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| What you need to know Thursday, July 29, 2021 WEATHER
Showers and thunderstorms will kick up early this morning, with the potential of hail and winds up to 60 mph. The potential for storms will last through the afternoon, with highs in the upper 70s. More showers and storms are possible overnight, with lows in the mid-60s. Read more.
Local scores: Indians 7, St. Louis Cardinals 2 OVERNIGHT
Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams’ plans to centralize its research and development operations in suburban Brecksville involve a large building that spreads out like fingers on a hand, with plenty of room for employees to interact, Eric Heisig reports. The 600,000-square-foot facility – about the size of four large Walmarts – will sit in the middle of a 119-acre site off Interstate 77 that provides room to grow while also guaranteeing large swaths of green space are preserved.
Kenneth Johnson: Cleveland Councilman Kenneth Johnson asserted Wednesday that he submitted years of accurate city reimbursement reports for work in his ward, paying a longtime ally in cash to cut grass and maintain abandoned lots. Johnson, 75, took the witness stand at the close of his weeklong corruption trial before Judge John Adams and a jury. Johnson and his longtime aide, Garnell Jamison, 63, are accused of conspiracy, tax violations and theft-related offenses involving Johnson’s dealings, John Caniglia reports.
Diversion center: Cuyahoga County is considering three possible sites as the future home of a permanent diversion center, where mentally ill or addicted people could receive treatment instead of jail time. Courtney Astolfi reports the choices are the juvenile court complex on East 22nd Street in Cleveland, the Metzenbaum Center on Community College Avenue in Cleveland, and a recently-vacated Board of Developmental Disabilities property on Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland.
Mask recommendations: Although Gov. Mike DeWine is not interested in imposing new mask mandates at this point, 23 of Ohio’s 88 counties have case and testing rates high enough that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say vaccinated people should wear face coverings indoors. Laura Hancock reports most of the counties are rural. Cleveland recycling: By year’s end, Cleveland hopes to relaunch its curbside recycling program, idled since spring 2020. Robert Higgs reports Mayor Frank Jackson’s administration has started accepting signups from people who want to opt in for the new program.
This Week in the CLE: A full marijuana legalization initiative could be on the Ohio ballot for the November 2022 election. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has filed disclosure forms and 1,000 signatures, which we’re talking about on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
Jim Jordan: Champaign County GOP Rep. Jim Jordan said Tuesday he spoke with then-President Donald Trump on the day that rampaging Trump supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol. Sabrina Eaton reports the admission boosts the chance that Jordan will be asked to testify before a newly established House of Representatives subcommittee probing the riot.
Vaccine incentives: The Ohio Department of Administrative Services, which administers human resources for state employees, announced Wednesday evening that state workers who have received a coronavirus vaccine are now eligible for a $100 incentive, and their vaccinated spouses can get a $25 incentive, Laura Hancock reports.
Police officer indicted: A Lorain County grand jury handed up an indictment Monday against a 25-year-old North Olmsted police officer accused of sexual misconduct, police and court records confirmed. Nicklas Gorbulja of LaGrange is charged in a direct indictment with two counts of illegal use of minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance, Kaylee Remington reports.
Aging: What would you do with 30 extra years of life? Dr. Michael Roizen, 75, emeritus chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, and Al Ratner, 93, former CEO and chairman of Forest City Enterprises, teamed up on a new book, “The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code to Be Younger Today and Even Younger Tomorrow," which explains the promising medical breakthroughs that could prolong life. Julie Washington has details.
Sports and pressure: World champion gymnast Simone Biles stunned the world by dropping out of Olympics competitions. Airing her struggles has opened up the conversation about high-profile athletes feeling pressured to perform, particularly young Black athletes. Alexis Oatman reports on performance pressure and mental health issues amid the stress of competition.
UH donations: OfficeMax CEO Michael Feuer and his wife, Ellen, are giving $2 million to University Hospitals to spur innovations in health care. Evan MacDonald reports the idea behind the fund is to cut out some of the red tape involved with getting a good idea off the ground.
Stormy weather: The National Weather Service said that residents of Northeast Ohio can expect thunderstorms, potentially damaging wind and chances of hail across the region from early-to-late this morning, Kaylee Remington reports. The Cleveland area will get at least 1 to 1.5 inches of rain and winds up to 60 mph.
Trailer tips: Photographer Josh Gunter has towed multiple trailers, most recently a 33-foot trailer that has logged more than 10,000 miles through 19 states. He explains travel tips, including how to load your travel trailer properly to decrease sway.
Old: On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," writer-director M. Night Shyamalan breaks down the scene where everything takes a turn in his new movie “Old.” He explains how he created a slow building of tension and suspense by juxtaposing the playful innocence of the children and their parents’ uneasiness for a video on cleveland.com’s sister site, Vanity Fair.
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Akron aims to improve police-community relations, neighborhood unity at National Night Out Aug. 3 Read more
Berea residents make plea for North End flooding relief Read more
COSI distributing kids Learning Lunchbox kits, with free food today Read more
Richmond Heights considers safety services dispatch merger; deer count likely to take place in fall Read more
Child car seat fitting stations coming to West Side fire departments this fall Read more
Parma councilwoman worried about reckless moped drivers Read more
Seven Hills addresses flooding issues with Calvin Park swales, Somerset Lane retention basin project Read more
Lisa Petit becomes first female superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Read more
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