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- Elected-sheriff measure misses Cuyahoga ballot as sheriff-control fight heads to court
Euclid residents won’t vote on electing the sheriff after the measure fell short, while a court fight decides who controls the department.
- Northeast Ohio Democrats push statewide e-bike and scooter rules as injuries rise
State Rep. Eric Synenberg's bill would require helmets on all e-bikes and e-scooters and bar riders under 14, so Euclid kids couldn't legally ride to Sims Park.
- Early steelhead are biting near Euclid Creek and Wildwood breakwalls
Cleveland Metroparks’ Oct. 8 report says shore anglers can hit early steelhead at Wildwood Park’s two breakwalls and lower Euclid Creek without a boat.
Latest news
- Three arrested, charged with murder in Euclid's Sept. 12 Shirley Avenue shooting
The first arrests came after search warrants in the shooting that killed 17-year-old Juelyon Bennett and wounded three others.
- Euclid freezes standalone data center development over wastewater treatment concerns
Euclid will use the pause until January 2027 to study whether data center wastewater could strain a treatment plant also serving four neighboring communities.
- Arbor Elementary's bottom-half ranking raises equity questions for Euclid's east-side elementary schools
Only 40% of Arbor Elementary students are proficient in reading and 37% in math, even as Euclid City Schools earned three stars on the state report card.
- Euclid CIC's redevelopment pipeline moves on three fronts, from Clearview condo to St. Robert site
Euclid's CIC advanced three properties in one week for rehab and resale, including a tax-delinquent Clearview condo and a $15,000–$20,000 Glenbrook bungalow.
- Movie soundstage campus wins Euclid design approval, with fall construction planned on vacant industrial site
The former Linderme Tube plant property, empty since 2008, is set to bring film-industry jobs and tax revenue to Euclid as construction targets this fall.
- Euclid Art Association Settles into the Euclid History Museum
After decades of borrowing walls, Euclid’s volunteer painters and potters now have gallery and office space in the old North Street School building.
- Proposed 3% cap on Ohio property-tax growth could reshape Euclid city and school budgets
Euclid's residential values jumped 44% in the 2024 reappraisal, but a proposed 3% cap could freeze those gains as schools seek a 6.75-mill levy Nov. 3.
- Euclid Police Department's August data shows weapons incidents and calls for service: A closer look at public safety trends
Euclid police seized 27 guns in August—more than double the year before—while total offenses rose to 586 and calls for service fell to 3,961.
- Volunteers keep Henn Mansion and Euclid's lakefront history alive, and the city is recruiting more
Euclid’s 1923 Henn Mansion, nearly demolished in 1996, needs neighbors to greet guests, tend gardens, and share its lakefront history at events.
- Euclid could tap state demolition funds as application window closes Oct. 16
The competitive grants can cover demolition, grading, seeding, and sidewalk repairs for Euclid’s vacant homes and storefronts, with residential asks up to $500,000.
- Euclid Panthers football hits a wall: What the 35-7 Strongsville rout reveals before Shaker Heights
The Panthers managed only 50 total yards after halftime and surrendered 22 unanswered points, falling to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
- Euclid's Imani United Church of Christ Expands to a Second Ministry Site
The purchase of the former school property nearby brings an 800-seat worship space, a field, and over 100 parking spaces, with first services in January.
Most popular
- New State Grant Programs Open Doors for Euclid Development Projects
- Euclid Man Faces Murder Charges in Cold Case from 2004
Angelo Smith, 68, was indicted after advanced DNA testing linked him to the 2004 stabbing death of Naomi Fails in a vacant Cleveland apartment building.
- Euclid Schools Place 6.75-Mill Tax Levy on November Ballot: What Residents Need to Know
- Euclid Chamber job fair set for Sept. 18: What job seekers should know
The 2026 event runs 1 to 3 p.m. at Euclid Public Library, with 10 organizations listed but most openings, pay and hiring plans undisclosed.
- Euclid’s Lourdes Shrine turns 100, renewing attention on a landmark of faith and healing
Hundreds attended an outdoor centennial Mass at the Chardon Road grotto, where daily Mass and seasonal outdoor Sunday worship continue.
- At $10, Euclid PAL Opens Registration for 2026-27 Youth Sports Season
The program undercuts typical youth league fees by hundreds of dollars in a city where income barriers keep many kids out of organized sports.
