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Deputies with Portage County’s P.A.C.E. unit found roughly half a pound of fentanyl during an I‑80 traffic stop in Shalersville Township; two Michigan men were detained. Case will be referred to federal partners.
Sports in ...
Jamison Battle uncorked four fourth‑quarter threes and Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 66 as the Raptors rolled to a 126-104 win that trims Cleveland’s series lead to 2-1.
A Lake County jury has convicted Avion Gaines in the June 7, 2025 Painesville shooting that killed Wyllyam Sheffey Jr. Sentencing details are pending.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Guardian Structural landed a $500K city loan to buy equipment, lease a 48,000‑sq‑ft West Side shop and add jobs, city records show.
A 71-year-old Trinity Transportation driver in Toledo pulled a bus full of students over and was later found intoxicated, police say an investigation is underway.
Community & Society in ...
Mifflin Elementary will close at the end of the school year after the Madison school board voted to shutter the 441 Reed Road building amid declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.
U.S. Marshals arrested 36‑year‑old Dawn Burge in Elyria on a New Jersey aggravated‑assault warrant tied to a June 29, 2025 Edison stabbing. She’s being held in Lorain County pending extradition.
A $30 Monopoly 200X scratch-off sold in Clyde paid the game's $5 million top prize, the winning trust chose the lump-sum cash option and will receive about $1.83M after taxes.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Amazon pairs GLP‑1 drugs with One Medical primary care, same‑day delivery and on‑demand renewals — a push that speeds access but may shift business from local pharmacies.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Rock Hall’s 2026 schedule pairs Spoon and Earl Sweatshirt with free Live & Local nights and fan days on the PNC Stage. A mix of national headliners and local showcases runs late June through August.
Saunagoose, a Scandinavian-style outdoor sauna and cold-plunge park, is planned for Cleveland’s Scranton Peninsula with hot tubs, guided saunagus sessions and a riverside cafe.
Politics & Govt in ...
At a Perry roundtable, lawmakers said they might limit local vetoes over nuclear and data‑center projects as electricity demand surges. The convening put residents and industry face‑to‑face.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new roastery‑café opened Monday on Lake Road in Avon Lake, promising on‑site roasted beans, matcha, boba and farm‑to‑table breakfast items.
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