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LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) - Peace of mind: it’s what every school system hopes to bring to their community.
Recently, Willoughby Eastlake Schools purchased flock cameras in hopes of maintaining safety on their campus.   ..read more
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(WJW) – If you live in 'The 440' starting today (March 1) a new area code is coming to the region.
For years, the 440 area code has served, and will still serve, the northern portion of Ohio, including Ashtabula, Eastlake, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, North Royalton, Parma, Parma Heights, Rocky River, Solon, Strongsville, Westlake and Willoughby.
But, due to a projected "third quarter 2024 exhaust of the 440 area code" -- a new one was needed.
Local library no longer charging overdue fines
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EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – A local high school has helped make a mother’s dying wish come true. She got to see her daughter graduate before it was too late.
Cathy Bucy was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma on Dec. 1, 2023. According to her husband Doug Bucy, the cancer grew rapidly and doctors were not able to do any more for her. But, she still has things she wants to see before it’s too late.
New Top Golf coming to Avon
During her fight with cancer, Cathy’s family members had three wishes for their beloved mother and wife to be a part of.
“Two of them are no longer able to be completed. She ..read more
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EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio group is offering the ultimate experience during the total solar eclipse.
How about watching it during a stay in a baseball park ..read more
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(WJW) – A new area code will be put in place in Northeast Ohio beginning on March 1.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved an area code overlay, or the addition of a new area code, on Dec. 14, 2022, in the 440 area code region.
Photo captures suspects in Lorain County gun shop break-ins
The North American Numbering Plan Administrator announced that an additional area code, 436, was assigned to overlay the existing 440 area code on Jan 6, 2023.
According to Verizon, the new 436 area code overlay will begin on March 1, 2024.
The 440 area code serves the northern port ..read more
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EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) - A new addition to a local restaurant is turning heads. BellaBot, a feline-like robot, delivers food from kitchen to table at Don Tequila Bar and Grill in Eastlake.
"Kids love it," said waiter Hector Diaz. "All the time they're always requesting for it."
Diaz said BellaBot is especially helpful during the busy lunch and dinner rush at the restaurant.
"Bella helps a lot, especially when we have parties. More people, like 10, we can put all dishes in there," said restaurant manager Rogelio Mendez.
Subway introducing footlong cookies as permanent menu item
Since the robot jo ..read more
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*Above video is a related story about Wednesday's storm that caused flooded basements in Fairview Park
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) -- Was your basement flooded during Wednesday's and Thursday's heavy rains? A local expert has some tips on how to get on top of the problem.
"The quicker you clean up the sewage the better," said Rick McGuigan, owner of Pine Ridge Restoration in Eastlake. "Mold starts to grow quickly from raw sewage and the damp conditions it leaves behind, then even more unhealthy black mold can start growing."
"Safety first," McGuigan added. "If the water is over the electrical outlets ..read more
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EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – A winning scratch-off ticket worth $50,000.
That's the prize Ohio Lottery officials say Maxwell Latkovic of Eastlake won after playing the game Millions.
What you can get for your losing lottery ticket
Lottery officials say Latkovic purchased the ticket at Faya Khan Inc. in Willoughby.
Top prize lottery ticket sold at local Get Go
Of course, the government gets a share of the winnings. After taxes, lottery officials say, Latkovic will take home $36,000 ..read more
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EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) - At the Lake County Captains game Tuesday night against the South Bend Cubs, many fans wore their favorite Jose Ramirez jerseys.
It was just the start of Jose Ramirez Appreciation Week, where anyone wearing a #11 jersey gets free “bam bam” noise sticks to help “punch out” the competition.
There are also special drinks named after Ramirez and anyone named “Tim” gets a free ticket but must sit down on the grass.
‘It’s deplorable’: Wedding parties jilted by American Commodore closures
The team announced the promotional event following a fight over the weekend at the Guardian ..read more
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(NEXSTAR) – Do you “go nuts” for doughnuts? Sure you do. We all do. They’re made from fried dough and sugar. We’d be fools not to be interested.
But we don’t go gaga over just any doughnut. We all have our favorite shops and flavors, and we’re always on the lookout for newer, tastier varieties. And while there’s no shortage of shops providing exactly what we crave, there are also plenty of mediocre doughnut purveyors that, frankly, no one has ever gone nuts for ..read more