June 30, 2026— CLEVELAND, OH — Mayor Justin M. Bibb, the City of Cleveland, and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund (SRF) today announced two major milestones in Cleveland’s industrial and housing strategy with the selection of MMY US (MMY) as the City’s preferred modular housing manufacturer, and the award of $2.56 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the redevelopment of the historic Wellman-Seaver-Morgan Engineering Company building at 7000 Central Avenue.

Together, these announcements reflect a coordinated effort to expand housing production capacity in Cleveland, create quality manufacturing jobs, and activate one of the Midline’s most significant historic industrial assets.

The City and SRF selected MMY through the “Off-Site Construction Manufacturing in Cleveland” Request for Proposals, marking a major step forward in Cleveland’s effort to reduce the time and cost of building new homes through innovative construction methods. The process was made possible thanks to City Council’s participation and careful analysis.

MMY’s investment will support the City’s Housing Innovation District, a focused strategy spanning Central, Hough, and St. Clair-Superior designed to accelerate housing production through modern zoning, incentivized permitting, innovative construction techniques, and infrastructure investments.

“Clevelanders deserve access to high-quality, affordable homes, and addressing our housing shortage requires bold action. With the selection of MMY as our modular housing manufacturing partner, we are taking a major step toward building more housing, more quickly, and at a scale that meets the needs of our residents,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “This decision brings advanced manufacturing and good-paying jobs to Cleveland while creating the capacity to produce the homes our city needs. It is a powerful example of how we are tackling our housing challenges head-on and building a stronger, more affordable future for Cleveland families.”

The company’s decision to establish operations in Cleveland will expand the region’s capacity to produce off-site construction housing while creating up to 150 manufacturing jobs.

Pending the completion of state and local incentives, MMY intends to locate its manufacturing facility in the historic Wellman-Seaver-Morgan Engineering Company building at 7000 Central Avenue, a 185,000-square-foot industrial landmark situated within the Midline.

The redevelopment marks another significant milestone for the Midline, Cleveland’s long-term effort to transform more than 350 acres of former industrial land into a modern employment district, innovation corridor, and greenway connecting neighborhoods with opportunity.

“We are grateful to Mayor Bibb, the City of Cleveland, and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund for the confidence they have placed in MMY US,” said Robin Bartram Brown, CEO of MMY US. “At MMY, we believe quality housing creates stronger communities, and that the best outcomes are achieved through innovation, skilled manufacturing, and strong partnerships. We look forward to contributing to Cleveland’s future.”

Founded by Samuel T. Wellman, inventor of the first open-hearth furnace in the United States, alongside Charles H. Wellman and John W. Seaver, the facility served as home to the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan Company until 1978. The company earned an international reputation for engineering some of the largest material-handling systems ever built, including Cleveland’s renowned Huletts.

Recognizing its historic and engineering significance, the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office determined the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The site has also received a Cleveland Landmark designation, with a final National Register review anticipated this fall.

Building on that recognition, the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office awarded the project $2.56 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits to support the building’s rehabilitation. The award represents a key component of a nearly $26 million capital stack that will transform the long-vacant facility into a modern manufacturing hub.

“This is far more than the rehabilitation of a historic building. As the crown jewel of the Midline, Wellman-Seaver represents the opportunity to reconnect Cleveland’s industrial legacy with its economic future by creating a site that will attract investment, support housing production, and generate jobs for decades to come,” said Brad Whitehead, Managing Director of the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund. “We are grateful to receive the full amount requested to support the restoration and redevelopment of the historic Wellman-Seaver Building, and we thank Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development, Mayor Justin Bibb, and the City of Cleveland for their continued partnership and commitment to this transformational project.”

The selection of MMY and the redevelopment of the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan building reflect cornerstone pieces of Mayor Bibb’s Cleveland ERA agenda, driving economic resurgence through industrial revival, neighborhood vibrancy, and government innovation citywide.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Ohio is seeing a significant rise in Cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic infection linked to fresh produce and leafy greens, with nearly 400 cases reported in the state — well above the typical annual count of around 70.

