More than 500 student athletes from across northeast Ohio will gather at the IX Center in Cleveland on Friday, April 10 for the Dru Joyce – Unified Sports Experience. Now in its third year, the event brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusive basketball as part Read more
Sometimes the best reset isn’t a vacation, it’s just a quiet place to sit. A new survey of more than 3,000 people by A Mission for Michael looked at where Americans go when they need a break from the noise of everyday life. The results highlight simple, accessible places where Read more
A major new addition is coming to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, one designed especially for families. The Cleveland Zoological Society has announced a $750,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to help create the zoo’s first-ever indoor play space. The new “PNC Adventure Playspace” will be part of the larger Primate Read more
Baseball is officially back in Cleveland, and the Guardians are going all out for Opening Day. The team has announced a full lineup of festivities for the home opener on April 3 at Progressive Field, when the Guardians take on the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m., Read more
Three violent fugitives were arrested within 24 hours on March 26 in Cleveland and Akron, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force took three suspects into custody, two wanted for homicide and one for attempted murder. In Cleveland, authorities arrested Devin Terrell Read more
A new report from the ACLU of Ohio is shedding light on a significant increase in partnerships between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies over the past year. The report, ICE in Ohio, found that in 2025 alone, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (commonly known as ICE) expanded its presence Read more
Thinking about proposing? You might not need a fancy restaurant after all. A new survey finds many Ohio men believe fast food chains are actually great places to pop the question, with Chick-fil-A topping the list. Dairy Queen and McDonald’s also ranked high, suggesting comfort, familiarity, and a low-pressure setting Read more
Work is back under way to clean up a long-polluted stretch of the Cuyahoga River in Gorge Metro Park. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has resumed dredging sediment from the river after a winter pause due to freezing temperatures. Crews are removing contaminated material that has built up behind the Read more
Wadsworth City Schools are sounding the alarm over a growing concern that could impact future funding, even after their budget was approved this year. District leaders say a provision in Ohio law allows the Medina County Budget Commission to review, and potentially reduce, school funding, including dollars already approved by Read more
Nearly $5 million is heading to law enforcement agencies across Ohio to crack down on drug trafficking and support addiction recovery. Governor Mike DeWine announced the funding through two state programs focused on prevention, enforcement, and treatment. Here in our area, Summit County will receive $60,000, Portage County $55,000, and Read more
