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Green Council approves fire union contract, hears update on income tax receipts

GREEN — Following more than a year of negotiations, Green City Council Nov. 10 approved a resolution ratifying a three-year labor agreement with Local 2964 of the International Association of Firefighters. The agreement includes a 75-cents-per-hour wage adjustment and wage increases of 4% in 2026, 3.25% in 2027 and...

Green, OH · 1d
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Dutch Bros gets OK to open in Streetsboro; chain expands in NE Ohio

Dutch Bros, a coffee shop chain that has been expanding in Northeast Ohio, received approval Nov. 10 to open a new store in Streetsboro. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission approved site plans for the store, as well as a lot split of the Shady Lake Development property where the new business is proposed. The Streetsboro location is the third to announce plans to build in the area in recent months. In July, the chain announced plans to locate in Fairlawn , and in August, plans for a Stark County location were announced. Drew Cook of Greyfox Capital , the owners and developers of the Shady Lake property, said the new building would be at 9580 State Route 14, next to Aldi, in front of the Shady Lake apartments. Another parcel on the property is being reserved for future development. The 986-square-foot drive-thru building would have no indoor or outdoor seating. There would be 22 parking spaces. There would be two drive-thru lanes serving one window, and a walk-up window. The property would be accessed through a traffic signal at Home Depot Drive and the private Highcrest Drive. Cook said he anticipates the business opening around fall 2027. It would

Streetsboro, OH · 12h

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Akron Schools Spokeswoman Sues District in Federal Court, Alleging Bias

Akron Public Schools’ own spokesperson is suing the district in federal court. Stacey Hodoh, the district’s director of strategic communication, media, community relations and outreach since 2024, filed a lawsuit Nov. 12 in U.S. District Court alleging discrimination and retaliation, and she is also suing Superintendent Mary Outley for retaliation and defamation, according to the […]

Akron, OH · 16h

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Ohio Officials Warn of ‘Beat the Sign’ Stop-Sign Challenge After Medina County Crash

Ohio school safety officials are warning families and school districts about a dangerous driving activity known as “Beat the Sign,” after a serious crash in Medina County in which the at-fault driver reportedly kept a log of attempts to run stop signs, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. In its November 2026 social media bulletin, the […]

Medina County, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Akron Says Demolition of Historic Firestone Plant 1 Is Imminent, Clock Tower to Be Saved

Akron officials said Monday, Nov. 9, that demolition of the historic Firestone Plant 1 is imminent, even as the city awaits final approval of its plan from the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Nov. 9. The plant is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is why the state […]

Akron, OH · 4d

Cleveland.com

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Free Thanksgiving dinner open to all in Twinsburg

TWINSBURG, Ohio — Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township will offer a free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24 at the Twinsburg Community Center, with residents and nonresidents alike welcome to attend. “This event is our way of giving back to the community and ensuring everyone has a place at the table this...

Twinsburg, OH · 1d

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Friends of the Cemetery Buys Blake House, a Freedom Seekers’ Underground Railroad Refuge

A piece of Medina County’s Underground Railroad history has a new owner. Friends of the Cemetery finalized its purchase of the H.G. Blake House at 314 E. Washington St. on Nov. 6, taking over a property once used as a refuge for people escaping slavery in the mid-19th century.

Medina County, OH · 3d

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New Towne Mall Briefly Evacuated After Strong Odor

A strong chemical odor prompted the evacuation of the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia Tuesday evening. New Philadelphia Fire Captain Matthew Graham says firefighters responded to the mall’s Entrance B, near the China Buffet wing, around 5:18 p.m. after a customer reported an odor similar to acetone. Graham...

New Philadelphia, OH · 2d

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Amazon drones are now delivering packages to homes in parts of Cuyahoga County

Amazon's drone delivery service now operates out of a North Randall site on the old Randall Park Mall property, reaching customers within an 8-mile radius in under two hours.

Cuyahoga County, OH · 2d

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Elyria and Wellington Boys and Girls Clubs slated to close, facing $2 million loss in funding

The loss of federal funding is forcing two Boys and Girls Clubs locations in Lorain County to shut their doors in December. The Elyria Westwood and Wellington Westwood Boys and Girls Clubs locations will have their last day of programming on Dec. 18, Lauren Switzer, director of development operations for the Boys and Girls Club Northeast Ohio, confirmed in a statement.

Elyria, OH · 2d

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New Philadelphia Considers Next Steps After Park Levy Failure

New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day says tough financial decisions lie ahead for the city following voters’ rejection of a proposed parks and recreation levy last week. The five-year, 2.4-mill levy would have generated about $1.3 million annually for park maintenance and improvements, while freeing up General Fund money for other city needs, including street paving and police and fire services.

New Philadelphia, OH · 3d

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University of Akron program helps veterans become teachers at no cost

Through a new initiative called Operation Teach, current and former military members and their families can pursue careers as licensed K-12 educators at no cost to them.

Akron, OH · 2d

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Inaccurate meters lead to LaGrange water bill spike

A spike in utility prices prompted several LaGrange neighbors to contact News 5. Some said their water bills had more than doubled from the previous month.

Lagrange, OH · 20h

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The Ohio Train Museum Where You Climb Aboard Real Cars From Rail’s Golden Age

About 1.3 million soldiers got free food and coffee at one small train station during World War II. The volunteers who fed them numbered close to 4,000. The grateful troops gave the town a nickname that still sounds like a song title: Dreamsville, USA. That same station still stands in...

Dennison, OH · 22h

Medina County Gazette

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Public meetings for Nov. 12

Granger Township Board of Zoning Appeals, regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 3717 Ridge Road. Guilford Township Zoning Commission, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 3800 Greenwich Road. Medina County Health Department Health Center Co-Applicant Board, regular meeting, 11:30 a.m., health department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive. Medina Historic Preservation Board, regular...

Medina County, OH · 1d

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Development projects getting $1 million or more from Cuyahoga County must benefit residents

Cuyahoga County Council Member Michael J. Houser Sr. didn’t like it that the county could give financial assistance to a private project but not require the developer to do anything to directly help residents. “I am a believer that if you are getting millions of dollars in tax money,...

Cuyahoga County, OH · 18h

Chronicle-Telegram

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LaGrange residents express concerns of increased water bills following meter replacements

LAGRANGE — Residents are raising concerns to village officials about increased water bills after their old water meters were recently replaced. The village started replacing water meters earlier this fall, with the goal of installing 1,168 new meters for all their customers. The city said the new meters are...

Lagrange, OH · 2d

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Board of Education Approves New Grading Policy

The Beachwood Board of Education unanimously approved the third and final reading of revised board policies at its biweekly meeting on Oct. 26. Among the approved policies is an updated grading policy. Beachwood Board of Education President Megan Walsh explained that the motivation behind the revised grading policy was the...

Beachwood, OH · 2d

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Cuyahoga Falls Adopts Strict Rules for Future Data Center Projects

Cuyahoga Falls City Council has adopted strict new regulations for any future data center projects in the city, capping the size, power draw and noise of the facilities and reserving the final say over water use to the city’s own utility departments, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Council approved the regulations at its Nov. 9 […]

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 8h

Medina County Gazette

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City of Brunswick thanks veterans for their service this Veterans Day

BRUNSWICK — The city took a moment to thank all veterans for their service at this year’s Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall. This year’s event featured a performance by the Brunswick High School string quintet, a rifle volley, taps and a speech from guest speaker Michael Dovilla.

Brunswick, OH · 1d