Akron Adopts 2026 Capital Budget With $1.484 Million in Projects
Akron’s 2026 capital budget directs $1.484 million to polymer innovation, Polsky Building redevelopment, the Innerbelt plan and neighborhood business districts.
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Aurora schools narrow facilities proposal to $80 million Essential Plan ahead of possible November bond issue
Aurora City School District is advancing a narrower facilities proposal centered on a new Craddock Elementary building, a transportation facility and priority repairs across existing schools.
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Ostrander begins comprehensive land-use planning process
Ostrander has begun creating a comprehensive land-use plan with assistance from the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission.
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Dayton Opens Downtown Police Substation With 30 Officers
Dayton opened a temporary downtown police substation at 30 S. Main St., assigning 30 officers to patrol operations ahead of a planned permanent station.
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Streetsboro schools remain under financial precaution as district plans 2026-27 staffing changes
Streetsboro City Schools remains in Ohio Financial Precaution status, with a part-time middle-school athletic director position planned and a 7-mill levy headed to the May 5 ballot.
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NFL preseason opens as 32 teams move toward August roster deadline
The 2026 NFL preseason opened with the Hall of Fame Game, while all 32 clubs prepare for preseason games and an Aug. 30 deadline to set 53-player rosters.
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Cincinnati BuildReady Housing Competition Sets Aug. 14 Deadline
Cincinnati’s BuildReady competition is seeking designs for two-, three- and four-family homes before an Aug. 14 deadline and a September awards event.
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Cleveland Council Renews Flock License-Plate Program for Six Months
Cleveland City Council renewed the Flock license-plate reader program through a six-month extension after a committee reversed its initial rejection.
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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.