Ohio Equal Rights is staffing Pride events statewide as volunteers race to collect 442,958 valid signatures needed for each of two proposed constitutional amendments. Organizers have until July 1 to file.

Avon Lake police are investigating after a stray cat was euthanized after vets determined it had been shot with a pellet, local rescuers say social posts point to other injured cats.

Family Dollar has closed 28 Ohio locations since July 2025, trimming the chain's footprint and leaving gaps in neighborhood shopping across several cities.

AkzoNobel rejected a €73‑a‑share joint bid from Nippon Paint and Cleveland‑based Sherwin‑Williams and reaffirmed its planned merger with Axalta.

Akron police released photos after a man was shot at Hardesty Park last Wednesday; detectives say the victim’s injuries are non‑life‑threatening and seek tips. Case #26‑058903 is open.

Jeffrey A. Knerr, 53, died after his car struck the trailer of a tanker truck on State Route 93 in Tuscarawas County. Troopers say impairment is suspected and the crash is under investigation.

Students at Valley Forge High have launched "Forge Strong" to refresh the cafeteria and courtyard after an April tragedy, raising money and gathering volunteers. The effort is student-led and community-backed.

A pair of Ohio Democrats filed HB 854 to tax top earners and create an Ohio Free College Fund to pay tuition for in‑state students at public universities.

A 911 outage in Summit County disrupted calls early Wednesday; officials say text‑to‑911 still worked and urged residents to use alternate numbers for non‑emergencies.

Chiefs star Travis Kelce bought a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, reuniting the Cleveland Heights native with his hometown club while details remain limited.

A HUD-funded Cleveland pilot will test whether air purifiers and small home repairs can ease childhood asthma in roughly 60 homes. The trial pairs Case Western researchers with Environmental Health Watch and Cleveland Clinic doctors.

Chef Andrew Gorski's William Fine Sandwich Shop & Cold Creamery is coming to 140 Lear Road in Avon Lake with artisan sandwiches and housemade hard-pack ice cream.

Portage County's 911 lines faltered Tuesday night; officials set up a temporary emergency number (330-842-6399) while crews investigate. Service was reported down across dispatch centers.