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.
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.
Community — Solon
A fake Solon Hometown Holiday Market vendor email reached businesses across Northeast Ohio. Real organizer emails only come from becki@ag-shows.com.
City Council — Cuyahoga Falls
A 61-year-old woman was killed in a shooting inside the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. An Akron man turned himself in and faces an aggravated murder charge.
City Council — Seven Hills
Seven Hills City Council advanced a Cleveland Water funded Graydon Drive water line, passed snow fence rules and previewed holiday help for families.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police found a missing woman with a felony warrant at a Metroparks trailhead, plus a gas line strike on Old Mill Road and a wrong way driver.
Nino Seritti — Seven Hills
Supporters say Seven Hills Issue 96 keeps politics out of zoning variance decisions while preserving court appeals. Here is what the measure would change.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police handled a racino trespass arrest, two domestic calls and a car taken from the Sunset Motel lot from Oct. 7 to 13.
City Council — Stow
Stow police recorded 37 incidents and eight arrests from Oct. 4 to Oct. 12, with thefts, truancy arrests, domestic violence and an overnight drug case.
Community — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police responded to an ailing raccoon on Walton Road and a report of marijuana smoking at the township park on Oct. 7 and 8.
Community — Ohio
A $292,450 grant lets Ohio officers take seven advanced OPOTA traffic safety and impaired driving courses at no cost through September 2027.
Community — Kent
Bistro on Main in Kent is closing permanently. Owners Dave and Cathy Tribuzzo thank the community for 23 years on West Main Street.
Community — Hudson
Hudson police reports for Oct. 7 to 13 include phone fraud, identity theft, a Route 8 OVI arrest, sick raccoons and an open door at a historic farmhouse.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police reports from Oct. 7 to 13 include domestic violence arrests, a pulled fire alarm, a protection order violation and a mistaken shoplifting call.
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg council hears plans for a free community Thanksgiving, sets the Liberty Road trail ribbon cutting for Oct. 24 and hears support for Issue 38.
Community — Twinsburg
One person was wounded Tuesday after a fight turned to gunfire behind a Twinsburg apartment complex. Authorities are investigating and seeking information.
Zoning & Ordinance — Sagamore Hills
ODOT is weighing repair or replacement of the 1931 Route 82 bridge in Brecksville. Comment by Oct. 28. Part of the Towpath Trail below is closed.
Community — Chardon
An Ohio recovery CEO shares seven reasons an alcohol-free tailgate can mean more energy, better memories and an easier ride home this football season.
City Council — Jefferson
Jefferson’s police chief asked council for a full paving cost reconciliation as the village approved East Walnut Street work and a cybersecurity policy.
Community — Ohio
Blackbrook Audubon hosts Dr. Sean Williams on mixed-species bird flocks in Peru, October 20 at Penitentiary Glen in Kirtland. Free, no registration needed.
Community — Ohio
Governor DeWine signed an executive order letting Ohio colleges allow class of 2022 athletes to compete despite the NCAA’s eligibility restriction.
Community — Macedonia
Fall colors are just starting to appear on Northeast Ohio trails. Here’s why this short, magical season is the time to get outside and walk.
Business & Commerce — Broadview Hts.
Rewind Neighborhood Grill in Broadview Heights offers 1990s nostalgia, seasonal decor, scratch cooking, half-price kids’ meals and a $25 game night special.
City Council — Lakewood
Lakewood City Council adopted its Public Art Master Plan, heard a FirstEnergy update, marked Hispanic Heritage Month and reappointed board members.
Community — Solon
Solon police reports include a loaded pistol thrown from a bike, a Hobby Lobby theft warrant, an Instagram scam and a Sheetz trespass arrest.
City Council — Solon
Solon City Council approved wheelchair access variances, honored Eagle Scout Grant Ferencie and heard concerns on Issues 99, 100 and 10 at its Oct. 5 meeting.
Community — Cleveland
T&L Home of the Hearts, a peer run sober living home for adult men on Cleveland’s East Side, sets its grand opening for Sunday, Oct. 25.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police reports for Oct. 4 to Oct. 9 include a steam scare on Riverview, a trespassing check and a school zone speeding citation.
Community — Northeast Ohio
See this week’s road closures and detours in Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull counties, including I-680, SR 241 and SR 303.
Community — Hudson
Leadership Hudson welcomes 13 members to its Class of 2027, a nine month program exploring Hudson government, education, business and community service.
Community — Independence
A Home for the Holidays has raised over $1.1 million for Make-A-Wish and the Build Trades Foundation. Tickets for the $650,000 Aurora home are on sale.
City Council — Ashtabula
Ashtabula City Council passed six ordinances 5 to 0, backed a yacht club grant request and explained new garbage routes and recycling carts.
City Council — Tennessee
Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike has Ohio’s death penalty pause back in focus. Here is where Ohio stands and what it means for Northeast Ohio.
City Council — Stow
Stow City Council debated water rate increases, updated park firearms rules, confirmed a public information officer and approved an ambulance purchase.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia council approved Key Inn demolition bids, began a Fairlane Drive teardown notice and held two ordinances. Get all the details here.
Community — Cleveland
Cleveland State University announces free tuition for eligible Ohio students starting fall 2027, requiring a 3.0 GPA and family income of $125K or less, targeting middle-income families.
Community — Chagrin Falls
A family says carving pumpkins were stolen from their porch. Neighbors debate whether the Chagrin Falls pumpkin roll excuses theft.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia City Council advances Key Inn demolition and initiates legal process for Fairlane Drive house, with two ordinances held for wording changes.
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