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.
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.
Community — Ohio
ODOT seeks public input on 2027 signal upgrades in Portage and Summit counties, including beacon removals and new equipment at key intersections. Comments due Nov. 9.
Community — Twinsburg
Twinsburg Historical Society to host "Unlocking the Constitution" talk by Jonah Pichette on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at 8996 Darrow Road. Attendees will receive a copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Community — Aurora
Aurora community unveils renovated Leighton Amphitheater as outdoor classroom, honoring educator Sherri Retton and recognizing local business for the project.
Community — Orange
Pulte Homes hosts Hard Hat Tour for 47 high school students in Orange, offering hands-on construction insights during National Careers in Construction Month. The event, part of the Build Trades Foundation’s PACT program, aims to inspire future skilled trades workers.
Community — Akron
Firestone Country Club in Akron will host the Ohio High School Athletic Association's girls and boys Division II golf state tournaments on Oct. 11-12, continuing its role as a premier golf venue.
Business & Commerce — Aurora
Bertram Inn in Aurora to close in January; restaurant The Leopard will remain open as owner seeks buyer with city approval.
Community — Aurora
Aurora police collaborated with regional agencies on warrants, traffic stops, and welfare checks, handling firearm charges, drug seizures, and a dementia-related call. Efforts included coordinating with Portage County, Brook Park, and other departments.
Community — Twinsburg
Author Tanisha Taylor highlights the roles of parents, coaching, and community in child development through her book *When Parenting Is Not Enough*, offering programs from fourth grade to young adulthood and hosting a Twinsburg book signing.
Community — Northfield Village
Northfield Village police arrested two men banned from Northfield Park Racino on Sept. 30; other reports included a late-night dispute, thefts, and a found dog returned to owner.
City Council — Hudson
Hudson police logged 34 incidents, including school bus complaints and fraud reports, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. Calls ranged from animal complaints to welfare checks and domestic situations.
Community — Summit County
Summit County educators are invited to a seminar on Oct. 28 exploring the role of Holocaust "upstanders," with insights from Cincinnati's Lauren Karas and connections to the annual student arts and writing contest.
Community — Ravenna
Ravenna police booked 15 individuals from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 on charges including domestic violence, drug possession, OVI, and underage drinking, with some handed over on warrants. Charges are allegations; all are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
City Council — Ravenna
Ravenna City Council approved a $25,000 facilities study, set charter secretary pay and heard downtown plans at its Oct. 5 meeting.
Community — Stow
Stow police logged 98 reports over two weeks, including domestic violence, drug arrests, OVI stops, and thefts. Logs group incidents by category, omitting names and addresses, with arrests not indicating convictions.
City Council — Sagamore Hills
Sagamore Hills police addressed three incidents in early October: a bank fraud complaint, a humanely dispatched sick raccoon, and a crash involving an unlicensed driver cited and a van impounded.
Community — Macedonia
Barbara Ann Plazek (Burket), 85, of Macedonia, Ohio, beloved mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully. Known for her baking, gardening, and faith, she will be remembered for her warmth and generosity.
Community — Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson welcomed 248 high school students from across Ohio to his Teen Ambassador Board, offering them insight into state government and opportunities to shape policies affecting teens.
Community — Solon
Stolen Cleveland car found at Solon business; police make two OVI arrests in weekly update.
Community — Gates Mills
Gates Mills police responded to a range of incidents, including a warrant notice from a New Jersey federal institution, accidental 911 calls, a smoking vehicle, and a median walker check, with most calls resulting in no issues found.
Community — Northeast Ohio
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City Council — Medina
Medina City Council passed nine measures Sept. 28, including a $1.3 million columbarium wall and Granger Road pit work. A committee backed shelter funding.
Community — Summit County
Summit County's Emergency Communications Center earns Ohio Gold Star Dispatch Center of the Year honor, recognized for exceptional emergency services and community safety, as praised by County Executive Ilene Shapiro.
City Council — Seven Hills
Seven Hills council passed an energy contract and tax levy resolution, approved two variances and heard a fire chief recount a Sept. 21 rescue.
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.
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