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SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A Northeast Ohio woman said she paid thousands of dollars for a picture-perfect smile.

Instead, she was left with cracked and damaged teeth!

“I don’t want to smile anymore. I don’t want to go anywhere. It is very embarrassing.” said Nylah Martin.

Martin said all she wanted was a great smile.

She told 19 News in February 2024 she paid more than $3,000 for ‘composite veneers’ at ‘The Smile Lounge’ in Shaker Heights.

She said she believed they were a reputable and licensed dentist office.

According to Martin days after the procedure, she knew something wasn’t right.

“It was like after that every other month I am having breakage I am having this fall off,” said Martin.

Martin said every time she went back to get the damage fixed, the procedure become more painful.

“It was hurting. Almost excruciating. She was like drilling through my teeth” said Martin

Now she has one cracked tooth and several others damaged.

19 News did some digging into “The Smile Lounge.”

According to Shaker Heights Court records, Jazemen Lyons is the sole owner and operator.

Lyons is accused of unknowingly offering dental services without a license according to an investigator with the Ohio Dental Board in 2023.

According to the court records the investigator confirmed through the local Ohio state records that Lyons did not possess a certified dental license.

A court document with Shaker Heights Municipal Court states: ‘Lyons noted she received her dental assistant certificate in Colombia (the country)’

The American Dental Association says: "Dental treatment from unlicensed individuals has the potential to cause damaging complications for patients.”

According to the Ohio attorney general’s office, no person shall practice dentistry without a current license.

19 News called the Smile Lounge to get answers. When we asked if anyone who worked there had a dental license, we never got a clear answer. The person on the other side of the phone directed us to their attorney.

Martin said she wants answers.

She has since filed complaints with the State dental board in hopes of something gets done.

“Stop practicing. You’ve wasted money, people’s time! You are portraying yourself to be a real dentist and you are not!” said Martin.

We also reached out to the Ohio Dental Board and the Cuyahoga County Dental Society.

They would not answer our questions. But if they do, we’ll make sure to give you their response.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has confirmed the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) plan to sell the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Downtown Cleveland, calling the decision a “slap in the face” to Cleveland.

Rumors over the potential closure and sale of the AJC building have been swirling since its appearance on a GSA disposal list earlier this month. The building had been listed for sale, then removed days later with no explanation given by the GSA.

The building was on the “non-core property list”, which identifies buildings that the U.S. General Services Administration deems are not “core to government operations, or non-core properties”.

“The Trump Administration is delivering a slap in the face to the City of Cleveland by rushing to sell the Celebrezze building,” said Congresswoman Brown. “The Celebrezze building is a critical cornerstone for Cleveland’s federal operations and a vital anchor for the downtown economy. This reckless and short-sighted fire-sale will disrupt essential federal services and undermine the City’s critical investments in the downtown economy. What’s more, it will inflict further trauma on public servants, who have been relentlessly attacked by DOGE and this Administration with return-to-work orders and indiscriminate firings. Our city and our people deserve better than being treated as collateral damage in DOGE’s reckless cost-cutting schemes.”

Congresswoman Brown says the federal government will look to short term leases for the 4,000+ employees that use the building within multiple federal departments. She fears that it would leave to even greater uncertainty:

“There is no guarantee that suitable relocation options will even be secured. The likely outcome is therefore not merely disruption—it is a direct reduction in federal employment in Ohio, with serious consequences for the local economy.”

The AJC building would be sold within the next three years, with the Congresswoman’s office telling 19 News that the federal government would need to find leases for every agency in the building, ensuring there is enough space, and physically move all equipment.

Agencies in the building include: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

19 News has reached out to the GSA for comment and have yet to hear back.

Last week, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne called on the federal government to keep the building under federal ownership to keep these agencies downtown.

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We're tracking some heavy rain for all of Northeast Ohio this weekend.

CLEVELAND — A Flood watch has been issued for most of Northeast Ohio — which began at 8 p.m. Wednesday and continues until 8 a.m. Sunday — as the National Weather Service in Cleveland says, “several rounds of showers and storms will impact the region” with heavy rainfall.

3News has also activated a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday into early Sunday as a result.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” according to the weather alert from NWS. "Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible."

Flood warnings are also in effect for several rivers, creeks and streams in Northeast Ohio through Sunday afternoon and evening. For most of these warnings, forecasters expect minor flooding.

3News Senior Meteorologist Matt Wintz says the latest forecast shows Northeast Ohio can expect a general 1-2 inches of rain, but 3 inches is also possible in spots. While it's still a lot of rain, it's a bit less in our region than initially anticipated.

"It’s not going to linger Sunday as much as we thought it would," Wintz says.

These are the counties included in the flood watch:

In addition, flood warnings are in effect for the following areas and bodies of water:

A flood advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday in Ashland, Holmes, Richland, and Wayne counties. In Wooster, a nonprofit providing shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness saw ankle-deep water flood its office space, and some streets were virtually impassable.

"We got a little wet inside the building — about ankle-deep in our offices," said Cynthia Bonidie, executive director of Homeward Bound. "I expected it, and we were prepared. We only had like an hour, though."

LIST: Check the current weather alerts in Northeast Ohio

Polls are open throughout Ohio for the May 6 primary election from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

CLEVELAND — Voters will head to the polls across Ohio as the state holds a primary election on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. From statewide Issue 2 to a variety of school levies and more, voters will decide a number of things when casting their ballots.

So what's on your local ballot? Where is your polling place? What hours are the polls open? We explore all that and more in our primary election guide below...

WHERE IS MY POLLING PLACE?

You can find your polling location HERE.

RELATED: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections reveals new ward, precinct boundaries for Cleveland in time for 2025 elections

WHEN ARE THE POLLS OPEN?

