Wadsworth school tax proposal remains unresolved after five-option certification process
Wadsworth City Schools approved five possible tax options for certification June 30 and scheduled a July 20 meeting to decide which proposal, if any, to pursue.
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Gibsonburg secures $1.5 million for downtown revitalization
Gibsonburg has secured $1.5 million in grants for downtown revitalization after earlier surveying, utility marking and initial design work.
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Toledo Names Kevin Braun as Next Police Chief
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced Chief Michael Troendle will retire Nov. 1, 2026, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun set to succeed him.
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Canton board to consider $550,000 for Baxter site homes
Canton’s Board of Control will consider $550,000 for homes at the former Baxter Elementary site, along with CDBG and Fulton Road actions.
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New Bremen council considers CenterPoint gas-pipeline easement across village-owned canal
New Bremen Village Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that would allow CenterPoint Energy to cross a village-owned canal with a gas-pipeline easement.
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Sidney continues preparations for Amazon Web Services data center on Millcreek Road
Sidney’s June 24 project FAQ identifies the AWS data-center site, a May grading permit, utility agreements and tax-related arrangements.
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Grove City approves sidewalk assessments, authorizes Borror Road bridge transfer
Grove City Council approved sidewalk special assessments and authorized the transfer of the Borror Road bridge from Franklin County. A grant change is set for Aug. 3.
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Centerville City Schools launches long-term facility planning effort
Centerville City Schools has launched Build Elk Strong, a planning process focused on school infrastructure, safety needs and future community input.
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Ohio seeks approval for $2 million roadwork grant tied to Rossford OPmobility project
The Ohio Department of Development has requested approval to release $2 million in FY2026 roadwork grant funds for an OPmobility project in Rossford.
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Akron Reports Progress on 171 Capital Projects
Akron City Council received an update on 171 capital projects valued at more than $341 million, including road resurfacing and Home Avenue improvements.
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Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Coal-Plant Bailout Charge for Utility Customers
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio decision allowing a charge tied to the state’s House Bill 6-era coal-plant bailout. Challengers said the decision could permit roughly $115 million in customer overcharges.
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Windsor Road in Orwell Township closed through September for bridge work
Ashtabula County says Windsor Road in Orwell Township will close July 6 through Sept. 24 for bridge replacement and road-alignment work 2,000 feet west of Parks Road.
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Perry sets financing intent for Center Road drainage improvements
The Village of Perry has listed Resolution 8-2026, a financing-intent step for 2025 Center Road drainage improvements using planned tax-exempt debt proceeds from the State of Ohio.
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No Haskins project decision is documented in available July records
Available official Haskins records list July meetings, but do not show a substantive project decision or construction announcement tied to the village.
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South Euclid submits $7.9 million bid for former Notre Dame College campus
South Euclid submitted the $7.9 million minimum bid required to enter the auction for the former Notre Dame College property, but the city’s final outcome and any purchase remain unconfirmed.
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Parma Advances 2-Mill Police Levy for November 2026 Vote
Parma City Council materials advance a proposed five-year police levy estimated to raise $2.79 million annually if voters approve it in November 2026.
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Cincinnati Open Announces 18-Partner Roster for 2026 Tournament
The Cincinnati Open says its 2026 tournament will feature six returning cornerstone partners and 12 new partners when the event begins Aug. 8.
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Cleveland Evaluates Proposals for 12 Surplus School Sites
Cleveland and CMSD have closed a redevelopment request for 12 surplus school properties. The city says responses are now being evaluated.
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Solon High School begins 2026-27 year with new principal and assistant principal
Dakota Berg and Paige Zenovic began leading Solon High School on August 1, following the Board of Education’s acceptance of Erin Short’s retirement after 26 years in school administration.
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Ohio Edison to install smart meters throughout Fairlawn
The City of Fairlawn says FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison will install smart electric meters across the city, but the available notice does not provide a start date or establish any billing or rate changes.
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Norwalk schools plan cost reductions as district prepares for 2026 groundbreaking
Norwalk City School District says it plans to cut costs while preparing to break ground on a new school building in 2026. The project’s site, cost, financing and exact groundbreaking date remain unavailable.
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Fairborn advances redevelopment of former 12.4-acre Skyway Plaza site
Fairborn City Council approved an agreement directing the Fairborn Development Corporation to pursue site-readiness work and economic-development funding for the former Skyway Plaza property at 1104 Kauffman Avenue.