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Ohio Politicians Welcomed Unregulated Data Centers by the Hundreds. Ohio Citizens Are Fighting Back

Ohio politicians committed at least $2.3 billion in sales tax exemptions to the biggest tech giants in the world

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Cleveland Public Library Workers Agree on Contract, Averting Strike

The union won a wage increase, improved insurance coverage and increased vacation time, among other perks.

by Mark Oprea August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Ohio News

Data Center Debate Exposes Ohio’s Uneven Energy Landscape

Ohio has put its thumb on the scale when it comes to choosing between solar, wind and natural gas.

by Rob Moore August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland Rocks Building Up for Auction

Founder Kevin Wojton still owes some $2 million on the property, court records show. The gym itself could close late September.

by Mark Oprea August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Ohio News

In an Ohio Congressional Race With National Scrutiny, Brian Poindexter Wants to Win on His Own Terms

Poindexter is challenging embattled Republican US Rep. Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District

by Siddarth Sivaram, The Ohio Capital Journal August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Ohio News

The Girls Who Survived

Ohio’s residential treatment centers left them with trauma and questions. The friendships forged inside helped them heal and find answers.

by Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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Garden, Pets, Trash: People’s Budget Vote Picks 5 Projects for Slavic Village

About four percent of the southeast side neighborhood came out to decide how $100,000 of privately-raised money should be spent.

by Mark Oprea August 25, 2026August 26, 2026

Cleveland News

Cleveland Public Library Workers Reach Temporary Agreement, Strike Plans Paused

11th hour negotiations produced an agreement averting a Monday strike. Both sides still need to approve the final deal before Thursday.

by Mark Oprea August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Ohio News

Democrats Don’t Agree on How to Talk About Trans Athletes. Just Look at Ohio

Dr. Amy Acton’s Trump-like statement in the governor’s race raises questions about how far candidates in battleground states can go before jeopardizing LGBTQ+ support.

by Amanda Becker The 19th News August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Ohio News

ICE Has Begun Targeting and Detaining Haitians Living in Springfield, Ohio

“ICE has also indicated that targeted enforcement activity will continue throughout Ohio,” said Springfield mayor Rob Rue.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Ohio News

Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Nearly $700,000 Leasing Private Jets for Campaign Events

“Ohioans know they can’t trust a billionaire who looks down at us from 30,000 feet to understand the challenges we’re facing or to fight for us,” said a spokesperson for Amy Acton’s campaign.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Cleveland News

Downtown Cleveland’s Park Building Has Two Dozen Owners. Who’s Liable to Pay for Urgent Repairs?

A 2023 engineering study found the building was in “imminent danger” if its façade wasn’t fixed. Park’s condo owners are arguing in court they shouldn’t be alone in paying for it.

by Mark Oprea August 21, 2026August 21, 2026