We live in a republic. We elect leaders on local, state and federal levels to represent us. We as constituents tell our government officials what we want so they can speak for us and make decisions in our best interest. But the system depends on that two-way communication, through emails, phone calls, town halls and more. Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, who beat longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November, has yet to hold a town hall. Constituents have resorted to holding weekly protests every Wednesday outside his downtown Cleveland office, dubbing them “Wednesdays at Bernie’s.” Ohioans still send Moreno emails and this weekend they started getting multiple form letters in response. The letters promised “I am committed to listening to your concerns and ensuring that your voice is heard in Washington.” Some constituents don’t believe him. — Laura |
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Dozens of protesters gather outside the Cleveland office of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno on March 5. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com) |
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Moreno response: Some Ohioans who contacted newly elected U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno to voice thoughts on a variety of issues were disappointed over the past few days to get a generic reply to all their inquiries, with some getting multiple copies of an identical email, reports Sabrina Eaton. Solar farm: A pressure campaign from local activists, backed by state and local Republican politicians, killed a 500-megawatt solar project planned in Logan County, reports Jake Zuckerman. The death of Grange Solar, a $500 million project that would have generated enough power for tens of thousands of homes while driving up to $5 million in local revenue, is the latest showing in how Ohio’s NIMBY-friendly permitting rules for renewable projects is choking out solar development. Today in Ohio: The U.S. Selective Service System board is holding board member training. Does that mean President Trump wants to reinstitute a military draft? No. But we asked the question. We’re talking about the uncertainties of this administration on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Gas prices: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined the fight for year-round access to an ethanol fuel blend that could lower gas prices, reports Anna Staver. Speed fines: Drivers in Ohio caught going more than 30 mph over the speed limit could be hit with a new $200 fine on top of existing penalties under recently introduced Ohio House legislation, reports Jeremy Pelzer. |
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Spending limits: After nearly a year of debate, Cuyahoga County Council has agreed to give Executive Chris Ronayne and other department heads a little more spending money – just not as much as they wanted, reports Kaitlin Durbin. Municipal Court: Cleveland Municipal Court announced Monday evening that it will reopen to the public on Wednesday, after having been largely shut down since Feb. 23 because of a cyberattack, Peter Krouse reports. Cases previously scheduled to go before the 12 General Division judges on Wednesday will be heard that day. Natural lawns: Shaker Heights will consider rewriting some of its building and housing codes to allow residents to let their lawns grow naturally -- with some restrictions, reports Cory Shaffer. Shaker Heights City Council held a work session Monday to hear a policy proposal from officials in the law, building and housing and public works departments to allow for what they’re calling managed natural landscaping in front yards. Akron ramps: The ongoing reconstruction of Interstates 76 and 77 and Ohio 8 in Akron will involve overnight ramp closings this week, reports Rich Exner. |
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Bird flu: Cats, much more than dogs, are at risk of catching bird flu, though experts don’t know why, reports Peter Krouse. As of Friday, there have been 106 cases of cats getting the bird flu in the United States since February 2022. Measles: The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has resulted in a second death, leaving many Ohioans wondering if they and their families are protected against the dangerous virus. Julie Washington reports that people who received the two-dose measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as children are protected for life. Team NEO: Team Northeast Ohio had a record-breaking year for its business investments in the region, according to its 2024 performance and impact report. Molly Walsh reports the 14-county economic development organization invested in 125 businesses in 2024, the highest number in the organization’s 22-year history. NEOMed: Applications are now being accepted for Medcamp, a three-day experience for undergraduates interested in medicine held at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in Rootstown July 10-12, reports Julie Washington. |
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Pharmacy tech: A former pharmacy technician at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for stealing fentanyl and oxycodone from the pharmacy to sell on the streets, reports Adam Ferrise. Prosecutors say Curtis Green, 35, used his position at the Mayfield Heights hospital to order the drugs without authorization. Geauga deaths: A 52-year-old woman and her 10-year-old child were found dead in a Geauga County home in what law-enforcement officials say is a suspected murder-suicide, Cliff Pinckard reports. Life sentence: A Cleveland man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for the shooting death of a pregnant woman, David Gambino reports. Gary Oliver, 24, was found guilty by a Cuyahoga County jury last month of aggravated murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and other offenses in the April 19, 2022, deaths of Trinity Greer and her unborn baby. Car fires: A fire at a car business in Lorain damaged dozens of vehicles early Monday. The fire at IAA Auction on Deer Trail Lane, just off Baumhart Road, began shortly after 2:30 a.m. and it struck 40 to 70 cars and trucks. |
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Ask Lucas: What do you do if your husband won’t put food back in the right spot in the refrigerator? Lucas Daprile suggests putting one of those spring-loaded boxing gloves in the cheese drawer. Cyndi Lauper: Singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper has added July 30 show at Blossom Music Center to the final leg of her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," reports Malcolm X Abram. WKYC: John Treviño, a longtime television executive who has had leadership positions at several stations in Texas, has been named president and general manager of WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland, Cliff Pinckard reports. Book awards: Ten finalists for the 2025 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards have been announced, reports Marc Bona. The Cleveland Foundation administers the book awards, which organizers describe as the only national endowed juried prize recognizing books that contribute to an understanding of racism and foster an appreciation of cultural diversity. Gandalf’s: Sean Lackey, whose resume is filled with a seemingly unlikely trio of professions and passions, has been running Gandalf’s Pub in Valley City in northern Medina County for 10 years, reports Marc Bona. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day marks the anniversary. Loiter Café: After fighting for its existence in its first leased space throughout 2024, Loiter Café & Marketplace is moving from the old Mickey’s Building at 12550 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. Paris Wolfe reports the new location – a former Wendy’s restaurant at 13939 Euclid Ave. – is being readied for business. MGM: Nothing like rocking out so hard that you literally blow a fuse. That’s what happened at the Dream Theater concert at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday night, reports Peter Chakerian. Cavs store: A Center Court retail store is scheduled to open in the Pinecrest shopping district next month, reports Marc Bona. The store – which will carry Cavaliers, Monsters and Charge apparel and merchandise – is set to open April 15. |
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