After receiving an ultimatum from county commissioners, county workers went on strike Members of the United Auto Workers employed by Lorain County government began a strike this week after county officials presented what union representatives described as a final contract ultimatum during ongoing labor negotiations. Picket lines formed outside county facilities in Elyria and other locations across the county following the breakdown in talks. The affected bargaining unit inclu

The persistent snowfall is causing trouble for plowing operations Northeast Ohio communities are grappling with road salt shortages as repeated winter storms strain supplies and complicate snow and ice control efforts across the region. Municipalities and private snow-removal operators alike report that stockpiles typically relied upon during peak winter months have been depleted earlier than expected. Heavy snowfall, frequent freeze-thaw cycles, and sustained cold temperatur

Max Miller and Ed FitzGerald are locked in a tight battle for Congress in Ohio's 7th District Comments made by Rep. Max Miller  during a recent appearance on a conservative podcast have sparked controversy in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, prompting a sharply worded response from Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald  that has since gone viral online. In the podcast interview, Miller addressed the fatal shooting of a woman during an encounter involving Immigration and Custo

Joe Fouche appears to be breaking away from the pack in January's special election for Mayor of Oakwood. OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio —  The mayoral campaign of Joe Fouche is showing signs of growing momentum as it continues to emphasize his professional background and a detailed vision for the future of Oakwood Village. Oakwood residents were shocked at the passing of longtime mayor Gary Gottschalk this past September. The January 6th special election will mark the first time in mo

A judge has blocked the Browns plan to use unclaimed funds from the State of Ohio to fund construction. An Ohio judge has ruled against an effort that could have steered roughly $600 million in unclaimed funds toward the Cleveland Browns, blocking a key piece of a plan tied to financing the team’s proposed domed stadium in Brook Park. The decision came in a case brought by attorneys with DannLaw, who challenged the state’s handling of unclaimed funds under Ohio law. The lawsu

Ed FitzGerald has opened up a small lead over Max Miller, according to latest poll Challenger Ed FitzGerald has opened a narrow lead over incumbent Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, according to an internal polling memo obtained by this publication, underscoring the competitiveness of a race that national operatives already view as a potential 2026 battleground. The survey, conducted in early December among 300 likely voters in the district, shows FitzGerald ho

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are facing mounting legal trouble as they move toward a spring trial on criminal gambling charges that have drawn national attention and renewed scrutiny of Major League Baseball’s relationship with the betting industry. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both members of the team’s bullpen, appeared in court last week as prosecutors outlined their case, which centers on allegations that the players participated in illegal sports wagers placed thro

Westlake and Cleveland Starbucks locations were part of a nationwide strike by baristas. Baristas at multiple Starbucks locations across the United States, including stores in Westlake and downtown Cleveland, have joined a rolling strike in coordination with a national labor campaign. The walk-outs correlate with the company’s high-profile “Red Cup Day” promotion and target unresolved contract negotiations with the union representing its workers. In Westlake’s retail hub of C

Ed FitzGerald's campaign released a video of Trump's ballroom that is going viral on social media. A blistering new video from 7th District Congressional candidate Ed FitzGerald is catching fire online — and it’s not hard to see why. The former FBI Special Agent, now taking on incumbent Rep. Max Miller, has ignited national attention with a sharp-edged attack on Donald Trump’s newly built $300 million White House ballroom — a project critics have already dubbed “Marie Antoine