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A DQ Grill & Chill is coming to 587 E. Main St. in Canfield this August; the S. Broad Street shop will close Wednesday night. Expanded seating and a dual drive‑thru are part of the plan.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Lakewood police recovered a man's body from the Lake Erie shoreline Thursday; investigators say foul play is not suspected and the remains were sent to the medical examiner.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Photos and renderings show Lake County’s new Painesville safety center rising. Officials say the 250,000-square-foot facility is on track for summer 2027.
Security footage shows an alleged assault at CC Saloon in Grafton. An off‑duty officer has been charged with felonious assault and investigators are reviewing video and witness accounts.
Summit County deputies recovered a boater from Portage Lakes' East Reservoir after a partially sunken boat was reported; the Medical Examiner is now investigating. Multiple agencies assisted in the recovery.
TBK Tavern has reopened in Mentor after a major overhaul, adding a game lounge, reclaimed booths, 36 taps and a chef-driven tavern menu. The revamped spot will start brunch this Sunday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Cuyahoga County’s draft plan would raise visitor and employee parking fees across downtown garages while County Council members would remain exempt from reserved‑spot charges. The issue heads to council on July 21.
A Willoughby man faces aggravated vehicular homicide charges after police say his SUV struck and killed a woman outside a tavern on Lakeshore Boulevard.
Cleveland police released images of two people sought in a vehicle-theft and vandalism investigation near Clark Avenue. Detectives are asking the public to call with tips.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Case Western Reserve–led coalition called NEO‑SMART won an NSF Engines award, receiving $15M up front and competing for up to $160M to scale advanced manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.
A tiki‑themed Beach & Barrel pop‑up is pouring drinks on Third Street now and will expand into a full‑service coastal restaurant later this fall.
A 4-month-old pit mix named Luna Mae is recovering in a Northeast Ohio foster home after being reportedly thrown from a third-story window; a local rescue is raising funds for her care.
Community & Society in ...
An appeals court sided with Ohio City residents and remanded a zoning variance, halting plans to convert LMM's Franklin Boulevard building into a youth drop‑in center. The decision keeps the long‑delayed project tied up in court.
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