A new GOP bill, H.B. 693, would reinterpret conversion therapy rules, limit pronoun and foster policies and let the state pull funding from noncompliant governments.

House Bill 646 would create a 13‑member panel to study Ohio's booming data‑center industry and its effects on water, power, farmland and neighborhoods.

Barberton firefighters demonstrated expert medical response by quickly diagnosing and treating a heart attack, leading to a lifesaving intervention exemplified on their Facebook page.

The Brunswick Division of Fire provided an advanced fireground tactics training class over two days to enhance firefighter skills amid increasing fire challenges.

Akron's Spring Hill Apartments face postal suspension and city inspections due to roaches, mold, and safety issues. The management is actively addressing the problems.

Ohio lawmakers are pushing for House Bill 79 to increase penalties for assaults on sports officials after a coach attacked a referee at a youth wrestling tournament.

Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, Inc. received a $1,000 grant to create a pollinator garden in Maple Heights, enhancing local biodiversity and education.

Lorain County faces law enforcement challenges as 41 sheriff's cruisers risk repossession due to unpaid fees, potentially affecting public safety and emergency response.

Sandusky City has announced plans to revitalize the historic Boeckling Building after its donation by Cedar Point, seeking partners for its redevelopment.

Property owners in Cuyahoga County must pay their real estate taxes by February 19 to avoid a 10% penalty, with a grace period until March 2. Payment can be made in various ways, and assistance programs are available for those struggling.

Mentor Municipal Planning Commission Meeting set for February 5, 2026, at 7 PM in the council chambers, with live broadcasts available on multiple platforms.

Cleveland marks a century of Black History Month, emphasizing the importance of remembering the city's fight against school segregation and promoting justice and inclusion for the future.

The Cleveland City Council unanimously passed 'Tanisha's Law,' creating a new Bureau of Community Crisis Response for nonviolent mental health 911 calls.