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Ohio Cities Brace for Possible Uptick of ICE Activity After Protected Status Ends for Haitians

Haitians in Springfield are reportedly receiving letters asking them to report to Homeland Security and ICE in Cincinnati

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 6, 2026August 5, 2026

Cleveland News

She Owned a Plant Store. It Was Slowly Killing Her

Former Pots and Plants owner Lori Switaj dealt with years of lung issues. Her beloved plants were the source of the trouble.

by Dr. Corey Meador August 6, 2026August 5, 2026

Cleveland News

Millennia Has One Month to Save Centennial Building From Auction

The developer has until August 30 to come up with $41 million to cover debts on the gargantuan property on the corner of East 9th and Euclid.

by Mark Oprea August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Haitians Lose Jobs, Face Terror — and Impossible Choices

“They’re just terrified for their physical safety.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Cleveland News

How Cleveland Lost Its Downtown Grocery Store and How It’s Working to Attract the Next One

“We are in the moment, and we just wanna make sure that we get it right this time around.”

by Mark Oprea August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Ohio News

Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Former Son-in-Law Rep. Max Miller Unfit to Serve in Congress

“If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.”

by Sam Gauntt, States Newsroom August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Ohio News

Federal Government Will Put 2,840 Acres of Ohio’s Only National Forest Out to Bid for Fracking

“This is just continued exploitation of the people and resources of Ohio by large corporations,” Tristan Rader said in a statement.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

News & Views

Hessler Street Fair Returning in October After Seven-Year Break

An energetic team of 10 at the Hessler Neighborhood Association is planning a “soft reboot” of Cleveland’s classic counter-culture festival.

by Mark Oprea August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Cleveland News

Girl’s Joint, Back After Hiatus, Brings Femme Touch to Smoke Shop Market

Mandi Cavano and Judie Vegh had their shop in Gordon Square shut down for months due to bureaucratic obstacles.

by Mark Oprea July 31, 2026August 5, 2026

Ohio News

It Was Supposed to Be a Haven for Troubled Teens. They Risked Everything to Escape.

At Fox Run, one of Ohio’s largest youth residential treatment centers, kids and former staff detail a litany of trauma.

by Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project and Ilica Mahajan, The Marshall Project July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Ohio News

Sherrod Brown Comfortably Outraises Jon Husted as Outside Groups Enter Ohio’s U.S. Senate Race

Brown’s campaign announced $14.1 million in direct second-quarter donations, with an added $3 million coming from an affiliated PAC. Husted’s campaign reported $3.4 million in direct donations and $4.3 million from three affiliated PACs.

by Siddarth Sivaram, The Ohio Capital Journal July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

News & Views

Advocacy Group and Customers Demand Citizen Oversight of Cleveland Public Power Following July Blackouts

A coalition of Cleveland Public Power customers wants an oversight committee to improve transparency and accountability before the city’s next big outage.

by Mark Oprea July 30, 2026August 3, 2026