Maurice A. Stewart of Akron was sentenced to 10 years for his role in a meth trafficking operation, after a guilty plea. The investigation, started by ATF and local authorities, led to arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms.

Easy Out opened on Super Bowl Sunday at 11822 Detroit Ave., pairing late-night hours and wall-to-wall TVs with elevated pub grub for game-day crowds.

Two nights of carport fires at Lake Cable Village destroyed multiple cars and left residents demanding answers as investigators probe a suspected arson.

Survivors and advocates rallied in Columbus to press for Senate Bill 341, a bipartisan effort to ban marriage under 18 in Ohio and close longstanding legal loopholes.

Cloudy morning with mid‑20s and spotty flurries, highs near 28°F. A warm weekend into the 40s will melt most snow, with rivers monitored for possible ice jams.

Mayor Justin Bibb says a $91M carryover shouldn't become a spending habit as City Council prepares budget hearings. The mayor wants reserves protected while targeting key investments.

Victoria Place is being converted into apartments as new student housing, and a June amphitheater helps draw millions into downtown Painesville.

Bedrock named Dan Whalen managing director in Cleveland as the firm moves its riverfront, Tower City and Rock Block plans toward construction. Whalen brings local mixed‑use experience.

East Cleveland passed an emergency "GTFO" ordinance saying municipal resources won’t assist ICE and listing limits on agent conduct. Officials also offered practical ID and document guidance for residents.

A young candymaker has leased the old Brandt’s kitchen on Lost Nation Road and plans to reopen with live demonstrations in April.

Medina County officials warn of AI‑generated robocalls that impersonate county offices and cite fake court summons. Residents are urged to hang up and report to 1‑877‑SCAM‑550.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify a check fraud suspect after an incident at a CheckSmart store in Lorain, Ohio. An image was released on social media.

Eight individuals pleaded guilty to running a sex trafficking operation in Ohio, agreeing to forfeit over $676,500. They face charges including promoting prostitution and money laundering.