Council approved a transfer of the former St. Joseph Hospital to the county land bank, clearing the way for asbestos abatement, debris removal and demolition.

Trailhead Community Health Foundation will steward proceeds from Summa Health’s sale to fund health access and research across Greater Akron, with grants expected late 2026.

Mayor Justin Bibb urged judges to speed court action after months of tenant complaints at Reserve Square as foreclosure and safety problems complicate repairs.

Dense fog and light rain will slow Thursday's commute in Cleveland. Showers and storms return through Saturday with a higher risk.

USDA approved Ohio’s request to bar soda and pop purchases with SNAP, set to begin Oct. 1, 2026. State officials cite health goals while advocates warn of costs and stigma.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack urged a longer hold on interest-rate cuts, citing sticky PCE inflation and geopolitical shocks ahead of the March FOMC.

A late‑February kitchen fire at Maple City Taps closed the tavern and renewed concern after an October roof fire at another Chardon bar.

A Bowling Green family sued after their 5-year-old was allegedly punched and stomped at a Pack 422 Cub Scouts meeting, suffering a fractured thighbone that required surgery. The complaint names Scouting America and the local council.

State tax credits approved for three Northeast Ohio projects, including Newman Technology’s $74M Mansfield expansion and deals tied to logistics and data‑center work.

808 Shave Ice will reopen at Bohlken Park for the 2026 season, bringing mobile ordering and new menu items to Fairview Park.

Two major ODOT projects will remake the I‑90/I‑77 interchange beginning in 2026, bringing years of lane closures and bridge work. Commuters should expect long-term detours through 2032.

A surveillance clip posted to a Cleveland remembrance page appears to show a hit-and-run in Maple that left a man critically injured. Authorities are asking for tips.

A gusty frontal push late Saturday brings light snow Saturday night with little accumulation. Rain and much warmer conditions return by Tuesday, March 3.