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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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Air Canada began daily nonstop seasonal service from Cleveland Hopkins to Montréal on Friday. City leaders say it will strengthen tourism and business ties.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
Riverside Local Schools unveiled a roughly $120M facilities overhaul and proposed a 1% earned-income tax to shore up operations while approving early work at Buckeye Elementary.
Federal marshals arrested 39‑year‑old Darcell Jackson in Cleveland after the April 28 fatal shooting on Lenacrave Avenue, authorities say.
Rising beef costs are squeezing Cleveland burger menus. Some owners are weighing modest price hikes while diners shift to cheaper proteins.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner says University Hospitals reported the death of Nicholas Quarterman, 45, as a suspected homicide. Police have not released further details.
Dashcam footage shows dirt bikes and ATVs overtaking Euclid streets and slipping past patrol cars while detectives investigate. Councilman Michael Polensek is demanding tougher enforcement.
Community & Society in ...
SEIU Local 1199 members picketed Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, citing dangerous staffing and a tiny wage counter while bargaining stalls. Union leaders point to a $2.3B 2025 surplus.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Crain's roundup of Q1 2026 VC rounds shows Ohio startups pulled in several big checks, led by a $30M Series B for Solon-based Eagle Wireless.
Avon Lake's Laughing Bomb Brewery plans a new taproom in Kamm's Corners, moving into the former Working Class Brewery. The owners say they'll brew beer, cider and seltzers and host live events.
Weather & Environment in ...
Rain moves in mid-morning Wednesday as Cleveland cools into the upper 50s. Expect slick roads, gusty north winds and a late-week frost risk for tender plants.
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