A woman died in a head-on crash with a garbage truck in Saybrook Township, Ohio. Brenda Hawes veered into the opposite lane, colliding with the car driven by Larry McGirr, who was unharmed.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $825 million, with no grand prize winner on Dec. 17. An Ohio ticket won $40,000 while others won smaller amounts. The next drawing is eagerly anticipated.

A 14-year-old boy shot by Cleveland police had removed his ankle monitor and was involved in a car break-in incident when the confrontation occurred. He now faces multiple charges.

Joshua Wokojance, 46, died in an apartment fire in Barberton. Firefighters responded to the scene after a distress call about smoke. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission won an Award of Excellence for its initiative analyzing single-family zoning to improve infill housing and community reinvestment.

The Mentor Chill Out, set for January 18, 2025, offers winter activities like sledding and an ice rink, a Half-K Donut Dash, live ice carving, crafts for kids, food trucks, and fireworks to end the day.

The National Weather Service Cleveland forecasts rain, potential freezing rain, and a mixture of rain and snow for the Cleveland area over the weekend and next week.

Cleveland police are investigating a swastika found etched in a new Sherwin-Williams headquarters elevator, prompting a temporary worksite closure and a reminder of the no-tolerance policy.

Akron opens extended warming center hours and an emergency overnight shelter due to cold, offering food, shelter, and clothing, with information on the city's website.

The Cleveland Guardians traded infielder Andrés Giménez to the Blue Jays, acquiring pitcher Luis Ortiz and others in a strategy to boost their rotation.

Tom Hamilton wins the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, entering Baseball Hall of Fame as a celebrated Cleveland Guardians broadcaster.

Cleveland's City Council President proposed a new ward map to reduce council wards from 17 to 15, with critics accusing gerrymandering amid the city's population decline.

Hall of Fame baseball player Rocky Colavito passed away at 91. He was renowned for his time with the Cleveland Guardians and an enduring fan favorite.