Ravenna Police Report 40 Bookings Over Two Weeks, From Assault to Outstanding Warrants
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna Police report 40 bookings over two weeks, including assault, traffic violations, and outstanding warrants.
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Akron Fire Crews Rescue Two People, Two Dogs From Residential Fire
City Council — Akron
Akron Fire Department crews rescued two people and two dogs from a residential fire after Summa Hospital Protective Services quickly alerted 911. The department did not report whether anyone was injured.
Sagamore Hills Police Respond to OVI Case, Drug Stop and String of Other Calls
Community — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police arrested a woman in a drug case following a traffic stop and charged another with OVI after a parking lot crash, alongside handling domestic disputes, fraud reports, and property damage incidents.
Aurora Alumni Association Honors Four With Hall Of Fame Induction
Community — Aurora
Aurora Alumni Association inducts four into Hall of Fame on Sept. 19, honoring Dr. Jacob Calcei, Dick Doughman, Adam Bellamy, and Dave Kotora for their contributions to medicine, coaching, and athletics.
Ashtabula Leaders Push for Enhanced Shoreline Safety and Regional Connectivity
Community — Ashtabula
Ashtabula leaders push for enhanced shoreline safety after a daring rescue, urging Coast Guard reoccupation, while new GoBus routes boost regional connectivity.
Mentor Police Lt. Michael Fuduric Graduates From FBI National Academy
Public Safety — Mentor
Mentor Police Lt. Michael Fuduric, who leads the Detective Bureau and commands the SWAT team, graduated from the FBI National Academy on Sept. 17. He was among 265 officers who completed the 10-week leadership training program in Quantico, Virginia.
Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and a Reported Rape Mark Three Weeks of Stow Police Activity
Community — Stow
Stow Police logs reveal domestic violence, drug trafficking, and a reported rape among incidents from Sept. 1-21, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns.
Twinsburg Bolsters City Services and Community Spirit Amid New Election Guidelines
Community — Twinsburg
Twinsburg invests $17.5M in wastewater upgrades and honors 9/11 victims, while updating sign rules for elections. City officials emphasize balancing free expression with public safety amid increased community engagement.
Parma Fire Department Crews Safely Remove Driver From Vehicle on Hillside
Public Safety — Parma
Parma Fire Department crews safely removed a driver from a vehicle that came to rest on the bank of a hill Tuesday. No injuries were reported.
Cleveland Kennel Reaches Capacity, Advocates Renew Urgent Call For Help
Community — Cleveland
Cleveland Kennel reaches capacity again as adoption rates drop, prompting advocates to urge residents to help prevent euthanasia by spreading the word and increasing adoptions.
Storybook Trail Blends Reading and Nature at East Harbor State Park
Community — Lakeside-Marblehead
East Harbor State Park's Storybook Trail blends reading and nature, featuring Dolly Parton's books and interactive elements, funded by a local donor.
First Responders' Memorial Dedication Highlights Big Fall for Stow
Community — Stow
Stow will dedicate its new First Responders' Memorial Oct. 1, followed by an open house featuring K9 demos, fire tools, and community tours.
Smoke Alert --- Fire Training in Norton
Public Safety — Norton
Norton residents near Easton and Greenwich Roads may see or smell smoke through Wednesday due to scheduled firefighter training exercises.
Aurora Park Opening Delayed as Council Approves Aquarium Demolition and New Gas Station
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council approved an aquarium demolition, a new gas station and a winter brine plan while the new Geauga Lake park opening slips to late October.
Come Meet the Stow Safety Forces!
Community — Stow
Come Meet the Stow Safety Forces
Solon Police Report Domestic Violence Case, Two OVI Arrests
Community — Solon
Solon police report domestic violence case involving father and son, along with two OVI arrests during recent enforcement efforts.
Suspicious Vehicles, Road Rage and Bus Crash Round Out Gates Mills Police Reports
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police investigated suspicious vehicles, road rage, and a school bus crash—no injuries, but the bus driver was cited.
New Fire Chief Introduced as Seven Hills Council Advances $230,000 Ambulance Equipment Plan
City Council — Seven Hills
Seven Hills council committees welcome new Fire Chief David Higginbotham, review a $230,000 ambulance equipment plan, and set an Oct. 3 Fall Festival date.
Pepper Pike Council Weighs New Oversight Rules for Flock Cameras and Traffic Tracking Software
City Council — Pepper Pike
Pepper Pike council debates new oversight for Flock cameras and traffic data software, a communications director proposal, a sewer ordinance, and a landscaping contract.
