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Cleveland’s Aggressively Going After More Nuisance Properties Thanks to New Laws, Officials Say

“The numbers speak for themselves. If you want to terrorize your neighbors, if you want to terrorize your street, there’s gonna be a price to pay,” said Mike Polensek.

by Mark Oprea January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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‘The Folks Are Fearful.’ Haitians Living in Ohio May Soon Lose Temporary Protected Status

“There’s a lot of concern that people may be put in detention while they’re waiting for their asylum hearings, and be taken away from their kids, their work, and their homes.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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The Worst of Cleveland 2026

A celebration of depravity and incompetence

by Vince Grzegorek January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Meet the Clevelander Who Biked Across All Five Ice-Covered Great Lakes This Winter

Late last year, Eric McKinney decided he would be the first cyclist to traverse all five frozen bodies of water. He completed his journey this week.

by Mark Oprea January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Republican Ohio State Senator Faces Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Oil and Gas Conflicts

“The complaint alleges Chavez’s conflicts of interest regarding undisclosed business entities and fast-tracking legislation that could benefit these interests.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Opposition to Planned Heights Multipurpose Trail is Premature, Misguided, Cities Say

Posts to social media claim a majority of trees currently lining the street would be removed. Officials say that’s far from true.

by Mark Oprea January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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After Health Subsidies Expire, Marketplace Enrollment Takes a Big Dip in Ohio

Studies predict that some 4.8 million Americans will lost insurance in the absence of ACA subsidies.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Speaks Against Abortion Pill During Senate Hearing

The abortion pill has become a target of Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., as well as state-level legislation in Ohio

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

RTA Set on Building Bus Rapid Transit Lanes on West 25th Through Heart of Ohio City Despite Business Backlash

Opponents argue eliminating on-street parking would make the area around the West Side Market more dangerous for pedestrians.

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Two Progressive Candidates Challenging Martin Sweeney for Cuyahoga County Council District 3 Seat

“This is more just standing up to the establishment,” one told Scene. “There could be a lot more progress made with a younger, fresher approach.”

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A skyilne shot of Springfield, Ohio.

After Haitians Endured Campaign Lies, an Ohio Town Prepares for ICE

Falsely accused of eating pets, and worse, Haitians in Springfield have survived harassment, and now fear deportation.

by Daphne Duret, The Marshall Project January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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Amid Protests, City Club of Cleveland Hosts Center for Christian Virtue

The president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group appeared last Friday following weeks of backlash.

by H.L. Comeriato, Ken Schneck -- The Buckeye Flame January 20, 2026January 20, 2026