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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With Republican Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine under fire for not recusing himself in three redistricting lawsuits, his party is asking Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner to step down from the case.
Ohio Republicans are arguing her history makes it impossible for her to consider the issue impartially. Were talking about the brazen claim, aimed at muddying the issue, on This Week in the CLE.
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Is the Ohio Republic Party really challenging a Democratic Ohio Supreme Court Justice on the gerrymandering case while Pat DeWine resists overwhelming pressure to get off the case where his father is a key player?
Weve had turnover among the leaders of Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, the Greater Cleveland partnership and more. Whos the latest to head out the door?
Has all the wackiness going on with Republican legislators finally persuaded Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp to give up on finding a compromise on a bill to regulate vaccine mandates in Ohio?
Were weeks away from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions in Cleveland, and we still dont know who the presenters will be. But some information has been released about what to expect during induction week. Mike Norman, what do we know?
Should we be encouraged or discouraged that only 6 percent of people in Cleveland have opted in to the citys new recycling program?
Do we finally have an issue upon which some of the Republicans seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate do not stand with Donald Trump?
We got a behind-the-scenes peak at the return after more than 18 months of the Cleveland Orchestra to Severance Hall Music Center, or whatever it is called now. What did we see, and what is ahead for Clevelands renowned cultural institution.?
What did reporter Marc Bona learn in speaking with Jordan Chiles of the Gold Over America Tour of female gymnasts, which is touring the country?
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