Put The Phone Down And Pay Attention! Ohio State Troopers Cracking Down On Distracted Driving: Patch PM

CLEVELAND, OH – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Ohio Patch:

Ohio State Highway Patrol Cracking Down On Distracted Driving

• Troopers will be working with law enforcement in five other states to bust distracted drivers starting on Sunday.

Ohio Democratic lawmakers introduce common sense legislation to protect domestic violence victims

• Legislation would separate deadly firearms from convicted abusers at judge’s discretion.

Mediterranean-Style Lakewood Home Comes With Private Beach

• WOW House: This unique house comes with a gently slope in the back that leads to a private beach.

Summer Brings Shoplifters To Beachwood

• One incident saw a man steal approximately $1,300 of merchandise from Victoria's Secret at Beachwood Place Mall.

Traffic Work For Greater Cleveland, July 14-17

• Here are a few of the projects that could impact your weekend coming and goings.

Accountability Commission Members Still Needed For CHUH Schools

• The group will monitor the development of projects at the district middle school.

Want To Post On Patch? It's Easy As 1-2-3

• Got something to say? Want to share one of your passions? Interested in reporting local news? Here's how to do it on Patch.

» Across America

• Movies Out This Weekend: 'War For The Planet Of The Apes,' 'Lady Macbeth' And 'Wish Upon'
• See 35,000 Bees Swarm From The Ceiling Of A Brooklyn Home
• Pablo Sandoval, Still Owed $49 Million, Out In Boston

3-day Forecast for Cleveland

Today, light rain starting this evening.

Saturday July 15

Partly cloudy until afternoon. High 80, low 68.
Chance of precipitation: 2%. Wind 5 mph from the NNW

Sunday July 16

Light rain throughout the day. High 81, low 69.
Chance of precipitation: 43%. Wind 6 mph from the W

Monday July 17

Mostly cloudy until afternoon. High 80, low 66.
Chance of precipitation: 5%. Wind 6 mph from the NNW

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