WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 |
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Planners, developers and civic organizations have proposed at least nine big plans over the past four decades for bridging the gap that separates downtown Cleveland from Lake Erie. None of those visions came to fruition. But now – as Mayor Justin Bibb plans to create a North Coast Development Authority – the Ohio House is budgeting $62 million for a land bridge over the Shoreway and $5 million for green space improvements at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The money would come through the Ohio Department of Development. No firm plans have been announced and lawmakers didn’t offer details. There’s no guarantee the budget will be approved. Still, a traffic analysis of the Shoreway and a lakefront master plan are due to be complete this year. It’s clear officials are setting the stage for something grand. - Laura |
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The latest version of the state's massive two-year budget plan would give $62 million to build a "land bridge" over the Ohio 2 Shoreway and rail lines to connect downtown Cleveland with lakefront attractions. (Nelson Byrd Woltz, Osborn Engineering, CallisonRTKL, AoDK Architecture) |
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Lakefront help: Ohio lawmakers are proposing to put $62 million in state money toward building a land bridge to connect Cleveland’s downtown Mall with the lakefront, reports Jeremy Pelzer. The proposed land bridge would be built over the Ohio 2 Shoreway and nearby railroad lines, providing a wide span over barriers to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, and Lake Erie itself. Tax cuts: Ohio House lawmakers have, for now, given up on plans to create a flat state income tax, revising the budget bill to instead provide more modest tax cuts for low- to middle-class taxpayers. The new plan, made in revisions by an Ohio House committee to the state’s massive two-year budget bill, would eliminate a middle-class tax bracket, with the result that lower- and middle-income Ohioans making up to $92,150 per year would pay the same reduced income tax rate – 2.75%, Jeremy Pelzer reports. Jayland Walker: The chaotic events that led up to eight Akron police officers firing 94 shots at Jayland Walker in some ways mirrored the turmoil of Walker’s personal life in the weeks leading up to his death on June 27, 2022. Walker, 25, suffered through a series of traumatic events, beginning with the death of his fiancée, Jaymeisha Beasley, in a car crash. Two days after her death, investigators say, he did an internet search on “what happens if you drink bleach," report Cory Shaffer and Adam Ferrise. Today in Ohio: The Jayland Walker case took more than a week to present to a Summit County grand jury as Akron braced for protests and the possibility of violence. We’re talking about the evidence Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost presented in the case, in which Walker was fatally shot by eight Akron police officers, on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
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August election: House Republicans formally retooled their proposal to make it harder to amend the Constitution, reports Jake Zuckerman. House and Senate Republicans are pressing to raise the threshold of voters required to approve a proposed constitutional amendment from 50%-plus one to 60%. Norfolk Southern: Among the concerns raised in the aftermath of the East Palestine train derailment has been whether the railroad would consider rerouting trains that carry hazardous materials to avoid densely population areas. Peter Krouse reports the Norfolk Southern CEO told an Ohio Senate committee that it always evaluates routes, but provided few details other than to say the railroad has something called “positive train control” on lines that handle hazardous materials as a means to improve safety.\ Gun regulations: Republican members of Congress on Tuesday barraged Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director Steve Dettelbach with questions about his agency’s gun regulations in a hearing about the ATF budget. Sabrina Eaton reports their main target was an ATF determination that “stabilizing braces,” which allow disabled shooters to better control their weapons, should be regarded as short-barreled rifles subject to extra regulations under the National Firearms Act if they modify pistols to be fired from the shoulder. Wildebeest: A former fiscal officer at a township in Vinton County used public funds to buy a wildebeest, two snow owls from England, five hot tubs and other items, reports Laura Hancock. The investigation identified over $310,000 in inappropriate Vinton Township expenses, which resulted in criminal charges against the township’s former fiscal officer, Cy Vierstra. Bernie Moreno: Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno officially launched his second campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024 on Tuesday. Rick Rouan reports Moreno filed paperwork last week with the Federal Elections Commission declaring candidacy, joining GOP state Sen. Matt Dolan, of Chagrin Falls, as an early entrant into the Republican race to face off with Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, of Cleveland. |
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Protests: Jayland Walker’s family joined dozens of people Tuesday protesting a Summit County grand jury’s decision to avoid bringing charges against the eight Akron police officers who shot Walker 46 times in a span of seven seconds. After the community gathering at a church, the Rev. Ray Greene, executive director of Freedom Bloc, and other local leaders led dozens of people in a march through downtown Akron, Molly Walsh reports. Law director: County Executive Chris Ronayne announced Monday that Richard Manoloff is his pick for a new law director. Kaitlin Durbin reports that Manoloff comes from Squire Patton Boggs, one of the top bond counsel firms nationally, where he has experience in financing, capital planning, public records, open meetings, contracts, property and income taxation, elections, and federal tax and securities laws. Rental assistance: Federal pandemic aid for renters may have expired at the end of 2022, but Cleveland City Council on Monday approved a request from Mayor Justin Bibb for up to $5 million for a three-year program through a nonprofit, Courtney Astolfi reports. Soil testing: Should you test your garden soil? Susan Brownstein reports the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District has tests, but the easy answer is to add more organic matter: compost, leaves and wood chips. |
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Drug take-back day: It’s dangerous to toss unwanted prescription drugs in the trash. That’s why University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic are partnering to host collection efforts at 39 locations throughout Greater Cleveland on Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, reports Julie Washington. Skin cancer: A national clinical trial conducted by Ohio State University researchers has found that patients with a rare form of skin cancer called desmoplastic melanoma had a dramatic response to a drug that prevents the cancer cells from hiding from the immune system. Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports the study data shows that nearly 90% of patients with this form of melanoma improved following treatment with the immune therapy drug pembrolizumab. Giant Eagle: Giant Eagle’s weekly ads once again will be mailed to Clevelanders each week, although they’ll be smaller than before, reports Sean McDonnell. Masks: As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Ohio hospitals are lifting mask mandates for patients, visitors and caregivers — with some exceptions. Julie Washington reports the Cleveland Clinic will make masks optional for its patients, visitors and caregivers in most units starting Thursday. Summa made the move March 31. |
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Murder indictment: A man accused of killing four people, including a pregnant woman, was indicted Tuesday on charges of aggravated murder, Olivia Mitchell reports. Terrell Silver, 34, of Cleveland, has been charged with aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence and aggravated burglary and having weapons under disability. |
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Browns logo: The Browns are seeking fan submissions for a new dog logo. The team will select and post the logos that fans can vote on, reports Marc Bona. Walnut Wednesday: Walnut Wednesday is set to return to downtown Cleveland. The weekly food-truck lunchtime event, put on by Downtown Cleveland Alliance, is slated for Perk Plaza and will feature live entertainment beginning May 3. Marc Bona reports the rotation of food trucks will offer signature lunch specials. Food trends: What is the eclectic mix of food and drink trends taking over Cleveland this spring? Yelp Cleveland is seeing tinned fish, pierogi pizza, fresh tapas and more. Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson has been a fixture on Cleveland television and radio for more than 25 years over two separate stints. But in June, the host of “The Sound of Ideas” and “NewsDepth” on Ideastream’s local NPR and PBS affiliates is calling it a career, reports Joey Morona. The Pittsburgh native began his broadcasting career at Bethany College, graduating in 1978 with aspirations of becoming a network news anchor. |
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