The CDC is working to identify the source food causing the outbreak.

Cyclosporiasis is a subtropical parasite not normally found in Ohio.

The infection causes severe diarrhea and is linked to the consumption of fresh produce or leafy greens.

According to the CDC, the incubation period can range from 2 to 14 days.

What health officials are recommending

The Ohio Department of Health is urging residents to wash their hands before and after preparing food and to thoroughly scrub raw fruits and vegetables under running water.

“When we thoroughly wash these fresh fruits and vegetables, again, under running water, not by putting them into a bowl or the sink and soaking them, but cleaning them thoroughly under running water — we know from past experience that that can be very effective at reducing our risk of developing this illness,” said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Ohio Department of Health director.

Health officials also recommend eating locally grown produce when possible and cooking food to 158 degrees to kill the parasite.

Officials note that even with precautions, there is still a chance of infection.

Diagnosis and treatment

Vanderhoff said the illness is both diagnosable and treatable and urged anyone with symptoms not to wait.

“This is not a time to tough it out. This is something that your doctor can diagnose very easily using a stool sample and in turn can treat very effectively with antibiotics. So this is very treatable,” Vanderhoff said.

Case counts and ongoing investigation

Ohio’s nearly 400 cases far exceed the state’s typical annual total of around 70.

Michigan has reported more than 3,000 cases, according to state health officials there.

The food source responsible for the outbreak has not been identified. The CDC is actively working to determine the cause.

“As soon as we identify such a source, we will make people aware and we’ll work with that source to eliminate this going forward,” Vanderhoff said.

CLEVELAND — Federal prosecutors in Ohio have unsealed a broad cybercrime indictment against two Russian companies and three people accused of operating a Russia-based online service that investigators say enabled hackers around the world to perform ransomware, malware and other damaging cyberattacks.

The case is being prosecuted in Ohio because of the large number of victims in the state, authorities said.

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio David Toepfer said the alleged crimes affected victims in 21 states and in countries around the world, causing more than $62 million in losses.

The indictment charges two companies — Media Land and ML.Cloud — along with three individuals based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Investigators allege that the defendants operated infrastructure that allowed cybercriminals to launch attacks against hospitals, schools, civic organizations and businesses.

“Cybercrimes like this are a matter of national security,” Toepfer said.

According to prosecutors, the companies provided so-called “bulletproof hosting” services, which shield criminal activity from law enforcement and allow cybercriminal operations to remain online. Authorities said the network fueled ransomware, malware and brute-force attacks worldwide.

“Media Land through the darknet was a borderless powerhouse of criminal activity that not only fueled the rise and persistence in ransomware, malware and brute force attacks worldwide, but also a multitude of illegal acts with the capacity to inflict reputational damage and economic harm,” Joshua Del Manzo, the special agent in charge with FBI Cleveland said.

Victims in Ohio were identified in Akron, Brookfield, Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay, Medina and Valley View.

Federal investigators said the case grew out of a Cleveland FBI investigation that began seven years ago.

“Because of the investigative team’s tireless efforts, the cyber infrastructure supporting American hospitals, schools, civic organizations and companies are safer,” Toepfer said.

Authorities said they have shut down the ability of Media Land and ML.Cloud to provide hosting services to cybercriminals, calling it a major disruption to a significant part of the global cybercrime ecosystem.

“We have effectively shut down Media Land and ML Cloud’s ability to provide hosting services to cybercriminals wherever they operate,” Toepfer said. “This approach identified and exposed the largest bulletproof hosting service in the world, and struck a serious blow to malicious ransomware and malware actors everywhere.”

Prosecutors acknowledged that the suspects Aleksandr Volosovik, Yulia Pankova and Kirill Zatolokin remain in Russia, but said dismantling the companies’ infrastructure is still a significant victory in the fight against global cybercrime.

The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million, and possible relocation, for information about government-linked associates of the Russian individuals and companies charged in the case.