A 20-year-old suspect goes on trial Wednesday in the downtown Justice Center over a March 2024 Public Square shooting that killed a 36‑year‑old man. Prosecutors allege the shooting was followed by a related carjacking nearby.

Akron officials say a partnership with Undue Medical Debt will erase nearly $20 million in bills for about 17,000 residents. Notices will be mailed to qualifying households.

Lakewood will begin a two‑year, $21.58M overhaul of Bunts Road this spring, adding a 10‑ft shared path even as neighbors mount a petition over trees and driveways.

A fast‑moving cold front will make Cleveland's St. Patrick’s Day feel wintry — highs near 27°F, wind chills in the teens and lake‑effect snow with 1–3 inches likely. Some snowbelt bands could drop 4–6 inches before a midweek thaw.

A former G&S Metal Products warehouse in Bedford Heights sold for $8.9M, about a 50% gain since last year. The quick flip highlights demand for highway‑adjacent industrial stock.

Parma City Schools launched Stopfinder, a free parent app that offers live bus GPS, arrival confirmations and direct messaging with the transportation office.

An appeals court refused to revive Mackenzie Shirilla’s bid for a new trial, saying her post‑conviction petition was filed one day late and keeping her 15‑to‑life sentence intact.

Detective Brian Frew, a 23‑year Bainbridge officer, died unexpectedly on March 12. Neighboring departments posted condolences and the township is notifying family.

A man was critically injured in a late-night shooting on East 129th Street in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, community video shows the aftermath and says police are investigating.

Federal cholesterol guidance tightens LDL targets and recommends new tests and a modern risk calculator. More Clevelanders may face earlier meds or imaging.

Hyundai says it will recall about 68,500 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy SUVs after a child died in a power‑seat incident. A stop‑sale is in effect and an over‑the‑air fix is expected by the end of March.

Parma will take over repairs for sidewalk trip hazards caused by tree‑lawn roots, using grinding, panel‑lifting and replacement to protect trees and improve safety.

A county traffic‑safety panel reviewed recent deadly crashes and urged clearer sidewalks, better night visibility and targeted engineering fixes. Officials say small, local steps can add up.