Good Morning Cleveland, it's Thursday, May 8 and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Papal conclave resumes today
The largest and most geographically diverse conclave in history is due to resume today, with Roman Catholic cardinals returning to the Sistine Chapel to try to settle a wide-open papal election. The red-hatted "princes of the Church" started the heavily ritualized process of choosing a new leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Wednesday. In the evening, black smoke billowed from the chimney, visible from St. Peter's Square, to signal an inconclusive ballot.
Bay High School lacrosse player dies
A Bay High School student has died after an injury during a lacrosse game, Superintendent Scot Prebles said in a voicemail to families. The team has since identified the player as sophomore Dylan Veselic. There will also be a prayer service held at St. Raphael’s in Bay Village at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Geauga County business working to rebuild after cars slam into store
For 100 years, Farley's Country Store has operated as an iconic, community staple of sorts on the busy corner of Mayfield Road and 44 in Munson Township. But the business has been shut down since last October when a marked Geauga County Sheriff's cruiser traveling south on 44 didn't yield and hit a Dodge Ram—pushing both vehicles right into the business. Owner Carol Yapel hopes to reopen Farley's this summer thanks to the help of Trident Restoration. Yapel also plans to host a huge 100th anniversary celebration.
Safeguarding seniors from scammers
May is Older Ohioans Month, and state agencies are raising awareness about scams targeting seniors. Rob Rutkowski with Ohio's Division of Financial Institutions tells News 5 Anchor Mike Brookbank that scam and fraud-related complaints from older adults are up 22% from last year.
Meijer opening two supercenters in Northeast Ohio
Two new Meijer supercenters are opening in Richmond Heights and Medina on Thursday. The new stores will include all the grocery products you'd expect to find and a deli, bakery, garden center and pharmacy.
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