North Ridgeville was recognized as a Tree City USA for the first time, indicating its commitment to environmental stewardship and urban forest management.

North Ridgeville High School's Entrepreneurship Class has partnered with Able Not Label to create and sell custom Ranger school apparel, with proceeds supporting a scholarship for business students.

House Bill 533 would add golf carts and other under-speed vehicles to Ohio's vehicular homicide statutes, a change prosecutors say would close a prosecution gap. The measure is pending in the House Public Safety Committee.

The Midview school board placed Superintendent Dr. Frank Major on paid leave while it investigates unspecified matters. Board leaders say operations will continue as the review proceeds.

City officials proposed longer lead-safe certificates for landlords who repeatedly pass inspections, and lifetime exemptions for some low‑risk units to focus enforcement on the oldest homes.

Mentor is exploring a citywide pause on new vape and head shops through July 1, 2026 while Ohio's new hemp rules roll out.

Firefighter Raphael Smith was honored with the Meritorious Service Award from the Cleveland Fire Department for his role in advising and rescuing a woman trapped in a fire.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office honored Presidents' Day and drew parallels between presidential service and law enforcement duties in a Facebook post.

A GOP-backed bill would require doctors to deliver a state-scripted liability warning about mifepristone and collect signed certification, splitting supporters and medical groups.

North Ridgeville City Schools celebrated their 7th graders' participation in "The Amazing Shake," which teaches social skills through simulations like interviews and dining etiquette.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department visited Glendale Primary School as part of their community outreach, aiming to build early connections with youths.

Residents and county officials are reviving a push to restructure Lorain County’s Board of Commissioners, reigniting local debate about representation, cost and another possible ballot fight.

Amy Acton accepted a major union endorsement in Columbus and demanded immediate property tax relief while criticizing last year’s income-tax cuts.