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Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Town adds squiggly lines to problematic road to stop speeding
*Attached video: OSHP 5-year report on road fatalities MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, Penn. (WJW) – A small town in Pennsylvania has taken a unique approach to trying to stop drivers from speeding. Montgomery Township officials announced on March 28 that they officially added squiggly lines to a problematic road in the area. Shaker Heights Public Library to research long-term safety solutions after fatal shooting of teenager 'Today, new lines were painted on Grays Lane with signage and the installation of chicanes (delineators) to follow. These traffic calming measures are being installed due to the numerous complaints/concerns we receive from residents about the 'speedway' Grays Lane has become,' the Facebook announcement said. Some commenters and residents assumed the announcement was an April Fool's joke because it was made just days before, but the town insists that the decision was discussed 'at length with our Traffic Engineers, Highway Safety Officers, and Public Works.' Montgomery Township Public Information Assistant Ava Komasz later commented on the post to reiterate that the decision for the new road pattern is real. Car crashes into pole after fatal Cleveland shooting 'In response to many of the comments, yes, this is a legitimate precaution that has been put in place. Our Highway Safety Officers and Traffic Engineers have determined that this is the best course of action for the area to ensure the safety of the local residents,' Komasz said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Shaker Heights library reopens after fatal shooting
***Watch previous coverage in the video above*** SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – The Shaker Heights Public Library has reopened after a teenager was shot and killed inside the main branch of the library on Tuesday. Investigators said the shooting was a result of a conflict between current and former students at Shaker Heights High School that led to a confrontation after school at the library. I-TEAM: Police monitor will not be removed after casino incident A 15-year-old boy is accused of pulling out a gun and shooting 18-year-old Charles Lee Shanklin. The victim was rushed by paramedics to the emergency room at University Hospitals, but he was later pronounced dead. The 15-year-old suspect ran from the library, but was arrested a short time later. He is now facing charges that include murder and carrying a concealed weapon. The library took to their Facebook page on Saturday to thank the community for all of its support after this tragedy. Guardians Opening Day weather history: Is it always this cold? 'We are OPEN. Thank you everyone who has shown up this morning with kindness (and in some instances, flowers or hot chocolate). We are moved by your support and so thankful to call this community ours ❤️' the post said. Cuyahoga County court records obtained by the I-Team following a public records request show the teen had a hearing date in court Wednesday and denied all the charges. It is not known when he will be back in court, but he is being held in the juvenile detention center. The teen also has a prior case and is facing several unrelated charges, including aggravated robbery and possession of a weapon in a school safety zone. He is due back in court on April 14 on those charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
