Cleveland Metro Schools has moved to cut hundreds of jobs as it consolidates buildings — a local example of a national wave experts call the “Big Shrink.”

A Painesville museum is converting its basement into a Prohibition-era speakeasy with a handcrafted bar, stage and plans for fall events.

Neighbors in Perkins Township say repeated sewer backups have flooded homes and forced families to cover steep repairs while officials trade blame. They want a plan before the next storm.

A Summit County report found 71% of people who experienced homelessness in 2025 were newly homeless, and local providers warn the county lacks enough permanent housing to stop the trend.

CMSD’s 201 Flock license‑plate readers and a roughly $603K annual contract face criticism from parents and privacy advocates as a mid‑July renewal approaches.

One Ohio ticket won $50,000 in Saturday's Powerball draw while the jackpot rolled to an estimated $225 million ahead of Monday's drawing.

Little Italy leaders want a special improvement district to fund supplemental UCPD patrols and neighborhood services when the current agreement ends at year‑end 2026. Residents are sharply divided over the added assessment.

Medina County's state farmers‑market vouchers ran out in days, leaving hundreds of seniors without $50 benefits. Local nonprofits and the city of Wadsworth are funding short‑term replacements.

Neighborhood groups say promised anti-violence grants haven't been paid; the commission and City Council point to paperwork and pending approvals.

A Lorain County deputy rounded up a stray cow on Webster Road in LaGrange Township; the sheriff’s office is asking owners to call to reclaim the animal.

Pride in the CLE returns Saturday, June 6 with a march from Public Square and a free festival on Malls B and C. Organizers and health officials are urging safe, accessible participation.

Organizers say the two‑day Puerto Rican Day festival is on hold this year while leadership is restructured; a scaled‑down parade is planned for Aug. 2.

Cleveland Clinic committed $2.5M to Second Harvest to expand hospital pantries, boost year‑round produce and reach vulnerable neighbors across North Central Ohio.