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Election 2026: Voters OK Painesville City Schools levy, reject Riverside levy
Painesville City School District voters approved a new continuous, 1.25 percent earned income tax for current expenses in the Nov. 3 General Election, after narrowly rejecting it in May. The tax measure was approved 2,069 to 1,779, according to unoff...
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Lake County commissioners retain seats in Nov. 3 races
Contests involving the Lake County commissioners remained tight late in the Nov. 3 General Election, but both Republicans ultimately proved victorious. According to unofficial final results from the Lake County Elections Board, John Plecnik secured a...
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Mentor Schools levy passes in close vote
According to the Lake County Board of Elections, voters narrowly passed a Mentor Schools 3.5-mill additional levy in the Nov. 3 election. The levy passed 15,484 to 15,313 with all 45 precincts reported, according to unofficial final results. A 4.9-mi...
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Willoughby-Eastlake Schools levy fails
Voters were not in favor of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District’s 0.75% earned income tax on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. The levy was defeated 15,326 to 13,279, according to the unofficial final results from the Lake County Electi...
Nov 4, 2026Lake 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, 2026