- Brooklyn Heights Names First Police K-9 After Fallen Euclid Officer Jacob Derbin
Derbin's mother sponsored the puppy, named Jake, for the department in the village where her son grew up before he was killed on duty in 2024.
- Community Improvement Corporation Sells Second Property Through Open Door Euclid Program
The Aug. 19 sale of 1458 E. 250th Street is only the program's second closing in roughly two years, even as Euclid's land bank holds over 150 parcels.
- Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Expands Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Programs — What It Means for Euclid Residents
- Cuyahoga County court marks Violence Intervention Program graduation as gun-violence prevention effort continues
Euclid residents cannot apply directly; admission requires a qualifying felony weapon case, judicial transfer and court approval.
- Euclid Council Advances Bar Permit for NEO Sports Plant, but Nine Months Later, No Public Record Shows a Final Vote
Nine months after advancing a bar permit for NEO Sports Plant to second reading, Euclid Council has no public record showing a final vote or any other outcome.
- Euclid Schools Board Approves 6.75-Mill Tax Levy for November Ballot — What Residents Need to Know
- Lake Erie Lawmaker Co-Sponsors Bill to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Products — Euclid's Rep Among Backers
Euclid's own Rep. Eric Synenberg is among 12 lawmakers backing HB 743, which would phase out PFAS in consumer products to protect Lake Erie drinking water.
Local News
- Early steelhead are biting near Euclid Creek and Wildwood breakwalls
Cleveland Metroparks’ Oct. 8 report says shore anglers can hit early steelhead at Wildwood Park’s two breakwalls and lower Euclid Creek without a boat.
- Euclid's Imani United Church of Christ Expands to a Second Ministry Site
The purchase of the former school property nearby brings an 800-seat worship space, a field, and over 100 parking spaces, with first services in January.
- Euclid's waterfront plan gains ground: Kenny Yuko Park opens, $10M Beach House next
The park is part of a plan to open a shoreline that was 95% privately controlled; the city's $10 million Beach House lacks a construction date or funding plan.
- What Euclid Hospital’s new community resource center means for residents seeking care beyond the clinic
The referral-only center offers food, clothing, Medicaid help and follow-up care, but it has no published hours and requires a Clinic referral.
- New Euclid Recreation and Wellness Center opens its doors: What sports and fitness access will residents get?
The 38,000-square-foot Euclid center at 600 Babbitt Road is open daily with courts, fitness space, and classes, but membership fees have not been published.
- Brooklyn Heights to Swear In First K-9, Named for Fallen Euclid Officer Jacob Derbin
The puppy honors a 23-year-old officer who dreamed of becoming a K-9 handler before he was ambushed and killed responding to a 911 call last year.
State News
- Northeast Ohio Democrats push statewide e-bike and scooter rules as injuries rise
State Rep. Eric Synenberg's bill would require helmets on all e-bikes and e-scooters and bar riders under 14, so Euclid kids couldn't legally ride to Sims Park.
- Proposed 3% cap on Ohio property-tax growth could reshape Euclid city and school budgets
Euclid's residential values jumped 44% in the 2024 reappraisal, but a proposed 3% cap could freeze those gains as schools seek a 6.75-mill levy Nov. 3.
- JobsOhio brings its next board meeting to Cleveland as technician-training incentives roll out
Euclid workers cannot apply directly for the new incentive; eligible Ohio employers must sponsor W-2 employees earning at least $20 an hour.
- Ohio lawmakers press Bellefaire JCB and Wingspan to restore union recognition
Wingspan’s move halted formal representation and contract talks for 265 employees who provide vital services to Northeast Ohio youths.
- Ohio Governor's Race Hits Dead Heat, Putting Euclid's Policing and Surveillance Debates on the Statewide Ballot
Four recent polls show the race in a statistical tie, with both candidates staking out positions on qualified immunity and AI surveillance that directly affect Euclid residents.
- DeWine Declares Emergency as Severe Weather and Flooding Hit Ohio
Cuyahoga County is among eight northeast Ohio counties covered by the declaration, which activated the National Guard for rescues and evacuations.
