SEIU District 1199 members at Cleveland Public Library are voting July 8–12 on whether to authorize a strike after months of stalled contract talks. The vote could give negotiators the power to call a work stoppage if bargaining doesn't produce a deal.

A 36-year-old rider died after his motorcycle left the road and struck a tree on Battlesburg Road in East Sparta. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Cleveland will pay $85,000 to settle a civil-rights suit after judges found a detective’s warrant affidavit unreliable. The payout closes a long-running legal fight.

Avon Lake council advanced Ordinance 26‑54 to shrink the commuter tax credit and steer the revenue into a dedicated fund for road and drainage work, with an emergency clause to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Officials say outreach and an online calculator will help residents see the impact.

More than 400 private gardens across Cleveland open July 11–12 for the annual, free GardenWalk weekend.

An estimated 40,000 people lined Ridge Road for Parma’s bicentennial Fourth of July parade, led by hometown star Mike “The Miz.”

A 37-year-old Elyria man was arrested after an altercation left a woman with a deep finger injury; he faces a felony domestic-violence charge and is due in court July 7.

Patchy lake fog slows the morning commute as Cleveland climbs to about 80°F. Isolated showers this afternoon; heavier storms possible Thursday–Friday.

U.S. Marshals say John Cloud removed an ankle monitor and fled while facing federal firearm charges; a reward is available for information leading to his arrest.

A Rittman police officer and three others were killed after officers responding to a disturbance were shot Sunday night. State agents from the Ohio BCI are leading the investigation.

A 66-year-old man died after being struck on Pearl Road near Bradwell Avenue; police say one driver fled and investigators are seeking tips.

Police are investigating reports of gunfire outside Marc’s at Lakewood City Center Friday afternoon. Investigators recovered shell casings and say no injuries were reported.

Lorain Marine Patrol pulled four kayakers to safety after sudden storms battered the harbor Friday night. A lighthouse camera captured the tense rescue.