Beachwood’s Citywide Signage Replacement Project Begins in August
Beachwood will begin the first phase of a public-facility signage replacement project in August, including a 90-degree sign rotation at City Park East and new integrated lighting.
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Jennifer Schwanke begins as Dublin City Schools superintendent after predecessor’s resignation
Jennifer Schwanke became superintendent of Dublin City Schools on Aug. 1, following John Marschhausen’s resignation and taking over just before the 2026-27 school year.
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Bellbrook nears end of downtown streetscape work as water-system concerns move into focus
Bellbrook’s downtown infrastructure project is nearing completion, while city officials are turning attention toward water-system concerns whose repairs, costs and schedule have not yet been disclosed.
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Lexington’s Main Street Safety Corridor Project Redesigns Roadway Between Castor Road and Plymouth Street
The Village of Lexington announced a roadway redesign for Main Street between Castor Road and Plymouth Street, with fewer through lanes, a center turn lane and bike lanes planned for both sides.
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Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights Continue Ridgebury Boulevard Resurfacing Through August
Joint resurfacing on Ridgebury Boulevard began during the week of June 11, 2026, and is scheduled to continue through August, with possible lane restrictions and travel delays.
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Kettering officials weigh future of recreation-center ice rink
Kettering leaders discussed the recreation-center ice rink at an Aug. 6 workshop, but no closure, restructuring plan or final vote has been confirmed.
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Columbus Breaks Ground on Hilltop Police Substation
Construction has begun on a two-story, 13,500-square-foot Columbus police substation at 1860 Sullivant Ave., with an opening planned for November 2026.
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CPS Back-to-School Fest Set for Aug. 8 at Washington Park
Cincinnati Public Schools will host its annual Back-to-School Fest Aug. 8 at Washington Park, giving CPS families a central kickoff for the 2026-27 school year.
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Cleveland Sets Aug. 7 Target to Choose Teams for 12 Former Schools
Cleveland and CMSD are scheduled to select redevelopment teams for 12 former school sites, but no selections or final uses have been announced.
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Lima promotes $25 million Opportunity Zone investment program for companies and infrastructure
The City of Lima is highlighting a $25 million Arctaris-Lima investment program aimed at growing companies and community infrastructure in census tracts 126, 129 and 141.
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Portsmouth-area former uranium site targeted for 10-gigawatt data center and gas-power project
Federal officials announced a planned data-center and gas-power development near Piketon that could bring major regional investment, but the project remains proposed and is outside Portsmouth city limits.
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Toledo Jeep Fest brings expected 100,000-plus visitors downtown
Toledo Jeep Fest runs Aug. 6-9, with more than 100,000 visitors expected downtown and a parade, displays, drone show and TARTA service.
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Haitians in Springfield lose federal protection after court action
Haitians in Springfield are facing uncertainty over deportation protection and work authorization after a federal court allowed TPS to end Aug. 5.
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Youngstown schools prepare for 2026 high-school consolidation
Youngstown schools are completing summer preparations for a 2026-27 reconfiguration that will combine Chaney and East high schools.
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Millersburg revives village Independence Day celebration as part of 2026 civic programming
Millersburg’s community Independence Day celebration returned July 4, 2026, with a parade, food and family activities after being absent from the village in recent years.
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Construction Set to Begin on New 33,000-Square-Foot Chardon Library Branch
Geauga County Public Library will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Aug. 10, 2026, for its planned 33,000-square-foot Chardon Branch at 345 Park Avenue.
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Commercial Point Council Publicly Censures Member Over Alleged Offensive Remarks
Commercial Point Village Council voted July 6 to censure Councilman Eric Nungester after a resolution alleged misogynistic remarks and use of a racial slur inside council chambers.
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Akron Officials Defend Flock Cameras as Privacy Debate Continues
Akron police officials say Flock Safety cameras help investigations, while privacy and oversight questions remain unresolved in the city’s public-safety debate.
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Enon Village Council lists Aug. 11 meeting as next public decision point
The Village of Enon’s 2026 schedule lists the next regular Village Council meeting for Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., with agenda, minutes and meeting-access information available through the village website.
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Bowling Green schools weigh elementary-building options as district ratifies labor agreements
Bowling Green City Schools is discussing elementary-school facility options while ratifying agreements covering bus drivers and competitive contracts. No closure, consolidation or construction plan has been approved.
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Hudson council approves school police agreement and six-month data-center application stay
Hudson City Council approved a police-services agreement with the school district and a six-month stay on new data-center applications during its July 14 meeting.
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Shelby council schedules August meetings as city decisions move into late-summer agenda cycle
Shelby City Council’s official 2026 calendar lists public meetings for Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 at 29 Mack Ave., with additional meetings scheduled through Dec. 21.