Governor Mike DeWine has signed Ohio’s new capital budget into law. Senate Bill 450 includes $3.7 billion in funding for projects across the state over fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The money will support improvements to state parks, schools, college campuses, behavioral health facilities, correctional institutions, county fairgrounds, museums, trails Read more
Some of the world’s most talented adaptive golfers are coming to Wadsworth next week, and the community is invited to be part of something truly special. The Phoenix Cup Ohio 2026 will take place June 16-19 at Pine Valley Golf Club, bringing together elite adaptive golfers from around the globe Read more
Ice cream, popcorn, candy and other sweet treats are once again taking center stage as the Summit Sweet Stroll returns for its second year. The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau officially launches the 2026 Sweet Stroll on June 13, inviting residents and visitors to explore some of Summit County’s favorite Read more
Cleveland Metroparks has officially opened the new Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center at the East 55th Street Marina, creating what officials say is the first community sailing center of its kind along Lake Erie in Ohio. The $18.5 million facility is designed to expand public access to Lake Erie Read more
One of the most decorated players of the Browns’ modern era is hanging up his cleats. Veteran offensive guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement Monday, ending a remarkable 12-year NFL career spent entirely in Cleveland. Drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Read more
Ohio ranks 27th in the nation for child well-being, according to the newly released 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report examines how children are faring across all 50 states using measures tied to economic well-being, education, health and family and community factors. Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel, your chance has arrived. The legendary Nickel Plate Road No. 765 steam locomotive is returning to northeast Ohio for the popular Steam in the Valley excursions on June 12-14 aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Read more
Two Akron men and a local junk-removal business have been indicted following an investigation into illegal dumping on vacant properties in Copley Township. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that a Summit County grand jury returned indictments against 47-year-old DeShawn Dixon, 34-year-old Zachary Dupert, and SOS Junk Removal. According to Read more
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has unveiled a new online dashboard designed to give the public a closer look at felony crime and sentencing trends across the state. The new Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard compiles felony arrest and sentencing data from all 88 Ohio counties, with records stretching back 10 Read more
Two former FirstEnergy executives have been reindicted on corruption-related charges tied to Ohio’s House Bill 6 scandal, setting the stage for a new trial later this year. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Thursday that a Summit County grand jury has returned a new Read more
