No. 2 on the tickets: Republican U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio vs. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz from Minnesota. At a campaign appearance in Philadelphia, Vance said he and Walz are similar "in that we’re white guys from the Midwest,” but they have different ideas about how best to serve people. Walz questioned whether Vance is truly representative of the Midwest. Regardless of party, the picks highlight the importance of Great Lakes swing states in November’s election, where Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump. Trump won Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016 and lost them in 2020. He’s hoping to win those states in November, as well as Minnesota, which voted Democratic in the past two presidential elections. The Midwest is again a political battleground. — Laura |
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Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Guardians’ game vs. Diamondbacks postponed; doubleheader set for Wednesday Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Sunshine and cooler temps |
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U.S. Sen. JD Vance, an Ohio Republican, and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are the nominees for vice president. (Associated Press photos) |
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Walz pick: Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a former high-school football coach, is known for his folksy demeanor and delivery, compared to JD Vance, who has an Ivy League law degree and is considered a prominent conservative political intellectual. Walz is the one who first applied the now-viral term “weird” to the GOP ticket. Sabrina Eaton explains how Vance's and Walz’s resumes stack up. Recreational marijuana: Long lines extended out the doors of dispensaries across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, reports Lucas Daprile. At Shangri-La Dispensary in Cleveland, the store’s manager, Michael Hughes, said it had been open for three hours and already had 60 customers. Transgender care ban: A Franklin County Common Pleas judge on Tuesday rejected two transgender girls’ challenge of a state law that bans them from participating in women’s sports and from receiving gender-affirming care. Laura Hancock reports the order from Judge Michael Holbrook, a Republican, means that House Bill 68 is in effect now. Today in Ohio: Nearly 100 Ohio dispensaries have been cleared to open for recreational marijuana customers today. We’re talking about a monumental day in our state on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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DNC: Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is keeping his distance from the national party – literally and figuratively – as he runs for reelection, reports Andrew Tobias. Even though he’s a party superdelegate as an elected official, Brown isn’t planning to attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago later this month. COVID leave: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that two longtime Cincinnati city employees placed on temporary leave during the early days of the coronavirus crisis were wrongly denied a hearing to appeal the city’s decision, reports Jeremy Pelzer. |
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Bedrock package: Cleveland City Council is poised to vote today on Mayor Justin Bibb’s city financing package for Bedrock’s plans to remake Tower City Center and the eastern bank of the Cuyahoga River. Worth $715 million in today’s dollars, and over a billion dollars by the time the project is complete decades from now, the deal likely will amount to the single largest subsidy in city history, reports Courtney Astolfi. Severe storm: Hundreds of thousands of homes were still without power across Northeast Ohio Tuesday night after a wicked late-afternoon storm passed through the region, delivering at least one wind gust of up to 86 miles per hour, Peter Krouse reports. Heights ethics: Mayor Kahlil Seren introduced legislation this week to strengthen Cleveland Heights’ ethics laws, which he called “lacking,” reports Cory Shaffer. The proposal would explicitly bar public officials with decision-making duties from taking any official action with which they have a personal conflict of interest. Deer-resistant: Susan Brownstein examines a different style of garden deer defense: choosing plants that are deer resistant, which she has attempted to do in her native perennial garden. Toxic Summit: In 2022, 58 toxic release facilities were tracked in Summit County by the EPA, reports Zachary Smith. These facilities released 320,215 pounds of 57 separate toxic chemicals into the environment, more than 78,000 pounds than what was released in 2021. |
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Betting fee: DraftKings will start charging winners an extra fee in “high tax states” in 2025, but luckily for Ohioans, the Buckeye State is not one of them. Sean McDonnell reports the online sportsbook will add a “gaming tax surcharge” in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Pennsylvania. Only winners will pay the fee, which will vary from state to state. |
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Attorney questioned: A federal judge in Cleveland is questioning the qualifications of a Texas attorney who once was a member of the Proud Boys extremist group and is known for defending far-right defendants in court, including a member of a white supremacist group linked to the firebombing of a Geauga County church. Adam Ferrise reports that in an unusual move, U.S. District Judge Bridget Brennan ordered that Jason Lee Van Dyke appear today for a hearing to answer questions about his own legal troubles and his legal standing to represent his client. 10-year-old killed: Juwone Deaver, accused in the slaying of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin at a July 4 family gathering on Cleveland’s West Side, was issued a $1 million bond during his arraignment Tuesday. John Tucker reports that Cuyahoga County Judge Peter Corrigan ordered the bond for the 28-year-old. Deaver, who last week was indicted on several charges, including murder, pleaded not guilty. Teenager shot: Police say a 15-year-old boy was shot Tuesday while riding a scooter in Akron, Olivia Mitchell reports. |
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Ask Yadi: If you're in a sexless relationship, is it time to end things? Yadi Rodriguez writes life is short. It is OK to say, “Let’s stay friends and see other people.” WKYC sports: Nick Camino has been named the main sports anchor at WKYC Channel 3, reports Joey Morona. He replaces Jim Donovan, who retired in June after 39 years at Cleveland’s NBC affiliate. West Side Market: Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market began in 1840 with a donated parcel of land at the corner of Lorain and Pearl (now West 25th) streets. The donors required that the land always be a public market. At that time, Cleveland had fewer than 6,000 residents. Paris Wolfe has historical photos. Burlesque fest: Cleveland’s biggest weekend of burlesque is from Aug. 15 to 17 at The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern in Cleveland. Paris Wolfe reports that more than 70 entertainers from around the world will perform in the 12th International Ohio Burlesque Festival. Peach Fest: Farm Dog Fresh and 5 Points Coffee are hosting their annual Peach Fest on Saturday and Sunday in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood, Alex Darus reports. The local farm stand will be selling plenty of in-season peaches at the celebration alongside other fresh, local produce. Hayes Museum: Rutherford B. Hayes, the nation’s 19th president and the third (of eight) from Ohio, didn’t win the popular vote and didn’t seek a second term. That’s one of many things you can learn at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove in Fremont, reports Joey Morona. Located on 25 lush acres in a charming neighborhood dotted with Victorian homes in Sandusky County, Spiegel Grove is one of the most fascinating and picturesque historical attractions in the state. |
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Golfer reportedly hits family’s dog with club at Geauga County course Read more Man gets at least 15 years in prison for fatal shooting of toddler Read more Strongsville Schools to introduce drug testing for high & middle school pupils this fall Read more Cuyahoga County Public Library seeks youth volunteers to support at-risk students Read more Cuyahoga County Fair opens today with discounted admission, live entertainment Read more Recreational roll-out: Amplify marijuana dispensary opens for business in Coventry Read more New birding and bridle trail opens at Chippewa Lake, offering scenic views and diverse wildlife Read more Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville to build $12.2 million construction trades lab addition Read more |
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