NEOhio Daily Briefing — March 24, 2026

Good morning — it’s Tuesday, March 24, and spring’s slow thaw is making Northeast Ohio feel a little more hopeful (and a lot more ready for March Madness). Here’s what mattered locally in the last 24 hours. Community pages marked a reflective anniversary and a splash of color: Nordonia Hills readers shared memories six years after the pandemic shutdown — empty midday roads, schools closing, work and family upheaval — in a piece that remembers loss as well as resilience. Meanwhile, the Peninsula Art Academy’s “Whiskers to Wings” exhibit is on view through April 12, showcasing local nature and wildlife photography, including several works by Nordonia Hills contributor Brad Nellis, and offering a close-to-home cultural outing for the coming weekends. Public safety updates came in from two jurisdictions. Aurora’s police blotter (covering March 10–17) records a range of calls from identity theft and property damage to sophisticated wire-fraud schemes and incidents tied to felony warrants and mental-health crises. In Gates Mills, officers reported a string of incidents including alleged fraudulent business activity connected to Gilmour Academy, a multi-agency motorcycle pursuit, and a heated disturbance at a local ice rink — all reminders to stay vigilant about scams and safety at community venues. On the sports beat, March continues to dominate conversation. A column celebrating the “Magic of March” captures the annual pull of the NCAA tournament even for casual regular-season viewers, while our Browns coverage continues its roster breakdowns — this week focusing on the cornerback room as the team shapes depth and matchups for next season after last week’s linebacker review. There are no new bulletin-board notices to flag this morning. Stay with us throughout the day for updates and local coverage that keeps you informed about the people, places, and stories that matter.