Akron student-athletes, coaches protest halt to sports (Akron Beacon Journal)

Prosecutor reviewing probes into Cleveland officer who hit man with baton, pepper sprayed peaceful protester (cleveland.com)

18-month-old Euclid girl beaten to death was the ‘light of her family’s life,’ cousin says (cleveland.com)

Ohio coronavirus cases up 1,422; deaths up 26: Wednesday update (cleveland.com)

Ten Northeast Ohioans charged with rioting during May 30 demonstrations in downtown Cleveland (cleveland.com)

Cleveland man pleads guilty in 2018 shootout that killed 9-year-old girl (cleveland.com)

Man dies three weeks after shooting in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood (cleveland.com)

Man riding Bird scooter shot in downtown Cleveland, police say (cleveland.com)

FBI, Cleveland police search for suspects who stole safe from CVS during downtown unrest (cleveland.com)

Suspect in Richmond Heights shooting arrested in Cleveland (cleveland.com)

Cleveland City Council OK’s investigating efforts against CPP, but members want to scrutinize CPP, too (cleveland.com)

Cleveland City Council approves $5M to help landlords tackle lead paint problems in dwellings (cleveland.com)

Greater Cleveland RTA’s proposed redesign increases frequency along popular routes, reduces service on others (cleveland.com)

28 new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus confirmed in Cleveland, now new deaths reported: Wednesday update (cleveland.com)

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie thanks staff, outlines plan to deal with COVID-19 pandemic (cleveland.com)

Decluttering during the pandemic is creating flood of stuff at thrift stores: Here’s how and where to donate (cleveland.com)

Cleveland Orchestra calls off 2021 Miami residency, plans return in 2022 (cleveland.com)

Man who died in Maple Heights house fire identified (cleveland.com)

Richmond Heights Schools will begin with remote learning Sept. 8; virtual town hall meeting is Aug. 13 (cleveland.com)

For third straight year, Cleveland Heights records significant decreases in many violent crimes (cleveland.com)

Seven Hills schedules annual citywide garage sale for Aug. 20-22 (cleveland.com)

North Olmsted City Council using CARES Act funds to purchase reusable masks for residents (cleveland.com)

University of Akron trustees approve budget with $44 million in cuts (cleveland.com)

Addressing rumors and voter fears, LaRose says Nov. 3 election will happen and mail voting will be secure (cleveland.com)

Hardest ceiling to crack: Meet the women who have sought the U.S. presidency and vice presidency (cleveland.com)