Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Monday, June 22th, and here is what you need to know.
Cleveland Gateway District construction starts today
Crews are building a 3-mile loop for cyclists and pedestrians in Cleveland's Gateway District, bringing lane reductions and parking restrictions to several streets. The path will connect several bridges and streets around the city. Drivers will see lane reductions on Huron Road, Ontario Street and Detroit Avenue. Parking is also restricted on parts of Huron Road. The work is expected to last through mid-November. Officials say commuters should leave early to navigate the congestion.
Streetsboro parents fight to save JV sports after levy fails
Streetsboro parents are urging the school board to spare junior varsity sports from the chopping block — and say they're willing to raise the money themselves to keep the programs alive. Voters rejected a school levy seven weeks ago, forcing the district to cut J-V sports. A newly formed booster club is now asking the board for a one-year reprieve to give them time to fundraise. Boosters warn that cutting J-V sports will hurt varsity programs as well. The school board meets next on July 9.
Mother to be arraigned today in connection with deadly alliance teen shooting
Today, a mother will be arraigned in court in connection to a deadly teen shooting in Alliance. She is charged with tampering with evidence, and her 14-year-old son is charged with involuntary manslaughter. According to police, he shot a 15-year-old girl in Alliance on Friday. Investigators say the teenager used his mother's gun. Court records show the boy removed the weapon from the scene, and he told his mother the shooting was a suicide. Police say the woman brought the gun back, but she never told officers she returned the weapon. Her arraignment is set for 2:30 p.m.
How to protect your packages from porch pirates this Prime Day
Prime Day and competing sales are sending millions of packages to homes this week — but those deals can disappear if a thief gets to your delivery first. Nearly 1 in 3 households experienced package theft last year, with people losing just over $100 on average. Delivery companies are deploying new tools to combat the problem. Greg Zakowicz, a marketing expert with the platform Omnisend, said carriers are using artificial intelligence to get ahead of thieves. Experts also recommend steps shoppers can take right now to protect their purchases:
Use pickup lockers or schedule deliveries for when you are home
Utilize curbside pickup at stores
Install a doorbell camera to deter thieves
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