? Devastating Crash + Cold Lake Erie + Airport Chase + Baker Cut?
We hope you had a great holiday weekend. Let’s get you caught up on the news. Today’s lineup includes:
- University Hospitals putting a young woman back together again
- The air is hot but Lake Erie water is shivering cold
- Baker Mayfield held hostage, Day 70
☀️ Weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 86, Low: 74
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1) Young Woman Survives Crash That Broke Her Leg And Sent Her To Bottom Of A Ravine
A 21-year-old woman is recuperating at University Hospitals in Cleveland after her car hydroplaned, crashed into a guardrail and landed at the bottom of a 20-foot ravine. Alexis “Lexi” LaPorte broke her foot and leg and part of her toe was cut off.
- She went in and out of consciousness for nine hours until she could free herself. LaPorte climbed back up the ravine but several cars failed to stop when she tried to wave them down for help.
- Eventually, someone did stop, emergency rescue was summoned and Lifeflight flew her to Cleveland.
- She may need more surgery and will need to learn how to walk again.
2) The temperature outside may be 90 degrees and the air may be humid, but Lake Erie water is still cold, cold, cold. If you’re thinking of going for a swim, be careful. The National Weather Service says the water temperature in the lake is in the 50s — and hypothermia is possible anytime the water temperature is below 70 degrees.
3) A driver who crashed through a fence and into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has been indicted. Peter Szeretvai drove into an airport fire station before Cleveland police officers could subdue him. Police said he refused to obey commands and broke out into “delirious laughter.” Video of the episode was recently obtained by Fox 8 News.
4) Maple Heights police shot and killed a suspect they chased into the city of Cleveland, pursuing the driver for shooting into several homes. The shooting took place at East 93rd Street and Buckeye Road shortly after 4 a.m. Monday. Cleveland Police Use of Force Team is investigating.
5) The Cleveland Browns have no intention of cutting quarterback Baker Mayfield if no team acquires him in a trade, reports Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot. That should make for an awkward QB room. Training camp begins in July. Mayfield has $18.68 million in guaranteed money for the coming season. There’s even some speculation Mayfield could start the season if Deshaun Watson is suspended by the NFL over his sexual misconduct lawsuits.
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5 Headlines You Need To See
- Cleveland sailor declared ‘buried at sea’ in sinking of USS Indianapolis during World War II (cleveland.com)
- Cleveland celebrated Memorial Day with parades, festivals, rib cook offs and other gatherings at the same time Cuyahoga County is experiencing a high level of COVID-19 infection risk. The CDC says there are 240 infections for every 100,000 people in the county. (Cleveland 19 News)
- ‘They’re not alone’: Guardians’ Aaron Civale, fianceé aim to prevent youth suicide with custom glove (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
- Cedar Point fans are wondering what’s being built where the Wicked Twister roller coaster used to stand. (3News WKYC)
- Recognition restored: 148 vets in unmarked graves get new headstones (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
3 Things To Do
- Get back to where you once belonged, and let it be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s “The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be” exhibit. Be sure to check out the schedule of the Beatles-themed events happening all summer. The museum said it will celebrate the Fab Four all year long.
- Price in the CLE March steps off at noon on Saturday, June 4. Staging begins around 11 a.m. near Public Square and the Cleveland Public Library. The march will last about 25 minutes and end at Malls B and C. Learn more about the Pride march from the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
- Cleveland Museum of Art and University Circle Inc. will host Summer Arts Fest: Dance with Giants on June 11. The festival, featuring giant arti installations and interactive exhibits, is free. There will be live music and roaming performers in costume, too. Click here for details
1 Bit Of History
- Remember Richman Brothers suits? The company’s headquarters stood on East 55th Street and suits were made in Cleveland for a century. Today, that building is abandoned. Tom Matowitz, writing for FreshWater Cleveland, delves into the history of this progressive company, which was known for doling out interest-free loans to employees, granting paid maternity leave, and offering paid vacation to hourly workers. Get the scoop and see some historic photos on FreshWaterCleveland.com
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- The Cleveland Guardians traded Yu Chang to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. “Good luck in Pittsburgh!” (Instagram)
- City Dogs Cleveland has an adoption update: “Congratulations to Margarita, Gavin, Memphis, Margo, Adler, Gordon, Fogerty, Dana, Asner, Chill, Tonya, Hildy, Mimi, Eddie, Stacy, Indigo, Rooney, and Louie for finding their homes this week!” (Facebook)
- Food in Cleveland’s Meghan Baker visited Scribbler’s coffee and raved about it on Instagram. “As many of you know, I love trying new coffee shops. During our trip to Ashtabula County, we visited the cutest coffee shop, @scribblerscoffee! ☕️ Scribbler’s, which has been open since 1993, serves fresh-roasted coffees, teas, and house-made sandwiches, baked goods, and salads.” (Instagram)
See you all tomorrow morning for another update. If you missed anything last week, you can read our digests here
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