Northeast Ohio News & Intelligence
Covering city council meetings, zoning boards, school boards, police reports, commercial real estate, sports, and community events across Akron, Cleveland, Hudson, Stow, Macedonia, Twinsburg, Aurora, Nordonia Hills, Sagamore Hills, Northfield Village, Beachwood, Lakewood, and dozens more communities.
City Council — Medina
Medina City Council approved grants for 39 new factory jobs, advanced a full time law department and heard The Legacy Hotel passed final inspections.
City Council — Green
Green City Council adopted vape shop location limits, bought a $324,672 sewer truck and previewed a public art plan. All six charter amendments passed.
Community — Northeast Ohio
A year after a Summit County order removed her medically fragile son, Taci Belisle urges Ohio lawmakers to pass Aisha’s Law and Kayden’s Law.
Public Safety — Solon
Solon police arrested a Cleveland man accused of stealing $17,000 by printing fake Ohio Lottery Keno tickets at the Sheetz on Cochran Road.
Community — Solon
Two Solon residents lost $45,000 to phone scams in early November, according to Solon Police Department's latest update, which notes the report isn't a full list of calls.
Community — Ohio
Ohio schools can now apply for $9 million in safety grants to fund initiatives like training, equipment, and technology aimed at enhancing student safety for the 2027-28 academic year. Funds cover active shooter response, mental health resources, and security systems.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police investigate teen sextortion case involving gift card demands, part of weekly incident report.
Community — Stow
Stow police logs reveal 73 incidents over two weeks, including a murder arrest and armed robbery, highlighting a range of criminal activity from domestic violence to drug offenses.
City Council — Summit County
The Summit County Jail met 100% of Ohio standards in its October inspection, earning a perfect score for the second year in a row for the first time.
Community — Hudson
Hudson police officers saved a choking 2-year-old in a church parking lot during the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, among 34 incidents reported by the department.
Community — Ohio
Ohio allocates $55 million in federal funds to expand vision, dental, and school health care for rural children through OhioSEE, OhioDENTAL, and new health centers.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Road crews across six Northeast Ohio counties are implementing closures, detours, and lane restrictions this week, including overnight ramp closures in Akron starting Nov. 9, with work subject to weather conditions.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police handled varied incidents, from a teen on a guardrail to cross-department aid in a missing person case and a Flock camera vehicle search.
Business & Commerce — Northeast Ohio
Vote for your favorite local businesses in 79 categories in the 2026 Best of Northeast Ohio contest. Voting runs through December 6.
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council passed its 2027 budget, split on a Hudson Drive water line, approved a soccer academy and planned a deer management talk.
Public Safety — Stow
Kendrick Watson fired seven shots during an ATM smash and grab at the Stow Circle K and says he lost his job. Now he’s offering free self defense classes.
Public Safety — Euclid
Firefighters rescued a victim from a fourth floor fire at Indian Hills Colony in Euclid Friday night. Several residents were treated for smoke inhalation.
Community — Middleburg Heights
Funeral details and procession route for fallen North Royalton firefighter Ryan Milligan. Visitation Sunday, service Monday at Grace Church.
City Council — Cleveland
Cleveland Business Mentors offers free mentoring, live webinars and recorded sessions for entrepreneurs in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties.
Community — Northeast Ohio
A free weekly newsletter helps Northeast Ohio parents plan stress-free weekends by curating local family activities, events, and affordable outings.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police closed a racino theft case after discovering the suspect had died weeks earlier, preventing charges from being filed.
Community — Sagamore Hills
A Medina man was arrested after a predawn burglary attempt call in Sagamore Hills, with police reports revealing three other incidents, including an assault and fraud attempt, in the area over the same days.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Use these copy and paste AI prompts to plan a week of dinners around your budget, food allergies and picky eaters, then build your grocery list.
