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Record Heat Yesterday's high temperature of 85 degrees beat the record high of 84 that had stood since 1929 for April 6. It also broke the record for the most days over 80 degrees in April in recorded history. Unfortunately thunderstorms are expected to roll in today, knocking tomorrow's high down to 60 degrees.

Ohio to see historic construction spending in 2010 Boosted by federal stimulus money, Ohio will award around $2 billion dollars in transportation construction projects. Some highlighted projects include the reconstruction of the Innerbelt Bridge, work on I-75 in Dayton, and a bridge widening project on I-270 in Columbus. Get ready for those orange barrels!

Transit Police to have expanded jurisdiction on Euclid Avenue RTA police were always allowed to patrol the street along the HealthLine on Euclid Avenue, but an agreement with the City of Cleveland allows them to now patrol the sidewalks as well. This will allow them to intervene in situations that occur on the sidewalk that they were previously they could only act as good samaritans.

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Flags ordered to half staff The governor made the order in honor of Ohio Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, who died Friday following gastrointestinal problems. Flags are to be flown at half-staff beginning today and until Moyer is buried. Funeral arrangements are pending

St. Peter Church closed The last mass was scheduled to be said by Bishop Lennon next week, but it has been cancelled amid parishioner anger. Rev. Robert Marrone celebrated the final mass yesterday, and said that the shutdown will be remembered as one of the worst decisions by the Diocese of Cleveland. Lennon has warned parishioners not to hold mass in an unapproved location such as the space they rented to continue their community service operations.

Gas prices went up six cents last week to average $2.74 a gallon for regular unleaded according to AAA. The average price in Ohio is 9 cents below the national average of $2.83 a gallon.

Indians kick off season today In what many people believe should be a national holiday, the Major League Baseball season begins today for many clubs. The Indians take on the Chicago White Sox at 2:05 PM at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

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