Government
- Elected-sheriff measure misses Cuyahoga ballot as sheriff-control fight heads to court
Euclid residents won’t vote on electing the sheriff after the measure fell short, while a court fight decides who controls the department.
- Euclid freezes standalone data center development over wastewater treatment concerns
Euclid will use the pause until January 2027 to study whether data center wastewater could strain a treatment plant also serving four neighboring communities.
- Euclid CIC's redevelopment pipeline moves on three fronts, from Clearview condo to St. Robert site
Euclid's CIC advanced three properties in one week for rehab and resale, including a tax-delinquent Clearview condo and a $15,000–$20,000 Glenbrook bungalow.
- Euclid could tap state demolition funds as application window closes Oct. 16
The competitive grants can cover demolition, grading, seeding, and sidewalk repairs for Euclid’s vacant homes and storefronts, with residential asks up to $500,000.
- Lakefront Phase 3 workshop seeks public input on Euclid’s next waterfront investments
Residents who missed Sept. 10 can still weigh in on nature-based erosion controls planned for Euclid’s lakefront after $20 million in waterfront investment.
- County jail project advances to 60% design stage: What Euclid residents should watch
County Council has authorized up to $969.4 million in bonds for the proposed 1,886-bed campus, which Euclid residents help fund and rely on.
Schools & Education
- Arbor Elementary's bottom-half ranking raises equity questions for Euclid's east-side elementary schools
Only 40% of Arbor Elementary students are proficient in reading and 37% in math, even as Euclid City Schools earned three stars on the state report card.
- After teen’s killing, how is Euclid City Schools supporting students and staff?
Counselors and extra security were in place at Euclid High on Monday after a weekend shooting killed one student and wounded three other teens.
- What happened at Euclid schools’ September board meeting—and what residents should watch next
Students will receive free prevention and leadership programs, while a family conduct code remains pending and an updated forecast heads to the state.
- ChanceLight Euclid Shut Down by Excessive Heat While All Other District Schools Stayed Open
The therapeutic day school closed Sept. 2 after indoor temperatures became unsafe, raising concerns about why its cooling failed when all eight other district buildings stayed open.
- Euclid Schools Cut Staff, Head to Ballot as State Shifts Millions to Vouchers
The district is eliminating positions and placing a 6.75-mill levy before voters as Ohio's new budget grows voucher spending while cutting formula aid to traditional schools.
- Euclid Schools Launch 2026-27 Year with New Superintendent, 'IMPACT' Theme, and Nails Academy Partnership
The district's 4,650 students gain a new manicuring credential through Rozell's Nails Academy, adding to 14 existing CTE programs under Karen Brown's leadership.
Public Safety & Courts
- Three arrested, charged with murder in Euclid's Sept. 12 Shirley Avenue shooting
The first arrests came after search warrants in the shooting that killed 17-year-old Juelyon Bennett and wounded three others.
- Euclid Police Department's August data shows weapons incidents and calls for service: A closer look at public safety trends
Euclid police seized 27 guns in August—more than double the year before—while total offenses rose to 586 and calls for service fell to 3,961.
- Cuyahoga County court marks Violence Intervention Program graduation as gun-violence prevention effort continues
Euclid residents cannot apply directly; admission requires a qualifying felony weapon case, judicial transfer and court approval.
- Brooklyn Heights Names First Police K-9 After Fallen Euclid Officer Jacob Derbin
Derbin's mother sponsored the puppy, named Jake, for the department in the village where her son grew up before he was killed on duty in 2024.
- Euclid Teen Missing for More Than Two Weeks; Police Ask Residents to Help
Randy Joberr Swan Jr., 17, was last seen Aug. 11; anyone with information can call Euclid police at 216-731-1234.
- Euclid's Early Learning Village Locked Down Over Nearby Police Activity; District Silent on Details
All 467 students, some as young as 3, were reported safe, but neither the district nor police has explained what triggered the lockdown.
Business
- Movie soundstage campus wins Euclid design approval, with fall construction planned on vacant industrial site
The former Linderme Tube plant property, empty since 2008, is set to bring film-industry jobs and tax revenue to Euclid as construction targets this fall.
- Euclid Chamber job fair set for Sept. 18: What job seekers should know
The 2026 event runs 1 to 3 p.m. at Euclid Public Library, with 10 organizations listed but most openings, pay and hiring plans undisclosed.
