🚔 Officer Can't Be Fired For Hate Speech + Blue Angels In Cleveland + Doggy On A Plate

Cleveland's mayor and police chief found themselves in a difficult spot Wednesday, apologizing for not being able to discipline a police officer for hateful social media comments he made in the past directed at Jews. That leads today's news.

On the brighter side:

• 😇 The Blue Angels will be here to thrill us.
• 🐶 A Cleveland rescue dog who had every justification for being a mean, bitter pittie instead is a happy boy whose cartoon face is on an Ohio license plate.
• 🦸 Super heroes paid a fun visit to the Cleveland Clinic.

And we've got 12 things to do this weekend and next. Let's get to readin'!

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Cleveland Cannot Discipline Or Fire Officer Who Posted Antisemitic Tweets

1) A Cleveland police officer who made "hateful" antisemitic statements on social media years before joining the force cannot be disciplined or fired, according to city officials. Ismail Quran, the 2019 officer of the year, called Jews "scumbag Yahoodi" and praised Adolf Hitler, writing "Let me salute Hitler."

• "We are frustrated and disappointed that no charges can be filed ... despite extensive internal investigations by the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP), the City Prosecutor, and the Law Department," said Mayor Justin Bibb and Police Chief Wayne Drummond in a joint statement.
• Quran was hired in 2018. “It’s something he did at a younger age, and it doesn’t reflect his views now,” Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association President Jeff Follmer said.
• In response, Cleveland made several changes to training procedures, including behavior-based interviews, social media monitoring, and training for implicit and explicit bias.

Cleveland.com

2) This year's Cleveland National Air Show features the Blue Angels in their new F/A-18 Super Hornets. The show starts Saturday, Sept. 3, at 9:30 a.m., and runs through Monday, Sept. 5. Among the many attractions will be the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the Hot Streak II Jet Truck and a U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle flyby. The Air Show is based at Burke Lakefront Airport near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Flying concludes at 4:30 each day. General admission is $35 a person. There are no gate sales for the show.

2022 Cleveland National Air Show schedule and ticket purchases

3) Meet a good boy, Jack, the Cleveland City Dogs rescue who's featured on Ohio's new license plate. This friendly pittie was adopted by Timy Sullivan, who created the City Dogs adoption program. When Jack was found, he had a broken leg and didn't care for people much. Today, Jack greets people with kisses. "I’ve been blessed with many wonderful dogs in my life, but Jack is my heart dog. He has taught me so much about forgiveness and resilience and the joy of living in the present," Sullivan said. Cartoonist Jenny Campbell drew Jack's image for the plate.

3News WKYC | See your Ohio pet plate options

Ohio Politics

• Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin wants you to know he's a "strong Nan supporter" and is "livid" his name is on a promotion for a Mike DeWine fundraiser being held in Cleveland. Griffin endorsed Democrat Nan Whaley in the race for governor, but somehow an invitation to a development meeting with East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, who's hosting the fundraiser for Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, led to Griffin's inclusion on the promotional flyer. King has apologized for the error. Several East Cleveland Democrats are also listed on the flyer.

Nick Castele reports for Ideastream Public Media

• Jimmy and Dee Haslam, who own the Cleveland Browns, are co-hosts of a Sept. 21 fundraiser for Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance, author of "Hillbilly Elegy." The latest polling shows Vance, a recently converted Trumper and venture capitalist, polling neck-and-neck with populist Democratic congressman Tim Ryan. The fundraiser takes place Sept. 21 at the Athletic Club of Columbus.

Cleveland Scene's Sam Allard has a salty take on the matter

5 More Stories You Need To See Today

• Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood is using tech to create an AI experience with Rev. Otis Moss, Jr., a Cleveland icon and civil rights leader (Fox 8 News)
• Baker Mayfield says he didn't promise to (eff) up the Browns on Sept. 11: "That’s not how I phrased it; that’s not even what I said" (Charlotte Observer)
• Circle K gas stations in select areas are offering 40 cents off per gallon Sept. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Fox 8 News)
• Claddagh Irish Pubs chain official, based in Solon, falsified documents to avoid paying $1 million in sales tax in eight states, feds say (Cleveland.com)
• Meet the Mark W. Barker, a new 639-foot ship hauling cargo on the Great Lakes (Cleveland.com)

12 Things To Do

• Mike Campbell (guitarist for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) & The Dirty Knobs, House of Blues in Cleveland, Sept. 1 | Details
• Comedian Brad Wenzel, Hilarities in Cleveland, Sept. 1 | Details
• Comedian Dave Attell, Hilarities in Cleveland, Sept. 2 | Details
• Akron Pizza Fest, Lock 3, Sept. 2-4 | Details
• Made In Ohio Festival, Hale Farm & Village in Bath, Sept. 2-4 | Details
• Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners, Progressive Field, Sept. 2 is Dollar Dog Night; Sept. 3 is Fireworks Night; Sept. 4 is Kids Fun Day | Details
• Blossom Music Festival: Sound of Music by the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Blossom Music Center, Sept. 3-4 | Details
• Cleveland Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights, Sept. 2-5 and Sept. 9-10 | Details
• Great Lakes 5K Bier Run, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights, Sept. 5 | Details
• Disney's Frozen Musical, KeyBank State Theatre, now through Sept. 11 | Details
• German Central Oktoberfest, Parma, Sept. 9-10 | Details
• Cleveland Pickle Fest, Mall B, Sept. 17 | Details

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Cleveland Chatter

• Kids' courage rewarded: "A few SUPER visitors stopped at Fairview Hospital. The Super Heroes to Kids in Ohio program admitted several new recruits to the Super Hero Club. They were honored for their courage, bravery and positive attitudes. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Guardians one hitter: "Cal and the bullpen had a 1-hit wonder yesterday. #ForTheLand" (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Another new Browns QB: "We have claimed QB Kellen Mond, terminated the contract of DE Isaac Rochell and added 12 players to our practice squad" (Cleveland Browns via Facebook)
• Billboard doggies: "Our CITY DOGS are famous! If you find yourself driving around Cleveland highways in the next week and a half, be sure to keep an eye out for a particularly eye-catching digital billboard." (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• Free artsy fun: "Join us this Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th for some FREE colorful fun at the Community Arts Center! 🌈 Starting off with the Family Chalk Workshop on Saturday, September 3rd 10am-12pm you can take your chalk drawing to the next level by learning simple chalking techniques from professional chalk artist Hector Castellanos-Lara. Next it is time to party at the CAC with a mini Chalk Party from 1pm-4pm Sat. the 3rd and Sun. the 4th!" (Cleveland Museum of Art via Instagram)

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