Cleveland State filed a 30-page motion seeking dismissal of a suit by WCSB programmers and a nonprofit that challenges the station’s transfer to Ideastream. The filing argues immunity and lack of standing.

A proposed Ohio bill would force public colleges to list former DEI staff and could tie state funding to SB 1 compliance.

Cuyahoga County DCFS says it has 19 vacancies — 15 frontline social‑worker posts — while a county hiring freeze limits new hires; crisis teams are stepping in.

House Democrats blocked the emergency clause on SB 9, delaying a change that would expand a tax break for startup investors and could cost Ohio millions.

A Senate committee advanced a substitute to SB 143 that would strip the criminal‑history box from private job applications while adding employer protections. Advocates warn the deal weakens the original bill.

Bills filed in November 2025 would let Ohioans choose natural organic reduction — turning remains into soil — and set rules for licensed facilities.

Garfield Heights rescheduled its Community Safety Town Hall for March 25, where residents can discuss safety concerns with officials and healthcare experts.

The Fairview Park Police Department is hiring School Crossing Guards with a starting pay of $15.91/hr and benefits such as paid training and equipment.

Orrville Police seek help in locating missing 17-year-old Aiden McElroy, details shared in national database, with a tip line established for information.

The DOJ seeks to end federal oversight of the Cleveland Police Department, citing reforms and commitment to constitutional policing since the 2015 consent decree.

CSU appoints Dr. Andrew Crawford and Dr. Chad Warren to key roles in enrollment and advancement, aiming to boost recruitment, financial aid, and fundraising efforts.

The Ohio House voted to let the Classic Learning Test join the ACT and SAT as an admissions option, passing H.B. 326 and sending the measure to the state Senate. Supporters say it widens choices, critics warn it could deepen equity questions.

The USAO for the Northern District of Ohio collected over $134 million in FY 2025 from civil and criminal actions, with notable recoveries from fraud and environmental violations.