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.
Business & Commerce — Northfield
MGM Northfield Park closes April 20-21 as new owner Clairvest takes over and rebrands the property as Northfield Park Racino. MGM Rewards members must redeem credits before the closure.
Public Safety — Willoughby
Man taken into custody after claiming to be armed; weapon turns out to be CO2 pistol. Willoughby detectives, Fairport Harbor Police, and Lake County Sheriff responded.
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council’s April 13 meeting focused on staffing updates, audit funding, development projects, and a split vote on a residential metal roof appeal. Council approved employee pay changes, seasonal hiring, and funding for the city’s 2025 state audit. Members also narrowly voted to allow a ho
Public Works — Cleveland
ODOT begins the $328 million I-90 Central Interchange Project in Cleveland to modernize bridges and pavement. See the 2026 construction and closure schedule.
Public Safety — Solon
Solon Police investigate over $400,000 in fraud, two domestic violence cases involving strangulation, and an unprovoked assault at a local restaurant.
Public Safety — Aurora
Detailed summary of Aurora police reports from March 18 to April 6, 2026, covering fraud, theft, mental health calls, and public disturbances in Aurora, Ohio.
Public Works — Macedonia
City of Macedonia Community Room 9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia Wednesday, June 3, 2026 7:00 pm Long lost films of Ernie “Ghoulardi” Anderson, Tim Conway and “Big Chuck” Schodowski will be the focus of a special presentation to benefit Macedonia’s Longwood Manor restoration project. Authors Janice
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna City Council discusses the $1.1M paving program, police station repairs, and a proposal for an appointed law director on the November 2026 ballot.
Community — Ravenna - Portage County
The Portage Foundation has established a permanent endowment to provide sustainable operational funding for Leadership Portage County, seeded by David and Janet Dix.
Cleveland Sports Talk — Cleveland
In a few weeks we will find out what players the Browns will select in... The post Browns have options in this year’s draft. appeared first on Cleveland Sports Talk .
Cleveland Sports Talk — Cleveland
LeBron James, outside of being down 3-1 in the 2016 NBA Finals, will be facing... The post Prime LeBron Making His Return??? appeared first on Cleveland Sports Talk .
Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good morning — it’s Wednesday, April 15, and spring is moving fast across Northeast Ohio. Here’s what mattered in the last 24 hours around the region to help you plan your day.
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
Commercial Real Estate — Seven Hills
A new 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital officially broke ground on Rockside Road in Seven Hills, expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the area.
Sports — Brecksville-Broadview Heights CSD
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Nordonia Varsity Lady Knights fell to Brecksville-Broadview Heights 17-3 on Monday, April 13, 2026, after the visitors jumped to an early lead. Despite a late-inning power surge featuring home runs by Smeal and Bene, the Lady Knights were unable to overcome an 18-hit performanc
Community — Nordonia Hills
William “Bill” Ernest Brown, age 63 of Canal Winchester, Ohio (formerly of Northfield, OH and Florida), passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. and Barbara (nee Minnick) Brown; and his brother Thomas (Carla – surviving) Brown. He is survived by his stepd
City Council — Akron
Akron City Council has extended the application deadline for vacant seats on the Citizens' Police Oversight Board to April 15, 2026. Residents from all 10 wards are encouraged to apply.
Community — Hiram
Mayor Anne Haynam has appointed Anthony Marotta, a 30-year fire service veteran and Aurora Fire Department lieutenant, as interim fire chief for the Village of Hiram following months of leadership turmoil.
Community — Bainbridge Township
Bainbridge Township is seeking part-time building attendants for facility rentals and community events. Flexible shifts available days, evenings and weekends at $20 per hour.
City Council — Garfield Heights
Garfield Heights Council updates park safety rules, approves new police vehicles, and joins school leaders to announce new youth programs and events.
Community — Cleveland
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2026 inductees including Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade, and Wu-Tang Clan. The ceremony takes place November 14 in Los Angeles before returning to Cleveland in 2027.
City Council — Summit County
Summit County Council approved new union contracts, infrastructure spending and board appointments at its April 13, 2026, meeting. Full recap of the action.
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
Today (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) the Sun is still blazing through Aries, energizing new starts and bold decisions, while the Moon is waxing toward the coming Full Moon and building emotional momentu...
Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good Tuesday morning — a bright start to spring in Northeast Ohio. Here’s what mattered across our communities overnight and what to watch for today.
