The aging, dated Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2025. It’s gearing up for a $3 billion makeover – though so far the airlines have signed on only for the $175 million first phase of the project, which is paying for additional planning, the clearing of land and other early needs. The airport is surveying Clevelanders on what makes the city unique, with hopes to inspire the architecture of new facilities. Meanwhile, nearby Pittsburgh will debut a new terminal later this year. And Columbus just broke ground on a $2 billion terminal. The goal for John Glenn Columbus International Airport is to accommodate more and larger aircraft in anticipation of increased flights and passengers. Does that mean more competition for CLE? — Laura |
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College football national championship, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Buckeyes defeat Irish, 34-23, to win program’s ninth national championship Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Dangerously cold |
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An aerial view of the new terminal currently under construction at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. (Rendering courtesy Gensler with Moody Nolan) |
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Columbus airport: When it opens in 2029, the new John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus will feature 36 gates – up from 29 – with the ability to accommodate as many as 13 million travelers annually, Susan Glaser reports. Today in Ohio: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno grilled Donald Trump’s nominee to be Housing and Urban Development Secretary about housing affordability, suggesting that illegal immigration increased costs. We’re talking about Moreno jumping right in at nominee Eric Scott Turner’s confirmation hearing on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Sen. Husted: Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that he was appointing his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Jeremy Pelzer reports that the decision, which came after weeks of closed-lipped deliberation by the governor, marks an abrupt change of plans for Husted, a Columbus-area Republican who for years has set himself up as DeWine’s heir apparent. FirstEnergy charges: Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and senior vice president Mike Dowling were charged Friday in federal court for what investigators say was their role in the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history. Jones and Dowling already are facing state charges over bribes the company has admitted paying to the state’s former top utility regulator. It was one of U.S. Attorney Ken Parker’s final days in office when he asked to unseal criminal charges against the former FirstEnergy execs, reports Adam Ferrise. Accusations of lying: After the arrest of the Ohio House speaker for taking bribes from FirstEnergy and despite a blitz of subpoenas from the FBI, thousands of text messages “were missing” from the iPhone of the company’s chief executive, who directed another executive to “alter” a consulting contract and lie about it, investigators say in a new indictment, Jake Zuckerman reports. Freshmen senators: With two freshman legislators beginning their terms within days of each other, Ohio is guaranteed to have the U.S. Senate’s least-senior delegation. Sabrina Eaton reports their lack of seniority could be a problem for Ohio in an institution where senior members are rewarded with chairmanships that give them power to decide what legislation Congress will and won’t consider, and to write that legislation. Football bets: Ohioans were expected to break state sports betting records when Ohio State took on Notre Dame on Monday for the college football national championship. Gov. Mike DeWine made a wager of his own with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, reports Anna Staver. |
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MLK legacy: Faith leaders urged people to confront America’s history and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s many critiques of it during an event Monday honoring the late civil rights leader, Lucas Daprile reports. Greater Cleveland Congregations held an MLK Day panel discussion at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church featuring leaders of several faith groups. MLK celebration: Despite single-digit winter temperatures, feelings of hope emanating from inside Berea’s Mount Zion Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Day brought a comforting warmth to those gathered to celebrate his legacy, Beth Mlady reports. MLK concert: Coretta Scott King was the focus and inspiration for the Cleveland Orchestra’s 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert held Sunday at Severance Music Center. Composting facility: Rust Belt Riders hopes to lease a long-vacant, six-acre former waste-transfer station on East 79th Street near Kinsman Road from the city of Cleveland that will consolidate the composter’s operations. It will also allow the company to essentially double the volume of food scraps that can be composted in Cuyahoga County – from roughly 2,000 tons to 7,000 tons, Sean McDonnell reports. Body cams: Body cameras have become critical in law enforcement, providing police and community members