Holmes County has set a quick timeline to appoint a short-term sheriff before Tim Zimmerly retires, with applicants to be screened by a judge and a GOP committee named to finish the term.

The Ohio Controlling Board approved a $4 million, one-year renewal with Case Western Reserve to operate the state's Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, keeping OhioRISE-linked training and evaluation funded through June 2027.

Brunswick's push to opt out of Medina County's flow-control rule has put the county's solid-waste plan at risk and could shift about $680,000 in costs.

Cleveland City Council objected to renewing TownHall's liquor license, citing owner Bobby George's felony record. The objection now heads to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for review.

Parma and Parma Heights approved a one‑year MetroHealth co‑responder program to send a licensed social worker on select 911 mental‑health and substance‑use calls, with county grant support.

Photos show progress at Lakewood Common: the garage and first new building are rising. Developers say early phases could open in early 2027.

A judge sided with Olmsted Township, tossing a legal challenge to rural-residential zoning on a 72.55-acre Lewis Road parcel and blocking plans for a 165‑home subdivision.

A Kirtland man was indicted on 32 felony counts alleging he produced sexual images of minors. Prosecutors say digital devices were seized and an Aug. 12 arraignment is scheduled.

A West Side Cleveland house is now tied to a death investigation, the arrest of a wanted sex offender and 20 city code violations. Neighbors and officials want answers.

Council will review zoning rules to allow cannabis dispensaries in commercial zones with buffers, security plans and operating limits.

A high-speed police pursuit in Euclid ended in a fatal crash on Babbitt Road near E. 260th and Willow Drive. Responding officers found the driver unresponsive and investigators are probing the circumstances.

A 53-year-old West Salem man died after a two-vehicle crash at New State Road and Dublin Road in Bronson Township. Troopers with the Norwalk Post are investigating.

A historic storm flooded Kelleys Island’s EMS training room, damaging equipment estimated at $40,000 as Island Fest moves ahead next weekend.