Local reporting and county documents show the 1977 Lorain County Jail is failing — plumbing, HVAC and overcrowding have left inmates and staff exposed as leaders plan a $113M replacement.

A 16-year-old was reportedly shot Monday evening at a park on Mandalay Avenue, according to a video posted online. Police say they're investigating and have released no suspect details.

A chocolate-brown calf was last seen near Baumhart and Garfield Roads in Oberlin; deputies ask residents to report sightings so it can be returned.

Pioneer Cladding &u0002 Glazing filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 43 shop technicians at its Mason facility starting in August; the company called the cuts temporary.

Inspections found widespread water damage at the Geauga County Safety Center. Commissioners are moving to open bids this summer for a full roof replacement.

The Port of Cleveland will open for behind-the-scenes tours during SPLASH! on June 28 and released a 2025 impact report that highlights cargo growth, cruise activity and billions in regional economic impact.

An off‑duty Cleveland officer was wounded early Saturday during a fight at a Euclid home; the shooter fled and Euclid detectives are asking for tips.

Canton police and U.S. Marshals have named Larry Grimes a Fugitive of the Week in the May 24 homicide; a reward is being offered for tips.

A judge has given a narrow, temporary reprieve to some Ohio sellers of hemp‑derived THC beverages as legal challenges to the state’s new hemp rules continue. The ruling keeps a small swath of products on shelves while courts sort the dispute.

A 19 First Alert Weather Day covers Cleveland as thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night and a very windy Thursday threatens gusty damage and heavy downpours. Stay ready for rapidly changing conditions.

Independence is pairing a $13 million water-main replacement with a downtown streetscape push, with design work now underway. Construction is eyed in the next two years.

ATTOM data shows foreclosure filings rose 14% year‑over‑year in May while monthly totals slipped, with states like Florida and metros such as Cleveland feeling the strain.

Cleveland Metro Schools has moved to cut hundreds of jobs as it consolidates buildings — a local example of a national wave experts call the “Big Shrink.”