Good Morning Cleveland, it's Monday, September 15, and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Columbia Township adds full-time firefighters
Since 2010 Columbia Township's population has gone up by more than a quarter. Most of that growth came in the past five years. So the township had to make some changes to its safety services to keep up. News 5 Reporter Catherine Ross shares the changes with us and how these changes will benefit the community.
Solon Elementary school temporarily moves to church today after roof drain tests positive for Asbestos
It is still unknown when students can return to Roxbury Elementary School. The school was closed due to an environmental issue. One classroom sample tested positive for Asbestos. Additional testing identified Asbestos in the roof drain and elevated levels in an air sample. While further testing continues, students are set to begin classes today at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls until it is deemed safe to return to Roxbury Elementary School.
Transportation grants for schools
81 schools throughout Ohio will be awarded transportation grants for the school year. The purpose of the grants is to help schools cover the cost of bus transportation for field trips to the Ohio Statehouse and its museum. News 5 Traffic Reporter Caitlin Hunt shares more details on the application process that's set to begin later this morning.
Browns lose to the Ravens
The Cleveland Browns had their first road game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Quarterback Joe Flacco made his return to Baltimore since leaving the team in 20189. The defense really flexed its muscle in the first half by only allowing one touchdown and a field goal. However, things took a turn in the second half after the Ravens blocked a punt and intercepted Joe Flacco. The final score was 41 to 17.
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Your forecast
A sun-sational start to the workweek with summer-like highs into the upper 70s along the lake and middle 80s inland. It will be the 11th-straight day without measurable precipitation.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impacts
The eastbound lanes on the Shoreway between West 45th and West 28th are now open, but steel plates remain in the right two lanes. The left lane is still closed.
The McKinley Avenue ramp on I-90 westbound is now closed for pavement repairs. Lane restrictions on I-90 westbound will also be a part of this closure. The ramp will reopen in December. The detour will be South Marginal Road to Alger to I-90 westbound.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
