Lawmakers inserted a narrow carveout into SB19 that could let some Hillsdale‑style charters skip Ohio's approved ELA textbook rules after a $164M literacy push.

The Ohio State Reformatory — the Shawshank filming site — was closed by a court order but saved by volunteers. It now hosts ParaPsyCon this weekend and Inkcarceration in July.

A Vienna Township father was arrested after his adult daughter told deputies he strangled her during an argument about a messy bedroom. He faces two misdemeanor domestic-violence counts and posted $7,500 bond.

Rocky River Brewing Co. will reopen in early June after a June 24, 2025 roof fire. Owner Gary Cintron rebuilt the space and brought in a new head brewer.

A City of Cleveland dump truck's raised bed struck an overhead I‑90 exit sign near E. 222nd, toppling the sign and blocking lanes as officials probe maintenance.

Two men have pleaded not guilty in the 2025 drive-by that killed 18-year-old Ricky Walker. Both remain jailed on $1 million bonds as prosecutors prepare the case.

Frost inland this morning; storms move in late Tuesday with gusty winds and small‑craft concerns.

A woman was thrown from her SUV and two Akron officers were hurt after a late-night collision at South Arlington and Archwood; injuries are believed non-life-threatening.

Gov. Mike DeWine will attend a 3 p.m. ribbon‑cutting Monday as Sherwin‑Williams officially opens its new 1‑million‑square‑foot downtown Cleveland headquarters. The event caps a phased move‑in that began last fall.

A man in his 30s was rushed to MetroHealth in critical condition after a shooting near Mile Avenue and E. 95th on Cleveland's East Side Monday. Police closed the intersection while investigators processed the scene.

The Cavaliers leaned on Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen’s inside dominance to beat the Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 and cut Detroit’s series lead.

NWS Cleveland warns nearshore Lake Erie water remains in the low‑50s; cold shock and hypothermia risks mean swimmers and boaters should take precautions.

Twinsburg voters rejected a proposed 1.25% earned‑income tax in the May 5 primary, leaving the district to deepen cuts and consider an independent performance audit. Board members met to map next steps.