Wadsworth City Schools’ proposed earned income tax issue was overwhelmingly rejected by voters Tuesday night, highlighting a difficult evening for several school funding requests across Northeast Ohio. The proposed 1.5% earned income tax would have generated an estimated $13 million annually for Wadsworth City Schools operations. Voters defeated the issue Read more
Cleveland Clinic Children’s is expanding access to mental health care for young people with a new program set to open this fall. The hospital system is launching a pediatric partial hospitalization program at its Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, offering structured, intensive care for children and teens who need more support Read more
Several zoos across Ohio, including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo, were evacuated over the weekend after receiving bomb threats that were later determined to be hoaxes. Authorities say the incidents appear to be part of a broader, nationwide wave of so-called “swatting” calls, fake emergency threats designed to trigger large Read more
Weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are no longer niche treatments, they’ve become a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Some experts are even calling this moment “The Great Shrinking,” as more Americans turn to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, diabetes, and overall health. In fact, about one in eight Americans Read more
Ground has officially been broken in Brook Park on the new Cleveland Browns stadium. “We still have 3.5 years before we officially open, but I think everybody’s beginning to sense this is a reality. We are going to have a new domed stadium. I think this is going to be Read more
If you’re looking for a reason to head to the Akron Zoo this spring, here it is. The zoo is introducing several new species as renovations wrap up in its Legends of the Wild area, with animals set to make their debut on May 16. Among the new arrivals: White-faced Read more
For years, families affected by the opioid crisis held onto hope that Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement would finally bring some form of justice. But now, many are finding that promise slipping away. A new report from Reuters shows thousands of claims are being denied, not because harm can’t be proven, Read more
Barberton is getting a major investment to protect its drinking water and reduce flood risk. FEMA has approved $7.7 million for upgrades to the Wolf Creek Dam, a 100-year-old structure considered “high-hazard” because of its importance to the community. The funding is part of a larger $8.5 million project and Read more
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is once again defending his proposal to eliminate state funding for what he calls “subpar” public universities in Ohio. In a recent appearance, Ramaswamy said, “I don’t think you should be funding subpar universities,” responding to a student question about higher education spending. The proposal Read more
As gas prices climb back above $4 a gallon for the first time in four years, many Americans aren’t just feeling it at the pump, it’s hitting their entire household budget. A new survey of more than 3,000 drivers by Advance America finds most people have a tipping point, where Read more
