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 — Village of Jefferson
Jefferson Village Council passed an emergency data center permit moratorium, awarded a wastewater contract, and promoted two Street Department employees on August 17.
Community — Twinsburg
Local author Wendy Koile returns to Twinsburg Historical Society on August 26 to discuss her new book, "Geneva on the Lake: A History of Ohio's First Summer Resort." Event starts at 7 p.m. with refreshments available.
City Council — Northeast Ohio
See the 10 biggest Northeast Ohio high school football games for Week 1, including Massillon vs. Glenville, Nordonia at St. Vincent St. Mary and more.
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council approved a fire engine repair, the sale of police K9 Ory and reversed a metal roof denial at its August 17 meeting.
Community — Ohio
Ohio invests $21 million to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists through 17 projects across 16 counties; Northeast Ohio's inclusion remains unclear.
Community — Aurora
A free estate planning workshop in Aurora on August 31 will address diverse life stages, from young adults to older couples, emphasizing the importance of wills for all. Registration required.
City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula City Council swore in Scott DiCola, honored a retiring finance employee and closed a decadelong nuisance case during a tense Aug. 17 meeting.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel launched Ohio's "Heart of Opportunity" tour in Cleveland, celebrating the state's top business ranking and highlighting economic growth and workforce opportunities ahead.
Community — Solon
Solon police made two OVI arrests, seized suspected psilocybin mushrooms, and investigated thefts, including a grocery store robbery and a car break-in, this week.
Community — Twinsburg
Twinsburg Historical Society seeks $50,000 to repaint the Freeman Barn and preserve its Mail Pouch sign through a donate from home fundraiser.
City Council — Walton Hills
Walton Hills approved a Community Reinvestment Area abatement for a $140 million, 650,000 square foot Cleveland Clinic operations hub at Innovation Center East.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police handled several calls between Aug. 9 and Aug. 14: a damage report from fresh asphalt on Brigham Road, a dog bite to an Amazon driver, a Chagrin River Road dispute call, an ongoing theft investigation over a partial shoe delivery, a father son dispute, and a traffic incident where a driver swerved to avoid a pickup and hit a bicycle sign.
Transportation — Northeast Ohio
How e-bikes, scooters and mopeds evolved, what Ohio's three class law means for riders, and how Ravenna, Jefferson and Hudson are writing local rules.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson City Council heard pushback on Clinton Crossing home prices, reviewed a 24 million dollar drainage plan and advanced new underground drilling safety rules.
Commercial Real Estate — Bainbridge Township
A coming soon sign confirms Rainforest Car Wash is building a new jungle themed location in Bainbridge Township along Route 43
City Council — Harpersfield
Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office investigated a suspicious van at a Harpersfield McDonald's. Find out what the bomb squad K9 discovered inside.
City Council — Green
Green City Council voted down a Flock camera renewal, advanced a water rate hike, and sent seven charter amendments to the November ballot.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police responded to thefts, disputes, and a marijuana citation during Aug. 4-10, handling multiple calls including welfare checks and traffic violations.
Sports — Lake Erie
Lake Erie Crushers rout Florence 11-2 as Jarrod Watkins hits career-high 7th home run, leading early offensive surge.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 16 people Aug. 4-10 on charges including theft, drug possession, protection order violations, and warrant arrests. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna city council committees discussed E bike safety, ward redistricting, multi family housing standards and a November safety building levy.
Community — Hudson
Hudson Police report details sudden death at care facility and identity theft case, alongside welfare checks and suspicious activity reports.
Public Safety — Solon
Solon Police report two home break-ins, multiple arrests in weekly update, including theft at Sheetz and identity fraud case. Investigations ongoing for criminal damaging and other incidents.
Zoning & Ordinance — Hudson
Hudson officials debated zoning gaps, developer selection and design for the $11 million Clinton Crossing site at a joint council and planning workshop.
Public Safety — Hudson
Hudson police reported a sudden death, thefts, fraud, assaults, and multiple welfare checks during the week of July 28–August 3, highlighting diverse community incidents.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Governor DeWine signs executive order establishing statewide certification for Ohio's recovery housing, aiming to address rapid growth and ensure safety as the number of recovery homes has surged from 356 to over 1,700.
Public Safety — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to a runaway cement truck, hit-and-run damaging mailboxes, and a landscaping equipment theft this week, alongside handling solicitation warnings and welfare checks.
City Council — Brecksville
Brecksville City Council approved a revised income tax estimate, a renewed school resource officer agreement and a Riverview Road culvert bid at its August 4 meeting.
Community — Aurora
Aurora Recreation seeks young performers for "Spooky Movie the Musical" this fall, offering a seven-week program with live show on Oct. 25. Registration open now.
City Council — Macedonia
A wrong-way crash on I-480 in Macedonia killed one and hospitalized three, prompting a multi-agency response and a four-hour highway closure.
Public Safety — Aurora
Aurora police investigated three sudden deaths, recovered a felony firearm during a traffic stop, and addressed vandalism at a construction site hit twice in a month, along with multiple traffic and civil incidents.
