Elyria won $650,000 from Ohio’s capital budget to fully rebuild East Park Pool. Planning has begun; construction is expected in 2027 with a 2028 reopening planned.

A 576-pound black bear was fitted with a tracking collar in Ashtabula County, joining an expanded research effort as sightings climb across Ohio.

Cronus, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s titan arum, is swelling and could bloom any day. The brief, famously foul display usually lasts 24–48 hours and draws big crowds.