Norton High was closed Wednesday after a sewer backup; pumps couldn’t be restarted and crews were called in to repair the damage. District officials say they hope to reopen Thursday.

Steve Smetana, a former Berkshire coach, was arrested May 4 and charged in the sexual assault of a 12‑year‑old, police say the investigation is ongoing.

Sonia Winner resigned as president and CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, triggering a leadership transition after a high‑profile $150M remake. Local unionization and staffing disputes add context to the change.

Shaker Heights High School was briefly ordered to shelter in place Tuesday after a threatening phone call; officers cleared the campus and classes resumed while police stayed on site.

Cleveland Public Library trustees advanced a plan to open an AsiaTown branch, approving a low‑cost lease at Midtown Lofts and estimating a $1.5M build‑out partly backed by philanthropy.

Meijer opens a 159,000‑square‑foot supercenter at the former Geauga Lake site, bringing jobs, a pharmacy, a bakery and a $10,000 donation to Kenston schools.

Photos from the Cleveland Division of Police show an April 30 sweep that yielded five felony arrests and three firearms recovered.

Two ODOT crews on I‑90 in Euclid were struck within 10 minutes, drivers were cited and ODOT renewed move‑over warnings.

A Cuyahoga County jury convicted Brian Myers in the October death of Melissa Millspaugh. Sentencing is scheduled for May 6.

Akron Zoo evacuated and closed Sunday after a bomb threat. Police and fire swept the grounds as investigators probe a wave of similar threats at other zoos.

Crow's Nest in Ashtabula aims to reopen in about two weeks after an April 10 crash and fire that killed the driver. Repairs and community fundraisers are underway.

Air Canada began daily nonstop seasonal service from Cleveland Hopkins to Montréal on Friday. City leaders say it will strengthen tourism and business ties.

Matt Fish is opening Proof Public House in Ohio City this June — a roughly 50‑seat spot at 4116 Lorain Ave with a Southern Pride smoker and an all‑day menu.