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| What you need to know Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 WEATHER
A cloudy start will give way to clearing skies later in the day, with highs staying around freezing. A mix of rain, freezing rain and snow is possible overnight, with temps eventually dropping to around 25 degrees. About 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet are possible. Read more. OVERNIGHT
A case against contempt: Majority Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission asked the Ohio Supreme Court to hold off on finding them in contempt for failing to pass state legislative maps late last week, saying it wasn’t their fault and a new map plan should be introduced in the coming days, Andrew Tobias, Jeremy Pelzer and Laura Hancock report. Republicans plan to introduce and possibly approve their latest go at a state legislative map plan today, Tobias reports.
TODAY IN OHIO Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission said their staff has returned to the drawing table for one more attempt at a state legislative map that passes constitutional muster -- and staves off the Ohio Supreme Court’s threat to find them in contempt. We’re talking about this ongoing constitutional crisis on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
STATEHOUSE & POLITICS Russian invasion: Ohio’s U.S. Senators agree that Russia and its leader, President Vladmir Putin, must face severe sanctions for declaring parts of Ukraine independent countries and sending in troops as so-called “peacekeepers,” Sabrina Eaton reports. But officials disagree about whether the United States has done enough. The invasion started late Wednesday, drawing condemnation from U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, Cliff Pinckard reports.
Settlement: Insurers for current and former leaders of FirstEnergy Corp. are expected to pay out $180 million in a settlement agreement following the House Bill 6 scandal, John Caniglia reports. It’s one of the largest shareholder settlements in the nation, officials said. LGBTQ community: A record-breaking percentage of adults identify as a part of the LGBTQ community, a new Gallup study has found. 7.1% of U.S. adults now self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other LGBTQ, double the percentage of those who did so in 2012, Zachary Smith reports.
METRO ADAMHS board: Following backlash over language changes, the board of directors who govern Cuyahoga County’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board voted to reinstate a 2020 resolution, again declaring racism a public health crisis, Kaitlin Durbin reports. The board previously voted to change the resolution to declare discrimination as a health crisis and was planning to make a third change before changing their mind.
Bibb’s cabinet: Get to know Ryan Puente, chief government affairs officer for Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. Reporter Courtney Astolfi provides a history of the man working to advance the mayor’s agenda, as well as his interests outside of the job. The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com is profiling Bibb’s cabinet members so readers can get to know Cleveland’s new class of top decision-makers.
Solon trail: Despite opposition from residents, Solon City Council unanimously approved building a 2.1-mile rail trail across the northeast corner of the city, Steven Litt reports. Plans will extend the trail to the city of Bentleyville, where Metroparks will build another 1,500-foot section, plus a bridge over the Chagrin River, connecting to an already existing section of rail trail extending into Chagrin Falls.
Never forget: A foundation formed to help prevent school violence is calling for acts of kindness to honor the victims of the deadly shooting that took the lives of Chardon High School students Daniel Parmertor, Russell King, Jr. and Demetrius Hewlin. For the 10-year anniversary, Kaylee Remington reports that the Coach Hall Foundation asked everyone to participate in the 27 Days of Be The Change, a challenge to make one act of kindness every day throughout the month.
New hire: A Cleveland native has been named to replace retiring Cuyahoga County Board of Health Commissioner Terry Allan. Roderick Harris will step into the position on April 11.
COVID-19 A positive streak: Ohio on Wednesday had 1,323 new cases of COVID-19. Julie Washington reports it was the 20th day in a row with daily case counts below 5,000 and the 12th straight day under 2,500.
Vaccinations: Several Northeast Ohio counties are among the state leaders for the rate of vaccinated adults returning to get their COVID-19 booster shots, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cuyahoga’s rate stands at 57.5%, sixth-best among Ohio’s 88 counties, Zachary Smith reports. Statewide, 53.5% of fully vaccinated adults have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
BUSINESS Mislabeled: A Lockwood, Missouri, company is recalling over 5,000 pounds of beef-stick products after misbranding it “gluten free” on the packaging, Marc Bona reports. The product has been shipped to retail locations nationwide and sold online.
CRIME Death investigation: Cleveland police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man who was found buried in the basement of a home in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood, Adam Ferrise reports. His cause of death has not been determined.
Homicide: A missing 26-year-old Cleveland man who was recently found dead in the city’s Jefferson neighborhood died of a gunshot wound to the head, Olivia Mitchell reports. His death has been ruled a homicide.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Welcome back: The Brite Winter music, arts and food festival is making its grand return to in-person festivities on Saturday. Anne Nickoloff has the details, including the cost of the event’s first-ever cover charge.
Celebrations: Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Kurentovanje, Fasching – whichever name you give March 1, Greater Cleveland has a way to celebrate it. Anne Nickoloff put together a guide to some of the most notable events to mark the Lenten season.
Cleveland rocks: From 1974 through 1980, Cleveland Stadium hosted a who’s who of rock and roll, from Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones to Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith, reports Troy Smith. Relive the concerts and hear from the people who made the World Series of Rock happen during a free, live event March 9 as part of cleveland.com’s CLE Rocks Presents... live podcast series. OTHER HEADLINES Authorities ID 2 men found dead in Akron home of gunshot wounds Read more
Robbers attack Akron Dollar General clerk, run her over with shopping cart Read more
Cleveland man gets minimum 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting social worker Read more
Dockman unexpectedly resigns from Berea Board of Education Read more
University Heights mayor urges council to include recycling bins in 2022 budget Read more
Summit DD offering events, inclusion kits for National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March Read more
North Olmsted City Council considers change to snow emergency parking ban Read more
North Olmsted seeks EPA funding for new equalization basin project Read more
ODOT seeks public input on I-480 Clague Road on-ramp expansion, W. 130th exit-ramp projects Read more
Fairview Park reviewing political sign ordinance Read more
Fairview Park City Council appoints Dan Jicha to open Ward 3 seat Read more
Fairview Park earmarking NOPEC grants to address leaky City Hall roof Read more
St. Edward High School Principal K.C. McKenna promoted to president Read more
Brooklyn Police Department using grant money to replace dash and body cameras Read more
Parma Heights turning traffic cameras back on; enforcement expected to start this spring Read more
Arson fire at Parma’s St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School causes $1 million damage Read more
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