Akron's Mayor Malik announces a free laundry event, Tumble Together, with washing and drying at no cost for residents on March 5 at West Side Laundromat.

Cleveland State men's basketball won against Detroit Mercy, maintaining its top spot in the Horizon League. Tevin Smith and Tahj Staveskie led the way.

The Akron Zoo celebrates National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Inclusion Days, offering free entry to visitors wearing orange and inclusive activities.

Cuyahoga County plans to demolish the old Juvenile Justice Center, pursuing redevelopment and community connection, with a $6.8 million grant pending approval.

ODOT plans to reconfigure the U.S. Route 40 bridge in Belmont County for better bike and pedestrian use, keeping the historic bridge's integrity and seeking public feedback on the project's impacts.

Cleveland State University receives $321,500 from the Ohio Campus Safety Grant for enhancements such as improved lighting and upgraded security in residential buildings.

Cleveland may soon host a WNBA team, reviving its pro women's basketball presence since the 2003 disbandment of the Rockers, with a potential $250 million bid and support from the local sports community and businesses.

The facade of an Akron apartment building collapsed, displacing 60 residents and leading to its condemnation. The city is providing temporary shelters.

ODOT District 1 is holding its annual Paint-the-Plow contest, inviting students from eight Ohio counties to decorate snowplow blades, with winners announced before Memorial Day.

ODOT District 2 announces the Paint-the-Plow program. Schools in eight Ohio counties are invited to decorate snow plows. Applications are due by March 16.

A Wisconsin man is indicted for allegedly smuggling firearms and parts to Saudi Arabia, using appliances to conceal the items, facing up to 42 years in prison if convicted.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in Cleveland's east side and is in stable condition. The incident happened near Eldamere Avenue and Lee Road. No suspects have been identified, and police are investigating.

A 19-year-old man was found shot to death in a car on I-480, leading to a four-hour closure of the highway. The victim, Johndiel Sanchez Rivera, was a father and had recently been seen leaving work.