Akron Children's reports a steep rise in influenza B among children, state and federal data show rising hospitalizations and deaths. Health officials urge vaccines and early treatment.

North Coast CARE splits child-care costs between employers and the state, offering up to $400 per child per month for a capped pilot of 100 children in Lorain County.

A Richmond Heights guardian was arrested after saying she preferred jail to taking custody of a 17-year-old who arrived at Hillcrest Hospital, police say.

The NWS has issued a wind advisory for the Cleveland area, with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Lake effect snow showers are predicted to increase into early next week, potentially affecting travel.

CSU appoints Dr. Andrew Crawford and Dr. Chad Warren to key roles in enrollment and advancement, aiming to boost recruitment, financial aid, and fundraising efforts.

The article describes changes to SNAP work requirements due to the One Big Beautiful Bill, affecting various groups and imposing strict consequences for non-compliance.

A 412,000-square-foot Glenwillow warehouse at 30320 Emerald Valley Parkway sold for $31.9M on Feb. 12, county records show.

More than 13,000 FirstEnergy customers in Cleveland lost power Wednesday as crews worked to restore service, outages hit the west side and nearby suburbs.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office recognized Deputy Smith for his law enforcement and community service experience as he takes on a School Resource Officer role at Firelands.

A Tuscarawas County grand jury indicted Dyllan Riter after prosecutors say he grabbed and fired a New Philadelphia officer’s gun during a Jan. 14 arrest. He also faces related robbery counts in Stark County.

Ohio is expanding truck parking on I-71 in Medina County, increasing spaces and improving facilities, with a $6.8 million project part of a statewide initiative.

Fairlawn won a roughly $21M federal grant to rework Route 18 with pedestrian islands, bus pull‑outs and possible roundabouts. Planning starts this spring and officials expect the project to take about five years.

WellLink affiliated with The Healthcare Council to create a national GPO with about $1.5B in buying power and wider supplier access for member hospitals and care providers.