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A 56-year-old man died after his pickup struck a Sharon Township home just before 5 p.m. No one in the house was hurt; investigators say a medical emergency may be to blame.
A Cleveland man was sentenced to 12 years after federal agents say he manufactured meth and fentanyl pills and ran the operation out of a home day care. Authorities seized pill presses, kilograms of drugs and firearms.
Parks & Nature in ...
Cronus, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s titan arum, is swelling and could bloom any day. The brief, famously foul display usually lasts 24–48 hours and draws big crowds.
Politics & Govt in ...
Unions hailed a $40M boost for first‑responder mental‑health care; state records show the money is in law but agencies must still set rules to pay claims.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office pushed a Warrant Wednesday bulletin through its mobile app and named a man wanted on multiple felony counts. Officials asked tipsters to use the app or call detectives.
Community & Society in ...
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.
An 18-year-old Toledo teen was shot during a Snapchat meetup and left paralyzed; family says the unborn baby survived and has launched a fundraiser.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heat indices near 100°F today with a Heat Advisory in effect. Late-night storms could bring gusty winds in parts of the city.
An overnight shooting near West 30th and Griswold in Ashtabula left a 20-year-old dead and another man released from the hospital; police are investigating and asking for tips.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
University Hospitals elevated Jerry Kelsheimer to board chair, succeeding former Sherwin‑Williams CEO John G. Morikis. The finance veteran takes the gavel as UH pursues regional growth.
MetroHealth announced on June 10 it will not seek reverification for its Level II pediatric trauma designation and plans to stabilize and transfer serious pediatric cases to UH Rainbow.
A Cuyahoga County jury has begun hearing the case of Sharmaine Forpahl, who was killed July 10, 2025 while her five children were at home. The defendant faces murder and related counts.
A chase on Cleveland’s east side ended Wednesday when a car crashed into a tree in a school yard; troopers arrested the driver and recovered suspected drugs. No injuries were reported.
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