Ohio and Pennsylvania are transitioning from cold, snowy weather to a milder pattern, with lake effect snow diminishing and a warming trend expected over the weekend.

Parma's social media post advised using ride-sharing for the Pierogi Drop event to ease traffic and increase safety. Alternative parking options were provided, and the presence of police underscored safety efforts for the inaugural celebration.

The Elyria Police Department reminds the community to follow local fireworks ordinance for New Year's Eve and underscores their commitment to noise sensitivity and law enforcement.

Cuyahoga County invites property owners to contest 2025 property valuations starting Jan 1, until Mar 31, 2026. Complaints can be filed online or mailed.

A car crashed into a Twinsburg 7-Eleven, injuring the driver and damaging the store. Emergency crews extricated and hospitalized the driver, the cause is under investigation.

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating a work-related death at Hoopes-Edwards in Alliance, with OSHA involvement and few details released.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Ohio will see a minimum wage increase, stricter school cellphone use rules, standardized protocols for Narcan in schools, regulation of intoxicating hemp, and new Cincinnati city leaders.

Ohio drivers on I-90 in Lake County faced reduced visibility and poor road conditions, leading to a speed limit reduction to 40 mph by the State Highway Patrol for safety.

The South Euclid annual toy drive coordinated by the Fire Department was a success, collecting over 10 bins of toys in three weeks with community collaboration.

Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania face winter advisories and snow as a weather system brings lake-effect snow and cold temperatures.

Bay Village's Blue Envelope Program aids communication between first responders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital personal information in an envelope to be presented during emergencies.

Bay Village residents deal with closed roads and power outages due to fallen trees and wires. Police have opened a warming center and advise checking the FirstEnergy site for updates.

An elderly woman died in a Lorain house fire despite firefighters' efforts and lifesaving attempts. The cause is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.