Ohio Community Pulse

Akron's planning director argues that 1980s zoning rules requiring minimum lot sizes of 4,000 square feet for single-family homes and 7,000 for...

Ohio's new data center committee held its first hearing Wednesday, with industry and regulators downplaying concerns while stressing economic...

The Troy Strawberry Festival captures classic Ohio small-town charm as a family celebration of local culture and strawberries.

• Family activities...

Across Ohio, communities gathered to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

• Youngstown law enforcement hosted a Fallen Officers Memorial...

A Gongwer/Werth survey of 35% of Ohio legislators offers insider predictions for November's key races.

• Senate: Husted favored at 56% chance vs....

Ohio localities are showing proactive responsiveness on public safety through targeted tools and open dialogue.

• Clermont County's SAFE unit, funded...

Johnny Berringer, the only defendant still at large, faces felony charges including promotion of prostitution and money laundering after a statewide...

Ohio communities are rolling out diverse summer celebrations to spark connection and culture statewide.

• Northeast Ohio food trucks top 10 finalists...

A standoff and shooting in Olmsted Falls left two dead and one injured, highlighting a serious local emergency in the Cleveland area.

State Policy Shifts

• 🔥 Data Center Tax Pause: Governor DeWine temporarily halted new data center tax exemptions while a joint legislative...

• Economic draw: Incentives secured $37B in AI investments but pause risks losing projects to other states.
• Fiscal reality: Costs surged to $1.6B in...

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose hosted his sixth statewide seminar in Dayton to help small business owners avoid cyber scams, stressing that attackers target ease over size and providing a free booklet of first-step protections.

Rural districts with no private school options are demanding accountability for Ohio's EdChoice voucher program.

• Rep. Pizzulli highlights that...

Ohio health alerts flag unsafe fine particle pollution across several counties, posing breathing risks especially to children, older adults, and those...

Despite a cold, snowy winter, spotted lanternfly egg masses survived in significant numbers because Ohio winters aren't cold enough to kill...

An 18-year-old Oregon man allegedly made at least 17 swatting calls to Ohio schools and organizations in March, forcing 17 high schools into lockdown...

Ohio communities are responding to the rapid growth of short-term rentals with new regulations aimed at easing neighborhood disruptions and housing...

Kettering's new Text-to-911 service gives hearing- and speech-impaired residents, plus those in danger where voice calls aren't safe, a vital way to...

This weekend offers rich cultural options across the Mid-Ohio Valley.

• Art exhibits by Debbie and Steve Sisson plus Frederick Hayes run daily at...

Downtown Toledo's first grocery store is finally taking shape at the former Oaken Produce building, with a late-2026 opening targeted at 33 North...