The Mentor Municipal Board of Building & Zoning Appeals will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss local companies' variance requests for more prominent signs.

The City of Mentor is seeking participants for its 2025 events. It is inviting sponsors, food vendors, and artists to apply for inclusion in the city's well-attended community gatherings.

An intentional fire set in a Canton home by Franchessai Winston-Johnson resulted in her arrest on aggravated arson charges; all occupants were safely evacuated.

Over 330 animals were rescued from dire conditions at an Ashtabula fur and urine farm after the owner died, with the Humane Society of the US leading the effort.

A Maple Heights police officer shot a family's pit bull, sparking a debate; the dog is now critically injured, and the family is seeking justice and funds for surgery.

The Garfield Heights Police Department is searching for missing 66-year-old Dorothy Pore, who has dementia and was last seen at the Red Carpet Inn in Ohio.

The US Postal Inspection Service is offering a $150,000 reward for information on the armed robbery of an Akron postal worker. The suspect is a 16-—to 20-year-old male. Authorities are seeking leads.

Cleveland faces a mix of rain, possible thunder, and snow, with minor flooding and river rises expected. Sunny Saturday will follow, with variable weather next week and potential storms.

Firefighters Davis and Remick from Akron have been named "EMS Crew of the Year for 2024" by the Cleveland Clinic for their outstanding work in emergency services.

A man died in a basement fire on Cleveland's east side, with damages estimated at $50,000. The cause is under investigation.

A Canton, Ohio, house fire injured a woman, killed a dog, and caused over $50,000 in damage, with the house likely facing demolition. Firefighters rescued pets, and the Red Cross is assisting the family, who suspect a candle started the fire.

Larry Beall Jr. received a 13-year sentence for arson and pointing a gun at Tallmadge police following a 25-mile chase. He has been placed on the Ohio Arson Registry.

The National Weather Service forecasts fluctuating weather in northern Ohio, with a mix of rising temperatures, rain, and mild thawing but no major flooding threats.