Students at Valley Forge High have launched "Forge Strong" to refresh the cafeteria and courtyard after an April tragedy, raising money and gathering volunteers. The effort is student-led and community-backed.

Stark County says its 9‑1‑1 lines are down, county dispatchers are answering calls at (330) 430‑3800, then press 0. Text‑to‑911 may work where available.

Raw sewage spilled into a Cleveland apartment Tuesday; residents recorded the incident and called for city inspections to determine who’s responsible.

A passerby discovered a deceased person on the sidewalk near East 61st and St. Clair, and police say the death is under investigation.

Hilton has quietly rolled out The Club, a pay‑per‑day lounge at its downtown Cleveland hotel offering all‑day dining, coffee and cocktails aimed at guests and convention attendees.

Two 28-year-old men were taken to University Hospitals in serious condition after an overnight shooting at East 79th and St. Clair, police are investigating.

The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Cain Park on July 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. — Anthony Parnther conducts and free tickets are available through the Cain Park box office.

A man was found dead on Charney Road in University Heights after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, local posts report.

Berea’s 2026 budget totals $69.7M and folds in the Browns' District 46 expansion alongside city capital projects. The plan aims to grow the tax base while trimming debt.

Emerita, a women‑owned boutique winery in Madison, opened this week on roughly 12 acres with small‑batch, medal‑winning wines and a tasting room rescued from Dr. Konstantin Frank.

State funds will pay for updated environmental testing at a 39-acre former railyard, positioning the site for cleanup and possible industrial reuse.

Graphite One picked Conneaut Harbor for a $1.4 billion EV battery materials plant, promising roughly 150 jobs and a Q4 2027 build target.

Willoughby police are searching for Michael Tate, 51, wanted on burglary and probation-violation charges. Authorities say his last known address is in Cleveland's Broadway area and ask anyone with tips to contact investigators.