Brittany Harris
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Cleveland, OH, United States
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FDA: N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reused
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages. → Read More
Agents from Ohio Investigative Unit cite Akron bar for violating COVID-19 health orders
Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit cited multiple bars overnight for violating COVID-19 health orders. → Read More
Florida couple gives birth to boy thanks to ‘Win a Baby’ contest
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (CNN) -- A "Win a Baby" contest hosted by a Florida radio station helped turn one couple into parents. → Read More
‘We lost a great man and husband’: Dave Gibson of Gibson’s Bakery in Oberlin passes away
***Watch the video above to see our previous report on the lawsuit with Oberlin College*** OBERLIN, Ohio (WJW) -- A bakery known and loved by many is mourning the loss of one of their own. Gibson's Food Mart and Bakery in Oberlin announced on Facebook that Dave Gibson has passed away. → Read More
Strasburg police asking for public’s help finding missing boy
STRASBURG, Ohio -- Strasburg police are asking for the public's help finding Caleb Keiser Patterson. The boy was last seen leaving his home around 10 a.m. Saturday and heading in an unknown direction. He is said to be wearing a red and black Under Armor hoodie with blue plants and black Nike shoes with blue and purple stripes. He may also be carrying a black Jordan backpack. → Read More
College campus decides to use jazz hands instead of clapping to be more inclusive of those with anxiety
OXFORD, U.K. -- The University of Oxford is making headlines after a recent decision involving the way students celebrate. According to WOFL, they are now encouraged to use British Sign Language clapping, otherwise known as jazz hands, instead of clapping for applause while on campus. The motion was first introduced last year and was passed this week by the student council. → Read More
Caught on camera: Police say man used ‘Uzi’ style submachine gun to rob Taco Bell in Euclid
EUCLID, Ohio -- Euclid police are working to identify a man caught on camera robbing the Taco Bell at gunpoint on October 12. According to the department, the suspect is shown holding an "Uzi" style submachine gun while demanding cash from one of the workers. He is then spotted in the back grabbing at the manager's shirt while he orders her to open the safe. → Read More
Metroparks rangers investigating after car goes over bridge, lands in water below
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Metroparks rangers are investigating after a car went over a bridge and landed in the water. According to a spokesperson for the Metroparks, it happened near Valley Parkway and Cedar Point Hill on Saturday. A man and woman were taken to the hospital for their injuries. Their current conditions are unknown. → Read More
What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Poll says Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups takes top spot
If you're still trying to figure out what kind of candy you want to buy for Halloween, we've got the answer. A new poll from Monmouth University said more than 36% of Americans prefer Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Snickers came in second place with 18% of the votes. The next closest three were Hershey's, M&M's and Candy Corn. → Read More
Landscaper brutally beaten at business on east side has passed away; suspect still on the run
CLEVELAND -- A landscaper who was brutally beaten and robbed inside of his business on the east side has passed away. Larry Manno's family told FOX 8 the 74-year-old died Friday morning. He had been hospitalized ever since the attack happened back in September. → Read More
Police nickname woman ‘squirrel whisperer’ after she helps a squirrel with her injured baby
PULASKI, Va. -- The Pulaski Police Department took to Facebook this week to share a story about a peculiar call they received. According to the post, Tia Powell told them that she was walking on a trail when she was approached by a squirrel. → Read More
Stow police searching for 85-year-old man who has dementia
STOW, Ohio -- Stow police are looking for a 85-year-old man who suffers from dementia. According to the department, Anthony Falcione was last seen leaving his home on Higby Drive around 10 a.m. Sunday. He is driving a red 2001 Chevy S10 with OH plate number DVY7311. → Read More
61-year-old woman killed in single car crash in Elyria Township, troopers say
ELYRIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that killed a 61-year-old woman. According to as press release, it happened around 9 a.m. Sunday on West Ridge Road, near Stang Road in Lorain County. → Read More
Here’s how Cleveland Browns fans can score free curly fries from Arby’s
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns aren't just winning games these days, they're also helping fans score some free food. The team took to Twitter on Sunday to promote a new deal they've got lined up with fast food chain Arby's. → Read More
Coast Guard: Four rescued from Lake Erie after boat crashes into break wall
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Fire Department along with the Coast Guard assisted with the rescue of four people from Lake Erie. According to the Coast Guard, a 35 foot boat crashed into a break wall near Edgewater Beach around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday. Crews were able to pull everyone to safety and bring them back to shore where they were evaluated by paramedics. → Read More
‘Today we celebrate’: Dog finds forever home after waiting 1,076 days at animal shelter
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- An adorable pup named Bentley has a lot to be grateful for thanks to his new owners. They adopted him this weekend after learning he had been in the shelter for exactly 1,076 days. The Pennsylvania SPCA shared the update on Facebook and said it's a moment they've been waiting for. → Read More
Santa Barbara Zoo says goodbye to 48-year-old elephant named ‘Little Mac’
SANTA BARBARA, Cali. -- The Santa Barbara Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their animals: a 48-year-old elephant. According to a Facebook post, Little Mac was humanely euthanized earlier this week after being put on hospice. → Read More
91-year-old man assaulted and robbed while visiting wife’s grave site, police say
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Police in California are investigating after a 91-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while visiting his wife's grave site. According to a press release, the suspect struck the victim on the back of the head with a large rock and took property from him. → Read More
‘I’m going to beat this’: Cookie Carrasco pens emotional essay about his battle with leukemia
CLEVELAND -- Indians pitcher Cookie Carrasco is giving fans an inside look at the emotional journey he and his family have been on ever since learning of his leukemia diagnosis back in May. He wrote about the experience in The Player's Tribune, a news platform where professional athletes can create their own content. → Read More
Nurses help care for burn patient’s vineyard while he recovers in the hospital
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. -- A group of nurses at Wellstar Cobb Hospital are being recognized for going above and beyond for one of their burn patients. According to WSB-TV, Jack Walker suffered burns to 40% of his body when a gas range blew up. → Read More