Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Heights to reduce speed limit on 5 street sections, with hopes to create a safer community
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — There’s a brand new plan to deal with dashing throughout choose neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights.
“Being that there are such a lot of pedestrians and canines and walkers, it’s a bit alarming to see somebody going 40 miles per hour when it ought to be decrease than 25,” mentioned Cleveland resident Jeanne Petre.
As an avid neighborhood walker and mom, Petre tells me she’s involved for her and her household’s security.
“There’s simply a whole lot of motion and our youngsters may be going to the playground and the automobiles are going too quick, so it’s one thing that’s positively alarming,” mentioned Petre.
However Petre stays hopeful town’s latest ordinance to decrease the velocity restrict on focused streets working by residential neighborhoods will assist.
“Our preliminary initiative right here is to decrease these velocity limits on these chosen streets from 35 all the way down to 25 to maintain our residents a bit bit safer,” mentioned Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren.
The Mayor says he’s acquired quite a few stories from residents involving dashing.
Now, Seren hopes this initiative, which he says is the primary of many, will create a fair safer group.
“We’re taking a look at environmental and bodily infrastructure modifications that we are able to make whether or not it’s velocity tables, raised crosswalks, road narrowing – these kinds of bodily modifications we are able to make within the driver’s atmosphere that can result in a pure lower in velocity and extra cautious driving,” mentioned Seren.
The brand new initiative will impression these 5 road sections:
- Euclid Heights Boulevard from Coventry Highway to South Taylor Highway
- Lee Highway in its entirety
- Noble Highway, north of Monticello Boulevard
- North Taylor Highway, north of Monticello Boulevard
- South Taylor Highway between Fairmount Boulevard and Euclid Heights Boulevard.
Chances are you’ll recall our earlier protection at South Taylor Highway and Fairmount final November when a driver smashed into this residence throughout a high-speed police chase.
Then a crash occurred once more again in July, resulting in much more harm.
The mayor says these occasions are unlucky for this home-owner, however he says his plan addresses each day dashing occurrences versus out-of-control drivers.
“It’s necessary for us to create an on a regular basis atmosphere, not simply plan for these particular occurrences the place any individual is reckless driving, however in our on a regular basis lives, we have to make the roads safer,” mentioned Seren.
Regardless, Cleveland Heights residents like David Mahoney say it’s a step in the precise route.
“Folks take it with no consideration regardless of the velocity restrict, and it’s there for a motive, by and enormous,” mentioned Mahoney.
The decision is predicted to enter impact round Dec. 21.
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Cleveland, OH
Ohio Legislature investing $20 million toward North Coast Connector
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Legislature is investing $20 million into the North Coast Connector that, according to a City of Cleveland press release, is going to support a land bridge between downtown and the lakefront.
“The North Coast Connector is a game-changer for Cleveland and will have a lasting impact on our city’s economic growth and development,” Mayor Justin Bibb said in the release. “This land bridge will not only enhance connectivity between downtown and the lakefront but also create new opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors alike. We are incredibly grateful for the support and dedication of our state partners who championed this project, as well as the residents, business and civic leaders who advocated tirelessly for its realization.”
This connector will conjoin the Cleveland Convention Center and “future hotel and entertainment development on the lakefront.” It will also, according to the release, allow for 20 acres of “underutilized surface parking for future economic development.”
The city expects this connector to increase growth and attract investments to the city in addition to increasing pedestrian traffic and local tourism.
“The City of Cleveland looks forward to continuing to work collaboratively with stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels to bring this transformative project to fruition,” the release reads. “Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for our city and region.”
The release states that the funding comes via the spending package in House Bill 2, which was passed by the assembly and is now just waiting on a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine.
Cleveland, OH
Randall Cobb and family 'lucky to be alive' after fire causes serious damage to Nashville home
NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, posted on Instagram Wednesday that “we are lucky to be alive” after the family escaped a fire at their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
According to Aiyda Cobb’s Instagram story, a Tesla charger caught on fire in their garage and spread quickly.
“We are lucky to be alive. … We got out of the house with nothing but the clothes on our back and no shoes on our feet,” Aiyda Cobb wrote.
In the joint statement posted by the Cobbs, they thanked the Nashville Fire Department “for their swift action” and for helping rescue the family dog, Louie.
“I can’t get the image of the brave firefighter getting into position out of my head; he didn’t even have water to shoot yet. I truly thought the cars were going to explode and that we would lose him to this tragedy. He is a true hero,” the Cobbs wrote. “Unfortunately we don’t know how much, if anything, will be salvageable, but this has been a reminder that nothing is more important than the health of our family.
“We are grateful for our incredible community in Nashville, and the support from our close friends that have given us a temporary roof over our heads and shoulders to lean on.”
The Cobbs have three children.
The joint Instagram post by the Cobbs included videos of burned cars and the level of damage to their garage.
Randall Cobb, 33, is a free agent. He spent the 2023 NFL season with the New York Jets. He played 10 years with the Green Bay Packers and one season each with the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
Cleveland, OH
Kevin Love Reportedly Makes Decision On Miami Heat Contract
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Kevin Love is coming off his second year playing for the Miami Heat.
The former UCLA star finished the season with averages of 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 55 games.
On Saturday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Love will decline the player option in his contract and become a free agent.
Via Wojnarowski: “ESPN Sources: Miami Heat F/C Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The five-time All-Star has played the past two seasons with the Heat.”
ESPN Sources: Miami Heat F/C Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The five-time All-Star has played the past two seasons with the Heat. pic.twitter.com/uXU3bR8xPP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2024
Based on Wojnarowski’s reporting, it sounds like Love will likely end up back in Miami.
Love was initially the fifth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and has played 16 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves (in addition to Miami).
He has career averages of 16.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 929 regular season games.
Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option with the Miami Heat
Both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/cyX7EXjePP — NBA TV (@NBATV) June 29, 2024
The 2016 NBA Champion has also appeared in 88 playoff games (80 starts).
He has been to the Finals five times in his career.
As for the Heat, they finished the 2023-24 season as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 record.
They lost to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).
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