A number of new laws are rolling out across Ohio this month and in the coming weeks, bringing changes that impact everything from marijuana sales and voting rules to dog ownership and college sports. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing, and what it means in everyday life. STRONGER MARIJUANA AND Read more
Two very different stories are highlighting animal welfare efforts across Medina County. At Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary, staff are asking residents not to abandon animals on the property after several recent incidents. The nonprofit says goats, cats and roosters have been left without warning, creating potential health and safety Read more
Ohio is getting a piece of the Olympics. Columbus has been selected to host nine soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, bringing international competition to Lower.com Field. The city will host eight men’s and women’s group stage games, along with a men’s quarterfinal on July 20, 2028. Read more
Wadsworth Schools may adopt a new English language arts curriculum for all grade levels. According to the Medina Gazette, the district is considering continuing with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials already used in elementary schools and expanding them through high school. Officials say the goal is to keep reading and writing Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays known for parades, green shirts, Irish pride and get-togethers with family and friends. But along with the celebration comes a serious reminder from law enforcement: plan ahead before you drink. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers will be highly visible on Read more
An 8th grader from Revere Middle School is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the 97th Akron Beacon Journal Regional Spelling Bee on Sunday at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Esther Lin captured first place by correctly spelling the word “nutation.” Lucas Lebo of Black River Middle Read more
Powerful winds swept across Ohio this weekend, causing widespread damage, power outages and travel disruptions across much of northeast Ohio. The gusty winds will continue today as another high wind advisory is in effect. The strongest wind gust recorded Friday reached 85 miles per hour at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport, Read more
Firefighters from Wadsworth and several neighboring departments battled a three-alarm house fire early Thursday morning in the 2500 block of Blake Road in Wadsworth Township. The call came in just before 6 a.m. When crews arrived, the home was fully involved in flames, according to Wadsworth Fire Chief Bob Lindner. Read more
A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows hit-and-run crashes are becoming a growing problem on America’s roads. Researchers found that 15% of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, the highest percentage recorded in recent years. Pedestrians and cyclists are especially Read more
Copley High School swept the top three spots at this year’s Summit County Miniature Bridge Building Competition. The annual event, organized by the Summit County Engineer’s Office, celebrated its 25th year this year and drew record participation. Thirty-seven teams from 18 schools competed March 4 at the Summit County Fairgrounds Read more
