Sheetz wants to rezone a 1.8‑acre site at 24700 Chagrin Boulevard for a 24/7 Sheetz with fuel pumps. Residents raised traffic and safety concerns at Monday’s hearing.

Holden Arboretum scientists are racing to breed hemlocks that can survive the woolly adelgid as the pest shows up in more Northeast Ohio parks.

Amazon pairs GLP‑1 drugs with One Medical primary care, same‑day delivery and on‑demand renewals — a push that speeds access but may shift business from local pharmacies.

A city‑commissioned Sigma Squared analysis found no evidence of process bias in Cleveland police stops, but federal monitors and investigative reporting say racial disparities persist.

Senators Schaffer and Brenner filed SB 422 to bar Tier II and III sex offenders from schools and child‑care sites, with limited exceptions and stepped‑up penalties.

Sunny morning, highs near 68°F. Watch for isolated strong storms late today and heavier rain Friday night into Saturday.

Cleveland Public Library will hand out free gun safes and locks at Glenville, Lorain and Rice branches in May, open to adults 18 and older with no ID or appointment required. The move is a pilot meant to encourage safer storage.

The Rock Hall’s 2026 schedule pairs Spoon and Earl Sweatshirt with free Live & Local nights and fan days on the PNC Stage. A mix of national headliners and local showcases runs late June through August.

A newly filed disclosure shows Vivek Ramaswamy holds a stake in 8VC, the venture firm tied to Anduril — the defense company getting $830M+ in Ohio incentives. Ethics questions have followed.

Megan Haffner, vice president of the Strongsville school board, was arrested March 17 and faces OVI and related charges. A pretrial hearing is set for May 11.

Saunagoose, a Scandinavian-style outdoor sauna and cold-plunge park, is planned for Cleveland’s Scranton Peninsula with hot tubs, guided saunagus sessions and a riverside cafe.

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Kempton Avenue in Cleveland, live footage captured a heavy emergency response. Officials had not yet released cause or injury details.

A 51-year-old Canton man was shot through his apartment window and remains critical at Aultman Hospital; police have released 911 calls and are seeking tips.