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.
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.
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council revived an industrial park water tower site, set a Nov. 9 rezoning hearing and heard 4,000 visited the new Geauga Lake park.
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg council hears how no tax on overtime strains payroll, debates sign rules, honors a retiring library director and tracks new businesses.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police arrest suspects in aggravated robbery linked to a Sept. 19 shooting, a rolling pin attack, and a bathroom stall hideout, with multiple cases involving students.
Community — Sagamore Hills
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will conduct night deer surveys from Nov. 2-12, with Sagamore Hills Police sharing protocols to inform residents. Surveys aim to count deer along park roads, using marked trucks and spotlighting after sunset.
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council addresses law director departure, approves water rate hike, and delays AMP DORA vote until December.
City Council — Solon
Nestle will close its Solon frozen food plant by the end of 2027, eliminating about 370 factory jobs. Corporate and research operations will stay.
Community — Summit County
Summit County’s NEXT program could save taxpayers $43.7 million over a decade, doubling earlier estimates, as participants show increased earnings and reduced public benefit reliance.
Community — Columbus
Ohio is suing Dollar General again with the FTC and 19 states, alleging the retailer continued overcharging customers through misleading shelf prices despite a 2022 settlement. The lawsuit claims the company knowingly failed to correct pricing discrepancies, resulting in millions in unlawful overcharges.
Community — Solon
A Solon man faces charges after trading his mother's car for drugs, leading to an arrest in Cleveland. A Parma man also was charged in connection with the theft, according to police reports.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police stood by at St. Francis School after a Mayfield High threat, while firefighters contained a diesel spill from a delivery vehicle.
Transportation — Northeast Ohio
Road closures and detours across six Northeast Ohio counties continue as crews tackle short-term repairs and multi-year projects through 2028.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia City Council adopts Megan’s Way Out, requiring wide bypass lanes at drive-throughs in memory of a local woman killed in 2024, and tightens drilling rules after a gas explosion.
City Council — Northfield Village
Planet Mattress opens in Northfield Village, offering name-brand mattresses at up to 75% off retail prices. The store provides no-haggle deals, same-day delivery, and expert guidance from a 25-year industry veteran.
Community — North Canton
North Canton police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile with a hand wound; authorities seek public tips.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia moves forward with wetland preserve acquisition as Burlington sign and Tacos Mexicanos plans face setbacks.
City Council — Macedonia
Nordonia school board creates an HR director role at no added cost, honors CVCC rep James Virost and celebrates Rushwood’s 180 day reading challenge.
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna council advanced Map D for new ward lines, approved an Emerald Lake grant application and heard attorneys explain Sunshine Law rules.
Community — Coventry Township
A Dayton man was arrested after breaking into a Coventry Township home; drones aided deputies in locating him. He faces burglary charges and is linked to multiple break-ins.
City Council — Seven Hills
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City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula unveils 22 new building facades as part of a $1.9M downtown revitalization project funded by Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative, boosting local economy and tourism.
Business & Commerce — Solon
Nestlé will close its Solon factory by 2027, affecting 370 jobs, as production moves to South Carolina. A phased shutdown includes employee support and a WARN notice expected in March 2027.
Community — Akron
Four mental health and recovery advocates honored at Summit County Trailblazer Awards for their innovative, educational, and compassionate work. Event held Oct. 8 in Akron.
Transportation — Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio highways face closures and detours as ODOT lists major projects in six counties, including bridge replacements and long-term work on I-680, which won’t finish until 2028.
City Council — Green
Green City Council heard plans for Redwood apartments, stricter vape shop zoning and wider driveways. See what’s next and what the mayor shared.
City Council — Solon
Solon Police uncovered a loaded handgun, counterfeit checks, and multiple drunk driving incidents during recent traffic stops, leading to arrests and charges across several cases.
Community — Canton
OHSAA football state championship tickets go on sale October 19 for Canton's Dec. 3-5 event, featuring all-session, Stadium Club, and team discount packages.
City Council — Medina
Medina City Council approved an airport hangar lease and $1.3 million columbarium advance as residents pressed for safer crossings on Public Square.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police reports from Oct. 7-13 detail a pumpkin thief caught on camera, quarry trespassers, and a chain reaction crash on Route 82 that hospitalized an elderly driver.
Community — Akron
Hope & Healing asks Northeast Ohio residents to donate essentials for domestic violence shelters during Domestic Violence Awareness Giving Day on Oct. 22. Items like hygiene products, bedding, and winter coats are urgently needed.
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