? Lolly The Trolley + Rondo Gun Accusation + Gas Prices Highest Ever

We’re remembering Lolly the Trolley today. We’re wondering what’s up with Rajon Rondo. We’re distressed about the price of gas. And we’re excited to see the Battle of Ohio as the Guardians host the Reds this week.

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1) Cleveland’s Iconic Lolly The Trolley Soon To Disappear From City Streets Forever

Lolly the Trolley will roll on Cleveland’s streets no more. Next week, after 37 years of narrated city tours aboard the vibrant and beloved red trolleys, the eye-catching fleet will be retiring to Florida. In the days to come, many memories will be shared among Greater Clevelanders.

• Sherill Witt and Peter Paul acquired their first trolley in April 1985 after years of walking tours, but several factors are forcing the duo to call it quits. The pandemic cut into their business, Witt told cleveland.com, while insurance and city regulations made it harder to operate.
• About 2.5 million people have ridden Lolly the Trolley. The fleet of buses will be acquired by a company in Florida.
• Said Witt: “We did the best we could for the city we love.”

Our friends at WKYC TV have aired several video stories of people reminiscing about their trolley tours. Watch WKYC’s Stepanie Haney interview a former driver and a couple who rode the trolley shortly after it opened.

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2) Rondo Slapped With Protective Order: TMZ broke the story Monday that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo pulled a gun on the mother of his two children and threatened to kill her, according to court documents filed in Kentucky. He now is restricted by an emergency order of protection signed by a judge.

• The fight between Rondo and his former partner was over her request that the boy separate laundry for the wash instead of playing video games with his father.
• Rondo, a four-time all-star, was traded to the Cavs in 2021.
• The NBA said it is aware of the allegations and is investigating. As of Monday evening, Rondo had not been charged with a crime.

More via Cleveland 19 News | TMZ.com | WDRB.com in Louisville

3) Medical Marijuana Licenses: The Ohio Board of Pharmacy approved six more provisional licenses for new medical marijuana dispensaries among 70 green-lit for the state. A provisional license means the business owners must build the space, after which Board of Pharmacy staff inspect the business. The provisional licenses went to:

• Green Power OH LLC: 13429 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Cleveland
• OPC Retail II LLC: 1978 W. 3rd St., Cleveland
• Shangri-La Dispensary Ohio LLC: 4620 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland
• Good River Wellness LLC: 27101 Euclid Ave., Euclid
• Nectar Markets of Ohio LLC: 21100 St. Clair Ave., Euclid
• Twice the Wellness LLC: 27900 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere

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4) Gas Price Highest Yet: Monday’s average price of gas in Ohio is $4.294 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel. This is the highest average price on record for the Buckeye State, according to AAA.

Compare prices at AAA.com

5) Cedar Point Assault Stories: Cedar Point amusement park was so desperate for employees in the summer of 2021 that hiring took place despite delays in background checks, claim former park employees. That desperation and lack of knowledge led to some bad hires, which in turn led to many sexual assaults among staff, the employees claim. By August of 2021, 27 employees filed police reports alleging sex assault. WKYC continues its investigation of Cedar Point sex assaults.

Learn more at WKYC.com

5 Headlines You Need To See

• Choolaah and Shake Shack fast-casual restaurants going into Crocker Commons (cleveland.com)
• Brew Kettle owners, investors settle lawsuit over accusations of financial mismanagement, fraud (cleveland.com)
• Anderson Varejao will represent Cleveland Cavaliers at 2022 NBA Draft Lottery (WKYC.com)
• Cuyahoga County gives early approval to millions of dollars in COVID-19 stimulus spending (cleveland.com)
• City of Cleveland pays consulting firm $21K for two-day staff retreat (Cleveland 19 News)

3 Things To Do

• Memphis Kiddie Park. The park is celebrating its 70th year in business in Brooklyn. (I fondly remember going here as a little one. I can’t believe it’s still open after all these years!!!) Opening day this year is May 21. (Fun fact: Did you know the current owner, Russell Whitner, 70, was born on the day his father first opened the park? May 28.) Visit the website for details
• Reds vs. Guardians. The Cincinnati Reds (9-26) return to Progressive Field Tuesday to face the Guardians (16-17) at 6:10 p.m. Eastern time. Pitching for the Reds is Connor Overton. Taking the mound for the Guardians is Zach Plesac. Details at MLB.com
• Cleveland International Tattoo. This is an annual event for the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society. A tattoo is a display of pageantry and ceremony including music, drill teams, color guards, and cultural acts celebrating country and culture. The show takes place Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m., at the Cleveland Public Hall Auditorium. Purchase tickets here

1 Bit Of History

• “Krocus Bohemeth” was the pen name used by an internationally acclaimed musician who authored pieces for Scene Magazine. His real name? David Thomas, founder of Pere Ubu. Source: Cleveland Trivia

CrimeTime

• New podcast series “Chased” explores how reckless police chases became a near-daily problem in East Cleveland (cleveland.com)
• Ohio State Highway Patrol seizes ATVs, guns, drugs, and stolen vehicle on Cleveland’s West Side (cleveland.com)
• Euclid police name 2nd suspect in death of 13-year-old boy (Cleveland 19 News)

Today In Cleveland

• Mobile Climbing Wall Training 2022 – Boy Scouts of America – Lake Erie Council (6:00 PM)
• Slow Roll Kickoff Ride – Bike Cleveland (6:30 PM)

Cleveland Social

• Cleveland Cavaliers: “Sending the Wild Thing to bring us good luck tomorrow night in Chicago! ❤️? #CavsDraft | #LetEmKnow” (Instagram)
• Cleveland Guardians: “Swings and misses? Don’t know ’em. Whiff Rate, American League: 1. Steven Kwan: 7.5% 4. José Ramírez: 12.9% 6. Myles Straw: 14.2% 16. Owen Miller: 17.1% 17. Amed Rosario: 17.2%” (Instagram)
• Cleveland Police: “Members of the Cleveland Division of Police including the Cleveland Police Honor Guard attended services for #policeweek2022 in Washington, DC. As we kick off Police Week in Cleveland, we honor and remember Patrol Officer Shane Bartek.” (Facebook)
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank: “We are so excited to be the beneficiary of this year’s FOX 8 Fox Trot! Sign up today to participate!” (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Park 140th/Triskett: “May 15th -21st is Light Ohio Blue please put blue lights out to honor the Angel’s we have lost and the heroes that are still here protecting us everyday. – God Bless our law enforcement!” (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkside, Ammon, Azalea: “Can anyone recommend a good certified electrician. – I need some outlets repaired/replaced & a new line run for a beverage center.” (Nextdoor)

You’re all caught up for today. Here’s yesterday’s news, but you can’t wrap your fish in it: ? Teacher Sex Video + Hole-In-One + Pot Vote Delay + Car-Thief Chase