We want to know what our readers think about major issues in Northeast Ohio. So we partnered with the Community Research Institute at Baldwin Wallace University to find out. This month, the university surveyed 504 residents on a host of topics. The results are broken down by party, gender, degree, race and ethnicity, income and ideology. Many might surprise you, as reporters roll out individual stories from now into the new year. - Laura |
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Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 8:15 p.m. Monday, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland. TV: WEWS Channel 5, ESPN. Radio: WKRK FM/92.3, WNCX FM/98.5, WKNR AM/850 Northeast Ohio weekend weather forecast: Mild temperatures expected |
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About 52% of Republicans are either “not too confident” or “not at all confident” that elections are conducted fairly, but 75% of Democrats indicated confidence that elections would be conducted fairly and accurately. (cleveland.com file photo) |
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Elections survey: Most Republicans in Northeast Ohio don’t trust U.S. elections, but they feel better about their home state’s results. That‘s according to a new poll commissioned by cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer. Jake Zuckerman reports about 52% of Republicans are either “not too confident” or “not at all confident” that elections are conducted fairly, but only about 29% expressed skepticism about Ohio contests. Democrats are more trusting of elections. Early returns: Sluggish mail-voting returns in Ohio’s largest urban areas are worrying some Democrats who fear a disappointing turnout in Ohio’s biggest cities, particularly among Black voters who form a core part of their political coalition. Andrew Tobias reports depressed urban turnout could sink the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan and other state Democrats. USS Cooperstown: A warship made its way into the Port of Cleveland on Wednesday, coming in peace and paying homage to some of baseball’s all-time greats. The USS Cooperstown, built in Marinette, Wisconsin, for the U.S. Navy, was christened earlier this year and is now on its way to Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida, where it will be commissioned. Peter Krouse reports its first port of call is Cleveland, where the ship can take on fuel, replace stores and give the crew a little shore leave. Today in Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine and his opponent, Democrat Nan Whaley, squared off Thursday in their only face-to-face (virtual) meeting during the 2022 election campaign. We’re talking about their statements on abortion, gun control and redistricting on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Gubernatorial race: In perhaps the closest thing Ohio will see to a governor candidate debate this year, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Democratic nominee Nan Whaley squared off over abortion, guns and other issues during a Thursday morning meeting with the editorial board of cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer. Jeremy Pelzer reports the most contentious part of the 75-minute online meeting came when the two nominees were asked about abortion. Campaign fundraising: Gov. Mike DeWine continued his fundraising dominance in the final days of this year’s Ohio governor’s race, raising more than double what Democratic opponent Nan Whaley collected in the month of October, Jeremy Pelzer reports. Meanwhile, the three Republicans running for seats on the Ohio Supreme Court recently raised $800,787, compared to the Democratic candidates’ haul of $468,340, Laura Hancock reports. Overall, Republicans running for down ballot, statewide offices in Ohio continue to pummel their Democratic opponents when it comes to campaign fundraising, Jake Zuckerman reports. Amendments: Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Thursday he thinks the state legislature should consider raising the bar for future state constitutional amendments ahead of potential future ballot measures ensuring legal protections for abortion and other high-profile-issue campaigns, Andrew Tobias reports. LaRose said a proposed constitutional amendment should require a supermajority, or 60%, instead of the simple majority needed now. Jan. 6 riot: Before entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, Christine Priola had her own house in Willoughby and a job as an occupational therapist for Cleveland schools. After the riot, she moved into her mother’s basement. Sabrina Eaton reports a plea agreement recommends that Priola serve between 15 and 21 months in prison, but a judge can assign up to 20 years in prison. Anti-vax doctor: A Cleveland area physician who told an Ohio House committee last year that coronavirus vaccines could “interface” with cell towers and magnetize recipients now is in danger of losing her license to practice medicine in Ohio. Jake Zuckerman reports that the state board that licenses doctors is considering punishment that could go as far as revoking the license of Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, a Cleveland-area osteopathic physician. Port grant: The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority got a $27.2 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant that it will use to modernize and expand its electrical and stormwater infrastructure, Sabrina Eaton reports. The money came from a port infrastructure development program set up under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Medical marijuana: A new State Medical Board of Ohio survey says most Ohio doctors who can recommend medical marijuana say they were satisfied with the drug’s effectiveness in treating patients with pain, cancer, fibromyalgia and post-traumatic stress disorder. Laura Hancock reports the survey found 59.4% of participants were satisfied with marijuana’s effects on pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable. |
