RTA sales-tax vote sets May 2027 ballot plan; board to pick 0.25% or 0.5%
After a July 7 vote, GCRTA is headed for a May 2027 Cuyahoga ballot—its sales-tax increase is still 0.25% or 0.5%, with the final rate due Sept. 22.
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Haskins area rezoning near Meta data center heads to Wood County panel July 7
Wood County Planning Commission agenda item on July 7 reviews a request to rezone 39.265 acres in Middleton to M-1 for construction parking. What to check next.
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Over-the-Rhine zoning relief and historic board hearing set for July 13: How residents can weigh in
Cincinnati’s Historic Conservation Board hearing July 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. covers 550 Reading Rd: demolition, a five-story build, and front-yard parking zoning relief.
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Solon City Council charter hearings July 6 & 20: zoning vote rules, Economic Dev Dir
Solon City Council will hold charter public hearings July 6 and July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on zoning vote rules and a proposed Economic Development Director.
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Factory Road bridge reopening in Beavercreek slips—City now estimates Aug. 13
Beavercreek OH – The Factory Road bridge closure began March 1. The city now estimates a reopening around Aug. 13, after unforeseen soil and schedule issues.
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Indictments add defendants in White House UFC plot case in Ohio
New federal indictments expand an alleged White House UFC drone-and-sniper plot case in Ohio, as prosecutors seek a streamlined conspiracy.
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Cleveland weighs keeping Flock Safety license-plate cameras online longer
Cleveland OH – After Flock Safety’s contract expired June 29, the city kept license-plate cameras running temporarily through July 15. Council action is pending.
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How to Read Sugarcreek’s Water Report (and Decode “Delivered by July 2026”)
Sugarcreek OH residents: the village’s 2025 Water Consumer Confidence Report must be delivered by July 2026. Here’s how to read it—fast.
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Tipp City July 4 event at Kyle Park includes food trucks, music, fireworks
Kyle Park’s July 4 event starts with food trucks at 5:30 p.m., live music at 6, fireworks at 10, and a Sunday rain date in Tipp City, OH.
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FDA flags undeclared tuna in Aldi kimbap sold in 20 jurisdictions
FDA says an ALDI kimbap recall for undeclared tuna can trigger serious reactions for fish-allergic shoppers.
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Wawa to open in Tipp City July 9 as traffic concerns linger
Tipp City OH – Wawa’s first Miami County store is scheduled to open July 9 at 65 W. Kessler-Cowlesville Road, after planning-board traffic concerns.
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EOIR adds 39 immigration judges, 6 temporary judges as backlog stays above 3.49 million
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – EOIR swore in 45 judges on June 17, spread across 15 states, as the immigration-court backlog remains under 3.49 million.
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Cleveland picks MMY US for modular housing, awards $2.56 million tax credit for Central Avenue factory
Cleveland OH – The city named MMY US its preferred modular housing manufacturer and announced a $2.56 million historic tax credit award for the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan building at 7000 Central Ave.
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Cleveland Flock Safety renewal stalls as council questions surveillance value
Cleveland OH – City Council Safety Committee voted 3-1 against renewing Flock ALPR days before June 29 contract expires, sparking privacy and value questions.
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Cleveland and CMSD RFQ to reuse 12 closed school sites: responses due July 20
Cleveland OH – City and CMSD extended the deadline for developers to respond to an RFQ for reusing 12 closed school sites to July 20, 2026.
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CMSD’s restructuring plan is forcing Cleveland families to make fall choices
Cleveland OH – CMSD’s Building Brighter Futures got board approval for 2026–27, shifting start timing plus School Choice and transportation rules families must plan for.
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Garaway moves toward new facilities planning after June 11 special meeting
Garaway Local Schools’ June 11 special meeting rescinded and re-requested an OFCC classroom-facilities scope, then authorized master planning.
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Sugarcreek Township’s no-solicitation rules: Do Not Solicit list & window clings
Sugarcreek Township residents can use the Township’s Do Not Solicit registry and free “No Solicitation” window clings to reduce unwanted doorstep visits.
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Toledo’s Westgate Village North breaks ground with Trader Joe’s, abatement
Toledo, OH – Westgate Village North has broken ground with Trader Joe’s in the lineup and a 15-year tax abatement residents may want to track.
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Rossford road grant targets Glenwood roundabout for plant traffic
Rossford, OH – A $2 million state grant is backing planned Glenwood Road work tied to OPmobility, raising traffic and development questions.
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Toledo Westgate project breaks ground with Trader Joe’s, tax exemption
Toledo OH – Westgate Village North has broken ground at the former Sears site, with Trader Joe’s announced and a 15-year tax exemption already approved.
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Rossford plant plan gets a $2M roadwork request as OPmobility eyes 500+ jobs
Rossford OH – Ohio is seeking $2 million in roadwork money for an OPmobility plant plan tied to 500-plus jobs and Glenwood Road traffic pressure.