Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Western Reserve Land Conservancy says leaving the area undeveloped will retain its environmental benefits.

Two information sessions are planned this week on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

An outdated reporting system that led to the undercount of more than 4,200 COVID-19 deaths in Ohio will now be retired; two new health orders are now in effect that relax rules for Ohio professional and youth sports as well as wedding and entertainment venues; an Akron-based call center is closing, eliminating 150 jobs; and more stories.

Three Vail Resorts in Northeast Ohio are implementing new guidelines to reopen for the season, but not all of the rules apply to everyone on the premises.

The 76-acre plot is near a 43-acre section for which the city is now taking conservation proposals.

The future of the property is still undecided, though, as the city also is considering residential development projects.

The Akron Planning Commission has recommended approval of a residential development project that proposes 197 new townhomes on the former Riverwoods Golf Course.

Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that 72 of the state’s 88 counties are now on red alert for coronavirus spread, and Franklin County has become first to be placed on the highest level of purple; Ohio reported nearly 7,800 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, but Gov. Mike DeWine said there is still a backlog of 12,000 antigen tests; COVID-19 cases are rising in Ohio’s K-12 schools; and more stories.

The city opts to solicit plans to conserve 43 acres of wooded area and wetlands near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Socially distanced parking continues in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.