Jubilant Clevelanders snap up Cavs’ T-shirts, souvenirs as fast as they’re made

Here is the latest Local News from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Comment here on cleveland.com court and crime stories for Tuesday, June 21, 2016
cleveland.com readers can offer their thoughts in the comments section.

Jubilant Clevelanders snap up Cavs’ T-shirts, souvenirs as fast as they’re made (photos)
“It’s been kind of crazy here,” said Mike Kubinski, owner, founder and lead designer of CLE Clothing Co. “When we arrived at the store this morning, there was a line out the door, about 75 to 100 people” waiting outside his Downtown Cleveland Store at 342 Euclid Ave. and East Fourth Street.

Cavs’ Championship buried curse, not cynics: Darcy cartoon
The Drought has been put to final rest. Now LeBron’s critics and national cynics need ot give it a rest.

Donald Trump has a lot of catching up to do in the Buckeye State: Ohio Politics Roundup
Hillary Clinton’s Ohio organization is far ahead of Donald Trump’s at this early stage. And Dan Gilbert joins the LeBron 2016 train. Read more in Ohio Politics Roundup.

New Ohio poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied in Ohio
The Quinnipiac University poll, released Tuesday, found Clinton and Trump tied at 40 percent. That compares to a May 10 poll that showed Trump leading Clinton in Ohio 43 percent 39 percent.

Rebecca Black tops list of celebrity birthdays for June 21, 2016
YouTube star Rebecca Black celebrates her 19th birthday today.

The victorious Cleveland Cavaliers remind us that Cleveland is a great city worth embracing:Sharon Broussard
If the Cleveland Cavaliers can get rid of their inferiority complex to win the NBA finals, then the residents of Greater Cleveland ought to get rid of their inferiority complex about the city Cleveland, writes Sharon Broussard.

5 ways employee benefits have changed in 20 years: SHRM survey
A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, shows how employee benefits have changed in the past 20 years.

Bar Louie will open bar-restaurant at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
Bar Louie, a bar-restaurant chain, will open a new location at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.

More toasty weather expected today, June 21: Northeast Ohio weather forecast
High pressure is responsible for warm and dry weather in Northeast Ohio today, June 21.

‘Turn:’ One spy captured, another escapes
One spy was captured and another escaped in Monday’s episode of the AMC historical drama “Turn.”

Justice Department releases transcript from Orlando gunman; police defend response
The initial release of the transcripts created controversy after the Justice Department redacted mentions of the Islamic State.

Florida congressional candidate giving away AR-15 rifle
State Rep. Greg Evers, a Republican, plans to give a custom-built AR-15 “Homeland Defender” collector’s edition rifle to one person who “likes” or “shares” his Facebook page.

Cleveland officials, citing security, defend restrictions for Republican National Convention against lawsuit
Cleveland officials said in legal filings on Monday that making changes to security rules for next month’s Republican National Convention would harm the intricate planning that has gone into making sure the event goes off safely and smoothly.

Classic Lotto winning numbers for 06/20/2016; lottery results
Winning numbers will be selected Tuesday night for a $333 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Ex-teacher accused of ‘upskirt’ photo; schools address transgender challenges; fire destroys home: Overnight News Links
Also, one-armed defense attorney nabs serial burglar attempting to burglarize law office; details for NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers homecoming and parade; local tattoo shop offers free Cavs tattoos Tuesday in honor of NBA Championship

Senate rejects gun controls in wake of Orlando mass murder
With some exceptions, Republicans said Democrats wanted to trample constitutional rights, while Democrats said Republicans cared more about guns than people.

Florida man gunned down by neighbor while trying to stop domestic dispute
The suspect, Placido Moreno-Torres, 47, also is accused of killing his wife, Amparo Moreno, 44.

Cavs’ championship means movie-theater deals in Cleveland
Because the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship, Cleveland Cinemas will offer special deals for moviegoers.

Why rooting for the Cavs matters beyond the court: Mark Naymik
Our sports fans deserved every drop of the Cavs’ sweat. So did the city.

An adopted son of Cleveland shares the Cavaliers fans’ joy (photos)
The Redemption comes at a good time for one of Cleveland’s adopted sons.

Men drive minivan through Akron store doors, steal cash, cellphones
Two men backed a minivan through grocery store doors and stole cash and other items, police said.

