Mentor’s council narrowly approved a $1.2M design contract to study shoreline protections at Mentor Lagoons. Officials say the design work will shape any future $40M construction ask to voters.

The proposed 2027 budget projects $49.7M in spending against $49.3M in revenue, leaving a roughly $400K shortfall and highlighting reliance on property levies.

After a six‑month disciplinary suspension, Geauga County Judge Tim Grendell has been allowed back on the bench amid lingering fallout from a 2020 juvenile‑detention case.

Two people were struck by gunfire in Highland Square early Sunday; one is in critical condition and police are asking for tips.

Cleveland firefighters evacuated 15 people and four pets after an electrical fire on E. 111th Street. No injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting displaced families.

Three overnight shootings injured eight people across Cleveland early Sunday; victims were taken to University Hospitals and Metro. Police are investigating and have not yet tied the scenes together.

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.

A woman in her 30s was shot in the leg on East 142nd Street; Cleveland EMS transported her and police are investigating.

Former councilman Basheer Jones was released from federal custody in April and has been posting from Cleveland events while under supervised release and restitution. Local leaders say his return will be watched closely.

Mostly clear Monday with highs near 87°F. Midweek heat and daily thunderstorms bring a risk of heavy rain and heat stress.

State Rep. Melanie Miller toured Heffelfinger’s Meats in Jeromesville as Ohio rolls out $14 million for meat‑processing grants. The third‑generation plant previously used a 2022 award to buy a backup generator.

The DOJ says Cleveland Clinic will stop offering puberty blockers and cross‑sex hormones to minors and has committed funds for detransition care as part of a settlement. The move follows a similar Texas deal this spring.

Cleveland EMS says a 47-year-old man was shot near East 93rd and Kinsman and taken to University Hospitals in serious condition. Investigators are asking for tips.