Three New Era Cleveland leaders filed a federal lawsuit saying police and prosecutors railroaded them after a 2024 gas‑station dispute that ended in acquittal. The complaint alleges malicious prosecution, fabricated evidence and constitutional violations.

A South Euclid man wanted in an arson probe was arrested in Cleveland Heights after officers located his vehicle and he fled on foot; prosecutors added new charges.

The Guardians have been quietly checking right-handed bats ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, with scouts and front-office calls showing the team is ready to add affordable offense.

A Willoughby indie says a Google AI summary falsely listed the shop as "permanently closed," and owners say the mistake has cut foot traffic and sales.

Cuyahoga County is asking voters to approve a 2.25‑mill, 10‑year levy to shore up services for people with developmental disabilities. Officials say rising Medicaid costs and shrinking reserves make the request urgent.

Akron Children's will acquire Stark Women's Center in Canton, folding the long‑running OB/GYN practice into its maternal and pediatric network. The purchase is expected to close by Feb. 2027.

Federal prosecutors say 16 people were indicted after investigators allege a Mansfield car wash was used to stash drugs, cash and firearms. Fifteen are jailed and one suspect is at large.

Colossal Cupcakes will close its North Olmsted shop on July 26, ending the brand’s last retail presence after more than a decade. The move follows the 2020 damage to its downtown storefront.

Northside Marketplace in Akron will close next Friday, leaving about 100 vendors scrambling after months of missed payments and a failed rescue effort. Testa Companies says finances forced the decision.

Cleveland will pilot Rx Kids this fall, offering eligible moms $1,500 during pregnancy and $500/month for six months in targeted neighborhoods.

Two‑time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead will close Literary Cleveland’s free Inkubator conference on Sept. 12; registration opens Aug. 10.

Authorities and the McCormick family renewed a reward appeal in the unsolved 2020 killing of retired Cleveland firefighter Wilbert McCormick; up to $2,500 is being offered for tips.

A social video shows a powerful fountain of water bursting through Delmore Road in Cleveland Heights, leaving pooled water and buckled pavement.