Hudson Council Delays Canterbury Meadows Vote, Postpones Short Term Rental Rules, Weighs $52 Million In Borrowing
City Council — Hudson
Hudson City Council heard hours of testimony on a settlement that would let the city manager, not the Planning Commission, approve a disputed subdivision. A vote is set for October 6.
Solon Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight on Aurora Road
Community — Solon
Solon Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight on Aurora Road between SOM Center Road and Liberty Road from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., aiming to promote safe driving and combat impaired driving as part of a Cuyahoga County task force.
Stow Council Effectively Bans Data Centers, Confirms New Fire Chief, Stalls Fence Rule
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council adopted strict zoning rules for data centers that officials admit function as a ban, plus new fire leadership and a contested fence debate.
Bedford Council Locks In 25 Year EPA Wastewater Deal, Advances Hikma Expansion And New High School
City Council — Bedford
Bedford City Council approved a 25 year EPA wastewater agreement, advanced Hikma Pharmaceuticals' expansion, and approved a new high school and downtown dealership project.
Jefferson Village Breaks Ground on Park, Hires New Detective, Approves $704K Wastewater Deal
City Council — Jefferson
Jefferson Village Council approves site work on an inclusive park, hires a new officer, and awards a $704,000 wastewater contract.
Summit County Leaders Detail Plans on Safety, Economy and Social Services
Community — Summit County
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro outlines plans for public safety, economic and social initiatives, highlighting $45 million in health funding and new technology, while addressing challenges from SNAP and Medicaid changes.
Aurora Officers Handle Assault Arrest, Scam Losses and Roadway Crashes Over Two Week Stretch
Community — Aurora
Aurora officers addressed a range of incidents over two weeks, including domestic assaults, harassment reports, traffic crashes, thefts, fraud cases, and mental health calls, reflecting diverse community challenges.
Ohio Attorney General Defends Flock Cameras, Calls For Tougher Penalties On Misuse
Community — Ohio
Ohio AG Andy Wilson defends Flock license plate readers as vital crime-fighting tools, citing their role in solving thousands of cases. He urges stricter penalties for misuse, similar to existing laws, as no legislation has been introduced yet.
Abercrombie & Fitch, Herman Miller Set to Land at Pinecrest This Fall and Winter
Business & Commerce — Orange
Abercrombie & Fitch and Herman Miller are set to open at Pinecrest in Orange this fall and winter as Tanger expands the young but eventful shopping center.
Redevelopment of former Stow-Glen site brings national brands, fitness center to Kent Road
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.
Reading Scores Statewide Hit Best Mark in Five Years, New Report Cards Show
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.
Solon Residents Urge Council to Clarify Three November Ballot Measures Ahead of Vote
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.
Avon Police and Fire Departments Square Off for Charity Softball Game
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.
Loaded Guns, a Missing Rental Car and Overnight OVI Arrests in Solon
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.
Twinsburg Lifts Digging Ban, Tightens Contractor Rules, and Advances Flock Camera Renewal
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.
Ohio AG Wants to Hear About Your Good Deeds
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.
Obituary: Linda L (Bongalis) Hetzel
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.
Gates Mills Police Cite Suspended License, Confirm Accidental Calls and Assist in Drug Arrest
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.
Twinsburg Cemetery Comes Alive With Costumed Storytelling This October
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.
Ashtabula Council Splits Over Bike Trail, Cuts Finance Bond, Chases Brownfield Grant
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.
Hikma Invests $267M in Ohio Expansion, Creating 350 Jobs in Columbus, Bedford
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.
Chemical vapors force evacuation at Bainbridge Township Giant Eagle
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.
Macedonia City Council approves storm sewer project, reviews new permit rule
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.
Dog Bites, a Damaged Township Camera and a Domestic Call Top Sagamore Hills Police Reports
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.
Northeast Ohio Drivers to See Sobriety Checkpoints Next Weekend
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.
Northfield Village Police Respond to OVI Arrest, Domestic Violence Case and Vehicle Break ins
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.
Hudson Police Report Sex Offense Investigations, Warrant Arrests From Late August Into September
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.
Ravenna Council Approves Youth Ebike Helmet Rule, Reworks Historic Home Rescue Deal
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.
Stow Police Report Arrests in Domestic Violence, OVI and Drug Cases
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.
Ravenna Police Blotter: Domestic violence, drug and warrant arrests fill two weeks of bookings
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police reported multiple arrests for domestic violence, drug offenses, and warrants between Aug. 25 and Sept. 8.
Green Confirms Flock Camera Contract Terminated, Advances Fire Hose Grant
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.
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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