Microsoft outage leaves Northeast Ohio schools, courts and businesses scrambling
Tom Langston
Tom Langston
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Tom holds a Master's in Education from Cleveland State University and has been reporting on educational issues for over seven years. His work has appeared in various local publications, where he has explored both public and private school systems in Cleveland.
More from Tom →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A nationwide Microsoft outage turned email into a dead end for Northeast Ohio schools, courts and businesses Thursday, forcing employees to pick up the phone, turn to social media and find other ways to get work done.
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Local news from Marietta Current
Coverage Area
Marietta, Ohio
Section
Schools
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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1 min