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A one way road in Downtown Mansfield has the left side of it ripped up and blocked off with orange cones. Cars navigate around the construction area on the right.
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Ideastream Public Media
Economy
New Richland County Port Authority will spur economic development, officials say
Abigail Bottar
The port authority was established earlier in June, and officials hope it will attract new development to the county.
Tri-C JazzFest
Tri-C Jazzfest
Arts & Culture
46th Tri-C JazzFest invites a new generation to swing, bop and groove
Kabir Bhatia
A branch of the Columbus, Ohio public library awaits patrons.
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Statehouse News Bureau
Government & Politics
Ohio libraries concerned about funding taken out, policy on sensitive media added into budget
Karen Kasler
Government & Politics
Teachers and school employees protest the state budget outside the Statehouse while lawmakers were inside the building passing it
  1. Ohio schools push back on changes to K-12 funding, districts' cash carryover limits
  2. Two-year, $60B Ohio budget with flat income tax, Browns stadium money off to Gov. DeWine
  3. Democratic former lawmakers say if budget includes Browns money from unclaimed funds, they'll sue
Law & Justice
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts with a Freedom Library at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York.
  1. New ‘Freedom Libraries’ bring literature and hope to Ohio prisons
  2. Police auditor raises more concerns about Akron police officer punches, including on teen
  3. How a new program is sparking change in Ohio jails
Health
Close up of person applying sun screen to an arm.
  1. Northeast Ohio residents face greater skin cancer risk than rest of nation, data say
  2. Ohio's free health clinics face funding challenges. Here's how they're weathering the storm
  3. Petition says University Hospitals doctors faced retaliation after union organizing efforts
Education
A hallway at Cleveland Heights High School, a school district which has previously said it's lost millions in school funding due to students within its borders taking vouchers to attend private schools.
  1. Northeast Ohio school officials cheer judge's ruling private school vouchers unconstitutional
  2. Ohio school faculty consider defense compacts in response to government restrictions
  3. Ohio's EdChoice private school vouchers ruled unconstitutional, but case is far from over
Economy
A tall white building catches the rays of a setting sun. Shorter buildings are in shadow.
  1. Kroger plans to close 60 stores nationwide
  2. Vermilion Harbor pier repairs in the home stretch after 4 years of work
  3. Akron-Canton Airport plans for the future: more service, new control tower
Environment & Energy
Zachary Kraley using the Cleveland Metroparks' Action Trackchair to navigate the trail at Garfield Park Reservation on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.
  1. Cleveland Metroparks breaks down accessibility barriers with all-terrain wheelchairs
  2. Edgewater Beach water back to normal after first sewer overflow of 2025, but why did it happen?
  3. Where things stand one week after a chemical leak in Vinton County
Science & Technology
Kai Zhao, a professor of nasal physiology at Ohio State University’s department of otolaryngology, wears a pair of nasal plugs. Zhao tested the plugs, made of foam earplugs with a straw embedded, to see if they could help people with smell dysfunction better perceive and identify odors.
  1. Smelling better: Ohio researchers develop 'glasses for your nose'
  2. Crew arrives on ISS to replace astronauts 'stranded' in space for 9 months
  3. Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok
Race, Gender & Identity
A Pride flag hangs in Medina's Public Square for Thursday's special event.
  1. 'A protest and a celebration.' Northeast Ohio LGBTQ+ community kicks off Pride events
  2. Former Cleveland Heights staffer sues city, mayor's wife after accusations of antisemitism
  3. Cleveland Heights residents launch effort to recall mayor
Arts & Culture
Gretchen Cryer Nancy Ford
  1. 'Taking it on the road' again. Revival of classic '70s musical coming to Cleveland
  2. DJ $crilla finds his groove in music for TV, film and, now, a new album
  3. 5 things to do in NEO: JazzFest, Lithuanian songs, a snake charmer and more
Community
Cleveland Fire responded to a two-alarm explosion and fire in an apartment building at East 70th Street and Garden Valley Avenue Monday. At least five people were taken to MetroHealth. The fire, described as "extensive," required a response of 22 companies and over 60 firefighters.
  1. 'It's my passion to help.' Clevelanders respond to Garden Valley explosion with heart and humanity
  2. Looking to beat the heat on or in Lake Erie? Officials advise safety first
  3. As skate culture returns to Mansfield, this teacher uses skateboarding to connect with youth
Sports
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) sits on the field after practice at NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
  1. Pluto: “Don’t get derailed” — Why Browns Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders still has growing up to do
  2. 'Play ball!' Green celebrates new accessible field for kids with disabilities
  3. Pluto: Browns starting Shedeur Sanders Week 1 would be a 'recipe for failure'
Reporters Notebook
A storm ravaged redbud tree at the home of Ideastream Public Media's Josh Boose.
  1. Nature's beauty is no match for nature's fury
  2. Kendrick Lamar, SZA and the blues: My BOGO Chicago weekend
  3. Happy birthday, dear Akron, happy birthday to you ... and many more