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Local scores: Indians 6, Minnesota Twins 3
FirstEnergy: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is considering legal action to block the subsidies House Bill 6 would create for the Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear plants. The subsidies, which will generate $150 million a year via fees tacked onto Ohioans’ electricity bills, are slated to begin on Jan. 1 as part of the nuclear bailout law at the center of a federal corruption investigation that led to former House Speaker Larry Householder’s arrest, Andrew Tobias reports.
Browns fans: If fans can attend Browns games this year, tickets will be mobile and sold in pods of one to 10 family members or friends. No pods will be closer than 6 feet, and each ticket will come with an assigned gate and a recommended entrance time. Dan Labbe reports fans will be required to wear masks, submit to a temperature check and stay in their designated quadrant throughout the game.
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This Week in the CLE: Is Ohio anywhere close to herd immunity for the coronavirus? We’re talking about antibody testing on This Week in the CLE.
New numbers: Ohio hit a grim new milestone on Wednesday, with the number of people who have died with the coronavirus surpassing the 4,000 mark. Laura Hancock reports 48 new deaths were reported Wednesday, over double the 21-day rolling average of 21 deaths.
1-in-100: The total number of coronavirus cases that have been reported by the Ohio Department of Health means that at least 1 in 100 Ohioans have contracted the virus. But Rich Exner reports that known cases are just a fraction of the true number. Early on, testing was rationed. And even now, some people may never show symptoms.
Block, street parties: Cleveland’s mask order has helped to drive down new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but now the city will take a more aggressive approach toward block and street parties, Mayor Frank Jackson said Wednesday. Jackson says mass gatherings are now the top source for spreading the deadly virus in Cleveland and they need to stop, Robert Higgs reports.
Gov. Mike DeWine posted the latest Ohio Travel Advisory Map, as of Aug. 26, 2020. (Contributed)
Travel advisory: Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a new coronavirus travel advisory map Wednesday evening, showing Idaho, Texas, Mississippi and South Carolina as states from which people arriving in Ohio are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days, Laura Hancock reports.
Supreme Court: Ninety percent of the state’s Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center has been repaired after May protests, Laura Hancock reports. A short documentary produced by the Supreme Court shows Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor affected by the protesters’ calls for equality. She says she has more to learn, and she became emotional when contemplating people who have for generations fought for fair treatment.
Invasion of privacy: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that workers cannot sue their employer for invasion of privacy when they provide urine samples for drug testing under the “direct observation method.” Laura Hancock reports the court’s 4-3 decision reversed an Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals decision.
State Rep. Nino Vitale, an Urbana Republican, seen on the Ohio House floor in a 2016 photo. Secretary of State Frank LaRose filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission on Wednesday accusing Vitale of six campaign finance violations. (Ohio House)
Vitale complaint: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has accused outspoken state lawmaker Nino Vitale, an Urbana Republican, of a series of campaign-finance violations, via a complaint his office filed with the Ohio Elections Commission on Wednesday, according to Andrew Tobias.
Kids as vectors: New research says children can carry high levels of the coronavirus even if they have mild or no symptoms, raising more questions about how they can spread infections – including in school. Evan MacDonald reports on a study that found high viral loads in the airways of children infected with the coronavirus but did not assess the potential for those children to pass the virus to others.
High school football: At least three area high school football teams will not play Friday night after initially planning to participate in the 2020 season during the coronavirus pandemic. Mayfield Superintendent Keith Kelly confirmed Wednesday in an email to parents, guardians, staff and students that two football players tested positive for COVID-19, Matt Goul reports. Strongsville and North Olmsted also have had positive tests.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in a Black Lives Matter Shirt kneel with their teammates during the national anthem prior to the game against the LA Clippers at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 30.Getty Images
NBA boycott: The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. Tim Bielik reports that shortly after 5 p.m., the NBA announced that the other two games slated for Wednesday night — Rockets vs. Thunder and Lakers vs. Trail Blazers — also were postponed. Chris Fedor reports some of the Cavs, including Larry Nance Jr. and Kevin Love, are voicing their support.
Food transmission: Infectious disease experts are downplaying a report out of Singapore that suggests the coronavirus can be transmitted by food because the virus was found living on salmon, pork and chicken three weeks after the meat had been frozen or refrigerated. Experts say it’s not likely the coronavirus can be transmitted by food, Peter Krouse reports.
Ballot boxes: Cleveland City Council voted Wednesday to ask Secretary of State Frank LaRose to reverse a decision limiting use of drop boxes for absentee ballots during the Nov. 3 election. Robert Higgs reports the resolution also asks the city’s law director to consider legal action, citing possible violation of state and federal voting statutes, if LaRose doesn’t comply.
