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Summer months are peak time for chemical injuries

Summer months are peak time for chemical injuries

 

Gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, and certain other household cleaning products present a high risk for injury or death when children mistake these hydrocarbons for food or drink and ingest the chemical.

North Olmsted Police say they have the driver in deadly hit skip

Malik Wayne Adams (Source: Family)

NORTH OLMSTED, OH (WOIO)-

Police announced Friday the driver in a deadly hit skip accident has turned himself in.
Malik Wayne Adams, 15, died May 2, after being struck by a car on Brookpark Road near the Wal-Mart.
North Olmsted Police say Adams was not in a crosswalk.
The funeral for the North Olmsted sophomore was also Friday.
Police will not release any information on the driver and say no charges have been filed at this time.
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BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

Crowdfunding becoming popular way to raise funds fast, but donations are gifts and may not be deductible.

Ford First Alert Weekend Forecast

Ford First Alert Weekend Forecast

A batch of rain is moving through early this morning. Expect a break for the late morning hours before rain and storms develop out ahead of a cold front. Some of these storms could be strong to severe this afternoon into tonight. Behind the front, this weekend will be much colder with highs in the 50s and a few showers lingering into Mother's Day.

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with showers and storms. High: 75

TONIGHT: Rain and storms before midnight. Then, cooler with a few showers. Low: 51

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy and colder with a few showers. High: 58

Rocky River recycling update

Rocky River recycling update

 

The City of Rocky River and the Green Team are pleased to announce that our blue bag recycling program can now include plastic bottles, jugs and food containers with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 inside the recycling symbol on the bottom of the container.

 

Cleveland State BFSO fundraiser offers discount for Kalahari

Cleveland State BFSO fundraiser offers discount for Kalahari

A special rate for Kalahari has been opened to the public for just one day.

Thanks to a fundraiser by the BFSO group at Cleveland State University, a discounted rate of $109 per room is available (normal rate is $250) only for Thursday, May 23rd.

Have fun and raise money for the organization at America's largest indoor waterpark.

Ask for "Cleveland State University BFSO" when making reservations.

There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate.

Please call 1-877-KALAHARI (877-525-2427) to make your reservation.

1 Bedroom suites with full kichen and living room also available for $159.

Guest rooms sleep 4 and includes admission for 4.  Up to 2 additional guests may be added with a sofa bed for $20 per person.  Rate subject to 11.5% tax.

Ohio Farm Bureau offers free online gardening meeting

Ohio Farm Bureau offers free online gardening meeting

 

Interested in learning how to create a garden and grow vegetables? Then join the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) for the Vegetable Gardening for Beginners online meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.