with footage of crucial interactions. But while the devices record video continuously, they don’t include audio until the cameras are activated – and that’s by design, to protect officers’ privacy. Dem mayors: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has been tapped to lead the Democratic Mayors Association, just as Republicans take control of all three branches of the federal government, reports Sean McDonnell. Pothole problems: Potholes come with the territory in Greater Cleveland thanks to harsh winters and the freeze-thaw cycle that comes with it, reports Peter Krouse. And as one might expect, older pavement is more susceptible to damage from freezing and thawing than a newly paved road. Frigid temps: If forecasts come true, there are days this week that will be the first time since January 2019 that Cleveland’s high temperatures have not exceeded single digits, reports Zachary Smith. On Jan. 30 and 31, 2019, the high temperature was 8 degrees. Cold closures: Multiple school districts and Cleveland City Hall will be closed today because of concerns about the extremely cold temperatures in Northeast Ohio, Lucas Daprile reports. Council misconduct: Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin is refusing to identify a council member who has been investigated for misconduct or disclose the allegations against the person, reports Sean McDonnell. Griffin confirmed that a law firm was hired to investigate complaints brought to council leadership, but he has declined to reveal the council member’s identity. Road salt: The city of Stow announced that limited road salt supplies are the reason it will focus on treating some roads and not others, reports Megan Becka. Our Best Life: You can’t love winter if your only interaction takes place in frigorific parking lots, dashing between your car and your destination, without boots, gloves or tuque, writes Laura Johnston. Why not embrace what feels like a real January, where snow has transformed the tired brown landscape to a whimsical world of white? |
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PD revamp: Readers have been vocal about how much they despise the new digital version of The Plain Dealer, which rolled out last week. Editor Chris Quinn explains the problems and the good news to come. Addiction recovery: A combined gift of $100,000 from two Northeast Ohio foundations will help build an addiction recovery center for women with children in Lorain County, reports Julie Washington. The recovery center, called Trinity House, is planned to open in October. |
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Murder charges: A Cleveland woman is facing murder charges after a Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted her in the death of her boyfriend. Sandra Sistrunk, 55, is accused of fatally stabbing Charlie Willis, 58, on Jan. 7, reports Lucas Daprile. CH shooting: A man accused in the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old Cleveland Heights woman was arrested Friday by a U.S. Marshals task force. Olivia Mitchell reports Amin Walker, 23, was wanted by the Cleveland Heights Police Department in connection with the fatal shooting of Edith Moore. |
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'Big Chuck' dies: Cleveland TV legend “Big Chuck” Schodowski, who entertained generations of late-night viewers on WJW Channel 8 as co-host of the “Hoolihan and Big Chuck Show” and “The Big Chuck & Lil’ John Show,” has died, according to a report from WJW. No cause of death was given. He was 90. DineDrink: In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Marc Bona to discuss the major changes for Edwins. Chef/owner Brandon Chrostowski is moving Edwins and its sister restaurant Edwins Too from their homes in Shaker Square to Cleveland Heights, taking over the former Nighttown space. Melt: Melt’s success stemmed from its unique blend of Cleveland culture and a quirky atmosphere that resonated with locals. At its peak, the small Northeast Ohio chain led by Matt Fish was a sensation that put Cleveland on the culinary map, Peter Chakerian reports. The meteoric rise and expansion fell to earth almost as quickly, thanks to a perfect storm of market forces. At the culmination of Melt’s final chapter after 18 years of business, a “wake” Friday brought out a sad-but-cheerful faithful who were sharing memories with one another as they slowly filed into the restaurant’s original and final location. Classic CLE: If you grew up in Cleveland during a certain time period, Cotton Club was ubiquitous, writes Peter Chakerian. The bottler’s “less sweet” ginger ale was one of the area’s most popular mixers and its big seller. Witch Doctor: The Witch Doctor is coming to Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood this spring, reports Paris Wolfe. The apothecary-inspired bar will take over the former Sticks and Stones Social Lounge at 3314 Broadview Road in Cleveland. House of the Week: A few miles from downtown Kent, a charming cottage on picturesque Twin Lakes beckons, asking, “Have you ever wanted to own a lakehouse?” Joey Morona reports that the 1930-built home has undergone a complete renovation. The result is a three-bedroom, four-bathroom home with a modern layout, finished basement and nearly 2,800 square feet of living space. The asking price is $699,000. |
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