DeWine schedule: Gov. Mike DeWine is resuming his public schedule after recovering from COVID-19. DeWine is set to hold two public appearances today‚ his first since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 15, Andrew Tobias reports.
METRO
Mentoring Monday: Hundreds of Northeast Ohio women gathered with dozens of mentors in person Monday, aiming to help professional women create a personal and professional network while learning from one another. Alexis Oatman reports the event was hosted by Advance Ohio, which owns cleveland.com and manages the content and advertising for The Plain Dealer.
Public Square: The concrete Jersey barriers on Public Square are one step closer to removal after Cleveland City Council on Monday approved plans to replace them with bollards that are considered to be more attractive. Council agreed to spend up to $1.5 million on the improvements, which carry a total expected price of $3 million, Courtney Astolfi reports.
Parade the Circle: Parade the Circle, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s colorful annual event in University Circle, will return in 2023 after taking another year off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Timing constraints and surging coronavirus cases this past winter made planning the parade too difficult, reports Annie Nickoloff. Instead, CMA plans to host Summer Arts Fest on June 11 with costumed performers, live music and art sculptures on Wade Oval.
COVID-19 & HEALTHCARE
Cause of death: The CDC has found that the three leading causes of death in Ohio are heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. Zachary Smith reports that heart disease and cancer have long held the top two spots in the state. As of September, COVID-19 rose to 123.6 deaths per 100,000, beginning the climb caused by the omicron surge at the end of the year.
BUSINESS
Flats development: Bobby George wants to convert a sleepy stretch of road on the east bank of the Flats along the Cuyahoga River into a vibrant street, complete with apartments, nightlife and a wellness space touted as a “biology upgrading center.” Eric Heisig reports the restauranteur is working with the Cleveland-based GBX Group to make that vision a reality along Old River Road in a prime yet aging area on the riverfront.
CRIME
Jail settlement: The family of a man who took his own life in the Cuyahoga County Jail, after months of warnings from medical officials that new inmates were not getting proper medical screenings, will get a $2.1 million settlement. Adam Ferrise reports that Cuyahoga County will pay $1.4 million and MetroHealth and its insurer will pay a combined $700,000 to the family of Brendan Kiekisz.
Fatal hit-skip: A 9-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday in the city’s Central neighborhood, Olivia Mitchell reports. The crash happened about 8:49 p.m. on Bohn Road, near East 40th Street. The child ran into the roadway between two parked cars before he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, police said. The vehicle drove away after the crash.
Teen charged: A teenager is accused of aggravated vehicular homicide in the death a 5-year-old girl in a hit-and-run Saturday, and authorities say the driver did not have a valid license at the time of the incident. The driver, who turned 17 on Sunday, has been accused of multiple charges in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, including aggravated vehicular homicide, felonious assault, failure to stop after accident and intimidation of a crime witness or victim, Olivia Mitchell reports.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Boxing: Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center will highlight 850 registered boxers from 45 states, along with 750 coaches and 150 tournament officials and staff this week, as part of USA Boxing’s national qualifier. Marc Bona reports the goal of the fighters is to advance to the national championships in December.
Cirque du Soleil: A circus on ice will arrive at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse July 15-17, when Cirque du Soleil brings its show “Crystal” to the venue. Anne Nickoloff reports the show fuses together acrobatics and ice skating, telling the story of a character named Crystal who travels through a world of imagination on her way to self-discovery.
Pat Benatar: Pat Benatar brought a combination of rock and pop that would become a hallmark of a new decade. But, Troy Smith asks, was it Rock & Roll Hall of Fame worthy?
