Good Morning Cleveland, it's Monday, October 27th and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Bionca Ellis to be sentenced this morning for murder of 3-year-old boy
The woman who stabbed and killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his mother in a Giant Eagle parking lot in North Olmsted will learn her fate today. Bionca Ellis is scheduled to be sentenced later this morning. Earlier this month, Ellis was found guilty of all charges against her including aggravated murder and assault. The defense had entered a not guilty plea by reason of insanity but ultimately the jury concluded she was not insane during the stabbing. Sentencing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court with Judge John J. Russo presiding.
Cleveland police investigate rash of car break-ins
A Cleveland neighborhood has been hit with more car break-ins.At least 37 cars had their windows shattered in the Ohio City neighborhood and Cleveland police are still looking for those responsible. Police said preliminary information indicates the suspects appear to be targeting cars for valuables and weapons.
Cruising season has come to an end in Cleveland
More than 100 people stepped off the Victory 1 ship into Cleveland on Sunday and onto a bus tour to the city’s landmarks like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It capped off the biggest year ever for the port of Cleveland. This year, 53 ships brought about 8,700 people to the city. Each passenger spends about $150 per visit on dining, attractions and local experiences. That adds up to about $1.3 million.
Government shutdown latest
The Government shutdown is about to enter its fifth week prompting warnings about a hunger crisis because of a crucial Federal program running out of money. The Agriculture Department has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out November 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the shutdown drags on. The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly 5-billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as SNAP, flowing into November. That program helps about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries. While the Republican administration took steps leading up to the shutdown to ensure SNAP benefits were paid this month, the cutoff would expand the impact of the impasse to a wider swath of Americans, and some of those most in need, unless a political resolution is found in just a few days. It comes as another 700-thousand Federal workers are set to miss their first full paychecks this week.
High Kitchen and bath costs
New tariffs on imported cabinets, vanities and other key materials are set to drive up costs for contractors, which means homeowners could see higher remodeling bills. We'll show you some quick ways to save on a new kitchen or bathroom so you don't waste your money.
Mobley goes perfect at free throw line as Cavaliers edge Bucks 118-113
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 on Sunday night to win their home opener. Mobley was a career-best 12 for 12 on free throws along with eight rebounds and six assists. The last Cavaliers player to go perfect from the line when making 12 or more attempts was LeBron James on Nov. 5, 2014.
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