- A Neighborhood Cinema Gets a Second Act — but Can a Facelift Anchor a Struggling Boulevard?
The $136,000 renovation of Atlas Lakeshore Cinema is the biggest project yet from Euclid's Storefront Renovation Program, testing whether façade upgrades can stabilize a fading commercial corridor.
- Lincoln Electric Hiring Additive Robotic Welding Operator in Euclid — What It Pays, What It Takes, and What It Signals
The posting offers $22.58–$28.85 an hour with no degree required, potentially topping Euclid's median household income for a single earner.
- BWXT advertises Euclid jobs paying up to $157,000 as nuclear business expands
The plant's 300-plus workforce could grow as BWXT posts six-figure roles, but citizenship and clearance requirements may limit access for some local applicants.
Sports
- Euclid Panthers football hits a wall: What the 35-7 Strongsville rout reveals before Shaker Heights
The Panthers managed only 50 total yards after halftime and surrendered 22 unanswered points, falling to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
- Panthers rebound: How Euclid football turned a lopsided loss into a 56-21 win over Lorain
The Panthers scored the final 32 points after Lorain pulled within three, reversing their pattern of flat second halves.
- Euclid's Kei'Shjuan Telfair Commits to Penn State, Becomes First Panther to Go Big Ten in Two Decades
The four-star cornerback chose Penn State over 40-plus Division I offers, marking a milestone for a program that hasn't sent a player to the Big Ten since 2006.
- Panthers Open Season Under the Browns' Spotlight — and Host Berea-Midpark Tonight
Sophomore Cameron Elston scored twice in a cast as Euclid beat Brush 14-6 in the Browns' Game of the Week opener, earning the program $3,000.
- Euclid Panthers Football Season Opens Friday with Browns High School Game of the Week Nomination
The Aug. 21 opener at Brush gives Euclid a shot at $3,000 and regional exposure as coach Creel's squad tries to bounce back from a 4-6 season.
Community & Events
- Volunteers keep Henn Mansion and Euclid's lakefront history alive, and the city is recruiting more
Euclid’s 1923 Henn Mansion, nearly demolished in 1996, needs neighbors to greet guests, tend gardens, and share its lakefront history at events.
- Euclid’s Lourdes Shrine turns 100, renewing attention on a landmark of faith and healing
Hundreds attended an outdoor centennial Mass at the Chardon Road grotto, where daily Mass and seasonal outdoor Sunday worship continue.
- Free Euclid STEAM Fest returns to Shore Cultural Centre Sept. 19
The all-ages event offers hands-on activities, science demonstrations, live animals, magic and other performances from noon to 4 p.m.
- Euclid Public Library Revives Fireside Chats with State Senator Kent Smith Sept. 9
The free Q&A session returns after a hiatus, letting residents question Smith on state decisions affecting local schools, taxes, and housing.
- At $10, Euclid PAL Opens Registration for 2026-27 Youth Sports Season
The program undercuts typical youth league fees by hundreds of dollars in a city where income barriers keep many kids out of organized sports.
- Lake Shore Garden Club's Free Flower Show Returns to Henn Mansion This Weekend
The volunteer-run club held its free, bee-themed show Aug. 14–15 with judged horticulture and design exhibits open to all at no cost.
Obituaries
- Former Ohio Senate Minority Leader Ray Miller Dies; His Health, Education Policies Still Reach Euclid
Miller's landmark minority-health commission, Head Start funding, and mental-health programs still deliver resources to Cuyahoga County residents decades after his 24-year statehouse career.
Arts & Culture
- Euclid Art Association Settles into the Euclid History Museum
After decades of borrowing walls, Euclid’s volunteer painters and potters now have gallery and office space in the old North Street School building.
- Euclid Art Walk brings artists, performers and local businesses to downtown Sept. 19
The district-wide route runs 2 to 6 p.m., overlapping Shore Cultural Centre’s STEAM Fest for two hours; residents should check stops online.
- Euclid Symphony Orchestra Opens Season Ticket Sales: Four Concerts, $28, Right Here at Shore
Season tickets for four Sunday concerts cost $28, with free admission for kids 12 and under, starting November 8 at the historic Shore Cultural Centre.
- Euclid Art Association Showcases Local Artists at Main Library