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 — Stow
Stow City Council set a public hearing for a new entertainment district, advanced a water rate increase and adopted an updated capital improvement plan.
City Council — Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has hired Cyclomedia to photograph properties countywide over six to ten weeks to update records for the Fiscal Office.
Community — Bedford
Bedford residents can attend the State of the City Address on Sept. 15, participate in a citywide garage sale and shred day on Sept. 12, and enjoy the Fall Festival on Oct. 3, along with other community events and updates.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia council voted to demolish a blighted Highland Road building, advanced a drive through safety ordinance and adopted the 2026 cemetery budget.
Community — Summit County
Summit County rolls out GovWell for online building permits Sept. 28, aiming to streamline applications and reduce delays; CityWorks ceases new requests Sept. 25.
Community — Northeast
Water main breaks have repeatedly disrupted communities in Northeast Ohio, causing school closures, boil advisories, and infrastructure damage, as aging pipes and increased system pressure contribute to a growing regional crisis.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police logged 21 incidents, including an OVI arrest, domestic violence case, and multiple medical emergencies at Hard Rock Rocksino.
City Council — Northeast Ohio
Five water main breaks hit Macedonia, Bedford Heights, Sagamore Hills and now Kent within a week, part of a wider pattern straining Northeast Ohio water systems.
City Council — Macedonia
Macedonia's Planning Commission denies a 7-Eleven training center plan at a former BP site and backs Megan's Way Out, a drive through safety law inspired by a deadly 2024 attack.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna Police report 40 bookings over two weeks, including assault, traffic violations, and outstanding warrants.
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.
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.
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.
Community — Ashtabula
Ashtabula leaders push for enhanced shoreline safety after a daring rescue, urging Coast Guard reoccupation, while new GoBus routes boost regional connectivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Safety — Norton
Norton residents near Easton and Greenwich Roads may see or smell smoke through Wednesday due to scheduled firefighter training exercises.
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.
Community — Stow
Come Meet the Stow Safety Forces
Community — Solon
Solon police report domestic violence case involving father and son, along with two OVI arrests during recent enforcement efforts.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police investigated suspicious vehicles, road rage, and a school bus crash—no injuries, but the bus driver was cited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Council — Jefferson
Jefferson Village Council approves site work on an inclusive park, hires a new officer, and awards a $704,000 wastewater contract.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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