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Lake County approves $1.68M dog shelter HVAC overhaul after heat wave failure
Lake County officials have approved a $1.68 million contract to overhaul the HVAC system at the county's animal shelter. The decision follows a critical failure of the cooling system during a recent heat wave, which…
2 Lake County school districts win funding on second try as voter turnout climbs
Voters in Lake County, Ohio, have approved new funding for two school districts following a second attempt. Painesville City Schools secured a continuing 1.25% income tax, which will generate $3.4 million annually and…
Painesville school income tax passes; voters reject proposals in three other districts
Painesville voters have approved a new school income tax in the November 3 general election. Meanwhile, voters in three other local school districts rejected similar funding proposals on the ballot. The results reflect…
Lake County General Election results for November 3, 2026
Lake County has released the general election results for November 3, 2026. Voters can review the outcomes of various local and regional races through the county's official election reporting system.
John Plecnik wins another term as Lake County commissioner, unofficial results show
John Plecnik has won another term as Lake County commissioner, according to unofficial results from the November 3 election. The incumbent secured his position following the vote count.
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Painesville school income tax leads as three others trail in early Lake, Geauga results
Early election returns from Lake and Geauga counties indicate that a proposed school income tax in Painesville is currently leading. Meanwhile, three other tax measures in the region are trailing as officials continue…
Sign Up For Utilities Alerts from Lake County
The Lake County Department of Utilities is encouraging residents to register for the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS). This service aims to keep customers informed about critical updates, including service…
Massive salt mine 2,000 feet under Lake Erie forced to shut down for terrifying reason
A Morton Salt mine located 2,000 feet beneath Lake Erie in Painesville, Ohio, has been forced to shut down following a massive water leak. The incident has resulted in the layoff of at least 77 workers and disrupted…
David Crane says he’s been preparing to be Lake County sheriff since age 7
David Crane, a 60-year-old Republican candidate, is campaigning for the position of Lake County sheriff. Reflecting on his lifelong ambition, Crane states he has been preparing for this role since he was seven years…
Lake County Dog Shelter finds a fix while waiting on AC part
The Lake County Dog Shelter in Painesville, Ohio, has installed temporary industrial air conditioning units to address dangerous indoor temperatures. Dogs were previously relocated to other facilities after an aging…
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