Northeast Ohio Congressional leaders react to Joe Biden’s inauguration: The Wake Up for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com
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The headlines
Inauguration: Joe Biden’s inauguration as the nation’s 46th president on Wednesday was like none other because of coronavirus-related social-distancing requirements and security measures imposed after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol assault nixed many of the usual trappings. But Rep. Marcy Kaptur said attending the event was worth navigating through streets blocked off by Nation
Dan Gilbert sells Cleveland casino interests; JACK Entertainment remains operator
Updated Jan 24, 2021;
Posted Jan 20, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, right, smiles as he talks about the passing of Issue 3 in 2009 to legalize casino gambling in Ohio. At left is Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, who in 2009 led a successful voter effort to legalize casino gambling in Ohio, quietly has sold his ownership interest in JACK Entertainment, the operator of both downtown Cleveland’s casino and the Thistledown Racino in suburban North Randall.
Dan Gilbert’s family of companies are no longer affiliated with JACK Entertainment, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Casino Control Commission said Wednesday.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The number of new cases of coronavirus in Ohio rose Wed. to more than 6,300. New hospitalizations are also up, with more than 400 admissions.
Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, January 21:
After trending downward, OH COVID-19 cases rise
Ohio pharmacy suspended after 890 vaccine doses wasted
DeWine rejects list of nominees for Ohio Utilities Commission
APS bringing back small groups of students Feb. 1
CMSD to stay remote through February
Cleveland Clinic medical staff vaccinated
Gilbert sells stake of JACK casinos
Cavs Sexton outduels Irving in double OT
After trending downward, OH COVID-19 cases rise
The number of new cases of coronavirus in Ohio rose Wednesday to more than 6,300 after a short downward trend. New hospitalizations are also up, with more than 400 admissions. But the overall number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ohio is trending downward slightly. The state reported 73 deaths.