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What you need to know Thursday, June 3, 2021 WEATHER
Showers again are in the forecast, with chances of thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach the low 70s. Showers could continue overnight, with lows in the upper 50s. Read more.
Local scores: Indians vs. Chicago White Sox, postponed OVERNIGHT
Cleveland lighthouse: The U.S. Coast Guard is selling the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Light, built in 1911 and home to a Coast Guard station until 1976. Sabrina Eaton reports the agency is looking for a government or non-profit agency willing to fix it up and use it for educational, park, recreational, cultural, or historic preservation purposes.
Tax refunds: The Ohio Senate Finance Committee has inserted language into a proposed budget bill that would allow workers to seek refunds for income taxes paid to cities where they did not live or perform their jobs during 2020 and 2021. Peter Krouse reports that the bill – different from a house bill that would specifically allow refunds for 2021 only -- could eliminate the need for lawsuits by taxpayers.
Shontel Brown: Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Shontel Brown was groomed to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge. Both are from Warrensville Heights and Fudge – whom Brown described as her mentor – has helped steer Brown’s professional development, including as chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. Seth Richardson interviews Brown in his series on candidates for the 11th congressional district.
Pandemic life: In this Groundhog Day loop of pandemic days, humanity learned patience in this time-is-money world. Laura Hancock writes about her experience over the last pandemic year, how she learned to be patient sweating under her face mask or waiting as vaccines were developed. While she tried to practice patience in her personal life, professionally she had to use her privilege as a reporter to give a voice to everyday Ohioans. NOACA criticism: Several officials are pushing back against part of NOACA’s eNEO2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, arguing that it suggests that congestion on regional highways could be abated by encouraging more traffic on urban arterials, which could make them more dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Steven Litt reports NOACA aims to encourage motorists to use arterials for certain trips rather than highways, which would cause drivers to burn more fuel and generate more pollution. But critics say the plan doesn’t do enough to promote walking and biking, to eliminate traffic fatalities, or to offer remedies for historic inequities.
This Week in the CLE: Ohio Senate leaders released their version of the $75 billion, two-year state operating budget bill, with a 5% income tax cut that would cost the state $874 million. We’re asking whether it would jeopardize billions of dollars in federal stimulus payments on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
Vax-a-Million drawing: Zoie Vincent from Mayfield Village is the second winner of the full, four-year college scholarship, the Vax-a-Million prize for vaccinated Ohioans ages 12 to 17, Laura Hancock reports. Jonathan Carlyle of Toledo is the second winner of the Vax-a-Million $1 million giveaway. Vincent says she wants to be a pediatrician and she is considering Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University for her undergraduate degree.
New numbers: Just 334 coronavirus cases were added Wednesday, well below Ohio’s 21-day average of 748. The number of deaths of Ohio residents with COVID-19 increased 62 since Friday, Laura Hancock reports.
Fireworks bill: The Ohio Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow individuals to possess consumer-grade fireworks, eliminating the requirement that purchasers transport them from Ohio within 48 hours. Laura Hancock reports the bill now heads to the Ohio House, where it will be debated. If it passes, the bill specifies it doesn’t become effective for 351 days after the governor signs it and files the legislation with the Ohio Secretary of State.
County prosecutor: The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office will take over the prosecution of the son of a Cuyahoga County judge accused of killing his wife. Adam Ferrise reports the office asked for a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into Omnisun Azali and review it for potential criminal charges to “eliminate any appearance of a conflict of interest.”
Ken Johnson: Indicted Cleveland City Councilman Ken Johnson has filed nominating petitions with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to seek re-election. Robert Higgs reports Johnson, who is currently suspended from his Ward 4 council seat, filed his petitions on Friday with the elections board.
Transportation Committee: City Council President Kevin Kelley on Wednesday named Councilman Joe Jones as the new chair of the council’s Transportation Committee. Robert Higgs reports Jones, who represents Ward 1 on Cleveland’s southeast side, fills the seat vacated by Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland, who resigned her office in April, citing unspecified health issues.
Officer charged: A Cleveland police officer charged with raping a woman in 2019 is now charged with raping another woman two years earlier. Cory Shaffer reports a grand jury indicted 28-year-old Matthew Piter on Tuesday on two counts of rape tied to a May 2017 incident.
Contractor bribes: The former Cleveland demolition chief was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for extorting and accepting thousands of dollars in bribes from contractors. John Caniglia reports that Rufus Taylor was fined $5,000 and told that his actions helped erode the public’s trust in government.
Homicide arrests: Authorities arrested two men for their suspected involvement in the first homicide committed in Cleveland in 2021. Albert Toro, 25, and Tera Radesic, 23, face charges of aggravated murder in the New Year’s Day killing of 36-year-old Scotty Joachim of Brook Park, Olivia Mitchell reports.
Hotel foreclosure: A lender is seeking to foreclose on a hotel near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, saying its owner defaulted on a mortgage. Eric Heisig reports that Ceres Enterprises, which owns the 168-room Hilton Garden Inn along I-480, took out the $14.5 million loan with Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. in 2014.
School lockdown: Officials placed Noble Elementary School on lockdown Wednesday after a reported shooting near the school. Kaylee Remington reports no children were hurt in the incident that began about 10:30 a.m. on Ardoon Street, walking distance from the school.
Quiet Place: Director and actor John Krasinski talks through the opening scene of “A Quiet Place Part II” in a video from cleveland.com’s sister site, Vanity Fair.
Ohio Literary Trail: The Ohio Literary Trail has more than 70 sites across the state that celebrate Ohio writers. Susan Glaser reports they include the Nancy Drew Collection at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, the Thurber House in Columbus and the Langston Hughes Historical Marker in Cleveland. EEOC issues guidance on workplace vaccine mandates, Krispy Kreme gives two free doughnuts to vaccinated people: Coronavirus update Read more
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North Olmsted Mayor Kennedy seeks unprecedented fourth term Read more
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New aquatics center makes a huge splash in the Brecksville community Read more
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Seven Hills to construct nature preserve walking path Read more
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