😔 TV Weatherman Attacked + Hoarder's Dirty Secret + 'Midwest Nice' Restaurant

Hello again, friends! We've got a full plate of news for you this Tuesday.

• A beloved meteorologist was attacked
• A hoarder hid his mom's death for a decade
• If you like grandma's cooking, there's a new Cleveland restaurant just for you

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Weather: ⛈️ Breezy; a stray morning storm. High: 80, Low: 69

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Cleveland Meteorologist Severely Beaten And Hospitalized

1) Cleveland 19 News meteorologist Jon Loufman — a familiar face on local TV for decades — is in the hospital and recovering from an attack that took place in his Bay Village home on Saturday, July 9. Police said Loufman's son, Daniel, was arrested and charged with felonious assault. A judge set bail Monday at $1 million. Loufman's wife, Julia, was arrested and charged with obstructing justice. Loufman was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame 20 years ago.

Cleveland 19 News

2) A Parma Heights man whose mom died 10 years ago kept her demise a secret so he could cash in on her Social Security checks and retirement fund, according to police, and the truth only came to light after the man suffocated under a pile of hoarded boxes and books. Robert Ellzey, 70, died in March of positional asphyxia. The hoarder was trapped in a pile of his own belongings. Police found his mom's remains in a storage unit.

Fox 8 News

3) If you're looking for "Midwest Nice" dining you'll want to get a reservation at Cordelia, a new restaurant opening July 20 in the East 4th Street building where Michael Symon's Lola Bistro used to operate. Chef Vinnie Cimino describes the cuisine as "Modern Grandma." If you want to know what that means, read dining editor Douglas Trattner's piece in Cleveland Scene. Cordelia is named for the grandmother of owner Andrew Watts.

Cleveland Scene

4) After 28 years in prison, a judge told Charles Jackson on Monday that he was wrongfully convicted for murder and attempted murder of drug dealers in a case for which there was no evidence against him. Jackson was convicted solely on the testimony of one person. That witness told police she didn't actually see the killer, but police hid that evidence from the defense back in 1991. Jackson is now entitled to more than $50,000 for each year he was wrongly imprisoned.

Cleveland.com

5) A gallon of gas now costs $4.58 on average in Cleveland, dropping 15.6 cents within the last week, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. One month ago, gas cost 46.4 cents more. A year ago, gas was $1.63 a gallon less than it is today. Are we finally seeing a downward trend? Maybe not. GasBuddy says we could see another spike in August.

3News WKYC

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5 Headlines You Need To See

• Destination Cleveland launches a new commercial and revised branding campaign: “Unapologetic. Unafraid. Unstoppable." (Cleveland.com)
• For 3rd straight year, Cleveland ranks as most stressed city in America in WalletHub study (3News WKYC)
• Family, attorneys of Jayland Walker encourage peaceful protests, criticize police use of excessive tactics (Cleveland.com)
• 'There are oceans beyond our understanding': 100-year-old Cleveland doctor is still going to work (WKYC.com)
• Suspect at large, considered armed and dangerous after robbing North Olmsted bank, police say (Cleveland 19 News)

3 Things To Do

• Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, opens Tuesday, July 12, at the KeyBank State Theatre. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Ain't Too Proud tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America. The show runs through July 31. Tickets range from $10 to $119. More info
• Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson plays Blossom Music Center, Thursday, July 14, at 6 p.m., in a show that was originally scheduled for June 28. More info
• Summer Splash in The Square is a free program for the whole family. Events run through Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring children of all ages to Public Square for daily activities including fountain playtime, chalk art, water tables for the little ones, jump ropes, waffle blocks, and mini-basketball. More info

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Cleveland Chatter

• "Yesterday, we surprised Myles Garrett with his own jerseys for #CavsSummer. Thanks for showing some love to the home team, @flash_garrett ✨" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• "When we didn’t think @theyardon3rd could get anymore fun, the addition of @geracissliceshop proved us wrong! 🍕 Check out @geracissliceshop for a slice of pizza or a whole pie." (Meghan Baker via Instagram)
• "Imagine a mix of Palm Beach and Coachella — in Crocker Park — and you’ve got Estella Boutique. Located on the south end of Main Street just a couple of doors down from Lululemon, this 972-square-foot boutique squeezes a new treasure into every inch, including leather wristlets, blingy-yet-tasteful hoop earrings, soap from Provence and an eyeful of statement pieces and staples appealing to anyone 18 or so through middle age — and beyond." (Cleveland Magazine via Facebook)
• "Announcing that nonprofit organizations in #CLE that are both Black-led and Black-serving can apply to the #Cleveland Black Futures Fund for its third round of grantmaking beginning Aug. 1. The deadline for applications is Aug. 31, 2022." (Cleveland Foundation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. If you missed Monday's news, here's the recap: 🍔 Owner Respects His McTeam + Guardians All-Stars Named + Slyman's Closed