Kent

Police departments in Northeast Ohio are not immune to the national police shortage that some are calling a crisis. Departments in the region range from being barely fully staffed to needing to hire up to 40 more officers. The issue stems from a combination of retirements, resignations and lackluster recruitment.

Dozens of cities across the state have removed penalties for minor marijuana possession, but not all law enforcement agencies are enforcing these new laws.

Crews are working on removing debris from the former Star of the West Mill after last week's fire.

Residents are asked to avoid the area.

The city is the latest in Northeast Ohio to introduce a DORA to its downtown.

The 3+3 program will allow students to complete their undergrad and law school courses in just six years.

College is getting back in session for many in Northeast Ohio, and like other segments of society, COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many cases, with mask requirements for the most part being lifted. Colleges also have a new threat to contend with in monkeypox, however.

Service begins Aug. 19. Visitors can park at PARTA's parking garage in downtown Kent and take the trolley to restaurants and breweries where parking is otherwise limited.

Around 2 million Americans suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a poorly understood disease with few treatment options or research dollars.

The court wants the redistricting commission to explain their reasoning for not having maps approved again; A former Cleveland city worker will be spared from prison time despite his role in corruption scheme; A Kent native illustrator will have his artwork featured on a postal stamp; and more stories.