Income taxes: Cleveland City Council on Wednesday expressed its opposition to legislation before the Ohio Senate that could dramatically cut the city’s income tax revenues. At issue is a bill introduced by Republican Sen. Kristina Roegner of Hudson would repeal a change made to state law that lets traditional employment centers such as Cleveland continue to collect taxes from former commuters who now work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, Robert Higgs reports.
Census: Cleveland City Council wants Mayor Frank Jackson’s administration to join legal efforts challenging federal decisions to shorten the counting period for the U.S. Census. Robert Higgs reports that the council’s resolution Wednesday warns that shortening the period for gathering data will lead to an undercount in Cleveland and other cities that would have wide-ranging ramifications.
Slow progress: Cleveland City Councilman Basheer Jones on Wednesday blasted the “lethargic” pace at which projects move from concept to creation in Mayor Frank Jackson’s administration. Robert Higgs reports Jones said even small projects can take years to complete, arguing that it’s a disservice to residents and hinders growth.
Road projects: Votes by Cleveland City Council Wednesday cleared the way for more than $20 million in road and bridge improvements in the city, Robert Higgs reports. The council approved spending $7.2 million to replace the bridge on East 75th Street spanning Norfolk Southern and RTA tracks in the Kinsman neighborhood near the planned Opportunity Corridor. Council also approved $14 million for three road projects.
Police shooting: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office is reviewing the case of an off-duty Cleveland police officer who fatally shot a man as both men drove down a busy street. Adam Ferrise reports that the office will act as the special prosecutor in the April 9 shooting that killed 22-year-old Desmond Franklin.
RNC: An Ohio mother and school choice advocate shared her story of meeting Republican President Donald Trump in a televised speech on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. Seth Richardson reports Tera Myers, of Mansfield, recounted the story of her son, Samuel, who has Down syndrome and was one of the first recipients of Ohio’s Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship, which provided state funds for him to attend Mansfield Christian School.
Kanye West: An attorney for Kanye West has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to allow the rapper and fashion designer to appear on this year’s presidential ballot in the state, arguing that Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wrongly rejected his petition signatures, Jeremy Pelzer reports.
Accidental shooting: A grand jury has indicted a Cleveland father on felony charges after police said his sons got hold of his gun and one accidentally shot and killed the other. Cory Shaffer reports Donell King Sr., 37, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering children and tampering with evidence in the June 1 death of 12-year-old Donell King Jr.
Attempted kidnapping: Two men tried to abduct a real estate agent in North Ridgeville who was scheduled to show a home to a prospective buyer, reports Kaylee Remington. The incident happened Saturday outside of a home on Homecrest Drive just west of Avon Belden Road.
Hocking Hills: Work has begun on a $35 million lodge for Hocking Hills State Park, which will include 81 overnight rooms, a full-service restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus event space. Susan Glaser reports that unlike the old lodge, built in 1972, the new lodge will feature overnight guest rooms to accommodate the growing tourism draw of the region and the state’s most popular park.
Rock Hall: Faced with an 80% drop in attendance and a 50% drop in operating revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is laying off furloughed employees, imposing pay cuts and planning for lean times ahead. Steven Litt reports the museum is reducing full-time staffing nearly 40%, from 129 to 79, and part-time staffing from 35 to 32.
The Cleveland MetroParks Zoo has welcomed a new baby koala. Kyle Lanzer/Cleveland Metroparks
Baby koala: The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has its first baby koala in nearly a decade. Cameron Fields reports the baby is Mackenzie’s and Nyoonbi’s first. The zoo said it first began seeing possible movement in Mackenzie’s pouch during May, and the joey left the pouch Monday.
Drug myths: Is marijuana really a gateway drug? Is the opioid crisis getting worse? Scientist Carl Hart helps debunk some common myths about drugs in this video from cleveland.com’s sister site, WIRED.
Falafel: The crispy chickpea dish falafel has spread from its roots in Middle Eastern cuisine to worldwide popularity. Anne Nickoloff has 14 picks of great Mediterranean restaurants, cafes and shops that serve the tasty dish here in Greater Cleveland.
East Cleveland police shoot armed suspect after car chase Read more
Coronavirus restrictions and cancellations in Ohio for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Read more
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Cleveland man gets prison sentence for 2019 crime spree, police shootout Read more
Cleveland man who killed acquaintance in Olmsted Falls apartment complex gets life in prison Read more
Man accused of shooting wife, mother-in-law to death chased son out of Medina home after killings, records say Read more
Lake County concerned HB 6 repeal could cause Perry Plant closure, economic issues Read more
Grand jury clears Elyria officers in July 2019 fatal gas station shooting Read more
Akron, Summit County officials encourage residents to complete census by Sept. 30 Read more
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