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What you need to know on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 WEATHER
Today will start out mostly cloudy with some patchy fog in the morning, but skies are expected to clear by the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 40s. It will be partly cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 30s. Read more.
OVERNIGHT
Lame duck: The Ohio legislature’s lame-duck session has been thrown into increased uncertainty by the coronavirus, with COVID-19 concerns leading to canceled sessions and at least one major committee unable to hold votes because of mass absences. Jeremy Pelzer reports the lame-duck session is usually one of the busiest times of the year for state lawmakers, as they work long hours to pass a flurry of bills before the legislative session ends. But at least four lawmakers – all House members – are staying home after testing positive for the virus within the last week, and several others say they’re awaiting test results.
COVID in the jail: Cuyahoga County officials on Wednesday said they’ve hit an all-time high for number of inmates with the coronavirus. Adam Ferrise reports statistics provided by the county show 78 inmates on Wednesday were infected with the virus, an increase of 31 from Tuesday’s numbers. The previous high was 61 inmates on May 13 and May 8.
This Week in the CLE: With U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge slated to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, could we finally see public housing reforms that genuinely lift people in need? We’re talking about Fudge joining president-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet and what that means for Northeast Ohio on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
New numbers: Ohio reported 10,094 new coronavirus cases Wednesday for a total of 520,112, Laura Hancock reports. Though not a record-breaker, the figure is above the 21-day rolling average of 9,585. Eighty-four more people with coronavirus have died since Tuesday, above the 21-day average of 65, and bringing the total to 7,187. Delivery limits: Cleveland City Council on Wednesday approved limits on fees that third-party delivery services can charge restaurants struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Robert Higgs reports the legislation would temporarily enact a 15% cap on the surcharge that the delivery services – notably DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats – can collect from the restaurants for use of their apps.
Nursing homes: The Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday reported a record 212 coronavirus deaths to patients at nursing homes and long-term facilities across the state in the past week, with the number of current cases also going up. The 4,075 patient deaths to date represent 57% of the state’s COVID-19 total, Rich Exner reports.
COVID deaths: Sixty Ohioans are now known to have died from the coronavirus on Nov. 20, marking the second highest total for any day this year. The record of 64 was set on April 24. Rich Exner examines the details behind the statistics.
School funding: Legislation that would overhaul how Ohio education is funded - the result of three years of compromise among lawmakers from different political parties, negotiations among district superintendents and treasurers from different parts of the state and buy-in from teachers unions, school boards and other groups – is not going to pass this year, key Republicans tell Laura Hancock.
RTA: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority on Wednesday was among nine transit agencies that urged the federal government to provide more emergency coronavirus aid for mass transit before the end of Congress’ lame-duck session. Courtney Astolfi reports transit systems in New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Miami, and Utah also said the money is desperately needed to avoid deep service cuts, layoffs, or other austerity measures.
Police standards: In the wake of police confrontations with civil-rights protesters, a state panel has put into place new guidelines for how and when law-enforcement agencies should use deadly force (including chokeholds) and handle mass protests. Jeremy Pelzer reports the guidelines aren’t mandatory, though they’ll now be part of a series of standards Ohio law-enforcement agencies must abide by to become voluntarily certified by the state.
Cleveland numbers: The city confirmed 348 new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Cleveland on Wednesday, Robert Higgs reports. Two deaths were also reported. The deaths of 169 Clevelanders have been attributed to the coronavirus and there have been 14,127 confirmed cases.
OT exemption: A bill passed Wednesday by the Ohio Senate would exempt companies from having to pay overtime for time workers spend commuting or performing certain off-hours tasks like checking work-related schedules, voice mails and emails. Andrew Tobias reports that senators voted 22-8, with most Republicans voting "yes" and all Democrats voting "no," to approve Senate Bill 243.
Fetal remains: The Ohio Senate sent a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday that would require the burial or cremation of fetal remains from surgical abortions. Jeremy Pelzer reports the legislation, which carries a first-degree misdemeanor penalty, requires abortion clinics to pay for cremations and burials and offers pregnant women the option to choose how to dispose of the remains.
