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Community — Stow
Stow hosts free Halloween event, Little Monster Maze, on Oct. 21 at City Hall. Families can enjoy a corn maze, treats, face painting, and food trucks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community — Northfield Village and Sagamore Hills
Northfield Park saw an OVI arrest and trespassing summons in recent police reports, alongside a medical call resulting in a death and a dog bite incident.
Community — Seven Hills
Cooper's Hawk opens third Cleveland location in Seven Hills Oct. 12, featuring Napa-style tasting room and wine-paired menu.
City Council — Aurora
Aurora City Council advanced an ordinance to regulate electric bikes and scooters, imposing speed limits, helmet rules for minors, and sidewalk restrictions to balance safety and micromobility growth.
Community — Summit County
Summit County offers $28 dog adoptions through October, including vetting and spay/neuter, as part of Barktober to find homes before the holidays.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 16 people on 21 charges, including drug possession, domestic violence, and warrants, from Sept. 22 to 29, with three juveniles among those arrested.
Community — Green
A former Green Schools teacher faces nine felony charges, including rape and sexual battery, following a grand jury indictment. Authorities say the suspect, arrested in September, allegedly abused students over two decades ago, with investigations ongoing to identify additional victims.
Community — Hudson
Hudson police reported an OVI arrest, two crashes, and multiple scam attempts from Sept. 22 to 29, alongside animal complaints, property crimes, and other incidents.
Community — Stow
Stow police logs reveal 80 incidents, including theft, drug arrests, domestic violence, and fraud cases, from late August to early October.
Community — Summit County
Portage Path Behavioral Health hosts its 10th annual KJ's 5K on Oct. 3 at Portage Lakes State Park to honor lives lost to suicide and support mental health services in Summit County.
Community — Solon
Families can enjoy pumpkin carving and painting at Solon's Ghouls Night Out on Oct. 23. Tickets are $35, including supplies, food, and a take-home pumpkin.
City Council — Richland
The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved $1.6 million in grants for rail projects in Richland and Guernsey counties, funding track rehabilitation to improve safety and efficiency.
City Council — Twinsburg
Twinsburg City Council voted 6 to 1 to affirm its Flock Safety agreement, approved a fire captains contract and hired a new audit firm Sept. 22.
Public Works — Rocky River
Rocky River to host public meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, to discuss infrastructure upgrades on Northview Road and Jameston Drive, including water main replacements and road resurfacing, with community input shaping the project's design.
Community — Elyria
Elyria Public Library seeks community input through online survey to shape its future, open to all residents until October 9. The effort is part of its strategic planning process, emphasizing inclusivity and long-term goals.
Community — Rocky River
Rocky River updates show several road projects nearing completion, with new ones like Rockcliff Drive and Bradstreet's Landing set to start in October. The city released its latest progress report on Sept. 28.
City Council — Jefferson
Jefferson Village Council adopted a new pay ordinance, swore in a patrolman, promoted a tax administrator, and saw digging begin at Imagination Park.
Community — Solon
Solon police investigated a grocery store assault, a crash involving a child, domestic violence incidents, and underage drinking. Cases included OVI charges, theft, and a party violating alcohol laws.
City Council — Ashtabula County
Ashtabula City Council tabled a finance director bond change, added $50,000 to an outfall study contract and returned the comprehensive plan for review.
City Council — Green
Green City Council set Oct. 13 hearings on Stein Road apartments, vape shop rules and driveways and approved budget changes tied to a bond refinancing.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to welfare checks, a warrant arrest, a traffic complaint, and a squirrel removal from Sept. 20 to 25.
Community — Ohio
Ohio allocates $13.5 million to enhance workforce transportation, supporting 19 transit projects across 13 counties to improve access to jobs and boost economic growth. State leaders highlight the investment's role in connecting workers to employment centers and strengthening Ohio's economy.
Community — Northeast Ohio
Neighbors are naming their WiFi networks everything from FBI Surveillance Van to pop culture puns. Here is why the trend has stuck around for two decades.
Transportation — Northeast Ohio
Ohio road crews are implementing closures and detours across six Northeast Ohio counties for bridge repairs, resurfacing, and construction projects, urging drivers to plan ahead as work remains weather-dependent.
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.
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