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Police commission: Mayor Justin Bibb’s interpretation of the Issue 24 charter change approved by voters last year cuts out representation for specific groups on the powerful new Community Police Commission – a reading of the law that framers of the issue oppose. Courtney Astolfi reports Bibb's list of likely future commission members lacks individuals who represent key categories. Police shooting: Police body cameras show that Shaker Heights police appeared to shoot a man from behind as he ran through Shaker Heights High School grounds on Friday, Oct. 21, reports Olivia Mitchell. Shaker Heights police have not released the identity of the man who was shot. His condition remains unknown as of Thursday afternoon. 'Hackathon': TECH CORPS, a nonprofit organization geared toward helping K-12 students become tech-savvy, will host its sixth annual “Hackathon” in Cleveland on Nov. 12. Alexis Oatman reports the annual coding event is aimed at giving high schoolers a hands-on experience with computer science in a fun and engaging way. News quiz: Where there is now a grassland bird habitat owned by Cuyahoga Valley National Park once stood ... something else. Folks who think they know the answer should take this week’s cleveland.com news quiz, which has 10 questions on current events from Northeast Ohio. |
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Mortgage rates: Interest rates continue to rise in the U.S., surpassing 7% for the first time in 20 years. Sean McDonnell reports the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.08% Thursday, up from 6.94% a week ago. Truck matches: In a supply chain that desperately needs truck drivers, a Cleveland-based startup has a solution to the shortage: matchmaking. Sean McDonnell reports software-company Drive My Way lets drivers create profiles where they describe what they’re looking for in a working relationship. And then the algorithm finds employers that can meet their wants and needs. Saving you money: Shopping for a TV provider is a pain. And finding the best price is a complicated mess. Sean McDonnell searches for the best deal among cable TV providers that often advertise a low price online, but have a higher real cost per month. Most streaming options have simpler and more transparent pricing, but aren’t without sacrifices. Weekly cases: The weekly number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio ticked up slightly this week, from 11,097 last week to 11,663 this week, reports Julie Washington. Ursuline degrees: Ursuline College plans to offer three new healthcare degrees in 2023: a physician assistant master’s degree program, an online bachelor’s program for registered respiratory therapists, and an undergraduate degree program in nutrition and dietetics. The new programs will open on a staggered basis in 2023, Julie Washington reports. |
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Gummy bears: Police say a convenience store clerk on Saturday shot at a customer after a dispute over the price of cigars, John Tucker reports. Camille Zeidan, 55, shot at the customer, who threw a pack of gummy bears at Zeidan during an argument. The bullet missed and hit a cooler. |
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Sports awards: Greater Cleveland Sports Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, with Joe Thomas as host. Marc Bona reports the annual event celebrates a year of athletic achievements in Northeast Ohio from high school stars to professional athletes. Things to do: This weekend boasts a plethora of Halloween-related events. But if you’d rather see a play, go to a concert, check out a museum or do something else, Joey Morona has plenty of other options on his list of 21 activities. |
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Student-athletes charged in connection with riot at high school football game in Akron Read more Cleveland man shot to death in city’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood Read more Triple shooting that left one man dead began as a feud inside store, police say Read more Multiple people injured in 5-vehicle crash on Ohio 2 in Lorain County Read more Lake County man gets life in prison for 2021 fatal shooting Read more Metroparks officially open new Eastern Ledge Trail at Euclid Creek Reservation in Richmond Heights Read more Starbucks employee harassed by coworker with headless Barbie and voodoo doll drawing Read more Fall colors are on full display in Northeast Ohio (photos) Read more One Health Organization helps low-income pet owners care for their animals Read more Mayfield residents to vote on raises for elected officials Read more Medina County’s new Sharon Nature Preserve opens for visitors Read more Lakewood Black Caucus hosting allyship program built around race relations Read more Brookpark Road repaving, Mastick Road improvements coming to Fairview Park Read more |
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