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Great Lakes Mall Sale Plans Proceed as Operations Continue Normally

The City of Mentor’s statement about Washington Prime Group’s plans to sell Great Lakes Mall remains the most recent official update, released yesterday. There is currently no new information regarding…

New Smash Burger Joint Opens in Downtown Painesville

Crowley’s Dive Bar Brings Fresh Dining Option to St. Clair Street A new culinary destination has arrived in Lake County as Crowley’s Dive Bar Painesville officially opens its doors at…

On This Day in Ohio History: April 18, 2020 – Anti-Lockdown Protests

Anti-Lockdown Protests Mark Turning Point in Ohio’s COVID-19 Response COLUMBUS — Five years ago today, on April 18, 2020, hundreds of Ohioans converged on the Statehouse in Columbus to protest…

Mentor City Council Meeting: Safety Village Funding Approved, New Fire Station Plans Move Forward

The Mentor City Council gathered for their regular meeting on April 15, 2025, addressing several key community projects and initiatives. Council President Sean Blake presided over the session with all…

Tariffs Threaten to Extinguish Fireworks Industry as Sales Boom Under New Ohio Laws

Northeast Ohio’s fireworks industry faces a striking paradox as new tariffs threaten supply chains while recently relaxed state laws have dramatically increased consumer demand. Explosive Tariff Increases Hit Industry Hard…

Phillips Manufacturing Shutters Niles Plant Citing Financial Constraints

The Niles location of Phillips Manufacturing has permanently closed its doors, leaving workers jobless as company officials cite financial difficulties as the reason for the shutdown. According to a union…

Twinsburg Board of Education Meeting: New Principal Appointed and Students Recognized

Agenda The Twinsburg Board of Education held their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Twinsburg Government Center. The meeting saw significant attendance from families and community members…

Local Nurse Honor Guard to Host Memorial Service During National Nurses Week

The Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard will partner with Busch Funeral and Crematory Service to hold their second annual Nurse Memorial Service on Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m., providing…

Brunswick Celebrates ‘Homes Not Highways’ Victory as City Manager Thanks Advocates for I-71 Interchange Repeal

Brunswick City Council met Monday evening with a relatively light agenda that included approval of winter road salt contracts and updates to the city’s public records policy. Council Approves Road…

Stow City Council Advances Major Zoning Overhaul, Approves New Huntington Bank

The Stow City Council met last Thursday evening with a packed agenda that included a comprehensive zoning code update, approval for a new Huntington Bank, and recognition of an award-winning…

Suspect Dead After Multi-Agency Task Force Confrontation at West 117th Staples

A suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon outside the Staples store on West 117th Street in Cleveland. The incident occurred during a federal “narcotics investigation” when a…

Self-Certification Could Replace Traditional E-Check Program

Ohio lawmakers are proposing significant changes to the state’s E-Check program, which has been mandatory for Northeast Ohio residents since the 1990s. The latest transportation budget includes a proposal for…

Akron School Board Places Superintendent Robinson on Paid Administrative Leave

Following a tense Akron Public Schools board meeting on April 14, 2025, the board held a special session on April 15 where they voted to place Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson…

Ohio Banking Leader Wins Prestigious Award

Columbus, Ohio—Ohio Bankers League has announced that Krista Dobronos, Chief Consumer Banking Officer at Westfield Bank, FSB, has been honored with the second annual OBL Exceptional Woman in Banking Award.…

Streetsboro Walgreens Among Those Closing at Month’s End

The Walgreens at 9166 State Route 43 in Streetsboro is set to close at the end of April as part of the company’s nationwide plan to shutter 1,200 locations over…

Winery Plans Advance as Acadia Farms Seeks Rezoning

The historic Acadia Farms property at 9947 Olde Eight Road in Sagamore Hills Township is once again in the spotlight as owners Gus M. and Nicholas M. Kafantaris seek to…

Tax Day: A Tradition Dating Back More Than a Century

Today, April 15, marks the annual ritual known as Tax Day, when millions of Americans face the filing deadline for their federal income tax returns. While this date has become…

Vantage Aging celebrates 50 years with Plates with Purpose Fundraiser

Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio (MOWNEO), a program of VANTAGE Aging, has launched “Plates with Purpose,” a fundraiser designed to support seniors in the community. The event, running between…

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise Receives Prestigious Financial Reporting Award

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise has been recognized with the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).…

Hudson Board Addresses Budget Challenges at April Meeting

The Hudson School Board met Monday evening at the Hudson High School Media Center to continue discussions on the district’s ongoing financial challenges and next steps following the April 1…

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