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3 days ago
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‘Lawlessness': Hundreds of juveniles cause chaos in Mayfield Heights after church festival
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A large group of juveniles caused a public disturbance Saturday night in Mayfield Heights after being turned away from a packed church festival in neighboring Gates Mills, police said. Advertisement According to the Mayfield Heights Police Department, the incident began at about 7 p.m. when the Saint Francis of Assisi Family Festival reached capacity and organizers requested assistance with hundreds of teens still trying to enter. Two identified after shooting at Summit Co. home Multiple fights broke out between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., police said. Officers pursued two males who were suspected to be armed. One suspect was apprehended and is facing criminal charges. According to police, the festival was shut down 30 minutes early as tensions escalated. An estimated 300 to 400 youths then crossed into Mayfield Heights, where residents soon began reporting trespassing and disturbances, police said. Advertisement Police said the group gathered near Eastgate Plaza, where they vandalized businesses and stole items. Officers from multiple jurisdictions, including Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield Village and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office, joined Mayfield Heights police in responding to the chaos. About a dozen businesses were advised to temporarily lock their doors. In one case, officers deployed pepper balls to break up a confrontation involving physical violence. 'It took 35 to 40 officers nearly three hours to bring the situation under control,' Mayfield Heights Police Chief Anthony Mele is quoted in a press release. Advertisement 2 arrested in latest Parma flamingo theft Dozens of juveniles were arrested. No serious injuries were reported. City leaders and church organizers plan to meet in the coming weeks to review the events and discuss changes for future festivals. 'We have a responsibility to our residents, businesses and public safety personnel to ensure that such lawlessness is not repeated,' Mele said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
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5 days ago
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State library kicks off Summer Reading Challenge
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System held its 2025 Summer Reading Challenge kick-off event on June 7, with hundreds of bookworms showing up to the historic state library in Honolulu to participate. The event was complete with keiki activities, music and more, all for free. Native Hawaiian art piece to move into Kapolei Hale This summer's challenge theme is 'Mele,' and invites readers to celebrate poetry, songs and storytelling as a method of connection to the diverse communities in the islands. 'Our goal is to enroll 25,000 readers this summer, and we're thrilled to see so many families come together to celebrate books, music and learning,' said State Librarian Stacey A. Aldrich. 'Hawaiʻi was once one of the most literate nations in the world. The Summer Reading Challenge is a modern way to rekindle that legacy. We encourage everyone to join this year's Summer Reading Challenge.' Participants can register for the challenge at their local library branch or online. The challenge runs until July for readers include tote bags, books, snacks and even a grand prize of four round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines. There are prizes for readers of all ages, from keiki to kupuna. 'We're very proud to support the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System,' said Nainoa Mau, executive director of the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi. 'We're grateful to all our sponsors for making this day so special and for making reading fun and rewarding all summer long.' Readers don't need to use traditional paper books either. The library is happy to count an array of books toward reading goals, including audiobooks and e-books. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'You can read paper or plastic,' Aldrich said. 'So if you can't make it to the library to pick up a book to read or an audiobook to listen to, you can download our 'Libby' app and just use your library card to access audiobooks and e-books.' The challenge is supported by the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, Alaska Airlines, McDonald's Restaurants of Hawaiʻi, Pizza Hut Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union and local Friends chapters across the islands. For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-03-2025
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Leaving trash cans out too long is a misdemeanor in Mayfield Heights
[Watch in the player above: The fastest-growing cities in the U.S.] MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — City residents can be ticketed for putting out their trash cans too early or picking them up too late. The ordinance has been in effect for 50 years, but until a March 10 city council meeting, it never specified when residents were expected to collect their trash cans, Police Chief Anthony Mele wrote in a Monday news release. Akron Children's Hospital patient attacked pregnant nurse: police Under the updated ordinance, which took effect once it was approved, it's a minor misdemeanor to leave trash cans on the curb 24 hours after pickup. Read the updated ordinance below: Under city ordinance, trash cans cannot be placed on the tree lawn before 6 p.m. on the evening before trash pickup, after 2 p.m. on Fridays or before 8 p.m. on Sunday or any holiday. 'The primary objective of this update is to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and mitigate the clutter caused by unattended trash cans lining the streets for extended periods,' reads the release. 'There have been instances where residents have expressed concerns regarding neighbors leaving trash cans out for days after collection,' Mele wrote. 'Previously, the city lacked the means to address such complaints.' St. Patrick's Day Parade: Here's what to know Penalties could include a fine of up to $150 or alternatively up to 30 hours of community service, at the court's discretion, according to city code. It's unlikely police officers would actually cite residents under the ordinance 'as they have more pressing responsibilities,' Mele wrote. They'd prefer to encourage compliance, he wrote. They'll also use discretion for residents who may find it physically challenging or who have extenuating circumstances, he wrote. Mayfield Heights contracts exclusively with Kimble Recycling and Disposal, according to the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
