Ohio Ethics Commission recommends
mayors be charged in nepotism case
WESTSHORE — The mayors of Rocky River and Westlake could face charges of improper use of a public office, a misdemeanor; or having an unlawful interest in a public contract, a felony; or both. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason says he wants to present the case to a grand jury within a month.

City inspections of motel halted by court order
FAIRVIEW PARK — City inspectors said they found unsanitary conditions and code violations at the Cleveland Motel during a November inspection. But the owner obtained a court order prohibiting additional inspections until further notice.