City officials released a safety plan ahead of the America 250 weekend with ramp closures, capacity limits at lakefront watch parties and tips on heat, grilling and pets.

Westlake will mark America’s 250th on July 4 with a parade from Lee Burneson to Clague Park, a classic car show, live music and a fireworks finale at dusk.

Lakewood’s July Fourth lineup: a 10 a.m. parade, a 7 p.m. Lakewood Project concert and fireworks around 9:45 p.m. Park rules and parking restrictions apply.

Olmsted Falls' Grand Pacific Junction — about 30 shops and eateries — is being marketed as a single package, putting the village's Main Street up for sale.

Ohio approved tax credits for seven projects worth more than $1.1 billion; two Cleveland-area manufacturing expansions would add about 115 jobs.

A three-judge panel upheld Andre Fusco's 3½-year sentence after he admitted ramming and dragging a Cleveland police officer during a July 1 street takeover.

After years of infighting, Lorain County is shifting emergency radios to Ohio's MARCS network and building new towers to close coverage gaps and cut long‑term costs.

A woman was grazed by gunfire on East 85th Street Saturday night; video shows the shooter fleeing in an Audi SUV. Investigators are seeking witnesses.

A fire at Rocky River Brewing Company forced an evacuation and closed Center Ridge Road Friday; the brewpub had only just reopened after last year’s blaze.

Westlake is pausing its municipal electric aggregation after supplier bids exceeded the city's price threshold. Enrolled homes will revert to The Illuminating Company or can shop suppliers.

An Ashtabula County deputy and a Conneaut officer shot and killed a suspect while serving a felony warrant on Orange Street. The Ohio BCI is investigating.

Realty Income paid $18.9 million for the Fairlawn Lowe’s at 186 N. Cleveland‑Massillon Road, a 129,308‑sf, fully leased store. The deal adds another net‑leased asset to the REIT’s portfolio.

Federal prosecutors say a Euclid woman diverted nearly $394,000 from the Society of Pelvic Surgeons over more than a decade, according to court filings. The case is pending in federal court.