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Ceasefire in GAZA, L.A., D.C.: Darcy cartoon

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4 months ago

January 19, 2025

Ceasefire in GAZA, L.A., D.C.: Darcy cartoon

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gaza Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced early Sunday morning, Gaza time. The firing of Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) as chair of the House Intelligence Committee did not cease. Nor did the disinformation and misinformation spread by President-elect Donald Trump and President-unelect Elon Musk about the L.A. wildfires still burning.

Early Sunday morning Gaza time, the first of the multi-step ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started. This first step is supposed to last six weeks. All steps being competed would be the release of nearly 100 hostages held by Hamas, end of fighting and beginning of rebuilding Gaza.

As of this writing, three young women have been released of the 33 hostages set to be freed in the first phase. They were taken to a hospital after being held for 470 days.

The conflict began with the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre of Israelites in their homes and a concert while also taking over 100 hostage.

REP MIKE TURNER FIRED:

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) was fired as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Coming out of a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Turner said he was removed due to “concerns from Mar-a-Lago”, his not being ‘MAGA’ enough. Speaker Johnson denied that, claiming it was his call and praising Turner’s work as Chair.

“Concerns from Mar-a-Lago” and/or because of ‘concerns from Moscow’? Turner long had bipartisan support as Chair and also supported continued Ukraine aid.

Top Democrat on the Committee Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, said this about Turner’s ouster:

“His removal makes our nation less secure and is a terrible portent for what’s to come. The Consttitution demands Congress function as a check on the Executive Branch, not caterr to its demands.”

Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas replaces Turner as Chair. This coincides with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee becoming the new Ambassador to Israel.

Crawford voted against the certification of President Biden’s election after the Jan. 6 Insurrection attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop it. Crawford also opposes continued aid to Ukraine.

TRUMP-MUSK MISINFORMATION WILDFIRE:

Among the big embers fueling the Los Angelas wildfires were the big flaming bull firing out of the mouths of Elon Musk and Donald Trump about the fires and efforts to fight them. The fires were a natural disaster from longterm draught and hurricane force winds hitting both the wealthy and working class of California.

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Cleveland Evening Briefing: May 12, 2025

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12 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Good evening, Cleveland. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Tomorrow’s Forecast

Rain showers will move south to north today with the approach of a slow moving storm system from the Mississippi Valley. We won’t see a washout every day, but we will be in and out of rain through this week. Highs on Tuesday will be mild in the middle 70s.

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Memorial Day travel expected to break records this year

A record number of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday, according to the American Automobile Association’s annual forecast. AAA said 45.1 million people will travel a minimum of 50 miles from their homes from May 22 to May 26, which is Memorial Day.

James L Sumiejski Obituary – Mentor, OH

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1 day ago

May 12, 2025

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James L. Sumiejski

OBITUARY

James L. Sumiejski, 72 of Mentor, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born January 29, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI.Jim was a Driveline Technology Manager at Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH.He was a longtime member of Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon, OH. He enjoyed traveling to the national parks, golf, watching baseball, computer games and coin collecting.Survivors include his wife of 41 years: Elizabeth “Liz” (Jarrett) Sumiejski; children: Laura (Tristan) Halvorson and Bradley Sumiejski; granddaughters: Sophie and Thea Halvorson, and sisters: Carol (Ken) Kern and Patricia “Patti” (Michael) Kummerow.Preceding James in death are his parents: Lee and Mary Ann Sumiejski and brother: Richard “Rick” (Jane) Sumiejski.A celebration of Jim’s life will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, followed by a service at 2:00 pm at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.The family requests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or donate online at www.hospicewr.orgArrangements Entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

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Denis Jonke Obituary – Cleveland, OH (1943-2025)

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2 days ago

May 11, 2025

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Denis Jonke

OBITUARY

Denis C. Jonke, age 82 of Mentor, OH, passed away on May 6, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born on March 15, 1943 in Cleveland, OH. Denis was a successful co-owner of JP Products and Four Star Machine with his brothers. He was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption in Mentor and volunteered at St. Pat’s Church in Cleveland, feeding the homeless for the last several years. Denis was a loving and cherished husband, father, grandfather (G-Pa) and brother who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid Indians fan, loved going to the Casino’s, enjoyed Windjammers, snorkeling, fishing, and gardening. He also cherished spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Jonke and Dr. Kristina (Brady) Carpenter; grandchildren, Brenden and Krista Carpenter; brothers, Carl Jonke and the late Paul (Sue, living) Jonke; many nieces and nephews and other loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alaine (nee Arnold) Jonke; parents, Carl and Agnes Jonke. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Prayers will be at 9:20 a.m., at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 3 – 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, online at www.heart.org/en/affiliates/ohio or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; online at www.stjude.org/Send flowers and offer condolences at: www.brunners.com.

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