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.

Cuyahoga County has revealed plans for a new Central Services Campus to incorporate rehabilitation services into its correctional facility. The project aims to improve inmate outcomes and is set to begin construction this year.

The Mentor Channel, broadcasting city council proceedings since 1990, is now available on various digital devices, allowing residents to stay updated on local governance from anywhere.

Akron will plant 1,800 trees 2025 to improve its urban canopy, enhance sustainability, and provide health benefits. Residents will be notified and can consult the Tree Commission. The effort will cost $750,000 and include hiring three arborists.

Ohio's Attorney General Dave Yost visited East Palestine on the derailment's second anniversary, emphasizing continued legal efforts to seek justice and revealing that the lawsuit against Norfolk Southern is in the discovery phase.

The Buckeye Trail's potential as a National Scenic Trail is under study, with the City of Mentor, Ohio, supporting the initiative and seeking public input until February 19, 2025.

Akron residents may find errors in their property tax bills for Street Cleaning and lighting due to a city-identified mistake. This error affects those with multiple frontages or exemptions. Corrected bills will be issued.