when Meta had accused her of child sexual exploitation. A big question was, can Meta take down accounts based on false allegations?

"Im going up against the biggest social media giant in the world, said St. John.

THE MAGISTRATE'S RULING

In the magistrates ruling, he pointed out that Meta admitted its mistake and restored her accounts, including her child entertainment business page, more than 100 days after suspending it.

"As a publisher, you have the responsibility to keep pages up that are not violating anything and take down pages that are violating something, said St. John.

The magistrate wrote that Meta has publishing rights, and the company's attorney argued that its terms and conditions state our service is provided as is and cant guarantee it will work perfectly all the time.

Its what all Meta users agree to when signing up.

"I mean, anybody out there could have their page taken down at any given moment, the exact same way I did, said St. John. And theres nothing you can do.

THE PROBLEM FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

During our reporting, the News 5 Investigators heard from so many people in our area and around the world in the same situation as St. John.

In fact, more than 66,000 people have signed an online petition posted on the site People Over Platforms Worldwide about similar Meta and big corporation problems, and media reports pile up on its page about the same issue.

"Were pretty much asking for transparency, accountability, and meaningful ways for people to challenge these harmful corporate decisions, said founder and CEO of the site, Brittany Watson-Smith.

In the end, Meta won against St. John, who was asking for $3,500 in compensation from the company.

We asked Meta multiple times for an interview. We never heard back.

'NOT A LOSS'

St. John said she wasnt surprised by the ruling, but she doesnt view it as a loss, rather a win after shes spread the word on Metas terms and conditions.

"There are so many issues, and thats why Im talking about it, she told us.

Plus, she said shes helped people whove had no luck reaching Meta and getting answers.

"Go and sue them. I hate to say that, but if you cant get an answer from a huge company and what you have to do is file a motion against them, said St. John. If thats what it takes, go do that.

A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted two teens on Tuesday for the deadly shooting of a Lyft driver earlier this year.

According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, Nashawn Jordan, 18, and Cameren Bradford, 17, have each been charged with one count of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of felonious assault for the death of 27-year-old Vasyl Shvets.

Authorities say that on Feb. 10, the two teens contacted a third juvenile in Arizona to arrange a Lyft to pick them up at East 118th Street. During the ride, the two allegedly tried to rob Vasyl and then shot him, causing him to crash into a dumpster on East 84th Street. The two teens ran off. Shvets was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

An investigation later led detectives to identify the teens, who were both 17 years old when the shooting occurred. Police obtained DNA and electronic evidence, prompting them to execute a search warrant at a home in the 6600 block of Harvard Avenue on Feb. 16. Police took the teens into custody, and they were charged in juvenile court. The case was later bound over to the court of common pleas.

News 5's Scott Noll spoke to a friend of Shvets after the shooting and learned that the Lyft driver moved to Ohio after fleeing his hometown in war-torn Ukraine.

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"Vasyl Shvets fled the war in Ukraine to seek safety in Cleveland. While simply trying to earn a living, he was gunned down by these two thugs," Prosecutor Michael C. O'Malley said.

An arraignment date hasn't been set.

IKEA shoppers won't have to drive to Pittsburgh or Columbus much longer. The developer of Crocker Park announced Tuesday morning that the home furnishings giant is coming to Westlake next year.

"Bringing IKEA to Crocker Park has been years in the making," Ezra Stark, CEO of Cleveland-based Stark Enterprises, said in a news release. "This announcement reflects years of strategic planning, strong partnerships, and our commitment to continually elevating Crocker Park with brands people truly want to experience."

IKEA has been looking for the right site in Northeast Ohio for years.

The retailer had a potential deal in Brooklyn in 2014, signing a purchase agreement with the Plain Dealer Publishing Co. for 16 acres just north of the newspaper's printing plant off Tiedeman Road. That deal ultimately died in 2016 because of concerns about wetlands on the property and a protracted review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

IKEA later considered the site of the failed Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights for a standalone store. But the company walked away from that location in 2018. Now that property, off Interstate 480 and Transportation Boulevard, is earmarked for a new Cuyahoga County jail.

Now the search is finally over, and a small-format IKEA is on the way.

The Crocker Park store will fill the former Dick's Sporting Goods space, which has a parking garage tucked behind it.

This is about more than activating a premier retail space it's about creating a destination that will attract visitors from across the region," Lidia Saluan Richani, executive vice president of leasing for Stark Enterprises, said in a news release

The store is expected to open in spring 2027.

"As we continue growing our presence across the U.S., we're focused on meeting customers where they are and creating more convenient ways to shop with IKEA," Rob Olson, the retailer's chief operating officer for the United States, said in a news release. "Westlake represents an exciting opportunity to connect with more people in northern Ohio and help them create homes that reflect their needs, style and budget."

The Crocker Park IKEA will span about 80,000 square feet. That's less than a quarter of the size of the Columbus location, which totals 354,000 square feet.

Shoppers in Westlake will be able to buy about 3,250 products on site, including smaller furniture, lighting and textiles. IKEA said there will be more than 5,400 products on display for people to "draw inspiration from." And customers will be able to order larger items, such as beds and sofas, for delivery and in-store pick-up.

And yes, the store will sell Swedish meatballs.

"We're having a Swedish deli that will overlook Crocker Park from the top floor looking out the glass windows," said Stacie Schmidt, vice president of marketing and communications for Stark Enterprises.

Since Crocker Park opened in October 2004, the retail world has changed dramatically an evolution accelerated by the pandemic. The team at Crpes in the City, near the future IKEA store, watched that firsthand.

"I think we all took a big hit," said Angelina Soulis, whose family runs the popular food spot that opened just before COVID roiled the economy.

"It was rough, COVID was rough. The foot traffic was not a lot. Everyone was scared," she said. "But now, I think bringing something so big and so fresh and new to this community is going to be amazing."

Earlier this year, the world's largest furniture retailer announced plans to open a wave of new stores across the country.

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IKEA, known for its low-cost, ready-to-assemble furniture and home goods, reported $5.3 billion in total sales for the fiscal year that ended in August 2025.

The retailer has stores in more than 30 countries.

Currently, the closest IKEA stores to Cleveland are in Columbus (115 miles away) and Pittsburgh (107 miles away).

As your consumer reporter focused on scams, I'm always trying to raise awareness about all the new schemes out there.

But this week, I learned scammers are pulling a page from an old playbook.

"They'll be hot and heavy, and then a bunch of agencies start warning about them and issuing alerts about them. And so, they're not as effective," said Sheryl Harris.

That's why Harris, with the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad, told me there was a significant reduction in "reloader scams" over the last decade, but now, they're seeing a resurgence.            

A "reloader scam" is where a person who paid a scammer is contacted a few months later by someone claiming they are an attorney or police investigator, and they can catch those who took advantage of them for a fee.

The Scam Squad is now getting so many reports of "reloader scams," they're alerting all new victims one-on-one.

"We're starting to say if someone approaches you and tells you that you can pay money and to help, you know, catch these criminals or make them pay you back, that itself is a scam," said Harris.

Harris told me scams are cyclical, so it is not uncommon for them to be around for a while then disappear for years, and the "reloader scam" is a perfect example of that.

Kitten season is in full gear, and the Friendship Animal Protective League currently has more than 200 kittens

According to the APL, its almost completely out of wet kitten food.

They could also use dry cat and kitten chow to help feed the animals in their care.

If you're able to help out, you can drop the food off at the shelter located in Elyria.