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Mayfield Heights residents will consider a proposal that would increase income taxes from 1 percent to 1.5 percent on Tuesday’s ballot. Mayfield Heights City Council has already earmarked the $4 to $5 million a year it is expected to bring for road and sidewalk repair and improvements at the city pool, said Mayor Anthony DiCicco. “Fiscally, we’re sound right now,” DiCicco said. “But we can’t afford to put $2 or $3 million a year into roads and $2 or $3 million into a park or a pool, if Issue 9 doesn’t pass.”

Ohio health officials are investigating a potential coronavirus death, Health Director Dr. Amy Acton said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. The case remains under review, she cautioned. Gov. Mike DeWine said he had also been informed of the case. If confirmed, it would be the first COVID-19 death reported in the state. “This is real,” said Acton, who reiterated calls for Ohioans to stay home if they can. “This is why we want you to take it seriously.”

Loughlin is facing two months in prison and a $150,000 fine, according to the recommendations of the plea agreement. Her husband is facing five months in prison and a $250,000 fine.

In a virtual town hall, the former president did not mention his successor. But he did extol the young demonstrators who he said give him hope the country will get better.

Cuyahoga County Health Commissioner Terry Allan said on Friday the Cuyahoga County Board of Health stands with community partners that have declared racism a public health crisis. “We have to open our hearts and minds to understand our own biases and our own privilege,” Allan said. CCBH’s Romona Brazile said racial health disparities are evident during the pandemic, as there’s been a disproportionate impact on the black community.

Italy's economy is expected to shrink by at least 8 percent this year, with no way for the vital tourism sector to revive in the foreseeable future. A government rescue package gives some relief.

Cuyahoga County health officials warned residents to practice safe social distancing measures during the Memorial Day weekend. Medical Director Dr. Heidi Gullett said she, too, is excited the weather forecast calls for warmer temperatures and some sun this weekend, but she’s concerned people gathering to enjoy the warm weather could increase the spread of COVID-19. “Please listen to our guidance. This is, again, not about taking away anyone’s individual right to do what they want to do,” Gullett said. “We just ask that you do it responsibly.”

As the planet gets warmer students around the globe are dealing with hotter days. A study finds that heat stands in the way of learning, and contributes to the racial achievement gap.

The president visited a medical supply distributor in Pennsylvania on Thursday and said he will use an international development finance loan agency to boost the U.S. stockpile of medical supplies.

Congress has another huge coronavirus economic relief plan. Meanwhile, a former U.S. health official warns of a shrinking window of opportunity to deal with the pandemic before winter.