Opinion: Demand Competent Leadership: Maple Heights Needs a Qualified Safety Director
(Disclaimer. This editorial is the sole opinion of Kimberly F. Brown, known as Brown on Cleveland. This piece is not the opinion of Newsbreak or any of its affiliates.) Maple Heights, OH. As violence continues to disrupt American cities, residents, business owners, and stakeholders are seeking answers. They want...
Fresh Fest returns with food, art and MC Lyte
Fresh Fest enters its sixth year as one of Cleveland's fast-growing cultural events. Why it matters: The festival shines a light on the often-overlooked arts community in Cleveland's predominantly Black, historical Kinsman neighborhood. Driving the news: This year's Fresh Fest is Saturday from 1-9pm with hip-hop...
U.S. Marshals arrest Cleveland murder suspect in East Cleveland
East Cleveland, Ohio – According to the U.S. Marshals Service, they arrested a 43-year-old man wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder and felonious assault on Friday. Marshals said on June 20, officers responded to an address in the 1300 block of E. 117th Street for...
Jury finds Shaker Heights man guilty in serial rape case targeting escorts
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A jury Friday found a Shaker Heights man guilty on all counts of raping and kidnapping six women he contacted through adult escort and entertainment websites. Michael Mann, 53, was convicted in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court of nine counts of rape, six counts of kidnapping and...
Thieves got the (meats) money at Arby’s burglary: Parma Police Blotter
Burglary, Snow Road: On Aug. 18, police were dispatched to Arby’s regarding a breaking-and-entering call at the Snow Road fast-food restaurant location. An arriving officer talked to the general manager, who arrived at the restaurant that morning to find a drive-thru window busted out and multiple cash register...
Cuyahoga County prosecutor checking the credibility of Deputy Kasey Loudermilk after he was accused...
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project – Cleveland, a nonprofit news team covering Ohio’s criminal justice systems. Sign up for their Cleveland newsletter and Facebook Group, and follow The Marshall Project on Instagram, Reddit and YouTube. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office officials...
Police searching for convicted drug offender in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for a Parma man who failed to appear for sentencing after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Darryl Benson pleaded guilty in June to trafficking guns with a firearm and was scheduled to be sentenced, but never showed up. A...
This Tiny Wild West Town in Ohio Brings Saloon Drama and Gunfight Fun to...
Tucked into the quiet hills of Pike County, there's a place where six-shooters still echo through dusty streets, saloons swing their doors open wide, and outlaws keep one eye on the sheriff. No, you haven’t time-traveled—but it sure feels like it.
Discover This Charming Ohio Dairy Farm Where You Can Feed Goats And Savor Homemade...
Craving a day that feels like a sweet escape to simpler times — complete with fresh ice cream, barnyard animals, and good old-fashioned fun? Young’s Jersey Dairy Farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is the kind of place where you can slow down, savor the sunshine, and reconnect with the playful side of life. This family-owned gem has been delighting visitors since 1958, and today it’s a full-blown destination that draws families, day-trippers, and locals who know a good scoop when they see one.
This Animal Ranch in Ohio Lets You Feed Camels, Pet Wallabies, and Stroll With...
Hidden just a few turns off the highway in Troy, Ohio, is a place where water buffalo lounge in the sun, kangaroos hop through open pastures, and parrots might just try to strike up a conversation. Idle-Hour Ranch isn’t your typical petting zoo—it’s a family-run sanctuary where you can get face-to-face with creatures from all corners of the globe.

















