Last month, when the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives heeded Ohioan Jim Jordan’s call to find U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, a single Republican dissented: South Russell's Dave Joyce. At issue was Garland’s refusal to turn over a special counsel’s recorded interviews with President Joe Biden. “As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score political points,” said a statement from Joyce. “The American people expect Congress to work for them, solve policy problems, and prioritize good governance. Enough is enough.” Thursday, Joyce doubled down. Joyce and fellow Ohioan Mike Turner joined two other Republicans and Democrats to thwart an effort to hold Garland in “inherent contempt of Congress” and fine him $10,000 per day for refusing to provide the recordings. Democrats believe Republicans would use the recordings in political attack ads. — Laura |
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U.S. Rep. Max Miller, a Rocky River Republican, addresses a Capitol Hill news conference on the need to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. (Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com) |
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Merrick Garland: U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, said in a statement: “One month ago, I voted against a similar resolution and my position still stands. A court of law is where a procedural matter like this should be decided," Sabrina Eaton reports. Today in Ohio: U.S. Sen. JD Vance said he supports last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that preserves access to medication abortion — a reversal on Vance’s platform when he ran for the Senate as an uncompromising abortion opponent. We’re talking about Vance’s change on the issue, particularly as he melds his positions with ex-President Donald Trump, on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Grendell suspension: State attorneys are seeking a two-year suspension of the law license of Timothy Grendell, a Geauga County judge mired in scandal after he jailed two teenagers who didn’t want to see their estranged father amid a custody dispute. Jake Zuckerman reports that attorneys with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel said not only did Grendell turn a blind eye to the boys’ suffering, but he took steps to cover up his own misconduct. Unemployment fraud: A Cincinnati woman has been indicted for fraudulently applying for what turned out to be more than $32,000 in pandemic jobless benefits even though she held a job at the time – reviewing others’ state unemployment claims. Jeremy Pelzer reports Janelle Thrower-Rivera, 39, also tried to wrongly approve benefits for several others she had connections with, though only one of those claims – for $15,383 – ended up being paid out, according to a new report by the Ohio Inspector General’s Office. Gas lease: One or more unidentified natural gas drillers asked the state on Wednesday to open about 128 acres of Leesville Wildlife Area in Carroll County to oil and gas exploration, reports Jake Zuckerman. Over two separate land nomination requests, the driller or drillers – whose identities are shielded by state law – proposed plans to reach thousands of feet underneath the protected wildlife area via a well pad about 2.5 miles away. |
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Say Yes: For the first time in the past two years, Say Yes Cleveland has solid funding, but it’s banking on a federal grant next year to stay that way, reports Kaitlin Durbin. The program needs just $1.6 million from Cuyahoga County to round out the funding required to sustain its support specialists another year. Fire radios: City Hall’s ability to get new parts for special radios used by Cleveland firefighters and the police bomb squad expired in December, leaving some first responders to rely on technology that could endanger their lives during an emergency, one councilman said. Courtney Astolfi reports that’s a main reason why Mayor Justin Bibb asked City Council to urgently approve $18 million in contracts at Wednesday night’s council meeting that will replace those radios and hundreds of others used by police and EMS, and also install a new dispatch and records management system for Cleveland’s safety forces. Drought: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and much of the surrounding area is now in its third week of a drought and even this week’s rain is unlikely to change that. Thirty-four percent of the state is now in a moderate drought, six percentage points higher than the previous week, Zachary Smith reports. Restaurant fire: Fat Little Buddies in Olmsted Township is closed until further notice after a fire broke out in the kitchen early Thursday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to raise money for the bar and kitchen staff who are out of work due to the fire, Alex Darus reports. Hough riots: In July 1966, civil unrest and riots broke out in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood after a white bar owner at a restaurant called the Seventy-Niners Cafe denied a Black customer a glass of water. Dozens were injured, 300 people were arrested and there was an estimated $1.2 million in property damage. Molly Walsh compiles historic photos. Pan-Am Games: An international smorgasbord of athletes, visitors, friends and family are set to converge in Cleveland for the Pan-American Masters Games, which will kick off the celebrations with a free festival on Saturday, reports Marc Bona. Dozens of nations will be represented at the games, but the event will result in some road closures in the Cleveland area. |
