WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 |
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Norfolk Southern trains cross Cleveland on two routes: through Olmsted Falls and Berea before crossing the Cuyahoga River, rolling pass FirstEnergy Stadium, the Huntington Convention Center and City Hall, and then jogging southeast through Cleveland neighborhoods into Garfield Heights, or from Rocky River and Lakewood and heading off to the northeast. Either way, trains – many carrying hazardous materials – traverse tunnels, bridges and high-density housing, difficult spots for first responders to access the rails. Yet neither Norfolk Southern nor CSX is responsive to city requests, whether that’s to trim the grass or fix a bridge, Cleveland officials say. Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration and City Council are working to establish clearer lines of communication with the companies. They’re also teaming up with other cities to lobby federal lawmakers for stricter regulations, since cities have little control. - Laura |
Overnight Scores and Weather |
Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets: Cavs beat Brooklyn, 115-109, in what Cleveland hopes is a first-round playoff preview Northeast Ohio Wednesday weather forecast: Rain returns |
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Cleveland City Council members are calling for more accountability from rail companies. (cleveland.com file photo) |
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Cleveland rail: The East Palestine train derailment might have put a spotlight on unsafe rail practices, but Cleveland leaders have been wrestling with rail companies for years over crumbling infrastructure and unsafe or unsightly conditions along the rail lines that bisect the city. Courtney Astolfi reports that city officials on Tuesday decried what they say has been a long-standing, pervasive issue with Norfolk Southern, CSX and other rail companies when approached with problems on their Cleveland properties: little action, frustratingly slow action, or no action at all. Coal bailout: Two Ohio House Democrats have renewed the push to repeal and refund a coal bailout worth an estimated $700 million paid by Ohio electric customers statewide as part of House Bill 6. Jake Zuckerman reports legislative efforts to repeal subsidies that flow to the Ohio utility companies that operate the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. have stalled, despite being part of the legislation that led to the criminal conviction of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. Today in Ohio: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the New York district attorney, calling the pending indictment of ex-President Donald Trump “an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority” and demanding testimony and documents. We’re talking about Jordan’s overreach - and his weaponization of a government committee - on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Speed limits: Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that he “adamantly” opposes raising speed limits in Ohio, throwing a potential wrench into legislative efforts to raise speed limits on many highways around the state. Jeremy Pelzer reports that last week, state senators added language to the state’s two-year transportation budget bill that would raise speed limits on highways with a 55 mph limit to 60 mph. Norfolk Southern: Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted sent a letter to Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw, calling on him to support state and federal legislation aimed at making railroads safer. Laura Hancock reports Shaw is expected to appear today before a U.S. Senate Committee. Norfolk Southern on Tuesday began offering classes on safety training Tuesday at its Bellevue train yard with its state-of-the-art Norfolk Southern Safety Train. Joshua Gunter has photos. |
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Diocese sued: Three women filed lawsuits Tuesday that allege they were sexually and physically abused at a now-shuttered children’s group home that had been run by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The suits, including one filed by a fourth woman who said she was physically and mentally abused, named Parmadale Family Services; the diocese; its bishop, the Rev. Edward Malesic; Catholic Charities Corp.; and Sisters of Charity St. Augustine as defendants, Cory Shaffer reports. Connie Luhta: Caroline Naumann Luhta grew up in Painesville in the 1930s, showered with gifts of baseball bats and mitts and electric trains. A chemist, Luhta was a pilot who flew in Powder Puff Derby races -- an all-female coast-to-coast race -- with her best friend, including when they were both pregnant, reports Brenda Cain. Cleveland Marathon: New courses have been announced for the Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon events May 20-21. Marc Bona reports courses for the 5K, 10K, half and full marathon will be entirely within Cleveland and take advantage of views of the Lake Erie shoreline, starting and finishing near the Fountain of Eternal Life in Memorial Plaza. |
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Tripledemic: This past winter in Northeast Ohio saw plenty of viruses in circulation, including RSV, COVID-19 and the flu. But Julie Washington reports the viral tripledemic health experts feared — defined as a spike in RSV, influenza and COVID-19 cases so high that hospitals could be overrun — didn’t materialize. Brain injury: Kaylee Remington was 29 when her arteriovenous malformation ruptured and caused a brain bleed. She had a brain aneurysm that nearly killed her, and she's writing to help other patients during National Brain Injury Month. Vanderbilt bound: Tamia Potter, a medical student from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has made history in becoming the first Black woman doctor to be offered a highly coveted residency position in neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports. Tri-C: The Tri-C Foundation is getting a $2 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation to help support job training programs at Cuyahoga County Community College. Sean McDonnell reports the grant will go to Tri-C’s workforce, community and economic development division, which offers more than 60 training programs for jobs in high-demand fields. Ohio exports: Exports out of the United States grew faster than imports in 2022, with Ohio contributing more than $60 billion alone. Zachary Smith reports Ohio’s top exports happen to fall in line with the largest exports in the country. Think steel, automobile parts and animal feed. |
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Tax fraud: Former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and University of Akron star basketball player Romeo Travis pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges that accused him of altering his income on official documents to avoid paying taxes and child support. Adam Ferrise reports Travis, 37, likely faces between 15 and 21 months in prison. |
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Food city: Travel and Leisure magazine has included Cleveland as No. 7 on a list of the top 10 food cities in the United States for travelers, reports Marc Bona. The cities come from 10 states, and the magazine notes specific chefs and places, from markets to food trucks. Peter Gabriel: Peter Gabriel has added 13 cities to his previously announced “i/o -The Tour,” including a stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sept. 27, reports Malcolm X Abram. Tickets for the show start at $50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. |
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