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Cleveland Ohio Morning Briefing

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9 months ago

June 6, 2025

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Good morning, Cleveland. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Friday will be another typical June day with plenty of humidity, warm temperatures and rain for some. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible from the get-go in the morning all the through the evening. There will be a good deal of dry time for just about everyone with some peeks of sun at times. There is a level 1-of-5 risk for severe thunderstorms across the southern two-thirds of Ohio — mainly due to a low-end risk of strong gusty winds.

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Around Ohio

1. Funding headed to Cuyahoga County for projects related to pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety

Pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety is getting some major investments in Cuyahoga County, with more than $4 million headed toward multiple projects.

2. Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo stepping down from leadership role

Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, is stepping down from the Ohio House Democratic Leadership team “to pave the way for a smooth transition of leadership,” her office announced in a press release Thursday.

3. UH offering free screenings on Community Wellness Day

University Hospitals will be offering free health screenings for various conditions Sunday, June 8 on Healthy Fan Community Wellness Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Huntington Bank Field.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Goodyear Blimps fly over Akron’s 2025 State of the City Address. (City of Akron)

Around The Nation

1. Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks

2. Trump orders Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Biden’s ‘cognitive decline,’ claiming cover-up

3. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rose to highest level in eight months

No matter where you are in Ohio, you won’t have to drive too far to celebrate Pride this month as events are happening all around the state, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Thousands gathered in downtown Cleveland Saturday to kick off Pride Month with a march and festival. (Spectrum News 1/Chloe Magill)

On This Day in Ohio History…

On June 6, 1916, East Cleveland became one of the first cities in the United States to grant women the right to vote in city elections.

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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

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3 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.

Michael Sokolowski(WOIO)

65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.

Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.

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MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.

Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.

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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?

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15 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?

We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.

What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?

Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?

Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?

Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?

1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?

Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?

Let us know your choice in the comments below!

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House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire

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1 day ago

February 27, 2026

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House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.