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 — Stow
Former Stow-Glen site on Kent Road to host Dutch Bros, Chick-fil-A, and Fitworks in major redevelopment, transforming the long-vacant property into a mixed-use hub for dining and fitness.
Community — Ohio
Ohio's school report cards show reading proficiency at a five-year high, driven by the Science of Reading initiative, with gains in math, attendance, and career readiness.
City Council — Solon
Solon residents urge City Council for clearer explanations on three November ballot measures, prompting promises of a town hall and neutral-language newsletter to aid voters.
Community — Avon
Avon Police and Fire Departments square off in annual charity softball game on Sept. 27 to support Prayers From Maria Foundation. Tickets are $5, with $1 from each sale going to childhood cancer patients.
Community — Solon
Solon police recovered two loaded handguns during traffic stops, made multiple OVI arrests, and handled a stolen rental car case, highlighting a busy week of enforcement.
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg council lifts its digging ban with new contractor rules, moves toward renewing Flock cameras, and confirms the EPA is staying in the city.
Community — Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson launches the "Heart of Kindness" initiative, inviting residents and law enforcement to share stories of generosity across the state as part of Ohio's 250th birthday celebration.
Community — Ohio
Linda L (Bongalis) Hetzel, 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Feb. 6, 2026. Survived by family, she served as Orange Village’s mayor’s secretary and was active in golf. Graveside service: Sept. 25 at Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police cite a driver for suspended license, confirm accidental 911 calls, and assist in a drug arrest during a multiagency pursuit.
Community — Twinsburg
Twinsburg's "Tales of Locust Grove Cemetery" returns October 2-3, 2026, with costumed storytellers sharing local history at the cemetery. Events begin at the museum, followed by a walk to the grounds and a post-event snack.
City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula council stalls its comprehensive plan over a bike trail dispute, cuts the finance director's bond, and seeks a brownfield grant for old City Hall.
Business & Commerce — Bedford
Hikma Pharmaceuticals invests $267 million in Ohio, creating 350 jobs in Columbus and Bedford with support from Governor DeWine, JobsOhio, and the City of Bedford, enhancing biomanufacturing and generic drug production.
Community — Bainbridge Township
Three contractors were overcome by chemical vapors during a remodel at the Bainbridge Township Giant Eagle. The store reopened the same day.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia City Council approved Ledge Road storm sewer project, new chipper, and honored 9/11 victims during Sept. 10 meeting, reviewing a homeowner permit rule.
Community — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police responded to dog bites, a damaged township camera, domestic disputes, and welfare checks between Aug. 28 and Sept. 7, with reports also including a juvenile complaint and harassment allegations.
Community — Summit County
Summit County will host sobriety checkpoints Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20, as part of the "Drive Safe, Drive Smart, Drive Sober" initiative. Alternatives like designated drivers are encouraged.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village Police handled 25 incidents over two weeks, ranging from OVI arrests and domestic violence cases to vehicle break-ins and rescue operations, per department records.
Community — Hudson
Hudson Police report two sex offense investigations, warrant arrests, and multiple domestic, mental health, and traffic-related incidents from late August to early September.
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna City Council passed a youth ebike helmet rule, advanced new multifamily housing standards, and reworked a rescue deal for a distressed historic home on Meridian Street.
Community — Stow
Stow police report dozens of calls, including arrests in domestic violence, OVI, and drug cases, alongside theft and disorderly conduct over three weeks.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police reported multiple arrests for domestic violence, drug offenses, and warrants between Aug. 25 and Sept. 8.
City Council — Green
Green council confirmed the Flock camera contract is terminated, advanced a fire hose grant, and heard Meadow Wood traffic concerns as road repaving slips to 2028.
Community — Akron
Akron's Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center hosts its annual gala on October 2 to raise funds for survivors of violence and trafficking, amid rising demand for services and a spike in domestic violence-related deaths in Summit County.
