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2 days ago
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Cat abandoned in Garfield Heights home went weeks without food, water; ate insulation to ‘stay alive,' police say
[Watch in the player above: What is Goddard's Law?] GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — Charges are pending against a tenant suspected of abandoning a cat inside an East 90th Street home after being evicted, leaving her without food or water for several weeks. Rescue workers who treated the female tabby told police she was severely underweight, dehydrated and emaciated and would have died within days had they not intervened, according to a Garfield Heights police report. Ohio school board makes unanimous decision to suspend high school Veterinarians found 'non-food items' in Jenna Anne's gastrointestinal tract, according to the report. She appeared to have been 'eating insulation from the walls to stay alive,' it reads. She weighed just less than 4 pounds when she was brought in, and had kidney issues, veterinary records show. The tenant was ordered to leave the home on March 28, or be removed by authorities on March 31, according to an eviction filing in a Garfield Heights court. A neighbor on May 24 told police that the cat could still be seen in the window, though the home had long been unoccupied, reads the report. That day, Euclid Beach Cat Project workers responded to the home and used a trap to catch the cat, according to the report. The rescue is now seeking donations for Jenna Anne's treatment, which could include surgeries, according to a Facebook post. 'She's got some light in her eyes. She's gonna be OK, if she doesn't backslide,' said Vicky Sprouse, Euclid Beach Cat Project director. World's largest rubber duck to waddle into Ohio this weekend Sprouse said the cat naturally passed the inedible things that were in her belly, believed to be peanut shells and pieces of popcorn, and rescue workers don't suspect the cat was actually eating insulation. 'Right now, every day is a little bit better for her,' Sprouse added, crediting the neighbor who made the police report with saving Jenna Anne's life. 'She 100% did not have any more time left. I don't know how she's alive,' she said. Charges are now pending against the cat's owner, a spokesperson for the Garfield Heights prosecutor told FOX 8 News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Communities rally to support family of 13-year-old who died after falling from parade float
GREEN, Ohio (WJW) – The communities of Green and North Canton are doing all they can to support the family of 13-year-old Matthew Schultz, who died after an accident on Memorial Day. Schultz fell off a parade float and was struck by the wheels. He later died at the hospital. Now, a special prayer session and a vigil are both scheduled for Friday. Local man accused of brutally stabbing puppy pleads not guilty In Green, a rosary prayer service is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The pastor, Father David Durkee, told FOX 8 News that while Schultz was involved with his hometown church in North Canton, he'd been there before, and his grandparents often attend services there. Durkee also spent time with Schultz' family on Wednesday and was inspired by their faith. He said a prayer service to try and lift the family up is important at a time when everyone is doing what they can to support the family — but it will also make a difference down the line. 'It's going to get them through the dark times later down the road when the crowd is not around them, and to realize the memories, to know that people came out and showed their love and support,' Durkee said. Ohio hiking trail voted one of the country's best Additionally, a celebration of Schultz' life is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Witwer Park near North Canton Middle School. Attendees will be able to write a note for the family and are encouraged to wear blue, as it was Schultz' favorite color. A GoFundMe set up to support the family has surpassed $87,000 in donations. A local T-shirt company called Hawk Creations also created a memorial T-shirt that honors Schultz. In a Facebook post, they said 50% of each sale will be donated to the family, in addition to 15% of all sales through the end of June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Hungry after 9 p.m.? McDonald's expanding late night hours in Ohio
