A 15‑year‑old who said she was abducted while walking near her West Virginia home was found in Canfield; an Ohio man faces felony charges and a hearing is set.

Cleveland City Council approved an emergency ordinance upgrading penalties for threatening health-care workers to a first-degree misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum jail term. The law ties tougher charges to de-escalation training and new annual reporting.

Jim Schwartz says he quit the Browns after being passed over for the head-coach job, calling the decision "a forced marriage." The comments come amid a sweeping offseason shakeup.

House Bill 643 would bar new EdChoice expansion vouchers for households earning more than $500,000, but critics say the cap is cosmetic compared with the program’s billion‑dollar footprint.

A tropical Lesser Frigatebird was spotted at Sippo Lake near Canton, drawing birders and likely marking Ohio’s first reported sighting. Photos and checklists helped confirm the report.

Gov. DeWine has ordered state troopers to protect both gubernatorial nominees as campaigns ramp up, a move tied to recent security worries and a proposed $10M fund.

Highland Woods in Warrensville Heights is being marketed for roughly $25 million after the prior owner’s fraud conviction; managers say roof replacements are underway. The sale could bring new ownership — and faster repairs — to long-suffering residents.

Sen. Louis Blessing’s SB382 would put many statewide and congressional candidates on a single primary ballot; backers tout broader participation while critics warn of gaming and higher costs.

French supplier OPmobility will build a Rossford plant that promises 500+ jobs and production starting in late 2027.

Firefighters knocked down a house fire along E. 89th Street in Cleveland on Wednesday; two people were transported and crews remained on scene.

Bryson Tiller's Neo Trapsoul Tour stops at Blossom Music Center on Sept. 25. Artist presale opens Wednesday; general tickets go on sale Friday at noon local time.

Sommelier Sarah Halko is opening Aria Wine Bar in Little Italy with a curated Italian‑focused list, small shareables and a patio. The neighborhood spot aims for a mid‑July opening.

A Cleveland man says he was detained and sexually assaulted by a Cleveland Clinic police officer after rushing a shooting victim to the ER; he’s suing for $10 million.