Nick Castele
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Ideastream Public Media
Former Council Member Rebecca Maurer is returning to City Hall to steward the city's lead prevention strategy as calls to address the poisoning crisis intensify.
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Editors' Picks
With final payments expected by March 31, some members of the East Palestine train derailment personal injury settlement worry their checks will not add up to what was promised. We'll discuss in our recurring "Law of The Land" series.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was giving President Trump "maximum options" and that the war will not be "endless," a day after the president gave mixed signals about progress. -
The plan to cut $11 million largely avoids layoffs, but the district says it will still need to cut deeper in the coming years. -
Cleveland's 2026 budget is nearly finalized after city council and Mayor Justin Bibb struck an agreement for annual operating costs. -
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik introduced the 2026 operating budget Monday, detailing $785 million in expenditures. The budget is about $14 million less than in 2025. -
Dr. Philip Wagner is the second superintendent hired since the board split from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. -
A spokesperson for AAA said the conflict in Iran is the biggest factor for spiking fuel costs. -
Gov. Mike DeWine isn't giving away many details about what he'll say in his last annual address as governor. -
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled against the Trump administration, which argued it was harmed by Haitians with Temporary Protected Status remaining in the U.S. while the lawsuit plays out. -
Zoos can make for a great outing, but sometimes accessibility issues can create obstacles to truly enjoying the day. The Akron Zoo has announced two new features meant to break down some of those barriers.
