Cleveland City Council has passed new laws prohibiting dangerous driving behaviors and empowering police to seize racing equipment. This crackdown includes higher penalties and a Street Take Over Task Force to address street racing issues.

The City of Mentor, Ohio, invites bids for its "2024 City-Wide Access Door Control Project," which aims to enhance security in city buildings. The proposal deadline is 12:30 p.m. on December 6.

The City of Mentor is soliciting bids for an HVAC upgrade at its fire department headquarters. Proposals are due by December 6, and the project must be completed by August 1, 2025.

Mentor's Planning Commission meeting on December 5 will discuss conditional use permits for businesses and a library expansion at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Mayor Shammas Malik of Akron announces Chief of Strategy Nanette Pitt will leave in December, leading to a reevaluation of the role to improve city planning and public engagement.

Ohio law enforcement intensifies patrols for impaired driving amid concerns that legal recreational marijuana use may lead to more people driving high.

Mentor, Ohio's unemployment rate dropped to 2.3% in October, indicating a strong local labor market and aligning with positive job trends across the state.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office started a pilot program testing SSP syringes to understand drug use and inform public health strategies.

Mentor's Be a Santa to a Senior program is back. Residents can gift essentials to local seniors. Gifts must be returned to Mentor Municipal Center by December 6.

Ohio is launching a new, more rehabilitative juvenile detention center in Bedford, moving away from larger, punitive facilities. The center, which will be completed by 2027, will focus on personalized care.

Mayor Bibb nominates nine candidates to Cleveland's Community Police Commission for City Council approval, aiming to fill vacancies from term expirations and resignations.

The Wildwood Holiday Boutique will open on December 1 at the Wildwood Cultural Center. It will feature over fifty vendors, a variety of handmade goods, live greenery, and festive attractions.

The City of Mentor has announced its 2025 events calendar, offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses to connect with the community at various free public events.