City officials released a safety plan ahead of the America 250 weekend with ramp closures, capacity limits at lakefront watch parties and tips on heat, grilling and pets.

Family‑run Southern Charm Eatery is set to open at 1420 N. Main St. in North Canton, promising scratch‑made Southern comfort food by late July.

Kansas City‑born Hawaiian Bros is recruiting franchise partners to open in Northeast Ohio, naming Cleveland‑Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton as target markets. Sites and operators are expected to be chosen in the next six to 12 months.

Two construction workers were burned after a pocket of methane ignited at the Browns' Brook Park construction site. Both were treated and released; OSHA has opened an investigation.

State figures show more than 110 Ohio districts and independent schools list staff authorized to carry firearms after a 2022 law cut the training floor to 24 hours.

A Mayfield Heights woman chased a man carrying a baby with a fire extinguisher and was charged, police say.

Westlake will mark America’s 250th on July 4 with a parade from Lee Burneson to Clague Park, a classic car show, live music and a fireworks finale at dusk.

Cleveland faces dangerous heat through Friday with highs near 98°F and heat-index values up to 108°F. Cooling centers have extended hours for residents.

Empery Digital is investing $65 million to convert a Midwest industrial site into a 150–300 MW AI data center under a partnership with Hunt Properties.

Hudson unveiled three preliminary design concepts for the 21-acre Clinton Crossing site at a July 1 open house, narrowing 17 resident-generated ideas into three draft plans.

Euclid condemned Lakeland Commons after inspectors found collapsing balconies and leaking roofs, forcing a sudden evacuation and leaving dozens scrambling for housing.

Cuyahoga County opened a virtual open house on a redesigned Hilliard Road Bridge that would cut travel lanes to add space for a sidewalk and shared‑use path while dropping the original arches. Comments are being accepted through July 27.

The OPWC released $392.8M in project agreements for 678 projects across 87 counties, funding roads, water, wastewater, bridges and stormwater improvements.