An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area.

According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled will close its Akron and Mentor locations on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25,

The announcement comes after Melt was sued by Easton Town Center—where one of its locations once operated—and after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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The eatery, known for its indulgent grilled cheeses, at one point operated two Columbus storefronts, one in the Short North and the other at Easton. Both of these restaurants are now closed.

“This decision was very difficult to make on a personal and professional level. Operating multiple locations is unfortunately not sustainable for the immediate or long-term future,” Fish’s statement reads. “This difficult decision was made to ensure Melt Bar & Grilled will continue and succeed with a much smaller footprint.”

Fish also announced Melt’s Lakewood location will be undergoing renovations between Sept. 2-9.

Following the closures, Melt’s only remaining locations are in Cleveland, where the concept began. They operate one location in Lakewood, and two other stores on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and Progressive Field.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a bomb threat made towards a business on the city’s West Side.

Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz says officers received a call from PPG Industries, located at 3800 W. 143rd St. around 7:30 a.m. Thursday for the threat.

Sgt. Diaz says employees evacuated the building out of caution. Officers did not find any evidence of a threat after investigating.

Sgt. Diaz says the threat remains under investigation.

19 News received the following comment from PPG Industries:

PPG’s Cleveland, Ohio facility is currently working with local authorities to ensure the safety and security of our employees and the surrounding community, which is our first priority, following a threat the facility received this morning. The site was briefly evacuated while authorities investigated, but has now returned to normal operations. PPG’s Cleveland facility manufactures paints and coatings for use by automotive manufacturers. For additional information, please contact Cleveland authorities.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Jarrett Allen is coming off another productive season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The former Texas star finished the year with averages of 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 63.4% from the field in 77 games.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Allen has agreed to a contract extension with the Cavs.

Via Wojnarowski: “Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed on a three-year, $91 million maximum extension that’ll now guarantee him $131 million over the next five years, his agent Derrick Powell tells ESPN.”

Via Wojnarowski: “Allen becomes third key Cavaliers player along with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to sign massive new extensions this summer, solidifying the franchise as long-term Eastern Conference contenders.”

Allen was the 22nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and has played seven seasons for the Brooklyn Nets (and Cavs).

This past year was his fourth in Cleveland.

The 2022 NBA All-Star has career averages of 12.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 63.0% from the field in 486 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 18 NBA playoff games.

The Cavs have become one of the best teams in the league and are coming off a year where they made the NBA playoffs for the second straight season.

They were the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and beat the Orlando Magic in the first round.

However, the Cavs lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round (in five games).