Polls are open throughout Ohio for the May 6 primary election from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Remember, you are still permitted to vote as long as you're in line before the polls close at 7:30 p.m.

WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT? HOW DO I SEE A SAMPLE OF MY BALLOT?

Is there a school levy on your ballot? Any issues that could impact your taxes? Here's your chance to study up before heading to the polls. CLICK HERE to see a sample of your ballot.

OHIO ISSUE 2

There's one statewide Issue on the May 6 ballot -- and that's Ohio Issue 2, which would take effect immediately if approved.

So what's it all about? Ballot language as listed by the Ohio Secretary of State's Office outlines Issue 2 as follows:

You can explore more about Ohio Issue 2 in the state document below:

ISSUE 18

Voters in Summit County will also see Issue 18 on the May 6 ballot, which is a bond issue for the Akron-Summit County Public Library that would cost homeowners an extra $35 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value.

"The funding is needed to make necessary repairs and improvements to buildings," according to the library's site.

"Without levy funds from Issue 18, the library will not be able to make needed repairs or modernize buildings to keep pace with ever-expanding community needs," according to the library's site, which also notes the last time they asked voters for capital funding was back in 1997.

Here's the full ballot language for Issue 18:

Shall bonds be issued by the Akron-Summit County Public Library District for the purpose of constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving library buildings and facilities, and acquiring, clearing and improving the sites thereof in the principal amount of $160,000,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 20 years, and an annual levy of property taxes to be made outside the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county fiscal officer to average over the repayment period of the bond Issue 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 for each $100,000 of the county fiscal officer’s appraised value, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?

RELATED: Issue 18 explained: Taking a closer look

SCHOOL LEVIES

There are a number of schools throughout Northeast Ohio with a levy on the ballot. These include Avon Lake, Elyria, Wickliffe, Parma, Twinsburg, Ravenna and Springfield Township. What about your district? CLICK HERE to see a county-by-county list of school levies on the May ballot.

WHAT'S THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THIS ELECTION?

Want to vote? The deadline to register for this election is Monday, April 7. CLICK HERE for details on how to register.

WHEN IS EARLY VOTING?

Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, April 8, which you can do at your local Board of Elections. Here are the hours:

WHAT ABOUT ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL?

Here are the dates you need to know...

HOW DO I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?

Here's what you need to do.

WHAT FORM OF ID SHOULD I BRING SO I CAN VOTE?

You need to have a form of ID with you to cast a ballot on election day. Acceptable forms of identification as listed by the Secretary of State's office are as follows:

All photo IDs must have the following:

"If you do not provide one of the above forms of photo ID, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot," according to the Secretary of State. "However, for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the Board of Elections no later than four days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification. If you do not have a photo ID because of a religious objection to being photographed, you may complete an affidavit of religious objection and have your provisional ballot count."

WHAT TIME WILL RESULTS COME IN?

We expect to see the first results shortly after 7:30 p.m. Absentee ballots are the first votes counted, according to the Secretary of State's office.

WHERE CAN I WATCH FOR RESULTS?

WKYC will share the election results with updates after the polls close, which you can check at wkyc.com/elections. Be sure to follow WKYC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for complete coverage.

SHOW OFF YOUR 'I VOTED' STICKER

Did you get your "I Voted" sticker? Send us a picture on Facebook, Twitter or by texting it to us at 216-344-3300 (please include your name and location). If you voted absentee, you can download a virtual "I Voted" sticker to show off HERE.

WHEN ARE OHIO'S OTHER ELECTIONS THIS YEAR?

Ohio has the following elections scheduled for 2025:

Cleveland, OH (April 4, 2025) – A pedestrian was struck late Wednesday night in a serious incident involving a city-operated vehicle in downtown Cleveland. The crash occurred around 11:19 p.m. at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue and East 17th Street, according to initial dispatch reports.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene and located the pedestrian in need of medical assistance. The extent of the injuries has not yet been confirmed, and the identity of the pedestrian has not been released.

Preliminary reports indicate that a city vehicle was involved in the collision. It remains unclear whether the vehicle was in active service or responding to another incident at the time. Authorities have not confirmed whether the driver remained at the scene or if any citations have been issued.

An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash, including traffic conditions, right-of-way status, and any contributing factors such as visibility or distraction.

Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we hope for a full and prompt recovery.

Pedestrian Incidents Involving Municipal Vehicles in Ohio

Crashes involving city vehicles carry added scrutiny, particularly when pedestrians are involved. Intersections in urban centers like St. Clair Ave and E 17th St in Cleveland are often high-traffic zones with significant foot traffic, especially during late-night hours. In these environments, even low-speed impacts can result in serious injuries.

Pedestrian safety in city corridors depends heavily on proper signaling, driver attentiveness, and clearly marked crosswalks. When a city-operated vehicle is involved in such an incident, municipalities often initiate internal reviews in addition to any external investigations.

According to Ohio pedestrian crash data, the majority of severe or fatal pedestrian incidents happen at night, particularly between 8 p.m. and midnight, when visibility is reduced and foot traffic overlaps with night shift traffic patterns.

For victims of pedestrian crashes, the path to recovery often includes medical treatment, physical rehabilitation, and legal or insurance processes—especially when public vehicles are involved. Understanding rights and accessing support services is crucial to navigating the aftermath.

If you or someone you love has been struck by a municipal vehicle or injured as a pedestrian in a city environment, seeking informed assistance quickly can help preserve your health and legal rights.

Injured in a pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle? At Local Accident Reports, we help victims connect with trusted legal, medical, and recovery resources. Contact us today to get the support you need as you move forward with confidence.