Public Safety — Sagamore Hills
SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio – Sagamore Hills Police Department officers responded to a reported psychiatric situation on Greenwood Parkway during the morning of April 9, 2026. The incident, which involved two residents, was successfully cleared by responding units within approximately thirty minutes of the
Community — Solon
SOLON, Ohio – Valley Save-a-Pet is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the “Whiskers & Wishes” gala on Saturday, April 25, at the Solon Community Center. This milestone event honors a half-century of the organization providing low-cost spay and neuter services, operating its long-standing Bedford
Business & Commerce — Solon
Starting a business in Northeast Ohio? Get started here. You’ve decided 2026 is the year to finally put the “For Sale” sign in the yard. Whether you’re looking to move closer to the city in Lakewood or eyeing a bigger lot in Solon, your first instinct is probably to “fix up” the place. You want ...
Public Safety — Solon
Solon Fire Rescue and mutual aid partners extinguished a garage fire on Summerset Drive. No injuries were reported, and the main residence was saved.
Public Safety — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police resolve a mail dispute involving a CCDD group home, address gas leaks at Gilmour Academy, and stop an unauthorized solicitor.
Public Works — Stow
The Crossroads 91/59 project in Stow enters a new phase with asphalt milling on SR 91 and signal upgrades on SR 59. Get the latest construction data here.
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
Today, April 13, 2026, the Sun continues its fiery passage through Aries, pushing us to begin things with courage and clearer self-direction while long-range outer planets (Neptune in Pisces, Uranu...
Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good Monday morning — it’s April 13, 2026, and spring is settling into Northeast Ohio with the promise of warmer days ahead. Whether you’re sipping coffee before the commute or taking an extra minu...
Community — Nordonia Hills
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Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good Sunday morning — happy April 12. Spring is settling in across Northeast Ohio, and if the past 24 hours are any indication, local baseball is heating up too.
Cleveland Sports Talk — Cleveland
The Guardians are 8-6 to begin the season and they have yet to lose a... The post The New Guard appeared first on Cleveland Sports Talk .
Cleveland Sports Talk — Cleveland
The post WATCH: Jose Ramirez Has Homered Against Every Team appeared first on Cleveland Sports Talk .
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
Today's energy is brisk and direct with the Sun blazing through Aries, giving a get-up-and-go push to fresh starts and honest conversations. The Moon is waxing toward fullness, amplifying momentum ...
Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good morning — it’s Saturday, April 11, and spring is firmly settling into Northeast Ohio. Take a moment with your coffee: there are a few community moments and public-safety updates to note before...
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
The Sun is blazing through bold Aries today, lending everyone a shot of get-up-and-go, while the Moon is in the waxing half of its cycle, stirring momentum and emotion toward action. Quick-moving i...
Community — Summit County
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — County Executive Ilene Shapiro and the Summit County Historical Society, in partnership with America 250-Ohio and Davey Tree, will host a ceremonial tree planting on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. The event is part of the Heritage Trees: Planting History program sponsored by
Community — Nordonia Hills
NORTHFIELD, Ohio – The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) will host a free recruitment event designed to introduce families to the benefits of scouting and local troop opportunities. Taking place at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library, the session allows future scouts to engage in hands-on activit
Public Safety — Macedonia
The Macedonia City Council met on April 9, 2026, to celebrate local athletic achievements and authorize key safety and infrastructure improvements. The meeting opened with a historic recognition of the Nordonia High School girls basketball team, followed by legislative action to upgrade police vehic
Public Safety — Ravenna
Ravenna City Police report a surge in unruly juvenile offenses and school disruptions alongside major domestic violence and drug arrests in March and April 2026.
Daily Briefing — Northeast Ohio
Good Friday — and welcome to your morning briefing for April 10, 2026. Spring is settling in across Northeast Ohio, and today’s roundup highlights family theater, new businesses, neighborhood safet...
Horoscope — Northeast Ohio
The Sun is still blazing through Aries today, bringing a direct, get-up-and-go energy, while a waxing gibbous Moon is building momentum toward this month's forthcoming Full Moon — you may feel push...
Community — Nordonia Hills
Based on James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s much-loved children’s novel of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was first brought to life on the big screen in 1968, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes. Featuring music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, including the timeles
Public Safety — Northfield Village
NORTHFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio – During the week of March 31 through April 6, 2026, the Northfield Village Police Department handled incidents involving a public disturbance at a local park and a serious report of sexual assault involving a 43-year-old victim. These cases reflect the department’s ongoing
Sports — Macedonia
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Nordonia Varsity Knights and Lady Knights navigated an intense week of competition, highlighted by high-scoring battles and late-inning drama. While the baseball team faced a tough defensive outing, the softball team split a series of nail-biters, proving their ability to compe
Business & Commerce — Parma
Local entrepreneurs Dominique Sanders and Steve Eiland bring a new specialized fitness facility featuring personalized coaching and elite athlete training to Parma.
Public Safety — Aurora
Aurora Police Department investigates fraud cases, mental health crises, and traffic incidents between March 18 and April 6, 2026.
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