Three Akron branches will close this spring as a $160M, voter-backed renovation gets underway; bookmobiles and town halls will provide interim service.

Norton High was closed Wednesday after a sewer backup; pumps couldn’t be restarted and crews were called in to repair the damage. District officials say they hope to reopen Thursday.

Tenants at Cleveland’s West Side Market will match public donations dollar‑for‑dollar up to $50K during a three‑week drive that aims to raise $100K for the market’s transformation.

Cleveland Public Library trustees advanced a plan to open an AsiaTown branch, approving a low‑cost lease at Midtown Lofts and estimating a $1.5M build‑out partly backed by philanthropy.

Case Western Reserve landed a $125 million commitment from the Mandel Foundation to fund a new humanities building, scholarships and a presidential chair.

SEIU Local 1199 members picketed Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, citing dangerous staffing and a tiny wage counter while bargaining stalls. Union leaders point to a $2.3B 2025 surplus.

Cleveland council introduced emergency DORA legislation for Playhouse Square that would let patrons carry drinks in marked cups across a base zone and a larger event-ready area.

One hundred sixty recruits graduated from the Cleveland Police Academy in a ceremony that included the oath, family and a surprise proposal. The division shared video of the event.

A Giant Eagle in Cleveland sold the first Millionaire for Life grand‑prize ticket, matching Monday’s numbers for $1M a year for life. The winner has 180 days to claim.

A new Horrible Hundred report and local TV coverage have focused scrutiny on Ohio breeders, prompting renewed calls for stronger oversight.

Tenants at The Vantage in Beachwood say gas charges jumped nearly tenfold as management added utility fees and residents press for answers. Local officials and advocates are now involved.

Wooster High School and the community are mourning the death of sophomore Maddox Graser after a severe medical emergency. The district is offering counseling and collecting memorial items for the family.

A browser-based Epstein parody game has prompted Cleveland-area districts and Wake County to block access after students played it on school devices. Local leaders and experts say filters help, but conversations at home matter most.