**Related Video Above: The fastest fast food drive-thrus of 2024 CLEVELAND (WJW) — It's not always easy finding restaurants serving food past 9 p.m. But for the night owls and second-shift workers among us, McDonald's is listening. The fast food giant recently announced plans to expand hours to midnight and possibly into the early morning hours this summer. The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different The late-night menu is being offered nationally, including in Northeast Ohio, but every location still is in charge of its own hours. 'While many McDonald's locations in Northeast Ohio may choose to extend their hours during the summer to meet customer demand, hours may vary, and we recommend checking with your local McDonald's to confirm current operating hours,' a spokesperson for Northeast Ohio McDonald's said in a statement to FOX 8 News. Ohio woman wins $80K a year for 25 years: Here's how much she really gets The company continues to hire to keep up with seasonal demand and has also unveiled new menu items, like McCrispy Strips. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Watch Euclid's Memorial Day parade
EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) — The 2025 Memorial Day parade stepped off Monday morning in Euclid. The parade was scheduled to start at 10 a.m., beginning at the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard and East 228th Street. More Memorial Day coverage from FOX 8 News The parade was expected to proceed west on Lakeshore Boulevard to East 222nd Street, then head south on East 222nd Street, ending at the Veterans Memorial next to city hall at 585 E. 222nd Street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Council meeting about Cleveland Heights mayor turns contentious, ends abruptly
[Editor's note: This report contains language that may be considered offensive. Discretion is advised.] CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – A special city council meeting called Friday by council President Tony Cuda was to discuss allegations against Mayor Kahlil Seren. As FOX 8 News previously reported, protesters attended the council meeting Monday night to call for Seren to resign after it became public that a complaint was filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission regarding the mayor's wife Natalie McDaniel. Billy Joel cancels entire tour after diagnosis with rare brain disorder The complaint alleges McDaniel sent text messages with antisemitic speech targeting city employees and residents who are Jewish. Seren addressed the accusations in a 15-minute video posted to Facebook days later. He claimed that the allegations are false. Cleveland Heights City Council members said in Friday's meeting that Seren took too long to address the city, wasn't around city hall during the week, and had not responded to text messages asking if he was OK. Cuda asked Assistant Law Director Chris Heltzel what kind of role the council would have if the mayor were unavailable or inaccessible. Heltzel explained that there is an article in the city code that states the council president would be acting mayor if the mayor was not accessible, but made it clear that it's incredibly complicated to determine the definition of the mayor not being available and how a transfer of power would work. Heltzel also noted a certain provision in the law carried over from when Cleveland Heights had a city manger rather than a mayor. Heltzel later explained that council can approve a resolution calling for Seren's resignation, but does not have the legal power to force his resignation. Not long after that, Seren asked for time to speak in the meeting. He referred to the meeting as 'an exercise in elector politics,' which he called disappointing, but not surprising. Seren then explained why he didn't respond to Cuda's text message asking if he's OK. Then, he used offensive language toward the council. 'I just want to say this council by no means is my overseer, and I am not your Negro,' Seren said. Not long after, an exchange between Seren and Councilman Craig Cobb escalated and Cuda called to adjourn the meeting before reaching all of the items on the agenda. At that moment, residents with signs calling for Seren's resignation began addressing the mayor to his face. Guardians pitcher Ben Lively out the rest of the season, needs surgery Seren eventually stopped to speak to reporters. He didn't take any questions, but he called out the council by listing things they haven't accomplished and said they need to work on things that will help Cleveland Heights residents. 'There are substantive things that we should be looking at to improve the day-to-day experience of people in Cleveland heights,' Seren said. 'Now, that's the work that we're always doing, despite the slings and arrows here that I've been faced down with for the last 10 years of service to this city. I'm going to keep doing that work because I care about this city.' Seren indicated he won't be going anywhere during the remaining seven months of his term as mayor, despite calls for his resignation. Cleveland Heights resident James Bates, who was one of the residents shouting at Seren to resign, told FOX 8 News that the mayor isn't being upfront with the allegations and it would be better for the city if he moved on. 'He knows in his heart of hearts; he knows that he needs to resign, and the fact that he doesn't should tell you everything you need to know about Kahlil Seren. He is not a faithful person. He needs to go. Let me say that unequivocally: Khalil Seren, you need to go,' Bates said. Council members Anthony Mattox Jr. and Jim Posch did not attend the meeting. Council Vice President Davida Russell listened in via Zoom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