Public Safety — Cleveland
Cleveland police, state troopers, and state agents arrested 12 people and seized nine illegal guns during a Wednesday crime operation targeting repeat violent offenders. A stolen car chase led to two arrests, while other agents recovered stolen vehicles and made additional felony arrests, including two teens caught with guns in a community center. The effort is part of a statewide push that has led to 410+ felony arrests this year.
Community — Akron
"Northeast Ohio Musicians Team Up for Songs and Live Painting in Akron" — covers the Oct. 9 "Singers With Songs, and Painting Along" event at Jilly's Music Room in Akron, organized by Cuyahoga Falls singer-songwriter Michael DeBenedictis (Wood Paneling Study Music). Framed with a regional NEO angle, it names the full lineup (DeBenedictis, Brandon McCutcheon, Jenny Baird, Daniel Rylander, Katy Robinson), notes Jenny Baird's live abstract painting, and covers ticket price ($10) and where to buy them (Jilly's Music Room events calendar).
Public Safety — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 10 people between July 28 and Aug. 3 on charges ranging from domestic violence and misconduct at an emergency to vandalism, underage drinking, telecommunications harassment and three separate warrant arrests. Names have been withheld per policy.
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council met August 6, honoring youth and welcoming new library leadership while addressing public safety and policy updates. The session approved capital projects and rejected a water damage claim, reflecting ongoing governance efforts.
Community — Macedonia
A chemical reaction at Royal Chemical, 8735 Freeway Drive in Macedonia, produced a white vapor cloud Thursday morning, prompting a multi agency response from the Macedonia Fire Department, Summit County HAZMAT Team, Hudson EMS, Northfield Village Fire Department, Macedonia Police, the Ohio EPA and local utilities. A shelter in place advisory was issued as a precaution and later lifted after air monitoring confirmed no threat to residents. Operations concluded shortly after 11 a.m. with no injuries to emergency crews; one employee was evaluated by EMS but did not require transport.
City Council — Hambden
Hambden Fire Department faces criminal investigation after unauthorized access to funds; township approves $100,000 emergency funding to sustain operations.
City Council — Ashtabula County
Representatives from the Ashtabula County Fair and community leaders held an emergency meeting to address concerns about youth engagement and the fair's future. They emphasized collaboration to preserve traditions while adapting to modern challenges as the fair prepares for its 180th anniversary.
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna City Council set a September hearing on a contested rezoning, adopted self storage regulations, and learned a longtime member will not seek reelection.
Business & Commerce — Bevercreek
Buc-ee's filed a federal trademark suit against Beavercreek's Beaver's Mini Mart. See how the community, city council and a state senator are responding.
City Council — Solon
Solon City Council approved a fire rebuild garage variance and delayed a contested residential rezoning charter question amid resident pushback.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Forever Friends Foundation is hosting its Kitty Kafe Summer Cookout Adoption Event on Saturday, August 8, from noon to 4 pm at Petco, 500 E Aurora Rd in Macedonia. The event features a hot dog combo ($5) and hamburger combo ($6), a homemade bake sale, and $5 grab bags (cat, dog or misc, each worth at least $10). All proceeds support the foundation's 188 animals currently in care.
Public Safety — Stow
Stow Police released their weekly report log covering July 25 through August 3, listing 48 cases across the city. Theft and shoplifting were the most common incidents, with repeated activity on Kent Road leading to four arrests. The log also included several fraud and identity theft cases, four protection order violations, two OVI arrests, two vehicle pursuits and a missing persons report that was later closed.
City Council — Village of Jefferson
A Brittany Lane resident brought a warning to Jefferson Village Council on Monday night, telling members that unlicensed drivers on golf carts, ATVs and e bikes are putting children at risk and that adults are not setting a good example for young riders.
Community — Twinsburg
Kent State Twinsburg Academic Center hosts its annual Learning for a Lifetime event Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for adults 55 and older. Attendees pick three one hour seminars on topics like native plants, financial planning, genealogy and memoir writing. Cost is $20 and includes a free breakfast. Registration closes Aug. 7 by calling 330 963 8722 or visiting mytwinsburg.com/501/Senior Center.
Public Safety — Solon
Solon Police reported a felony video sharing charge, two costly scams, two Giant Eagle thefts and multiple OVI arrests in this week's blotter, covering July 28 through August 2.
City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula City Council approved a rental home tax abatement on a divided vote, advanced a new house numbering rule and heard about a possible data center moratorium.
Public Safety — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to three accidental alarms, a dog bite on Battles Road, briefly missing juveniles near Wilson Mills Park, and a returned purse from County Line Road between July 26 and August 1. No arrests or citations.
Community — Northeast Ohio
The Northeast Ohio housing market has settled into a calmer pace after years of bidding wars and fast sales. Prices are still rising, but only modestly, and inventory is loosening in most price ranges across Stow, Munroe Falls, and Summit County. See what it means if you are buying or selling this month.
Public Safety — Aurora
Aurora Police responded to a theft, fraud, a dog bite and a missing person case between July 22 and 27. See what happened across the city.
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