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The headlines

Josh Mandel: Once viewed as a rising star in the party, former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel has now unsuccessfully run for the U.S. Senate three times. While, historically speaking, this casts a pall over candidates, many still believe he could make a comeback with some tinkering in his strategy, Seth Richardson reports.

Redistricting: Now that they’re apparently close to victory in redistricting lawsuits affecting the 2022 state legislative elections, Ohio Republicans are setting their sights on the next legal redistricting fight: the 2024 elections. Lawyer for Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp and Senate President Matt Huffman said the court should wait until after the November election before ordering the Ohio Redistricting Commission to draw new state legislative maps for what would be a sixth time. Andrew Tobias reports the request anticipates the court will reject the maps the Republican-dominated commission passed last Thursday -- a safe bet, since they’re identical to a set the court rejected in March.

Judicial education: Three Republican Ohio Supreme Court justices who are on the Nov. 8 ballot have questioned the ethics of the court’s involvement in a judicial election education project, reports Laura Hancock. Justices Sharon Kennedy, Pat DeWine and Patrick Fischer criticized the project’s partnership with the Ohio League of Women Voters, one of the plaintiffs in the redistricting cases before the court. And they questioned how public resources were used in the education effort.

Today in Ohio

The pending U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and women’s abortion rights will likely motivate Ohio voters in November, but it remains to be seen whether any candidate’s abortion position will push them across the finish line. We’re talking about the distinct abortion views of Gov. Mike DeWine and his challenger, Democrat Nan Whaley, on Today in Ohio.

Metro

Opioid trial: A federal judge will begin hearing arguments Tuesday to determine how much money it will take to reverse the effects of the opioid crisis that devastated Lake and Trumbull counties. A jury found in November that CVS, Walgreens and Walmart contributed to the opioid epidemic. Now, Adam Ferrise reports, attorneys will return to the courtroom to begin the process of deciding what it will take to fund programs to help the counties and its residents heal. Attorneys for the counties have said they expect to ask for about $1 billion for each county over a period of several years.

Eviction filings: After the pandemic-inspired eviction moratorium in Cleveland was lifted in June 2020, housing evictions have returned to Cleveland at a steady pace, although not at the same rate as before the pandemic. Zachary Smith has statistics.

Home repair: The city of Cleveland intends to establish a revolving loan fund for home repairs by using at least $4 million left over from a decades-old housing program. Courtney Astolfi reports City Council gave Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration approval to establish the Residential Repair and Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund, which is meant to help residents make long-needed repairs to the city’s aging housing stock.

Business

Lordstown: A deal between Foxconn and Lordstown Motors, which was a key boost for the cash-strapped Ohio EV manufacturer, still has not been finalized, with a key deadline just over a week away. Sean McDonnell reports Lordstown Motors could have to pay back $200 million that Foxconn sent as a down payment if the deal isn’t finalized. Shares of the electric pickup truck manufacturer are trading at an all-time low.

Gambling revenue: Ohio’s gambling establishments brought in $215.6 million in April, less than a percentage point shy of the record amount of revenue recorded last April, reports Sean McDonnell. In April 2021, they took in $217.1 million, a record month at the time.

Crime

Attorney misconduct: A retired firefighter, who says his defense attorney Samuel Smith II did not tell him before or during his March trial on rape charges that Smith was likely to be disciplined for misconduct, was sentenced to prison. Cory Shaffer reports that Cornel Penland said in court filings seeking to overturn his conviction that Smith’s performance at his trial was woefully inadequate.

Deshaun Watson: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be deposed twice this week, then on several consecutive days in June, although it appears that a trial ahead of the NFL season is increasingly unlikely. Adam Ferrise reports the women’s attorneys’ main issue during the hearing was the lack of availability of Watson, who is accused in all 22 lawsuits of sexual assault or sexual misconduct during massages.

Arts & entertainment

Concert changes: Cleveland Metroparks’ popular Edgewater Live and Euclid Beach Live concert series will not take place this summer. Instead, the Metroparks will host Sounds of Summer, a live music series which will rotate across Cleveland Metroparks’ various spaces, Annie Nickoloff reports.

Solstice return: Solstice, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s big summer party, is returning in June after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The museum announced Monday that Solstice will be held Saturday, June 25, from 7 to 11 p.m. with a night of music and art featuring multiple groups performing on two stages, Steven Litt reports.

Stan Hywet: This spring’s theme for Stan Hywet is “Entertaining: You’re Invited,” highlighting the Seiberling family parties and relaxing moments. Marc Bona reports visitors will see displays, photos and exhibits that show yet another aspect of how the Seiberlings lived.

Other headlines

Broadview Heights woman among 2 Ohio State victims of accidental overdose Read more

Crash in Akron kills 1 person, seriously injures 2 others Read more

Unidentified man’s body found inside of burning vehicle on Cleveland’s East Side Read more

Cleveland man fatally shot girlfriend and pistol-whipped teen in city’s Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood Read more

Medina City Council salutes Girl Scout Gold Award earner Read more

Parents express concerns to Solon school board about social-emotional supports Read more

Memphis Road Bridge closed because of structural concerns Read more

Rocky River Mayor Pam Bobst sings city’s praises at chamber meeting Read more

Voters’ rejection of park proposal allows Cleveland Heights to move full speed ahead on Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook Read more

Ninth annual North Coast Business Expo returns to Avon Lake Read more

Avon and Avon Lake mayors reflect on ‘working together’ at North Coast Chamber meeting Read more

Brecksville voters approve office building at Chippewa & Wiese roads, municipal building in former arts center Read more

North Ridgeville Schools looking to budget cuts in wake of levy failure Read more

Avon mayor still hopes to preserve future parkland, despite income tax failure Read more