Emily Bacha is appointed to lead the Fresh Water Institute in Cuyahoga County, bringing her extensive environmental sector experience to focus on water resource management.

A transformer blowout caused a power outage in Lakewood and parts of Cleveland, affecting over 8,000 residents. Power was largely restored by 8 a.m. Schools closed due to the incident.

The Cleveland area is experiencing an active weather pattern, with rain, possible flooding, and a significant temperature drop later in the week due to arctic air. Travel may be impacted, and lake-effect snow is anticipated towards the weekend.

Mentor Police celebrated their 40th Kops and Kids Christmas event, bringing together officers and children for festive activities despite a snowstorm barring entertainer Jungle Terry. Santa still attended, supported by local businesses.

Lakeside High School in Ashtabula adapts to a temporary schooling setup due to a roof collapse from heavy snowfall, with remote learning in place until facilities are repaired.

Lakewood reintroduces rock salt distribution for residents to combat winter ice, allowing up to 5 gallons per household.

The Mentor Police Department uses bait boxes with GPS to catch package thieves, advises residents to report thefts, and utilizes a city camera system to prevent "porch piracy."

The City of Mentor has extended its yard waste collection to December 20 due to a snowstorm. After a temporary halt on December 9, collections resumed on December 9.

Mentor's annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on December 3 at the Mentor Municipal Center. It will feature holiday music, Santa Claus, and light refreshments.

Lorain County Prosecutor seeks to reverse convictions in the 1991 Blakely murder case due to flawed testimony.

The National Weather Service notes a decrease in Lake Effect snow around Cleveland as high-pressure sets in. Snow warnings have ended in Ohio as the area prepares for strong winds and possible snow storms Wednesday night.

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland stood out defensively against the Celtics and MVP candidate Jayson Tatum, notching a win and proving his defensive growth post-offseason.

Cleveland's WinterLand Tree Lighting Festival featured family-friendly activities, ice skating, live music, and fireworks, with hundreds attending the longstanding city tradition.