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In Ohio Case, Federal Judge Says Warrantless ICE Arrests are Illegal, But Denies Motion to Stop Them

“Unfortunately, we are living in a world where documented human rights violations alone are insufficient to compel court action to stop them,” said one advocate.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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In Ohio, Solar Is No Big Threat to Farmland

Fears over farmland loss have fueled arguments against renewables in Ohio — but golf courses and suburban sprawl take up far more acreage than solar does.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Cleveland News

NEON Workers Win Wage Theft Lawsuit Against Their Employer

Cleveland courts decided this week that about a dozen current and former employees of the low-cost healthcare organization were owed thousands of dollars in unpaid checks.

by Mark Oprea July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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State Shouldn’t Renew TownHall’s Liquor License, Council Says

Councilman Austin Davis has led a campaign to strip Bobby George’s TownHall in Ohio City of its liquor license in the wake of his recent felony conviction.

by Mark Oprea July 17, 2026July 18, 2026

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Cleveland City Council Warily Approves Flock Safety Renewal

The temporary extension keeps Cleveland’s 100 license plate readers operating while officials seek bids for a replacement before the contract expires in December.

by Mark Oprea July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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CNBC Rated Ohio ‘Top State for Business.’ Here’s What That Means — and What It Doesn’t

Critics said the rankings don’t pay proper attention to the severe financial difficulties in which millions of Ohioans find themselves.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Cleveland News

Ohio City Inc. Urges City Hall to Create Relief Fund for Businesses Affected by Repeated Cleveland Public Power Outages

“Local businesses are the backbone of our community, and repeated disruptions to service can have severe and sometimes devastating impact on our local businesses,” says OCI.

by Douglas Trattner July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

A group of people on the steps of a courthouse.

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State Reverses Course, Finds Cuyahoga Jail Staff Failed to Start CPR in Wade’s Death

State inspectors said jail staff failed to provide CPR to Jennifer Wade after finding her unresponsive in her cell in February 2025.

by Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland, Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project and Mark Puente, The Marshall Project July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Ohio News

Number of Ohio Unclaimed Fund Claims and Payouts Surged After State’s Plan to Use Money for Stadiums

In 2026, 184,083 claims paid out $182 million. In 2025, 68,787 claims paid out $109 million.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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Hermione Malone Steps Down as Cleveland International Film Festival Director

Malone helmed CIFF for two years. Her tenure included accusations of a ‘toxic’ work environment, financial uncertainty, and a successful 50th anniversary.

by Mark Oprea July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Ohio News

Book Bans, Censorship, and Funding Fears Challenge Ohio Public School Librarians

“Right now, a lot of administrators and school boards look at having school librarians as a luxury,” said Gayle Schmuhl, president of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association.