Fudge's seat: Two candidates for what is likely to be a crowded special election said Wednesday they were running for Rep. Marcia Fudge’s seat if she is confirmed to head the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Both Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Shontel Brown and former Cleveland City Councilman Jeff Johnson said they would run for Fudge’s seat if the Senate confirms Fudge, Seth Richardson reports.
Mental illness: Legislation to prohibit executions of killers who have a “serious mental illness” passed the Ohio Senate 27-3 on Wednesday. House Bill 136 now heads back to the House, which previously passed the measure, for a final concurrence vote before it can reach Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk, Jeremy Pelzer reports.
Northern Lights: Clevelanders have a 20-30% chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. Cameron Fields talked to the National Weather Service for the best time and place to see the lights.
Mail delays: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Post Office in Cleveland is faced with more delays than in years past. Alexis Oatman reports the postal service was tight-lipped about how bad delays actually are and unable to answer when they will end, but said they are hiring seasonal employees and allocating employees to facilities that need additional resources to address the issue.
Amazon trucks: Cleveland police are investigating two armed carjackings of Amazon trucks that happened within minutes of each other in the same neighborhood, Adam Ferrise reports. Police have made no arrests in the robberies, which happened in a two-hour span in the city’s Fairfax neighborhood.
Mayors’ take: Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter, Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell and Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar talked about their approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic in a panel discussion. Cameron Fields brings you the highlights.
Browns vs. curfew: Ohio’s 10 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew conflicts with one of the Cleveland Browns’ biggest nights of the season. Cameron Fields reports the Browns expect fans can attend the "Monday Night Football" game against the Baltimore Ravens, but the governor hasn’t given the team an exemption.
Top Toys: The holiday season can be a time of joy and merriment -- unless you’re a parent who can’t find that one soldout toy your child has been asking you for. Some of the most popular items on this year’s toy list are more expensive than ever. But that hasn’t stopped them from selling out. Troy Smith has a list of 11 hot items.
Big Ten: Ohio State football will play in a fourth consecutive Big Ten Championship game, Nathan Baird reports. The league announced Wednesday afternoon that it has eliminated its minimum-game requirement for participation in the championship game and Ohio State, which is 5-0 after three cancellations related to the coronavirus pandemic, will play 5-1 Northwestern in the Dec. 19 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
David Oyelowo: David Oyelowo takes cleveland.com’s sister site, Vanity Fair, through his notable career, including his roles in "MI-5," "Spooks," "The Last King of Scotland," "Lee Daniels," "The Butler," "Nightingale," "Selma," "Queen of Katwe," "A United Kingdom" and "Come Away."
Chicken soup: As winter approaches and temps and snow begin to fall, we’re all looking for some comfort. It’s the perfect time to get cozy with some good soup. Yadi Rodriguez and Brenda Cain found 35 varieties of chicken noodle soup at local grocery stores and bought all of them for a taste test to help you decide which kinds you should add to your cart. Pregnant Cleveland woman loses baby after neighbor attacked, robbed her, police say Read more
HOA president struck by car after confronting group checking door handles at Euclid condominium complex, police say Read more
Homicide suspect, sex offender from Maryland, West Virginia arrested in Northeast Ohio Read more
2 people shot on Cleveland’s East Side Read more
Cleveland pastor sentenced to 18 months behind bars for compelling prostitution Read more
Speed a factor in Cleveland crash that killed Bedford woman who struck a tree, police say Read more
Olmsted Falls City Schools return to hybrid learning, eye potential move to remote after winter break Read more
Strongsville takes first step toward placing tax increase for Fire Department on May ballot Read more
Brooklyn’s recreational youth basketball season on pause due to pandemic Read more
Fairview Park’s Gemini Center curtails programming during COVID-19 spike Read more
Western Reserve Hospital group deliver holiday goodie bags to 234 seniors (photos) Read more
Rep. Tim Ryan honors Akron students for winning congressional app-design contest Read more
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