An appeals court refused to revive Mackenzie Shirilla’s bid for a new trial, saying her post‑conviction petition was filed one day late and keeping her 15‑to‑life sentence intact.

Portage County Sheriff's Office says a 42-year-old inmate, identified as Pauline Ferrell, was found unresponsive during a security check at the Ravenna jail. An investigation is underway.

Detective Brian Frew, a 23‑year Bainbridge officer, died unexpectedly on March 12. Neighboring departments posted condolences and the township is notifying family.

An SUV overturned on the 5400 block of Dunham Road in Maple Heights early Monday, killing the driver. Investigators say speed may have been a factor.

A man was critically injured in a late-night shooting on East 129th Street in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, community video shows the aftermath and says police are investigating.

A house fire on Davis Peck Road in Gustavus Township killed dozens of dogs and left other animals injured, rescuers said.

A 25-year-old man was killed in an early-morning shooting on 16th Street near Middle Avenue in Elyria. Police have interviewed witnesses and say the investigation is ongoing.

A 35‑year‑old man was rushed to MetroHealth after a Saturday-night shooting in Slavic Village, Cleveland EMS says.

A Cleveland man was arrested after students said he flashed a gun outside the Mayfield cosmetology campus; police tracked his car to Euclid and charged him with a school-zone offense.

Students returned to class after the Lorain County Sheriff cleared a reported threat at Firelands Local Schools. Officials say the report was not credible.

A Cleveland Heights couple says a car chasing them fired a shot that missed last Saturday. Police identified a Dodge Challenger and are investigating.

A Boardman man was summonsed on two counts of public indecency after two alleged incidents in a Walmart parking lot involving a customer and a curbside worker. Police say he later turned himself in.

A 39‑year‑old man was killed Wednesday when his pickup ran onto the shoulder and struck a disabled semi‑trailer on I‑76 near milepost 46 in Edinburg Township. Troopers are investigating.