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20% sales tax on a pack of gum? If property taxes are abolished Gov. DeWine warns it could happen
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (228+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The group Ax Ohio Tax is mounting a campaign to abolish Ohio's property taxes, a move Governor Mike DeWine says would be devastating. Property taxes in Ohio are used to pay for schools, police, fire and many…...
20% sales tax on a pack of gum? If property taxes were abolished Gov. DeWine warns it could happen
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (72+ words) 20% sales tax on a pack of gum? If property taxes were abolished Gov. DeWine warns it could happen'Cleveland 19 News 20% sales tax on a pack of gum? If property taxes were abolished Gov. DeWine warns it could happen Go Red For…...
After decades of financial distress, East Cleveland takes a positive step to get it’s financial books in order
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (650+ words) After decades of financial distress, East Cleveland takes a positive step to get it's financial books in order'Cleveland 19 News EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After 30 years of being in fiscal distress, the city of East Cleveland is now officially in receivership…...
Cleveland baseball at the forefront of racial equality
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (433+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland's baseball team was at the forefront in the fight for equality, the Guardians franchise home to several Major League firsts that changed the game forever. "We definitely were barrier breakers with Larry and Frank and Satchel,…...
On 3rd anniversary of East Palestine zero laws have been changed federally
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (300+ words) EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WOIO) -It was three years ago today a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine causing a major hazardous material spill and burn. The burning chemicals and threat of tanker cars exploding, a plan was developed to…...
Cleveland City Council passes ‘Tanisha’s Law’ aimed to improve responses for mental health crises
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (389+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland City Council passed Tanisha's Law, legislation that creates a new approach to handling mental health crises. For the family of Tanisha Anderson, who died in police custody during a mental health crisis in November 2014, this…...
Road rage up almost 50% in Cuyahoga County, double digits statewide
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (155+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - New data from Ohio State Highway Patrol shows a growing problem in Ohio with road rage on the rise since 2021. Statewide, road rage incidents are up 13% as a whole over the last five years. Each year Ohio…...
Fake door hanger scam targets Northeast Ohio residents
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (324+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A new scam involving fake door hangers is spreading across Northern Ohio, prompting warnings from the Better Business Bureau. The fraudulent flyers feature bright orange or green paper with bold "URGENT" warnings that demand residents call a…...
Jose Ramirez extends contract with Cleveland Guardians
1+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Guardians will hold a news conference Thursday morning to announce that star Jose Ramirez has agreed to a contract extension. 19 News will stream the 10:30 a.m. news conference live. In November 2025, Ramirez earned his sixth Silver Slugger…...
Ohio launches pilot programs to fight child trafficking
1+ week, 2+ day ago (533+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Two new pilot programs announced by Governor Mike DeWine's office aim to help children most at risk of human trafficking, including runaways. Cuyahoga County will be one of three counties taking part in the initiatives. Ohio Department…...