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NYT > U.S. News · Medina, OH
Nearby: Medina, OHWhen a popular restaurant agreed to serve as a campaign stop for G.O.P. candidates ahead of Election Day, longtime customers turned against it and Medina, Ohio, was left reeling.
The US Inquirer · Congress, OH
Nearby: Congress, OHWashington — Voters across the country delivered a stinging rebuke to Republicans in Congress and President Trump’s agenda in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats capturing House and Senate seats that had seemed out of reach just a few months ago. CBS News projects Democrats will take control of both chambers when the new Congress convenes in January, with wide margins in each. Democrats are projected to control at least 55 Senate seats, with only Alaska still unresolved. In the House, CBS News estimates the party could control between 254 and 267 when all the votes are counted. Out of 11 Senate races that CBS News considered battlegrounds, Democrats were projected to win 10. The 11th race, in Alaska, is still rated a toss-up, with a lengthy ballot-counting process expected. The victories weren’t just limited to House and Senate races, either. Democrats captured the governor’s mansion in Texas, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 1990.
The Bates Student · Congress, OH
Nearby: Congress, OHBates students gathered in Commons on Election Night to watch the results with Professor of Politics John Baughman and Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies Kelley-Romano. Attendees watched the CNN livestream and ate pizza as the momentous election unfolded across the nation. Before results came, students and professors discussed the key races to watch. High on the list were senate races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and North Carolina. The question of the night was not if the Democrats would make gains, but by how much the Democrats would expand their support in Congress. Baughman expected Democrats to win control of the House of Representatives but was less sure about control of the Senate.
The Carroll News · Cleveland, OH
Nearby: Cleveland, OHFrom dorm room mixes to downtown Cleveland, two John Carroll University sophomores are proving that sometimes the best business partnerships start right next door. Luc Hancsak ’29, from Hudson, Ohio, and Jack Duggan ’29, from Buffalo, New York, form JUCBOX, a DJ duo bringing music and energy to campus events, Greek life and venues throughout Northeast Ohio. The two first connected as next-door neighbors in Hamlin Hall last year. What started with an entry-level DJ deck and a shared love of music has quickly grown into a business with opportunities beyond campus. For Hancsak, music has always been a major part of his life. Growing up with two musician parents, he was constantly surrounded by music. “I was constantly exposed to music, both listening and playing,” said Hancsak. After going through a difficult period, he decided to step outside his comfort zone and learn something new. A friend had recently purchased a DJ deck, giving him the opportunity to experiment with DJing.
The Buckeye Flame · Akron, OH
Nearby: Akron, OHAkron Trans Joy Akron’s TDOR Commemoration Thursday November 20, 2026, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Cascade Valley Metro Park Valley View Area 1212 Cuyahoga St, Akron, OH 44313 “As part of this year’s commemoration, we will showcase local trans artists and performers who are using their creativity to express grief, remembrance, and stories rooted in lived experience. From music to visual art, each contribution is an opportunity to honor the trans family we have lost and share our stories. We will also gather for a fire ceremony where we encourage you to write down your fears, pain, or anything you are carrying and offer it to the fire as an act of release. Commemoration begins at 6:00pm.