Community — Kent
Kent State University names Angela Spalsbury and Brad Bielski as interim leaders for its regional campuses and College of Applied and Technical Studies, following Peggy Shadduck's transition to a faculty role. Both bring extensive experience in higher education and community engagement.
Community — Solon
Solon Police reported five OVI arrests, an assault investigation, a protection order violation, and a bike theft near Solon High School between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6.
Community — Solon
More men are choosing local clinics for testosterone treatment over mail-order options, emphasizing the need for thorough medical evaluations and ongoing monitoring, as symptoms alone aren't enough for a diagnosis, according to healthcare providers and Endocrine Society guidelines.
Community — Walton Hills
Walton Hills seeks bids for private driveway snow removal, with proposals due Sept. 18 at Village Hall. Council retains final approval authority.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to a suspended license stop, a lost backpack found by a motorist, and a knocked-over post office mailbox over four days.
Community — Macedonia
History buffs get a second chance to explore Macedonia's trolley history with historian Allen Pfenninger's talk on the ABC Railway Interurban Trolley, featuring eerie stories from October 17 at the United Methodist Church. Free, but reservations required.
Sports — Northeast Ohio
Fifty three Northeast Ohio seniors, including students from Twinsburg, Solon, Hudson and Stow Munroe Falls, earned OHSAA Scholar Athlete scholarships this year.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson council passed emergency drilling standards, delayed a golf cart ordinance to October, and took a first look at the Prestige Homes settlement.
Business & Commerce — Aurora
Mario's Spa in Aurora has not closed. Owner Joanne Liuzzo is retiring after 66 years, and the business remains open during the sale process.
Community — Solon
A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted two Cleveland men accused of robbing a Solon car seller at gunpoint and leading police on a high speed I480 chase.
City Council — Brecksville
Brecksville City Council swore in a new firefighter, advanced a major road project, and remembered a former police chief who survived being shot in 1983.
Community — Summit County
Summit County Animal Control in Akron cut dog adoption fees to $28 through September as part of its Fur the Love of Fall promotion.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Missed the summer market? Fall brings less competition and more serious buyers. Here is what Northeast Ohio sellers should know before listing.
Community — Twinsburg
Twinsburg Historical Society hosts its Olde Thyme Fayre Sept. 12 and 13 with a ribbon contest, craft demonstrations, a food truck and more.
Community — Summit County
Summit County overdose deaths fell in 2025 as officials mark Overdose Awareness Day and roll out a Recovery Month resolution for September.
Community — Solon
Solon police in Cuyahoga County responded to a workplace gun violation, a stolen trailer, an OVI arrest and a felony warrant stop this week.
Community — Ohio
Ohio BMV launches Mobile ID for Google Wallet, letting Android users store a digital driver's license alongside their physical card.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to two crashes, a welfare check and helped a resident with a sick dog over four days last week.
Community — Summit County
Summit County OVI Task Force will run sobriety checkpoints Friday into Saturday, timed to Labor Day weekend traffic, sheriff's office says.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police responded to identity theft reports, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and multiple warrant arrests between Aug. 11 and Aug. 24.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village Police in Summit County reported two OVI arrests, a stolen firearm and an ongoing minor sex crime investigation from Aug. 11 to Aug. 24.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson City Council reviewed sidewalk funding, debated low speed vehicle rules and moved toward settling the Canterbury Meadows lawsuit at its Aug. 25 workshop.
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg council debated license plate camera safeguards and approved bond notes for City Hall and fitness center repairs during its Aug 25 meetings.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 37 people from Aug. 11 to Aug. 24 on charges including domestic violence, drug possession, theft and numerous warrants.
Community — Stow
Stow, Ohio police reported 40 incidents from Aug. 18 to 25, including domestic violence and OVI arrests plus fraud and theft complaints.
Community — Summit County
Seven inmates graduated from the Summit County Jail's first I.G.N.I.T.E. class, a twelve week program aimed at job skills and reducing recidivism.
Community — Hudson
A roundup of Hudson police incident reports from August 11 to 24, covering assaults, fraud, traffic stops, missing persons and animal calls.
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