Summit County has been selected for up to $500,000 through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Job Training Program. The funding will support the Summit County Brownfields Workforce Initiative, aimed at training residents for environmental cleanup and redevelopment careers. The program plans to train up to 40 residents and place Read more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 17 performer nominees for induction in 2026. This year’s ballot features a wide range of artists spanning rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B and alternative, reflecting what organizers call the “ever-evolving faces and sounds” of rock and roll. 2026 Performer Nominees: The Read more
There are moments in life when ordinary people do something extraordinary. A split-second decision. A remembered training. A refusal to stand still. On March 5 at 5:30 p.m., the 30th and final Acts of Courage Awards will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, celebrating community members who stepped Read more
It’s a big day in Columbus. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center officially opens its new University Hospital today, moving more than 425 patients into the brand new 26-story facility. The hospital has been a decade in the making and is the largest single construction project in Ohio State’s history, Read more
Competitive cheerleading in Ohio just took a big step forward. The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators have announced a new partnership that will officially recognize the longtime OASSA Cheerleading State Championship as Ohio’s official state title event. OASSA has hosted the cheer Read more
An Ohio judge has permanently barred two former State Teachers Retirement System board members from serving again, ruling they violated their legal duty to act in the best interest of teachers and retirees. In a decision issued Thursday, the court found that Wade Steen and Rudy Fichtenbaum breached their responsibility Read more
Looking for a wedding venue that’s a little more awesome than traditional? Akron Municipal Court is partnering with the newly opened Bricks & Minifigs in Fairlawn to host off-site weddings where couples will say their vows under a custom arch made entirely of LEGO bricks. The special wedding event happens Read more
Two separate crashes in northeast Ohio have claimed lives this week. In Hudson, one person was killed in a three-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Route 91 near Hines Hill Road. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Others involved in the Read more
Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting students across the country to get creative for America’s 250th birthday. In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, she’s launching a Bookmark Design Challenge for students in grades K-8. Kids are encouraged to create an original, hand-drawn bookmark showing what America means Read more
If you live in Cuyahoga County, you may want to double-check your voter registration. According to Cleveland.com, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has flagged about 11,000 voters whose identifying information, like a driver’s license number, Social Security number or date of birth, doesn’t match state or federal records. Those Read more
