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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Lake County from local and regional media.
Lake County commissioners unanimously appoint new dog warden
The Lake County commissioners have unanimously voted to appoint Christian Courtwright to the position of Lake County dog warden. He succeeds Rodney Shelton, who was first hired in March of 1995. Courtwright began serving Oct. 30. He oversees daily op...
Nov 1, 2026Report: Lake County leads the nation in reducing overdose deaths
Lake County recorded the largest percentage decline in overdose death rates among 550 U.S. counties included in a recent analysis of federal mortality data, highlighting the impact of years of local collaboration, prevention efforts, treatment expans...
Nov 1, 2026National firm to recruit retailers for Concord Township, Painesville
Concord Township and Painesville city officials are looking to a national firm to help bring new commercial businesses to both communities. The Concord Township-City of Painesville Joint Economic Development District recently chose Retail Strategies ...
Oct 31, 2026Concord Township to have single residential waste hauler starting Feb. 1
Concord Township residents will be served by a single waste hauler starting Feb. 1. The township’s three trustees unanimously voted on Oct. 21 to make Major Waste Disposal Concord’s sole residential waste hauler under the same terms as Major’s contra...
Oct 25, 2026Todd Field improvements underway in Willoughby
Phase one of the Todd Field improvements project is now underway in Willoughby. The project is a multiphase initiative to enhance Todd Field as a community gathering and recreational destination, as well as improve public access, safety, accessibilit...
Oct 24, 2026Fairport Harbor Village adopts new comprehensive plan
Fairport Harbor Village recently announced the adoption of its new comprehensive plan, a community-driven roadmap intended to guide decisions related to land use, housing, economic development, infrastructure, parks, transportation and community char...
Oct 24, 2026Mentor approves purchase of land on Plaza Boulevard near Goodwill
Mentor City Council has approved the purchase of about 1.31 acres of land on Plaza Boulevard just south of the railroad tracks. In a memo to council, City Manager Ken Filipiak informed members that an agreement-in-principle was reached with the prope...
Oct 23, 2026Lake County city passes new e-bike laws
Lake County city passes new e-bike laws Cleveland 19 News
Sep 21, 2026Tornado near Cleveland, Ohio? Latest radar as Mentor, Willoughby, Euclid, Painesville, Lake County under warning | Hindustan Times
Tornado near Cleveland, Ohio? Latest radar as Mentor, Willoughby, Euclid, Painesville, Lake County under warning | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
Sep 4, 2026Lake County city working on possible deer culling program
Lake County city working on possible deer culling program Cleveland 19 News
Aug 28, 2026Family sues Eastlake, says high chlorine levels at splash pad caused child’s internal bleeding
Family sues Eastlake, says high chlorine levels at splash pad caused child’s internal bleeding Cleveland.com
Aug 4, 2026Family sues city of Eastlake after child hospitalized from excessive chlorine levels
Family sues city of Eastlake after child hospitalized from excessive chlorine levels Cleveland 19 News
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