Under Mayor Malik and the city council leadership, Akron has updated its medical debt relief program, maneuvering ARPA funds to reduce residents' medical debts in collaboration with Undue Medical Debt and local hospitals.

Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, managed by Lifeline, provides a one-time payment to help qualifying families with heating bills and prevent service disconnection.

CC Sabathia was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 86.8% of votes, marking his significant career with 251 wins, a 3.74 ERA, and 3,093 strikeouts. He'll enter the Hall with a Yankees cap.

Cleveland experienced record-breaking low temperatures due to an arctic high-pressure system, prompting an Extreme Cold Warning. Conditions are expected to improve as the system moves on.

Glenville fire crews battled a house fire in sub-zero temperatures, which caused water supply issues and required an exterior firefighting approach. All residents were safe, and the cause is under investigation.

The mentor declared a Snow Emergency starting on Sunday. The city prioritizes major roads for snow clearing, leaving state routes to Lake County and ODOT. Residents must clear sidewalks and avoid shoveling snow onto streets.

Lorain County deputies conduct wellness checks during a cold snap, provide assistance, and promote resources for those needing shelter and support.

Cleveland faces extreme cold and harsh winter conditions with the possibility of record-low temperatures and strong winds leading to wind chills around -10 to -20 F.

Mentor, Ohio, will close its city offices for MLK Day, invite the public to a city council meeting after the holiday, honor veterans with a banner program, offer Christmas tree disposal, and seek volunteers for the Senior Center.

Enbridge Gas Ohio provides gas safety tips for residents against freezing temperatures, including carbon monoxide detectors and appliance inspections.

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland opens as a seasonal shelter for adults during severe colds. It can accommodate 35 people and operates from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. County officials highlight the importance of such resources for the homeless.

A school bus with 48 students was rear-ended by a car in Lake Township, resulting in minor injuries to three students; OSHP emphasized the need for driver vigilance around buses.

A man in Mentor escaped an overnight house fire thanks to his functioning smoke detector. The fire department highlighted the incident to stress the importance of such devices.