Painesville officials say $50 retrieval invoices mailed by Republic Services were sent in error amid a hauler switch to Major Waste. Residents should ignore the mailings and keep carts curbside.

At‑large Councilman Eric Garrett says the Akron police union posted a culturally insensitive, AI‑style image of him on Facebook and demanded answers at a council meeting.

The Direct Express card program is switching banks and issuing new Fifth Third–branded debit cards; payments and schedules won’t change but recipients should confirm mailing addresses.

A 5-year-old was found with severe injuries in a Plain Township backyard and later died; authorities say a compact earth-moving machine was involved. Investigators are probing the scene.

State troopers responded to a crash in Middlefield Township, Geauga County; authorities say at least one person died and investigators remain on scene. More details are pending.

Walleye and charter trips look good this spring, but algae and a suite of invasive species are complicating Lake Erie’s recovery. Forecasts and advisories will shape the season.

Buyers and some returnees say Akron’s low prices and new jobs are worth a move. Rankings and local anchors are putting the city back on the map for practical relocations.

A 28-year-old Lorain woman was killed and three children were injured in a rollover on the eastbound Ohio Turnpike near Elyria. Troopers say the driver was unrestrained and the crash is under investigation.

Amy Mihaljevic’s family has launched a GoFundMe to pay for expensive DNA tests as Bay Village police and the FBI pursue fresh forensic leads. The fundraiser and community events aim to cover costly lab work.

HUD’s FY2026 grant rules push Cuyahoga toward transitional housing and tougher service requirements, prompting local program changes and provider worry.

An early‑morning shooting and a high‑speed chase in Elyria ended when an SUV crashed into a Washington Avenue home; four people are now in custody and a teen is expected to recover.

A Willowick man admitted in court to killing his ex-wife outside her Chardon home; sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 5. Prosecutors say GPS and a recovered 9mm tie him to the scene.

City council will vote Tuesday on whether to send an EMS levy to the November ballot; the two options would change property-tax bills by about $47–$57 per $100,000.