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| What you need to know Wednesday, July 28, 2021 WEATHER
It will remain sunny today but won't be quite as warm, with highs staying in the low 80s. It will be partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the mid-60s. There are chances of showers and thunderstorms early Thursday morning. Read more.
Local scores: St. Louis Cardinals 4, Indians 2 OVERNIGHT
Unvaccinated patients: Patients who have not been vaccinated make up nearly all Ohio coronavirus hospitalizations this year – 98.8%, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health. Laura Hancock reports that among deaths, the figures are even starker: 99.5% of coronavirus deaths are of people who were not fully vaccinated.
Marijuana legislation: A new push has begun to place a full marijuana legalization initiative on the statewide ballot, with proponents now targeting the November 2022 election, according to state disclosure forms. Andrew Tobias and Laura Hancock report that a group calling itself the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol told state officials they plan to start circulating petitions for what’s called a statewide initiative, a mechanism through which citizens can put a proposed law change before the state legislature and, eventually, up for a statewide vote.
FirstEnergy: FirstEnergy Corp. is “re-evaluating” a claim it made in a legal filing last year that it did not bill customers for its charitable and political spending, including its defense of a nuclear bailout bill that’s at the center of a federal corruption probe, according to a new regulatory filing. Andrew Tobias reports that Ryan Doringo, a lawyer for FirstEnergy Service Co., said in a Monday filing before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that the company is re-evaluating its past claims in light of a deal it made last week with federal prosecutors.
K-12 schools: The Ohio departments of health and education released a 13-page document Tuesday containing coronavirus guidelines to keep kids and staff safe during the 2021-22 school year, including strongly recommending vaccines for eligible children and workers - and masks for those who are not vaccinated, reports Laura Hancock. The guidance consists of recommendations and not mandates. This Week in the CLE: New documents made public in FirstEnergy Corp.’s deferred prosecution agreement with federal authorities show that then-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, a Republican, had a plan to label the bailout as a $1 billion tax to protect it from a referendum. The referendum effort failed, though, and Householder
Infrastructure deal: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio has asked former President Donald Trump to support the infrastructure deal he’s been negotiating for weeks with the Biden administration and a bipartisan group of U.S. senators. Sabrina Eaton reports Portman said he told Trump the package was consistent with what he tried to achieve as president and that Trump should take some credit for initiating the
Ken Johnson: The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected indicted Cleveland Councilman Ken Johnson’s attempt to appeal his suspension from office. Robert Higgs reports that Johnson, who was suspended by a specially appointed Supreme Court panel following his indictment on 15 federal charges, sought to overturn that suspension. But the court ordered his appeal be dismissed after he failed to meet a filing deadline.
Johnson trial: Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson owes nearly $100,000 in back taxes because he downplayed his income and submitted false deductions, including rent for two offices in a city building, an IRS agent testified Tuesday. Prosecutors rested their case against Johnson on the fifth day of the suspended councilman’s corruption trial in U.S. District Court in Akron, John Caniglia reports.
RTA: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is violating Ohio’s Open Meetings Act by refusing to allow the public to attend board meetings in-person, according to a First Amendment attorney and a good-government expert. CourtneyAstolfi reports that no members of the public were allowed to attend RTA’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, its first public board meeting since the July 1 expiration of a temporary pandemic law that allowed for meetings to be conducted
Frontier Airlines: The pilot of a Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida, broke off the initial landing Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle was too close to the runway at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, an FAA spokesman said. Cameron Fields reports that the Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement describing the incident as a planned procedure known as a “go-around.” Agency spokesman Tony
DigitalC: The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation and David and Inez Myers Foundation are collectively donating $20 million to DigitalC, a nonprofit internet service provider focused on bridging the digital divide in Cleveland. Cameron Fields reports that the foundations are donating the money because they feel DigitalC provides the best avenue toward connecting Cleveland, said DigitalC spokesman Jim Kenny.
Duplexes: A large percentage of the homes in Cleveland are units in duplexes, but the percentage compared to single-family homes is not the biggest in Cuyahoga County, according to property records. Eric Heisig reports that distinction goes to the tiny western suburb of Linndale, where nearly half of the homes have two units. Linndale
Vaccine study: A study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine found many people who had an allergic reaction to their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines tolerated a second dose without any serious complications. Evan MacDonald reports on the study and other news in the latest coronavirus roundup.
KeyBank Foundation: The KeyBank Foundation said Tuesday it will donate $1.5 million to help pay for construction of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s new distribution facility in the city’s Collinwood neighborhood. Eric Heisig reports the donation is another piece of the financing for the entire project, estimated to cost $40 million to build and operate for five years.
Jefferson Park: A man is dead and two men are hospitalized after a shooting at Jefferson Park on the city’s West Side, Cleveland police said. Olivia Mitchell reports that officers responded to the park around 9:30 p.m. Monday for reports of a shooting by the basketball court located off Lorain Avenue near West 133rd Street. When police arrived at the park, they discovered a 28-year-old with several gunshot
Civic Theatre: The Akron Civic Theatre will operate and program the Goodyear Theater, the venues announced Tuesday, with Live Nation as the primary promoter, reports Marc Bona.
Laurel Highlands: The Laurel Highlands in Pennsylvania are far from a tourist trap, but the area is filled opportunities for family fun. Laura Johnston writes about her experience with her family, from visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville to sliding down natural water slides, and even touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic house.
Paved Paradise: A different kind of record store experience will show up at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Sept. 23, when the Paved Paradise label expo comes by. Anne Nickoloff reports the traveling market features several indie record labels joining forces -- Ghostly International and Numero Group, along with Secretly Group’s three labels: Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian.
Hall of Fame: The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the order of enshrinement speeches, along with some of the names who will be presenting for the inductees in the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021. Marc Bona reports the hall said fans of the Centennial Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 will see faster-paced shows with a tighter format. Enshrinees for both classes have been asked to limit remarks to six
Pint Day: The Ohio Craft Brewers Association will hold its second annual Ohio Pint Day on Sept. 28, National Drink Beer Day. Marc Bona reports that sales of the limited-edition collectible 16-ounce glass, which will be offered at more than 125 breweries, support the non-profit OCBA. The association lobbies on behalf of, and promotes, the state’s craft breweries, which number well above 300.
The Undoing: HBO’s limited series “The Undoing” captivated America last fall, with Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman putting on stellar performances in the thriller. Grant and director Susanne Bier take viewers through a prison scene for cleveland.com’s sister site, Vanity Fair.
'Jungle Cruise': "Jungle Cruise," starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, is set to open in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on Friday. Joey Morona reports that while the film is filled with adventure and romance, it’s also a bloated mess full of too many competing ideas resulting in sensory overload. Florida men get prison sentences for ‘grandparent scam’ targeting Northeast Ohio Read more
Teen is victim of fatal shooting in Akron’s Chapel Hill neighborhood Read more
Some Beachwood polling locations have been changed for Aug. 3 Congressional Primary Read more
Public invited to grand opening of new Richmond Heights Library Aug. 14 Read more
New developer, extended tax abatements on tap for Townhomes of Van Aken Read more
Strongsville group opposes image of Blue Lives Matter flag in police station lobby Read more
Starbucks coming to South Euclid’s Marc’s Plaza; city won’t receive as much in ARPA funds Read more
Things will be cooler at Medina school this year; improvements include AC, roof repairs Read more
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