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Aurora Police Coordinate with Agencies Across the Region on Warrants, Driver and Welfare Calls
Community — Aurora
Aurora police collaborated with regional agencies on warrants, traffic stops, and welfare checks, handling firearm charges, drug seizures, and a dementia-related call. Efforts included coordinating with Portage County, Brook Park, and other departments.
Author Tanisha Taylor Says Parents are the Foundation, Coaching is the Bridge
Community — Twinsburg
Author Tanisha Taylor highlights the roles of parents, coaching, and community in child development through her book *When Parenting Is Not Enough*, offering programs from fourth grade to young adulthood and hosting a Twinsburg book signing.
Northfield Village Police Arrest 2 Men Banned From Racino in Separate Calls
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police arrested two men banned from Northfield Park Racino on Sept. 30; other reports included a late-night dispute, thefts, and a found dog returned to owner.
Hudson Police Look Into School Bus Passing Complaints and Fraud Reports
City Council — Hudson
Hudson police logged 34 incidents, including school bus complaints and fraud reports, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. Calls ranged from animal complaints to welfare checks and domestic situations.
Summit County Educators Invited to Explore Holocaust ‘Upstanders’
Community — Summit County
Summit County educators are invited to a seminar on Oct. 28 exploring the role of Holocaust "upstanders," with insights from Cincinnati's Lauren Karas and connections to the annual student arts and writing contest.
Ravenna Police Report 15 Bookings, from Domestic Violence to Drug and OVI Cases
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 15 individuals from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 on charges including domestic violence, drug possession, OVI, and underage drinking, with some handed over on warrants. Charges are allegations; all are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Ravenna Council Approves Facilities Study With TOPS Grocery Site, Sets Charter Secretary Pay and Hears Downtown Plan
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna City Council approved a $25,000 facilities study, set charter secretary pay and heard downtown plans at its Oct. 5 meeting.
Stow Police Log Arrests for Domestic Violence, Drugs and OVI Over Two Weeks
Community — Stow
Stow police logged 98 reports over two weeks, including domestic violence, drug arrests, OVI stops, and thefts. Logs group incidents by category, omitting names and addresses, with arrests not indicating convictions.
Bank fraud call, sick raccoon and unlicensed driver reported in Sagamore Hills
City Council — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police addressed three incidents in early October: a bank fraud complaint, a humanely dispatched sick raccoon, and a crash involving an unlicensed driver cited and a van impounded.
Obituary: Barbara Ann Plazek (Burket)
Community — Macedonia
Barbara Ann Plazek (Burket), 85, of Macedonia, Ohio, beloved mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully. Known for her baking, gardening, and faith, she will be remembered for her warmth and generosity.
Ohio AG Wilson Welcomes New Teen Ambassador Board
Community — Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson welcomed 248 high school students from across Ohio to his Teen Ambassador Board, offering them insight into state government and opportunities to shape policies affecting teens.
Stolen Cleveland Car Found at Solon Business; Police Also Make 2 OVI Arrests
Community — Solon
Stolen Cleveland car found at Solon business; police make two OVI arrests in weekly update.
Gates Mills Police Check Smoking Car, Median Walker and Warrant Notice
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to a range of incidents, including a warrant notice from a New Jersey federal institution, accidental 911 calls, a smoking vehicle, and a median walker check, with most calls resulting in no issues found.
Nominations open for 2026 Best of Northeast Ohio
Community — Northeast Ohio
Nominate in as many of 79 categories as you like through Nov. 1. Search first, then write in any favorite business not listed.
Medina Leaders Advance $1.3 Million Columbarium Wall, Granger Road Pit Cleanup and Shelter Funding
City Council — Medina
Medina City Council passed nine measures Sept. 28, including a $1.3 million columbarium wall and Granger Road pit work. A committee backed shelter funding.
Summit County Dispatchers Earn Top Ohio Honor
Community — Summit County
Summit County's Emergency Communications Center earns Ohio Gold Star Dispatch Center of the Year honor, recognized for exceptional emergency services and community safety, as praised by County Executive Ilene Shapiro.
