Former State Representative Matt Lundy is seeking a return to the Ohio House. Voters in Ohio’s 53rd House District will decide a sharply contrasting Democratic primary this spring, as former state Rep. Matt Lundy seeks a return to Columbus after more than a decade, facing former Lorain City Councilman Dan Nutt in a race defined as much by campaign activity as by credentials. The 53rd District, which includes the city of Lorain and parts of Elyria, is an open seat following th

Data Centers are spending half a million dollars to stop Ed FitzGerald Voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional District are being bombarded by almost half a million dollars in TV commercials, paid for by the Data Center industry, trying to defeat frontrunner Ed FitzGerald in the May 5th Democratic Primary. The commercials are paid for by something called the "Jobs and Democracy PAC", which is a political action committee funded by Anthropic, and AI company. The ads urge Democratic

Citizens are gathering petitions to force a vote on whether Ohio should ban data centers. New Russia Township Proposed Data Center is at the Center of Controversial Data Center Issue Sweeping Ohio A newly launched citizen initiative could place Ohio voters at the center of a high-stakes debate over the future of digital infrastructure, as organizers work to qualify a proposed constitutional amendment that would effectively ban large-scale data centers across the state. The me

The leading candidates for Ohio's 7th congressional district are squaring off A growing political dispute is unfolding in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District between the two leading candidates, Democratic candidate Ed FitzGerald and incumbent Republican Max Miller, as they clash over Miller’s refusal to hold town hall meetings for constituents. The conflict intensified this week when FitzGerald went to Miller’s Washington D.C. office seeking answers about the absence of public

Crews are working overtime to clean up the mess. NORTHEAST OHIO — Powerful winds swept across Northeast Ohio on Friday as a strong storm system moved through the Great Lakes, knocking out power, damaging buildings, and scattering debris across communities from the lakeshore to inland counties. Wind gusts reached extreme levels during the afternoon, with measurements of about 85 mph at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport and roughly 77 mph at Cleveland Hopkins International Air

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