WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 |
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As we approach a stretch of 70-degree days, summer is on the mind. Well, in time for summer break is news that most K-12 students in Ohio are now eligible for $1,000 to pay for activities, including summer camps, tutoring, music and language lessons. A new state law went into effect last week, increasing the Afterschool Child Enrichment program from $500 to $1,000 per student. The income threshold to qualify also was adjusted to include more children. And students in districts that struggle with chronic absenteeism or low standardized test performance are eligible regardless of family income. Enjoy the sunshine today. - Kristen Davis |
Overnight Scores and Weather |
Guardians vs. New York Yankees: Gerrit ‘King’ Cole dominates Guardians again in Yankees’ 11-2 victory Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Sunny, summerlike weather expected |
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In Ohio, most students are eligible for up to $1,000 for day camps, music lessons and tutoring. (Faith Cathcart, The Oregonian file photo) |
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Student activities: Most Ohio K-12 students now qualify for $1,000 to help pay for before- and after-school activities, reports Laura Hancock. This is due to a new state law that took effect last week, expanding the eligibility for the $125 million educational savings account program from $500 per child to $1,000. Today in Ohio: A Texas driller who wants to be the first to frack Ohio’s largest state park has claimed it could offer the state nearly $2 billion over 15 years. We’re talking about that eye-popping sum for drilling rights in Salt Fork State Park on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
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East Palestine: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a charity he’s accusing of falsely claiming to collect donations for East Palestine residents, reports Laura Hancock. The charity collected money under the guise providing emergency aid and bottled water through the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. State Park fracking: A Franklin County judge on Monday denied a request to temporarily block a new law that enables and, at least temporarily, compels state agencies to accept applications to drill for oil and gas under state parks, reports Jake Zuckerman. The request was sought by environmental advocates, who say lawmakers skipped over constitutional requirements in their rush to amend the bill into unrelated legislation in the dying moments of the previous, two-year legislative session. State superintendent: The Ohio State Board of Education decided Tuesday to delay hiring a search firm for a new permanent state superintendent of public instruction, with most members saying they were waiting for the legislature, which appears ready to overhaul the position’s duties, reports Laura Hancock. Jim Jordan: The New York prosecutor who has filed felony charges against ex-President Donald Trump on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit that aims to keep U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio from using his chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee to interfere in the case against Trump, reports Sabrina Eaton. |
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Jayland Walker: Akron is preparing for protests as state attorneys present evidence to a Summit County grand jury involving the death of Jayland Walker last summer, reports Molly Walsh. A special panel convened Monday to begin the decision process. Akron residents and others gathered on Wilbeth Road in the city’s Firestone Park neighborhood Tuesday evening for a peaceful vigil near where Walker was fatally shot by police. Church officials and community members are focusing on peace, prayer and police accountability. |
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IBM: Sean McDonnell reports on the seemingly deserted 5-year-old IBM Building on Cedar Avenue. If you’ve driven past it and wondered why there is always an empty parking lot, the simplest story is that the office building’s employees are working from home. But that all depends on who you ask. Auto market: Inventory is getting better at car dealerships around Greater Cleveland, but sales aren’t increasing in the face of higher interest rates and economic concerns, reports Sean McDonnell. AmeriMark: The Middleburg Heights company known for its printed catalogs like Beauty Boutique and Healthy Living filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, reports Sean McDonnell. Meijer: The grocery store chain Meijer is scheduled to open two 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Warren and Wooster on May 16, reports Marc Bona. With the openings, the Michigan-based retailer will have 52 stores in Ohio. |
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Attorney disbarment: A state board recommends an Independence lawyer, who is in prison for taking a shower with a 15-year-old human trafficking victim and pushing her to use cocaine, should be indefinitely suspended from practicing law, reports Cory Shaffer. Fraud accusations: A Missouri man is charged with fraud and money laundering in connection with his purchase of the Maui Sands Resort hotel and indoor waterpark near Sandusky, reports Adam Ferrise. The man repeatedly lied and used fake documents when he bought the 300-room hotel and 55,000-square-foot indoor waterpark in 2018, according to federal prosecutors. Maple Heights shooting: Authorities are investigating a homicide in Maple Heights on Tuesday morning, reports Olivia Mitchell. Officers were called about 7 a.m. after residents heard gunshots on Clare Avenue and Warrensville Center Road. Police discovered a man who had been shot in the 20000 block of Clare Avenue. Elyria shooting: A man was arrested Tuesday and accused of shooting a woman in Elyria, Olivia Mitchell reports. Juan Kimbro, 55, has been charged with felonious assault, improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation, discharging a firearm on or near a prohibited premises, and aggravated menacing, police said. North Broadway shooting: A Cleveland man was fatally shot Friday in the city’s North Broadway neighborhood, reports Olivia Mitchell. Anthony Norman, 40, had several gunshot wounds to his chest, according to police and the office of the Cuyahoga County medical examiner. Prime rib: Prime rib is the undisputed king when it comes to a large cut of beef, and for many years was saved for special occasions or family celebrations. Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez set out to find the best Cleveland has to offer. |
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Bruce Springsteen: Many fans who attended Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s April 5 show at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse spent at least part of the evening recording portions of the performance and their favorite songs through their smartphones. But those wanting some form of recorded memory and those who just enjoyed the experience can now get an official release of the full Cleveland show, reports Malcolm X Abram. Midwestern etiquette: Should you break up by a text message? Is it still appropriate to bring a hostess a gift? Who is allowed to request a song at a wedding? All this and more on our Midwestern etiquette column, curated by Jane Morice. Cavaliers gear: Joey Morona has you covered on where to buy Cavs T-shirts, jerseys, hats, and more for 2023 NBA postseason. Lake View Cemetery: Lake View Cemetery has a full calendar this summer with concerts, trolley tours and a Perseid Meteor Shower watch, Paris Wolfe reports. BabyKlok tour: Fans of animated and Japanese metal music will be getting a double shot as animated metal band Deathklock is teaming up with Japanese “kawaii metal” trio Babymetal for a tour that will stop at The Agora on Sept. 6, reports Malcom X Abram. Chelsea Handler: Chelsea Handler will perform at the KeyBank State Theatre in Playhouse Square on Oct. 20, reports Joey Morona. The show is one of 24 new dates the comedian, TV host and author just added to her “Little Big Bitch Tour.” |
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