Seven Hills Council Passes Energy Contract, Tax Levy Resolution and Two Variances
City Council — Seven Hills
Seven Hills council passed an energy contract and tax levy resolution, approved two variances and heard a fire chief recount a Sept. 21 rescue.
Stow hosts free Little Monster Maze for Halloween on Oct. 21
Community — Stow
Stow hosts free Halloween event, Little Monster Maze, on Oct. 21 at City Hall. Families can enjoy a corn maze, treats, face painting, and food trucks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northfield Park draws OVI arrest, trespass summons in weekly police reports
Community — Northfield Village and Sagamore Hills
Northfield Park saw an OVI arrest and trespassing summons in recent police reports, alongside a medical call resulting in a death and a dog bite incident.
Cooper's Hawk brings Napa style tasting room to Seven Hills Oct. 12
Community — Seven Hills
Cooper's Hawk opens third Cleveland location in Seven Hills Oct. 12, featuring Napa-style tasting room and wine-paired menu.
Aurora City Council advances electric bike, scooter safety ordinance
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council advanced an ordinance to regulate electric bikes and scooters, imposing speed limits, helmet rules for minors, and sidewalk restrictions to balance safety and micromobility growth.
Summit County puts $28 price tag on dog adoptions for Barktober
Community — Summit County
Summit County offers $28 dog adoptions through October, including vetting and spay/neuter, as part of Barktober to find homes before the holidays.
Ravenna police booking records show drug, domestic violence and warrant cases
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 16 people on 21 charges, including drug possession, domestic violence, and warrants, from Sept. 22 to 29, with three juveniles among those arrested.
Summit County grand jury indicts former Green teacher on 9 counts
Community — Green
A former Green Schools teacher faces nine felony charges, including rape and sexual battery, following a grand jury indictment. Authorities say the suspect, arrested in September, allegedly abused students over two decades ago, with investigations ongoing to identify additional victims.
Hudson Police Reports: OVI Arrest, Two Crashes and Several Scam Attempts
Community — Hudson
Hudson police reported an OVI arrest, two crashes, and multiple scam attempts from Sept. 22 to 29, alongside animal complaints, property crimes, and other incidents.
Stow police logs list theft, drug and domestic cases
Community — Stow
Stow police logs reveal 80 incidents, including theft, drug arrests, domestic violence, and fraud cases, from late August to early October.
Portage Path Behavioral Health to host 10th KJ's 5K on Oct. 3
Community — Summit County
Portage Path Behavioral Health hosts its 10th annual KJ's 5K on Oct. 3 at Portage Lakes State Park to honor lives lost to suicide and support mental health services in Summit County.
Pumpkin carving and paint party returns fall fun to Solon Oct. 23
Community — Solon
Families can enjoy pumpkin carving and painting at Solon's Ghouls Night Out on Oct. 23. Tickets are $35, including supplies, food, and a take-home pumpkin.
Ohio Rail commission approves grants for track projects in Richland, Guernsey counties
City Council — Richland
The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved $1.6 million in grants for rail projects in Richland and Guernsey counties, funding track rehabilitation to improve safety and efficiency.
Twinsburg Council Affirms Flock Cameras, Approves Fire Captains Contract and Hires New Auditor
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg City Council voted 6 to 1 to affirm its Flock Safety agreement, approved a fire captains contract and hired a new audit firm Sept. 22.
Rocky River to Hold Public Meeting on Northview/Jameston Road Infrastructure Upgrades
Public Works — Rocky River
Rocky River to host public meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, to discuss infrastructure upgrades on Northview Road and Jameston Drive, including water main replacements and road resurfacing, with community input shaping the project's design.
Elyria library seeks community input through online survey
Community — Elyria
Elyria Public Library seeks community input through online survey to shape its future, open to all residents until October 9. The effort is part of its strategic planning process, emphasizing inclusivity and long-term goals.
Rocky River Road Work Nears Finish Line on Some Projects as New Ones Get Ready to Start
Community — Rocky River
Rocky River updates show several road projects nearing completion, with new ones like Rockcliff Drive and Bradstreet's Landing set to start in October. The city released its latest progress report on Sept. 28.
