Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty + Mayor Unveils Spending Plan

Morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with today's edition of the Cleveland Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Cleveland today:

1. A 36-year-old Cleveland man pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday morning to murdering a Garfield Heights woman. David Lykes was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, and having weapons under disability for the murder of Daytona Thomas. A $2 million bond was set for Lykes. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson unveiled his spending plan for the first half of American Rescue Plan money. The proposed expenses include new police and EMS vehicles, small business aid, and home improvement grants for homeowners in distressed neighborhoods. It's unclear how much of Jackson's spending plan will be executed before he leaves office in January, versus how much will be in the hands of the next mayor. (cleveland.com)
3. Higher police pay in the suburbs draws officers and new recruits away from Cleveland's police department. (Cleveland 19 News)
4. The ACLU of Ohio and a pair of prominent state voting-rights groups have sued Ohio Republicans over new state legislative maps. (cleveland.com)
5. Former Cleveland mayor Jane Campbell is expected to endorse Justin Bibb to be the city's next mayor. (WKYC.com)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.