A chlorine gas release at the Akron Water Plant near Kent hospitalized three and prompted a half-mile shelter-in-place; officials say drinking water is not affected.

University Hospitals paid $9.1M for the former Synthomer U.S. headquarters at 25435 Harvard Road in Beachwood and plans a new UH location there.

Senate Bill 332 would dissolve academic distress commissions and replace them with locally run student support teams — a potential reset for Youngstown and other Ohio districts.

Photos posted to a local Cleveland Facebook page show SWAT units at East 115th and St. Clair; the situation remains unverified and details are limited.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned inflation is rising and said the Fed may need to tighten policy if price pressures don't cool.

Aaron Sharp pleaded guilty to killing his brother and grandfather and to shooting two East Cleveland police officers during an Aug. 7, 2025 domestic dispute; sentencing is set for June 17.

A University Heights resident has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether zoning rules can force homeowners to obtain permits before hosting private prayer gatherings. The case raises national questions about religious liberty and when courts must hear 'chilling' claims.

A phishing scam is circulating that mimics BZBA invoices; North Olmsted advises residents to verify messages with City Hall at 440-777-8000.

A contract tweak and June 1 cap math have reignited trade chatter around Myles Garrett, even as the Browns publicly insist he's a franchise fixture.

Organizers say the two‑day Puerto Rican Day festival is on hold this year while leadership is restructured; a scaled‑down parade is planned for Aug. 2.

A man reportedly threatened a neighbor with a gun and then barricaded himself near South Berger and Nassau in Canton, prompting a multi-agency police response.

A man has died after a hit-and-run on Hudson Drive in Bethlehem Township. Troopers say a light-colored four-door sedan left the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Four dogs were left in a Mount Pleasant backyard; city animal-control has the animals and is asking the public for tips to identify the owner.