City Council — Northeast Ohio
Illustration of a judge’s gavel and football on a high school football field at dusk. The image accompanies coverage of the Eighth District Court of Appeals decision allowing the OHSAA to remove Glenville from the Division III playoffs. University School advances to play at Salem.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police logged 13 bookings involving 12 people, including domestic violence, drug possession, and disorderly conduct cases, with two juveniles charged. Highlights include a Halloween shouting match, a meth arrest, and two choking incidents.
Business & Commerce — Solon
Boom’s Pizza opened Oct. 22 at 6130 Kruse Drive in Solon. Get hours, carryout details, owner background and the brand’s other Northeast Ohio locations.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Amy Acton wins Ohio governor, Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate, Allison Russo wins secretary of state and Issue 3 passes. Some races are still too close to call.
City Council — Twinsburg Twp
Summit County deputies are investigating after a woman about 55 was found dead on a conveyor belt at Kimble Recycling in Twinsburg Township.
City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula City Council voted down the Thriving Communities commission, approved council cell phones and heard salt quotes near triple the current price.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Closed on your first home this fall? Harvest Home Realty shares a winter checklist to help new Northeast Ohio homeowners prep the furnace, protect pipes, check the basement and get ready for snow before costly problems start.
Community — Springfield
A South Euclid man received nine years in prison for stealing over $104,000 from Rural King stores across 10 Ohio counties. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson highlighted the case as an example of cross-county collaboration to combat organized retail theft.
Community — Solon
Solon police recovered a stolen Euclid handgun and charged a Twinsburg couple following a crash, highlighting incidents spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Community — Summit County
Summit County Animal Control offers $28 dog adoptions through November 30 as part of the FURever Thankful Adoption Event, aiming to help pets find homes before year's end.
City Council — Stow
Suspects in stolen minivans rammed a Stow Circle K on Steels Corners Road. The armed clerk fired seven shots. Police are still searching for a getaway van.
City Council — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to a drone over a Fox Hill property, a child seen halfway out an SUV window on Brigham Road, and a tailgating driver flipping off a motorist on Gates Mills Boulevard in late October.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio faces nightly I-77 closures, I-680 ramp shutdowns, and new detours as ODOT works on road projects, with schedules dependent on weather.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police report a late-night fire on Fox Run Trail, multiple warrant pickups, and a domestic violence arrest in October.
Community — Stow
Stow police reported 95 incidents in October, including handgun, strangulation, and OVI arrests, alongside multiple domestic violence cases and retail thefts along Kent Road.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson City Council discussed a Hudson’s Restaurant patio expansion, short term rental caps by zoning district and a five year plan that leaves sidewalks unfunded.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Tractor Supply stores honor veterans and first responders Nov. 7 with Touch-a-Truck, thank-you letters and $250 gifts to Northfield, Solon and Akron groups.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson celebrates new Fetch! Pet Care franchise with ribbon cutting; owner Regina Alvarez brings 11+ years of experience to in-home pet care services.
Public Safety — Lorain
Two boats and $1,000+ in fishing gear were stolen from Oasis Marina in Lorain. Police recovered one boat on the river. The second is still missing.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village man arrested after allegedly assaulting mother and stealing her car; police blotter covers Oct. 14–27 with 14 entries.
City Council — Summit County
Summit County will host two community forums in December to discuss upcoming Medicaid changes, including eligibility updates and new work requirements. Events will take place in Twinsburg and Akron on Dec. 1 and 2.
Community — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police arrested a 36-year-old woman following a domestic violence call with screaming on an open 911 line. Other incidents included death investigations, property damage, fraud, and civil disputes.
Community — Aurora
Aurora moves forward with geotechnical testing for a new water tower at the industrial park, a long-sought site now viable after landowners agree to cooperate, as the city races to meet grant deadlines.
City Council — Garfield
Iconic Ultra Lounge and Aries Lounge in Garfield Heights lost their liquor permits Oct. 29 after yearslong investigations. Appeals are pending in court.
