Federal prosecutors say a Romanian ring planted skimmers that drained nearly 1,000 SNAP accounts across Ohio and California, and most suspects have been arrested. A raid uncovered a workshop of skimmer parts.

The Cleveland Asian Festival returns to AsiaTown on May 16–17 with more food, vendors and live performances across Asia Plaza and Payne Avenue. Shuttle parking at CSU will be available.

A Summit County jury convicted Rasheed Lagway in the October 2025 death of his wife, Kristina Smith. Sentencing is set for May 14.

A 6.9‑mill operating levy is on Lakewood’s May 5 ballot, district leaders say it would raise about $12.3M a year, but opponents point to recent school repurposing.

Dave's Hot Chicken arrives at Summit Mall this Friday, April 17, opening a late-night spot at 3265 W. Market St. with tenders, sliders and classic sides.

An Akron man turned a $30 Wild Cash Tripler scratch-off into a $300,000 prize and plans to pay off his parents’ car and buy a new vehicle. After taxes he’ll net about $219,750.

Lavia Paul pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the Mill Creek Falls killing of Kiara Jackson. Sentencing is scheduled for May 7 in Cuyahoga County.

Crain's Cleveland and national studies show colleges are raising sticker prices while offering record discounts, straining budgets and reshaping affordability.

A new analysis says a $15 minimum wage would boost pay for hundreds of thousands of Ohio workers, but other models put the total nearer 1 million. The difference is how researchers count beneficiaries.

LiB’s Market owners are opening Full City Roastery at 74 North Market Street in East Palestine, expanding roasting capacity and adding a public plaza for events.

One person died in a Parma house fire on April 10, state and regional fire investigators are probing the cause.

A passenger died and the driver was hospitalized after a one‑car rollover on Prouty Road in Concord Township; authorities called in reconstruction specialists.

Founder Tom Lix is fast‑tracking a bar and food program at his South Flats distillery as Bedrock pushes forward with riverfront venues.