Who is the best boys lacrosse player in Northeast Ohio? Our picks, your votes (poll)

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Who is the best high school boys lacrosse player in Northeast Ohio for the 2025 season? We are turning to you to find out. The seven-county cleveland.com coverage area in Northeast Ohio is full of boys lacrosse talent. But who is the best …

What Ohio State’s latest defensive commitment means for the Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s safety recruiting has reached another gear. The Buckeyes landed four-star prospect Simeon Caldwell on Thursday morning, adding to a banner week for safeties coach Matt Guerrieri. If you purchase a product or register for an …

Lawmaker pay raises are unconstitutional midterm. So how did a ranking Ohio Republican get one? The Wake Up for Friday, ...

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. The speaker of the Ohio House presides over the larger of the state’s two legislative bodies. The position holds immense power, by appointing …

Ohio’s new transportation budget includes funding for U.S. 23 bypass plan

Body On March 31, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new two-year state transportation budget that includes $500,000 to create a plan to construct a bypass to relieve congestion on U.S. Route 23 north of Columbus and connect northwest Ohio with the state …

Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say

The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget for the next two years. Library advocates say the changes are not in the best interest of Ohioans and could cut services from an …

Survey: Most Ohio economists think universal school meals would pay dividends

The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would provide free breakfasts and lunches to children attending public schools. A strong majority of a panel of economists agreed that the measure would improve student outcomes, a survey released this …

Ohio Republicans propose new social media age verification plan

Two Republican Ohio state lawmakers want to ensure kids under 16 can’t join social media apps without parental consent. They contend kids face an avalanche of content from likes and friend requests to cyberbullying and sextortion. Their proposal will help …

Smoke smart? Ohio consumers and dispensaries can cultivate a quality cannabis experience

More than 100 new marijuana dispensaries are slated to open in Ohio in 2025, according to the state’s division of cannabis control. This adds to the 124 storefronts already in place, ideally attracting an influx of new and veteran consumers. Newbies in …

5 Northeast Ohio Nurseries That Offer Native Plants and Flowers

Ohio’s native plants have thrived in local ecosystems for thousands of years while supporting pollinators and wildlife as a source of food and shelter. They also conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizers and minimize harmful chemical runoff. Despite …

Nationwide to evaluate empty Central Ohio offices for housing potential