Valentine's Day increases vulnerability to scams, including imposters posing as celebrities like Michael Bolton, to swindle money from victims, warns Cuyahoga County's Scam Squad.

Cleveland has opened warming centers in local recreation centers from Feb 17-20 to relieve residents of the winter cold, with facilities mentioned and contact information provided.

Cleveland has doubled its allocation to the Housing Trust Fund, increasing it to $6,999,701, intending to rehabilitate 170 rental units for affordable housing. Comments are open until March 14.

Akron will invest $1 million in sidewalk repairs and $5.75 million in resurfacing 48 miles of road to improve infrastructure. Mayor Malik has prioritized residents' concerns.

West Park Elementary in Ravenna will close due to declining enrollment, aligning with a district consolidation plan. Students will transfer to Willyard Elementary School.

Akron is inviting public input on new crowd management policies following a lawsuit settlement. A forum is scheduled, and consultant Spencer Fomby is aiding the process.

Cuyahoga County announces new dates for its Great Estates Program, which assists residents with estate planning and offers guidance on asset transfer and trusts.

Electricity bills in Ohio and 12 other PJM-managed states will increase from June 2025 due to a rise in capacity prices affecting the generation charges on electric bills.

Mentor announced a call for bids for the 2025 Concrete Road Repair Program until February 24, 2025, with a $900,000 budget and additional options available.

Mentor's Springbrook Gardens Park will feature five storybook-themed benches by local artists from June to August, with a registration deadline for artist submissions on March 17, 2025.

ODOT District 1 is holding its annual Paint-the-Plow contest, inviting students from eight Ohio counties to decorate snowplow blades, with winners announced before Memorial Day.

The University of Akron ends funding for the 'Rethinking Race' forum in response to Trump's executive order targeting DEI initiatives, which affects campus programming and sparks diverse reactions among students and faculty.

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno urges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to re-evaluate or dismiss Cleveland's police consent decree, citing concerns over law enforcement efficiency and procedural issues under the previous administration.