Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:14:45 GMT
For the second time in the last three years, and the third time in 11 -- the Cleveland Cavaliers will get the top pick in this years NBA Draft. Cavs fans, along with Cavs broadcasters and legends AustinMore >>
For the second time in the last three years, and the third time in 11 -- the Cleveland Cavaliers will get the top pick in this years NBA Draft.More >>
AKRON, OH (WOIO) -
Jurors have entered the courtroom for the corruption trial of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora.
The first witness on the stand was Thomas Pokorny, a former 18 year Common Pleas Court Judge in Cuyahoga County and now retired court administrator.
He testified that when ordered to cut $500,000 from the courts budget in 2007, he decided to cut funds to Alternatives Agency. The agency's director, Brian Schuman, was able to get some of the funding restored by enlisting the help of J. Kevin Kelley, who then intervened with Dimora.
Pokorny said he got a call from Dimora on the funding cut and also got a call from Frank Russo about restoring the funding.
Judge Nancy McDonnell was next on the stand. She is the presiding Judge of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and was in that same role in 2008 when Commissioner Jimmy Dimora called her on behalf of Alternatives Agency. She said he also attended a Judge's meeting and said he'd like them to find a way to save the agency. She believed at the time that he was speaking on behalf of all the commissioners, but never talked to any of the others.
Also on the witness stand Monday is Daniel Gallagher. He testified that as he drove to Windsor for a gambling junket he was told to stop and pick up a woman. On the way he was also told he had to stop in Toledo where he picked up another woman. Her name was "Egypt", she was a black female. When they got to Windsor Dimora was at a gaming table, but he eventually got up and left with Egypt. Later the women came to a dinner the men were having and told everyone they were available for "services" in their rooms if anyone wanted to avail themselves.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:39:59 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:09:12 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