Jefferson Council Adopts Pay Ordinance, Swears In Patrolman, Promotes Tax Administrator
City Council — Jefferson
Jefferson Village Council adopted a new pay ordinance, swore in a patrolman, promoted a tax administrator, and saw digging begin at Imagination Park.
Grocery store assault, crash with child aboard among Solon police cases
Community — Solon
Solon police investigated a grocery store assault, a crash involving a child, domestic violence incidents, and underage drinking. Cases included OVI charges, theft, and a party violating alcohol laws.
Ashtabula Council Tables Finance Director Bond Change, Adds $50,000 for Outfall Studies, Returns Comprehensive Plan to Planning Commission
City Council — Ashtabula County
Ashtabula City Council tabled a finance director bond change, added $50,000 to an outfall study contract and returned the comprehensive plan for review.
Green Council Sets Oct. 13 Hearings on Stein Road Apartments and Vape Shops, Approves Budget Changes Tied to Bond Refinancing
City Council — Green
Green City Council set Oct. 13 hearings on Stein Road apartments, vape shop rules and driveways and approved budget changes tied to a bond refinancing.
Gates Mills police handle welfare checks, warrant arrest and squirrel removal
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to welfare checks, a warrant arrest, a traffic complaint, and a squirrel removal from Sept. 20 to 25.
Ohio steers $13.5 million toward transit that gets workers to jobs
Community — Ohio
Ohio allocates $13.5 million to enhance workforce transportation, supporting 19 transit projects across 13 counties to improve access to jobs and boost economic growth. State leaders highlight the investment's role in connecting workers to employment centers and strengthening Ohio's economy.
WiFi Names Have Become Neighborhood Comedy, and Everyone Is in on the Joke
Community — Northeast Ohio
Neighbors are naming their WiFi networks everything from FBI Surveillance Van to pop culture puns. Here is why the trend has stuck around for two decades.
Ohio road crews plan closures and detours across six counties next week
Transportation — Northeast Ohio
Ohio road crews are implementing closures and detours across six Northeast Ohio counties for bridge repairs, resurfacing, and construction projects, urging drivers to plan ahead as work remains weather-dependent.
Stow Council Sets Public Hearing For New Entertainment District, Advances Water Rate Increase
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council set a public hearing for a new entertainment district, advanced a water rate increase and adopted an updated capital improvement plan.
Cuyahoga County Cars With Cameras Will Photograph Every Property This Fall
City Council — Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has hired Cyclomedia to photograph properties countywide over six to ten weeks to update records for the Fiscal Office.
Bedford Sets Busy September With City Address, Two Weekend Events And Fall Festival
Community — Bedford
Bedford residents can attend the State of the City Address on Sept. 15, participate in a citywide garage sale and shred day on Sept. 12, and enjoy the Fall Festival on Oct. 3, along with other community events and updates.
Macedonia Council Approves Demolition, Advances Drive Through Law, Cemetery Board OKs Budget
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia council voted to demolish a blighted Highland Road building, advanced a drive through safety ordinance and adopted the 2026 cemetery budget.
Summit County building permits move online under new system
Community — Summit County
Summit County rolls out GovWell for online building permits Sept. 28, aiming to streamline applications and reduce delays; CityWorks ceases new requests Sept. 25.
Water Main Breaks Keep Hitting Northeast Ohio. Here Is Why
Community — Northeast
Water main breaks have repeatedly disrupted communities in Northeast Ohio, causing school closures, boil advisories, and infrastructure damage, as aging pipes and increased system pressure contribute to a growing regional crisis.
Northfield Village Police Blotter: OVI Arrest and Domestic Violence Case Top Latest Reports
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police logged 21 incidents, including an OVI arrest, domestic violence case, and multiple medical emergencies at Hard Rock Rocksino.
Water Main Breaks Keep Hitting Northeast Ohio. Here Is Why
City Council — Northeast Ohio
Five water main breaks hit Macedonia, Bedford Heights, Sagamore Hills and now Kent within a week, part of a wider pattern straining Northeast Ohio water systems.
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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