Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
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The 5AM Mentor Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Business
Northeast Ohio firms Malley’s Chocolates, Great Lakes Brewing and Heinen’s teamed up to create the Perfect Twist Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Amber Lager, which is available now at select Heinen’s stores and the Great Lakes Brew Pub.
The collaboration turns a favorite treat into a new beer for local consumers.
Cleveland 19 NewsRead more
Environment
All 88 counties now meet federal air quality standards for the first time in over 20 years after efforts in Canton reduced lead emissions by 98% and actions in Cleveland lowered ozone by 40% over eight years; officials say these improvements followed the shutdown of Republic Steel.
News 5 ClevelandRead more
Government
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that the Ohio EPA has begun a process to end E-Check vehicle testing in Northeast Ohio—testing that became unnecessary after meeting federal air quality standards.
A public notice and meeting will invite input before the EPA makes a final decision.
Cleveland 19 NewsRead more