👊 Teachers As Fight Promoters + Jayland Walker Funeral + Geraldo ❤️s CLE + Brave Cops

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• Is fist-fighting on the curriculum in Lorain city schools?
• Jayland Walker was laid to rest but his story is far from over
• What does Geraldo Rivera love about Cleveland? A lot ...

Plus, we've got 10 things you can do for fun. Let's get to it.

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Did Middle School Teachers Encourage Their Students To Brawl?

1) Maybe these teachers thought they were running a middle-school fight club instead of teaching history and math: Two Lorain teachers are under investigation for urging middle schoolers to throw fists in the school hallway. The clash was recorded on school security video and student cell phones as were scenes of the two teachers mocking the children.

• "I really struggle with what I’ve seen in these videos, and I want to make it clear that anyone who violates our promise to take care of the children of Lorain is unwelcome here in our district," said Superintendent Jeff Graham.
• The incident happened May 9 at Southview Middle School in the Lorain City School District.
• The district released a statement about the investigation on Wednesday.

Fox 8 News

2) Jayland Walker, a gentle, quiet "mama's boy" who was shot 60 times by Akron police, was laid to rest Wednesday as 300 people gathered at the Akron Civic Center to grieve with his family. His cousin, Rev. Robert DeJournett of St. Ashworth Temple Church of God in Christ, delivered the eulogy. “I never thought people across the country would be calling my cousin’s name. We never thought this would happen in Akron, Ohio, and I never thought it would be my family.” People from around the country have come to Akron for two weeks to protest his death.

Cleveland.com

• WKSU.org reports: United Nations may investigate Akron police killing of Jayland Walker, family attorney says

3) Several Cleveland City Council members are sponsoring an ordinance that would ban conversion therapy on minors in the city. Conversion therapy is a controversial, discredited practice used against LGBTQ youth in an attempt to alter sexual orientation. If passed, the law would prevent therapists from practicing "sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression change efforts with a minor, without regard to whether the mental health professional is compensated or receives any form of renumeration for his or her services."

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4) Geraldo Rivera has called Greater Cleveland "home" for the last five years, living in Shaker Heights and commuting to New York City to spend half the week there for Fox News. You might spy him and his wife, Erica, out for dinner at The Fairmount, Sara's Place or the Marble Room. And he's a big fan of the Harbor Inn in the Flats: “It’s my favorite bar in America. Possibly the world.”

Learn more about Geraldo Rivera's Cleveland experience in a piece by Vince Guerrieri for Cleveland Magazine

5) Six Cleveland police officers recently received medals for facing down gunfire and apprehending a man during a domestic violence call on Christmas night 2020. Officers Kevin Brown and Jessica Wolski were awarded the Medal of Heroism. The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to officers Molly Madaras, Cassandra Midlik, Heather Lindsay and Chae Simpson. Despite being shot at several times, the officers held their fire until the man laid down his rifle. As he was taken into custody the suspect told them, "I had too much to drink."

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5 Headlines You Need To See

• Jesse Jackson tries to mediate disputes between Black contractors and Sherwin-Williams as it builds in Cleveland and Brecksville (Cleveland.com)
• How It's Made: Dining editor Doug Trattner goes behind the scenes at Ohio City Pasta (WKYC.com)
• Endangered 61-year-old Cleveland man missing since July 7 (Cleveland 19 News)
• Cleveland cop sues fellow officer, claiming he used excessive force when he shot her (cleveland.com)
• Police asking for help to find 2 stolen dogs in Amherst Township (Fox 8 News)

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10 Things To Do

• Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks Live Tour, Connor Palace, Friday, July 15, 7 p.m. | More info
• Drag Bingo at Kaiser Gallery, Friday, July 15, 7 p.m. | More info
• Miles for Migraine 2-Mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Cleveland Event, Rocky River Reservation, Saturday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. | More info
• Uncorked: Cleveland Wine Festival, Great Lakes Science Center, Saturday, July 16, 7 to 11 p.m. | More info
• Hot Dogs and Bobbleheads, Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers. Sugardale Dollar Dog Night, Friday, July 15. José Ramírez Bobblehead Day, Saturday, July 16 | More info
• FRONT Block Party on Public Square, Saturday, July 16, 2 to 5 p.m. | More info
• Taste of Tremont festival, Sunday, July 17, noon to 8 p.m. | More info
• Rockabilly Ice Cream Social at Kaiser Gallery, Saturday, July 23, 4 to 8 p.m | More info
• Taco and Tequila Stroll in Willoughby, Saturday, Aug. 6, 1 to 5 p.m. | More info
• Crocker Park Wine Festival, Westlake, Sept. 16 and 17 | More info

FYI: Tequila Fest Cleveland 2022 on July 15 sounds great ... but it's sold out. Organizers are warning that many resale ticket offers, especially on Facebook, are scams. | More info

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Cleveland Chatter

• "City Slice’s slices are carved out of gigantic 40-inch pies, which results in single slices that are larger than an entire Neapolitan pizza. The thin, chewy crust is soft enough to fold, which prevents flopping, but sturdy enough to support the toppings. A thin but even layer of salty low-moisture mozzarella barely covers the mildly seasoned red sauce. (Cleveland Scene via Facebook)
• "Have you ever wondered about our rabbits here at the Cleveland APL? It's not all cats and dogs! Rabbits are incredibly loving, social, and affectionate pets who can certainly light up their home." (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• "LeBron James believes Brittney Griner should question if she ever wants to return to the U.S." (WMMS via Facebook)
• "This weekend the revitalization of Tower City Center will continue as Bedrock, the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the CVNP, will unveil a park in full bloom in the middle of the city center. " (FreshWater Cleveland via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. Missed yesterday's news? Don't worry: 🐴 Racehorse Drowns + Bruce Springsteen's Return + Stephen Ayres