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COVID numbers: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio jumped up by more than 1,000 cases, moving from 2,049 last week to 3,153 this week, reports Julie Washington. It was the sixth consecutive weekly increase since early June, when the weekly case number climbed over the 1,000-case mark for the first time since early May. Fairview Hospital: After hearing residents’ concerns, the Cleveland Clinic says it may reduce the size of its $150 million construction project to refresh Fairview Hospital’s campus on the far West Side of Cleveland. Julie Washington reports the Clinic during a community meeting Wednesday night shared two options for the possible layout of its new medical office building, cancer center and parking garage structure on the north side of Lorain Avenue. |
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Officer's death: Cleveland police on Thursday released 911 calls and the audio recordings of officers in the moments before and after the shooting death of officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, on the Fourth of July. Lucas Daprile reports the police audio depicts just how quickly the situation deteriorated. Bedford officer shooting: Police say a Bedford officer fired shots into a stolen vehicle Wednesday after a passenger pulled a gun, reports Olivia Mitchell. Police say the incident happened about 5:30 p.m. when the officer spotted the driver enter the Walgreens parking lot. Aggravated murder: A Cleveland suspect faced a judge Thursday on charges that he killed his live-in girlfriend and hid her remains in a dumpster a month later, reports John Tucker. James Drahos, 58, is charged with aggravated murder and abuse of a corpse. Machete: Police detained a man after they say he wielded a machete Monday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, reports Olivia Mitchell. Officers responded about 4:20 a.m. for reports that a 37-year-old man had a machete and other various cutting weapons at the airport. Fentanyl deaths: Alberta Bell turned to her former neighbor and called him a “monster” on Thursday, a statement that came moments before a federal judge sentenced the man to more than 24 years in prison for selling a deadly mixture that killed Bell's mother and two others. Adam Ferrise reports that Bell said she could never forgive Reyes Sanchez-Borrero for “destroying” her family. |
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Ask Yadi: Are thank-you cards necessary for bridal showers and weddings? Absolutely yes, writes Yadi Rodriguez. For each and every one of these events, if a gift is received, it should be acknowledged with a thank-you note. 'Superman': For the next three days, the home of the Guardians will be playing the part of LordTech Field, where Clark Kent’s adopted hometown team, the Metropolis Meteors, play. Filming began at the ballpark on Thursday with some wire work as a pair of stuntpersons appeared to be fighting in the air before sliding on the ground in left field, reports Joey Morona. Rock exhibit: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will debut a photo exhibit, “Les Paul Thru The Lens,” dedicated to the long life and amazing career of inventor-musician Les Paul. Malcolm X Abram reports the exhibit will run Monday through Sept. 15. Additionally, three portraits of Paul by famous expressionist painter Leroy Neiman will be publicly displayed for the first time. Karamu benefit: Founded in 1915 as America’s first Black producing theatre, Karamu will mark the completion of the $5.2 million rejuvenation of its historic complex on East 89th Street in Cleveland with a special event this weekend. Steven Litt reports the benefit celebration scheduled for Saturday and a Community Day on Sunday will follow seven years of work that started in 2017 at Karamu’s historic campus in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood, where it moved in 1949 after a fire destroyed its original home on East 38th Street. Bastille Day: The Judith is gearing up to celebrate Bastille Day in Cleveland with a family-style culinary event. Alex Darus reports the cafe at 5222 Lorain Ave. will host its second Bastille Day Fête on Sunday. Family-style dishes will be available throughout the cafe and outdoor space for guests from 4 to 10 p.m. Habitat for Humanity: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 23rd annual Walk. Run. Mosey 5K and 1 Mile event at Edgewater Park on July 20, Megan Sims reports. |
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