City Council — Seven Hills
Seven Hills City Council voted down a firefighter contract, approved a Graydon Drive waterline project and heard from Cuyahoga DD on Issue 10.
Community — Hudson
An 82-year-old Hudson man reported being scammed out of $500,000 in gold and silver coins, as Hudson police also dealt with a business fire, baby oil on playground equipment, and OVI arrests.
Community — Stow
Stow police are investigating the death of a woman found shot inside a residence, with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisting. The incident began as a dispute between a landlord and tenant.
Lisa's Treasures Mother's Day Sidewalk Sale: 50% off purses, handbags & wallets; luggage $5–$10. 9425 Olde 8 Rd. Unit #6, Northfield Center.
Community — Northfield Center
Legacy Village dining transformation underway — EVOO open, Shinto, Saffron Patch, and The Legacy coming in 2026
Business & Commerce — Lyndhurst
Vallourec breaks ground on $48M manufacturing line at Youngstown plant
Business & Commerce — Youngstown
Charter Next Generation investing $106.3M in 157,000 sq ft expansion on Lexington campus
Business & Commerce — Lexington
Solon lifestyle center development advances — brownfield grant extended, vertical construction next milestone
Commercial Real Estate — Solon
Lao Sze Chuan opening second Ohio location in Strongsville SouthPark Mall — taking over former Red Lobster space
Business & Commerce — Strongsville
Broadview Heights approves commercial and medical office development at I-77 and Route 82 — includes UH urgent care
Zoning & Ordinance — Broadview Heights
STEAK Chagrin expanding Tremont concept to former Burntwood Tavern space in Chagrin Falls
Business & Commerce — Chagrin Falls
Great Day Improvement (Hudson) operating 412 jobs across Walton Hills, Bedford, and Twinsburg facilities
Business & Commerce — Hudson
Master Chrome brownfield site at 5709 Herman Ave. in Gordon Square fenced off; building demolition starting soon, contaminated soil removal to follow
Commercial Real Estate — Cleveland
West Side Market's $50M renovation continues — KeyBank Produce Arcade section reopened January 9 after extensive HVAC and electrical upgrades
Commercial Real Estate — Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University's Adelbert Gym at 2128 Adelbert Rd. undergoing $7.9 million renovation in University Circle
Commercial Real Estate — Cleveland
Barnes & Noble planning 60-store national expansion in 2026; Northeast Ohio locations to be determined
Business & Commerce — Northeast Ohio
Major light-industrial, warehousing, and life sciences development planned near Cleveland Hopkins Airport — details emerging
Commercial Real Estate — Cleveland
Ambler Apartments on West 26th Street in Ohio City: 109-unit residential building continuing construction into 2026
Commercial Real Estate — Cleveland
Rosy, a new restaurant concept by the team behind Cordelia, opening at 2912 Church Ave. before the holidays
Business & Commerce — Cleveland
Paper Tiger and Juliet — two new fine dining concepts by HSB Architects and Panzica Construction — under construction at Northeast Ohio locations
Business & Commerce — Northeast Ohio
Mentor road resurfacing project begins on Tyler Blvd next week
Public Works — Mentor
Lakewood Planning Commission agenda posted for March 11
City Council — Lakewood
Twinsburg fire department accepting summer camp registrations
Community — Twinsburg
Canton zoning board meeting rescheduled to March 20
Zoning & Ordinance — Canton
Rocky River library hosting free tax prep through April 15
Community — Rocky River
Brunswick water main flushing scheduled March 10-14
Public Works — Brunswick
Cuyahoga Falls concert series lineup announced for June
Community — Cuyahoga Falls
Beachwood leaf collection ends March 15
Public Works — Beachwood
Ashtabula County road levy renewal on May ballot
Public Works — Ashtabula
Stow City Hall closed Good Friday, April 18
City Council — Stow
Hudson Farmers Market opens May 3 at Town Green
Community — Hudson
Akron Public Schools spring break: March 24-28
School Board — Akron