An Oak Harbor mother was arrested after an alleged drunken head-on crash with her young son aboard. She faces OVI and child-endangerment charges and was released on her own recognizance.

Cleveland’s storefront renovation rebate program has been paused since July 2024, stalling façade and signage projects and leaving $500,000 set aside unused while officials revamp the incentive.

An 8-year-old second grader brought a loaded 9mm to Longcoy Elementary in Kent, staff and a student prevented injuries and police charged the child's mother.

After heavy rains, parts of Columbia Township saw yards and basements flood up to five feet. Residents blame stalled plans, easement fights and jurisdictional confusion.

Ideal Baking Company recalled its Breakfast Bread after labels omitted soy-containing margarine sub-ingredients, no illnesses have been reported. The recall affects several local retailers.

A federal judge ordered the release of Phillip Durachinsky after more than nine years in pretrial detention. He'll live with his parents and is barred from internet access while awaiting trial.

MLB is centralizing local TV rights and the founder of SportsTime Ohio warns the move could undercut Cleveland’s local coverage and broadcasters. The changes will reshape how Guardians games reach fans this season.

A federal judge dismissed Ru‑El Sailor's civil suit against the Cleveland Division of Police on April 2, 2026, in a case that followed his 15 years behind bars. Sailor says he will appeal.

Lorain County’s drug court has grown to about 85 participants, and women now make up roughly half the roster — shifting how courts and jails respond to addiction.

A man was shot on Woodland Avenue early Friday, police say the investigation is active and the victim’s condition is unconfirmed.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening with gusty southwest winds and pockets of heavy rain. Another severe round is possible Saturday evening.

President Trump nominated Ohio chief deputy solicitor general Michael Hendershot to the Northern District of Ohio bench. His election‑law and redistricting work will be central to the confirmation fight.

United Way’s pullback leaves the Imagination Library’s local budget uncertain, affecting about 1,447 Brunswick kids and more than 6,000 countywide. Partners say this year is covered but long‑term funding is unclear.