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Spotted: Rocky River confirms first sighting of invasive bug
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – An invasive pest that has spread across the region in recent years has officially been spotted in Rocky River. The city’s service department announced that a spotted lanternfly was found at the Service Garage on some brush that someone had thrown away. If you...
Fairview Park Summerfest returns July 25-28: A Place in the Sun
FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- Fairview Park Summerfest returns Thursday through Sunday (July 25-28) at Bohlken Park. The weekend of fun includes food and festivities -- from thrilling rides and games to delicious treats and live entertainment. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Join the fun at Westlake’s Community Run and Safety and Wellness Fair
WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Mark your calendars for Sept. 14, when the City of Westlake hosts its much-anticipated Community Run -- an event for the whole family. The special occasion, organized by the city’s recreation department, coincides with the annual Safety and Wellness Fair, promising a day filled with excitement, fitness and valuable information.
Rocky River gears up for busy construction season
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- The city’s 2024 Street Repair Program is designed to enhance the infrastructure and safety of various city roads and public paths. Most of the work began about July 8. Descriptions of the work were provided by the City of Rocky River. Sunnyhill Drive reconstruction. RMH...
Cuyahoga County to Hold Reappraisal Meetings
(Cleveland) Property owners in Cuyahoga County who haven't received their property valuation letters from the County by Monday, July 22nd, 2024, are asked to call the County's Fiscal Office at 216-443-7420, option 3 to get their property value information. The County will be hosting four community meetings next week to...
Report finds housing authority did not report lead poisoning cases
CLEVELAND — A new report said the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority did not tell the federal government about children with lead poisoning at its properties, and Cleveland City Council is demanding accountability. Councilman Richard Starr has the highest number of CMHA housing units in his ward. “Just because you...
Middleburg Heights celebrates Walter Grondeski’s 105th birthday
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Wearing party glasses and a candle-covered crown, Walter Grondeski recently celebrated his 105th birthday among friends, family, staff and fellow residents at O’Neill Healthcare in Middleburg Heights. Designating July 11 as “Walter Grondeski Day,” Judi Stupka, assistant to Mayor Matt Castelli, presented a proclamation...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb endorses Kamala Harris
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb was quick on Sunday to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. Bibb, a Democrat, went public with his support for Harris about one hour after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race. By...
Crocker Park hosting ‘Fencing Across America’ event with USA Fencing
Fencing is one of just five sports to be contested at every modern edition of the Summer Olympic Games, appearing 33 times since 1896. In an effort to help grow the sport, USA Fencing is hosting Fencing Across America exhibitions at select sites around the United States. For Northeast Ohioans...
Solon, Cleveland Metroparks trail eyes ‘26 completion date
The city of Solon in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks is working to develop a new trail starting from SOM Center Road and traveling through Solon and Chagrin Falls. Construction on the trail, 2 miles of which sits in Solon, has started and should be completed in 2026, Sean McDermott, chief planning and design officer at Cleveland Metroparks, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
Northeast Ohio gets federal funding to go big on solar power expansion
New solar power projects are soon to come to Northeast Ohio following the awarding of a more than $129 million federal grant for renewable energy. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection agency is the largest grant awarded to Cuyahoga County since it adopted the charter form of government in 2011, Cuyghoga Green Energy Administrator Mike Foley said. The funds will be used to remediate brownfields and transform them into solar energy hubs.
County’s juvenile justice reform group needs staff, more resources and a clear game plan: editorial
On the one hand, it’s hugely encouraging that Cuyahoga County Council has set up a juvenile justice reform subcommittee to create specific recommendations for how the county can reform its demonstrably inadequate approach to juvenile justice crime prevention, prosecution and rehabilitation. The deficiencies in the county’s approach were highlighted,...
Ukrainian orphans journey to Cleveland for 3-week respite from war
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There was a baggage claim bash at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Thursday. People of all ages brought balloons, flowers, signs, and flags, most in blue and yellow. This welcoming committee was awaiting very special guests: 18 orphaned children from war-torn Ukraine. "I can't imagine a better...
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