Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Friday, Aug. 1, and here is the latest on your news, weather and traffic.
Today on GMC:
Construction hurts Smithville businesses
ODOT's construction along SR-585 and another Wayne County road project is blocking the two main entryways into Smithville, a small town that relies heavily on drive-by businesses. Local businesses want to remind people that they are still there and open.
Inspecting fair rides and amusement parks
Fair season in Ohio is starting to get into full swing. In light of some prominent ride issues and malfunctioning situations, we wanted to learn about what goes into keeping amusement rides safe for everyone.
Ohio sales tax holiday begins
Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday for 2025 will be held from midnight on Aug. 1 until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Good Morning, Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with Tim Lynch from the Ohio Department of Taxation about what's included in the state's sales tax holiday.
RELATED: Ohio's sales tax holiday runs 2 weeks
"Any tangible item like electronics, books, clothing, those types of items that are $500 or less have no sales tax attached to them, same goes for dining and restaurants," said Lynch.
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Your forecast
Have you made plans to get outside yet? The sun, the low humidity, the incredible temps... Chilling quickly at night, but bright sun helps us rebound each day through the weekend.
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Traffic impacts
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