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A Group Seeks to Eliminate Ohio Property Taxes. Experts Warn it Would Create Devastating Budget Cuts

More than three-fifths of property taxes fund public schools, with lesser portions funding fire and police departments, libraries, townships and city and county governments.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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Freedom From Religion Foundation Asks Ohio School District to Stop Religious Time on School Property

“A public school violates the Constitution when it promotes religion by giving special access to school property to a religious release time program,” Freedom From Religion Foundation states.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

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XCSB, Amidst Lawsuit with Cleveland State, is Back in Streaming Form

“Streaming is a realistic alternative,” one DJ told Scene, “it’s really the only alternative for us.”

by Mark Oprea March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland Puts Flock Expansion on Hold Amid Local Pushback

Flock No and others have raised concerns regarding ICE and privacy.

by Mark Oprea March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio U.S. House Members Have Mixed Reactions Across Party Lines on Trump’s Iran Military Strikes

“This President promised to end wars, not start news,” said Shontel Brown.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

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Why Is Hangry Brands So Hungry?

Cleveland’s newest and fastest-growing hospitality group has a bold plan, and no apologies, as it stakes its flashy claim on the city’s restaurant and bar scene.

by Mark Oprea March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Cleveland News

My Review of Small Bites

Where richness on the plate meets something harder to swallow.

by Andy J. Huston March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Ohio News

Despite Law Barring Utilities from Owning Power Plants, Ohio Lawmaker Mulls a Carveout for Nuclear

If lawmakers just went through all the trouble of reinforcing the distinction between the companies generating power and those distributing it, why is one lawmaker working on a plan to let the distributors get back into the generation market?

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland International Film Festival Returns to Cedar Lee For First Time in 35 Years

Screenings for 50th iteration of the festival will also show at Playhouse Square, CSU’s School of Film & Media Arts, and the Rock Hall.

by Mark Oprea March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio House Votes to Stamp Out Ranked Choice Voting Before It Begins

Two cities, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, have been considering whether to put the practice on the ballot.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Cleveland News

I-X Center Closure Spells Worry for Big Four Trade Shows

The Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama will close out a 41-year run for the event space as its operators hunt for the center’s next owner.

by Mark Oprea February 27, 2026February 27, 2026