Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, June 1st:
- With COVID-19 cases rising, Cuyahoga County begins new mask mandate
- Bill to allow schools to arm teachers draws strong opposition
- MetroHealth trauma workers show support for doctors, nurses, in Uvalde, Texas
- Body of teen recovered from Lake Erie, man still missing
- Eight new police officers for Canton
- Six indicted in torture, murder of Alisha Pointer
- Cleveland attorney, advocate for the disabled Jeff Friedman dies at 74
- Browns QB Watson faces new accusations of sexual misconduct
- Austin Hedges hits 3-run homer in Guardians鈥� 8-3 win over Royals
- Cavs hire Luke Walton as Assistant Coach
- Showers, possibly severe T-storms, this afternoon
With COVID-19 cases rising, Cuyahoga County begins new mask mandate
(海角破解版) -- Cuyahoga County begins a new mask mandate today, due to rising COVID-19 cases. County executive Armond Budish signed an order requiring all visitors and employees to wear masks while inside county buildings, regardless of their vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Cuyahoga County has a high rate of community spread, joining Lorain County in that category.
Bill to allow schools to arm teachers draws strong opposition
(Statehouse News Bureau) -- . House Bill 99 passed a Senate committee despite strong opposition from nearly 150 people. It was the first hearing on the legislation since March and the first since the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The bill has already cleared the Ohio House of Representatives.
MetroHealth trauma workers show support for doctors, nurses, in Uvalde, Texas
(WOIO-TV) -- . They sent care packages and handwritten letters. Trauma medical director Dr. Jeff Claridge said these tragedies have a lasting impact on doctors and nurses. He treated victims of the school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio in 2012.
Body of teen recovered from Lake Erie, man still missing
(WJW-TV) . The U-S Coast Guard pulled the teen out of the lake around 10 p.m. last night, three-and-a-half hours after a 911 call reporting the teen had gone under. Authorities say the man swam out to help him and also went under. Divers will continue their search efforts for the man this morning.
Eight new police officers for Canton
(CantonRep.com) -- . Their hiring came after the city increased the starting pay for officers last fall to $51,500. Cities nationwide have struggled to hire police officers. The mayor and police chief say the pay increase has helped with recruitment and retention.
Six indicted in torture, murder of Alisha Pointer
(WEWS-TV) -- . Prosecutors say the six kidnapped, tortured and killed Alisha Pointer because they thought she had information about a suspect in another crime.
Cleveland attorney, advocate for the disabled Jeff Friedman dies at 74
(WKYC-TV) -- . He was 74. Friedman was managing partner of Friedman, Domiano & Smith. He also served as an advocate for the seriously injured. Friedman was confined to a wheelchair as the result of a car accident when he was 17.
Browns QB Watson faces new accusations of sexual misconduct
(AP) -- . Her legal action raises the total number of women accusing him of sexual misconduct to 23. Watson has denied any wrongdoing.
Austin Hedges hits 3-run homer in Guardians鈥� 8-3 win over Royals
(MLB.com) -- . Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer. Cleveland rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs. Slugger Jos茅 Ram铆rez drew two intentional walks in the first three innings, a rarity in the majors. Since 1974, only nine players have been issued walks in the first two innings of a game. They include Ram铆rez and Guardians skipper Terry Francona in 1984.
Cavs hire Luke Walton as Assistant Coach
(NBA.com) -- . Walton spent nine years playing for the Lakers and won two NBA titles. 鈥淲e are very excited to add someone of Luke鈥檚 caliber and championship DNA to our coaching staff,鈥� said Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman in a statement.
Showers, possibly severe T-storms, this afternoon
(National Weather Service) -- . The National Weather Service says the main threat is damaging winds and hail. High 85. Tonight. mostly cloudy and cooler. Low 56.
