Gov. DeWine’s administration announced $26.9 million in Welcome Home Ohio grants to 57 counties, pairing state dollars with tax credits to buy, rehab and build owner-occupied homes. Local land banks and nonprofits in Northeast Ohio were among the recipients.

A 45-year-old Mantua man died after his motorcycle rear-ended a pickup on U.S. 422 near Auburn Township; troopers say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

The Planning Commission approved "Connecting the Circle," a Sasaki‑led master plan to remake University Circle's public spaces and street network. The plan centers pedestrian safety, park upgrades and major intersection redesigns.

Great Lakes Growers won county approval to clear financing for a roughly $5M greenhouse expansion in Burton that officials say will add acreage under glass and jobs. The build will boost year‑round local production for regional grocers.

A state waiver filed with the U.S. Department of Education would give Ohio new options to redesign, convert, contract out or close chronically low-performing schools.

Four dogs were left in a Mount Pleasant backyard; city animal-control has the animals and is asking the public for tips to identify the owner.

A Summit County grand jury indicted Larnell Nealy Jr. in the May 4 Noisy Oyster Pub shooting that left one man dead. Arraignment is set for June 11.

An early-morning blaze in East Cleveland left crews fighting flames for hours after trouble finding a working hydrant forced tanker operations and closed Euclid Ave.

Worthington Steel secured $1.4 billion to fund its takeover of Germany's Klöckner, clearing final regulatory hurdles ahead of a likely June 3 close.

Ohio drivers now average $716/month for new cars and $504 for used vehicles while ownership costs have jumped sharply since 2020.

Teachers, counselors and advocates told lawmakers SB 113's vague DEI ban could strip supports from Ohio K‑12 students and create legal confusion for districts.

After years of redesigns and funding gaps, the Bridgeworks site in Ohio City has secured a construction loan and crews are preparing to mobilize. The long‑delayed project will reshape the west‑side gateway if work holds to schedule.

Ohio's high court reinstated the felony‑murder conviction for the driver who struck Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick, finding the record supported 'knowing' conduct.