The Trooper Kenny Velez golf fundraiser will hold its tenth and final tournament in 2026, organizers say a new committee will launch a Phillip Wagner memorial drive in 2027.

Akron Public Schools is proposing about $11 million in cuts to its 2026–27 budget, targeting administrators, programs and operations while pledging to shield classroom instruction. Leaders warn deeper multiyear reductions may still be needed.

Trailhead Community Health Foundation will steward proceeds from Summa Health’s sale to fund health access and research across Greater Akron, with grants expected late 2026.

The 2026 Gap report finds Ohio short roughly 266,000 affordable rental units and nearly half of the state’s 1.58M renters are cost-burdened. Advocates want action.

Fairview Park moved the Gemini Center natatorium's finish date to May 15, delaying spring swim programs while crews complete mechanical and pool finishes.

Allied Van Lines data show Ohio had a modest net outflow in 2025 as movers favored mid‑sized Sun Belt and Western metros over some Ohio metros. The shifts show up across Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland.

A January poll finds broad bipartisan support for Ohio’s public libraries even as the state changes how library funding is distributed.

Residents at the Towers at Summit Ridge say missing heat, weeks without hot water and pest infestations have left some calling their units "disgusting."

A Cleveland Fed analysis finds young college grads are taking longer to land first jobs as employers shift toward skills‑based hiring and postings dip.

CMSD’s board approved a new calendar that pushes the first day back to Aug. 24, and tacks on a staff PD day to ease dozens of planned school mergers.

Ashtabula Pride will not hold its large June festival in 2026, citing volunteer and sponsorship shortfalls. Organizers say they’ll run pop-up events and keep scholarship work going.

After sudden revenue losses, Lorain City Schools must close about $16.6M. Officials warn preschool and special‑education services face the biggest risk.

Cleveland Heights is catching up on tree-lawn pickups after record snowfall delayed Christmas tree and leaf removal, with efforts resuming during a warm spell.