Mentor, Ohio's zoning board, will hear variance requests concerning structures like garages, fences, and covered porches at a public meeting on November 12.

Akron's Mayor Shammas Malik introduced the Akron Street Team Pilot Program with MBHG to address gun violence through credible messengers and interventions.

Cuyahoga County partners with the Cleveland Cavaliers to encourage early voting in upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of voting and highlighting election security.

The City of Lakewood seeks volunteers for various boards and commissions to help shape community policies like animal welfare, anti-racism, and urban forestry.

NEFCO released a draft Clean Water Plan open for public comment. The plan details updates for water quality management in four Ohio counties, and it includes an interactive map and email for feedback submission.

Mentor Police are preparing for their 11th Fill-a-Cruiser Food Drive on November 10, when they will collect food and cash for local families in need at Giant Eagle.

The Shaker Heights Police Department received the IACP Walmart Award for its mental health response program, serving as a national model for community policing.

Shaker Heights High School plans to install a new weapons detection system by December 2nd to improve security following an incident where a student brought a gun to a football game.

Cleveland breaks ground on Norma Herr II emergency shelter, a joint effort by Cuyahoga County, the city, and EDEN to tackle homelessness. The shelter will feature personal space and amenities and be funded by federal and city investments.

Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive, nominates Harold Pretel and Alexa Beeler for reappointment as Sheriff and Inspector General, pending the County Council's approval.

Unemployment in Mentor, Ohio, has decreased to 3.0%, showing improvement in the local job market and mirroring similar trends across other Ohio cities.

The Lakewood City Council seeks a design professional to join its Architectural Board of Review and will accept applications until December 1.

Lakewood seeks members for its Citizens Advisory Committee to evaluate and recommend funding for local programs.