Pepper Pike's Ratner Montessori told about 200 families it will close Aug. 15, citing financial pressures. Parents say the surprise leaves students and staff scrambling for placements and refunds.

A South Euclid man wanted in an arson probe was arrested in Cleveland Heights after officers located his vehicle and he fled on foot; prosecutors added new charges.

The Guardians have been quietly checking right-handed bats ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, with scouts and front-office calls showing the team is ready to add affordable offense.

Cool, clear morning gives way to low-80s Friday; storms return Sunday with a stronger threat Monday.

Acton’s proposal pairs a $1,000‑max tax‑spike rebate with an expanded homestead exemption that could cover many Northeast Ohio homeowners — but the campaign hasn’t spelled out funding or distribution details.

A Willoughby indie says a Google AI summary falsely listed the shop as "permanently closed," and owners say the mistake has cut foot traffic and sales.

Laketran wants to phase out onboard cash over an 18–24 month transition, saying replacing fareboxes could cost up to $2 million while promising vending machines and an equity study.

Cuyahoga County is asking voters to approve a 2.25‑mill, 10‑year levy to shore up services for people with developmental disabilities. Officials say rising Medicaid costs and shrinking reserves make the request urgent.

A 39-year-old man was killed early Thursday at Mr. Ed’s Bar in Put‑in‑Bay; police say a suspect is in custody and investigators from the Ottawa County Major Crimes Unit and Ohio BCI are on the scene.

Mentor police and the Lake County Bomb Squad searched a Heatherstone condo and seized homemade fireworks and chemicals; charges are pending.

Techaun Williams is wanted on 22 cruelty‑to‑companion‑animals counts after court records say several pets were found dead or harmed. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

GCRTA approved a roughly $2.5M deal to provide fare‑card passes to about 13,500 CMSD high‑school students for 2026–27, with the district prepaying most of the cost and RTA reconciling rides.

A man in his 40s was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting near Fulton Road and Memphis Avenue in Old Brooklyn, Cleveland EMS says. Authorities have not released suspect information.