The Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department thanked the Service Department for working tirelessly to keep roads clear during severe weather and reminded residents of a parking ban to aid snow removal.

Cleveland Heights residents urged to be cautious as significant snowfall approaches; city crews are treating roads and prioritizing main roads before moving to secondary streets, while employing a "sensible salting" strategy for conservation.

The Mentor on the Lake Police and Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities launched the Blue Envelope Program to aid communication with disabled residents.

Ohio Representatives Williams and Swearingen propose a "Childcare Fraud Prevention Act" to tackle fraud in daycare centers, including real-time camera monitoring and stricter compliance measures.

Cleveland halts waste collection due to weather, with pickups resuming after MLK Jr. Day and rescheduled pickups for affected residents to manage backlogs.

Acclaimed fugitive Cortez Taylor, 28, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals-led task force in Cleveland for an aggravated murder charge dating back to 2025.

Shaker Heights invites nominations for its 2026 Preservation Awards to honor exterior renovation projects completed after March 2024. Nominations are open until April 30, 2026.

A cold snap with lake effect snow is forecasted for the Great Lakes region by the NWS, impacting Cleveland and surrounding areas with frigid temperatures and possibly disruptive snowfall.

Elyria, Ohio, residents face heavy lake effect snow, prompting the city to alert them about ongoing efforts to plow roads and prioritize safety. Residents are advised to keep a safe distance from plows and to drive cautiously.

A water main break on Oxford Avenue in Elyria, Ohio, has led to road closures and a temporary shutdown of water service, with repairs expected to be completed by midday.

Elyria, Ohio, invites vocalists to join the Reunion Choir for its 40th Annual Ruby Red Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Final rehearsal is on January 17.

The Stark County Health Department stresses routine cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer, offering assistance in connecting individuals to screening services.

The State Route 82 bridge over Cuyahoga Valley National Park has partially reopened with one bi-directional lane while repairs continue, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.