Aug. 8 has finally arrived, marking Ohioans’ final opportunity to vote on State Issue 1, which seeks to make it more difficult to amend the Ohio constitution and for the public to propose amendments and put them up for a vote.
No news organization in Ohio has immersed itself more in State Issue 1 than cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer and chief political reporter Andrew J. Tobias has fashioned a comprehensive Election Day guide with everything you need to know about voting today, plus details on all aspects of this special election.
Polls are open today from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. We urge you to make sure your voice is heard.
-- Kristen Davis
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Overnight Scores and Weather |
Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox: Elvis Andrus delivered the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning for Chicago as the White Sox rallied to score three times late and hand the Guardians a 5-3 loss Sunday at Progressive Field. Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Sunny break from the rain |
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Early voting for the August 8 election began Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023, at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections office in Downtown Cleveland. |
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Election Day: Polls will open this morning in Ohio’s special election, giving voters one last chance to weigh in on State Issue 1
and whether it should be harder to amend the state constitution and for the public to propose amendments and put them up for a vote. Andrew Tobias has a guide for everything you need to know to make an informed decision. East Palestine: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on Monday urged President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s request that the East Palestine train derailment be declared a federal disaster, reports Sabrina Eaton. 100 mph crash: A Strongsville woman floored the gas pedal of her Toyota Camry until she reached 100 mph and drove straight into a brick building, reports Cory Shaffer. This was a deliberate act to kill her boyfriend, who was seated in the passenger seat, a prosecutor said in court Monday. Today in Ohio: In the weeks after the state’s budget steered hundreds of millions of Medicaid dollars to Ohio’s nursing homes, owners and executives of those nursing homes poured money into the campaign coffers of one of the budget’s chief architects. We’re talking about Ohio House Finance Committee Chairman Jay Edwards and his relationship with nursing home lobbyists on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Election campaigns: The high-stakes election to decide State Issue 1, the proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution, is here. Andrew Tobias reports on campaigns for and against the measure spending their final days attempting to mobilize supportive voters in what both sides say looks like a tight race. Military promotions: Hundreds of military promotions around the country including several at Dayton’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have been stalled for months by a U.S. Senator who objects to the Defense Department’s policy of funding abortion-related travel and paid time off for service members. Sabrina Eaton reports on U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, who is delaying pay raises and job transfers for 301 officers around the country. |
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Less plastic: Peter Krouse speaks with experts advocating for living with less plastic, including tips and tricks for reducing plastic use in your home. Downtown apartment: A New York-based developer has broken ground on a 184-unit downtown apartment building at 1060 Bolivar Road, next to Erie Street Cemetery and between Playhouse Square and the Gateway sports complex. Megan Sims reports on the building near the Erie Street Cemetery. Yellow bankruptcy: Trucking giant Yellow Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday. Sean McDonnell reports on how the company got here. |
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East Cleveland shooting: Police are investigating the slaying of a Cleveland man early Sunday. Olivia Mitchell reports on the shooting which also wounded two women. Roadway body: A Garfield Heights woman was found dead on the side of the road early Friday, according to police, Olivia Mitchell reports. |
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Doggie Brunch: Sundays are for the dogs at Spoiled Dog Boss, where homemade dog and cat treats are cooked and sold at Terrestrial Brewing Company brunch. Alex Darus speaks with the owner about the pet-friendly food experience. Healthy soup: When faced with a need to increase healthy foods in his wife’s diet, the lifestyle change eventually led to the creation of Maraq Gourmet Soup. Paris Wolfe speaks with the owner of the new and nutritious business. RV life: On this week’s episode of “Rocking the RV Life,” the Kinzbachs give you a peek behind the curtain and share some challenges both newbies and seasoned travelers have to cope with when they hit the road. Wine tasting: The annual Corks on the Concourse is scheduled at the International Women’s Air & Space Museum. Marc Bona reports on the wine-tasting experience featuring Ohio-based wineries. Best pasta: Our Best of Cleveland team investigated which pizza chain made the best pasta. Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez break down the 13 options you can find in Cleveland. Midwestern’s best: Four Greater Cleveland eateries were named the Top 100 Midwest according to Yelp. Alex Darus reports on the best restaurants in the Midwestern region of the United States. Cleveland arts: Cleveland Arts Prize has announced its 2023 winners, Joey Morona reports. The winners include a group of distinguished artists and community leaders for their contributions to the local arts scene. |
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