A Cleveland.com filing says invoices and emails tie Dennis Kucinich to FirstEnergy and restaurateur Tony George, and asks a judge to dismiss his libel suit.

Baci Winery in Madison is adding a 1,500-square-foot kitchen and converting its tasting room into a full-service restaurant as part of a multi-year expansion.

Mayor Justin Bibb is accepting applications through July 17 for seven seats on Cleveland’s Community Police Commission, the civilian oversight body with authority over police policy and discipline.

Westlake council approved a design contract to reimagine Clague Park, adding an amphitheater, upgraded ballfields and expanded trails. Construction could begin in 2027.

An early‑morning standoff in Shaker Heights led to evacuations and a barricaded man; a woman was treated at a local hospital.

Officials say a fatal crash in Geauga County left one person dead and prompted authorities to ask motorists to avoid the scene while investigators work.

Gyro House, a West River Road staple in Elyria, announced it will close after 35 years, surprising regulars and neighbors. The announcement was posted to the restaurant's Facebook page.

Clear Saturday morning; scattered showers this afternoon. Steady rain Sunday night into Monday may bring up to 1–1.5 inches and river rises.

Vicious Biscuit will open a Medina location on June 22 with a week of giveaways, charity donations and a chamber ribbon-cutting. The spot will operate mornings through early afternoons.

A child was injured in a house fire in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood; one minor is stable and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

Arthur Treacher’s will open a Lakewood takeout shop this July at West 117th and Madison, serving the chain’s classic fish‑and‑chips menu. The site will be mostly carry‑out with a few tables.

Progressive elevated two internal leaders as longtime Personal Lines president Pat Callahan prepares to retire. The moves are meant to keep continuity at the Mayfield Village insurer.

Elyria won $650,000 from Ohio’s capital budget to fully rebuild East Park Pool. Planning has begun; construction is expected in 2027 with a 2028 reopening planned.