Investigators seek man accused of mailing drug money: Fugitive of the Week
Investigators are searching for a man accused of mailing more than $450,000 believed to come from cocaine trafficking.

Five arrests in downtown Cleveland after Cavs win NBA Championship
Cleveland police said they arrested five people downtown during the celebration following the Cavaliers winning the NBA Championship.

Cleveland Cavs celebration offers positive contrast to celebration following Ohio State’s 2015 win
Sunday’s largely positive celebration in downtown Cleveland offers a stark contrast to the events in Columbus following Ohio State University’s national championship win in 2015.

Akron teen shot in the foot, police say
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the foot while he was walking on Akron’s east side, police said.

It was a game for the ages, no matter what age you are: Ted Diadiun
Strangers hugged, old men and young women cried, the victory screams were deafening. And perhaps best of all, the fans (mostly) behaved and showed other cities how to celebrate a championship with joy rather than destruction, writes Ted Diadiun.

Ohio politicians congratulate Cleveland Cavaliers on winning NBA championship: #Retweet
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, celebrate the end of the Cleveland sports curse.

Did it feel scorching hot today? Steamy temperatures recorded across the state
Cleveland felt extra hot today, but did we come close to a record?

The forgotten victims of Boko Haram terrorism need our help with food aid: William Lambers (Opinion)
While many of us know of the wars and humanitarian crises in Syria and Iraq, far fewer are aware of the unfolding tragedy in the Lake Chad Basin of Africa where Boko Haram terrorists routinely attack civilians and burn villages, writes William Lambers.

Apple to distribute $15 million this week to Ohioans for e-book antitrust settlement
Ohio consumers should begin seeing compensation this week that is due to them as part of a multi-state e-books price fixing settlement involving Apple, the Ohio attorney general’s office said.

HBO.com launches ultimate ‘Game of Thrones’ Viewer’s Guide
Need a refresher course on all things Westeros? Check out hbo.com’s ‘Game of Thrones’ all-encompassing viewer’s guide.

WWE Draft set for July 19 on SmackDown
Let the games begin!

Hillary Clinton is off to a faster start than Donald Trump is in Ohio — and it isn’t even close
Are there risks in playing it so safe in a year in which Donald Trump – the Republican poised to claim his party’s nomination next month in Cleveland – thrives on chaos? Of course there are.

What’s the weather for the Cleveland Cavaliers championship parade?
The weather will be mostly dry and warm on Wednesday, perfect conditions to celebrate the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA title at the parade!

2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship bobbleheads in the works
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is offering presale for Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 NBA Championship bobbleheads.

Cavs revelers shut down Cleveland streets, ramps, buses
Cavs fans crowded the streets of the city after the Cleveland win Sunday, shutting down roads and bus service.

More than 20,000 greet NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers at airport
More than 20,000 fans showed up at at the Atlantic Airlines hanger Monday to greet the newly-crown NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James speaks at home near Akron (video)
After the Cleveland Cavs won the NBA Finals, MVP LeBron James spoke to fans outside his house near Akron.

Man seen at Geauga County park offering drugs to children for money or sex, report says
Witnesses reported a suspicious man offering drugs to children in exchange for money or sexual favors at a park in Geauga County.

Warm tonight, Tuesday, June 21: Northeast Ohio weather forecast
Very slight chances of rain can be expected late tonight, but Tuesday will be warm and dry.

Northeast Ohio looks warm, dry: Working for the weekend forecast
This weekend is expected to be mostly dry, with just small chances of rain most of the day Sunday.

Republican National Convention marketplace merchandise: See photos
About 20 vendors will pack Progressive Field during the Republican National Convention to peddle patriotic goods. Republican folk can buy American flags and GOP apparel and jewelry. Think elephant-print skirts and GOP branded T-shirts.

Zac Brown Band’s Coy Bowles branches out into children’s books
The Zac Brown Band will be entertaining the masses at Blossom Music Center on Friday, June 24. But for keyboardist and guitarist Coy Bowles, music is not the only creative outlet he shares: He’s already published two children’s books, and a third is due out earliy in 2017.

JumpStart’s second annual Startup Scaleup coming next week (photos)
JumpStart’s June 28 Startup Scaleup event is a followup to last year’s inaugural event that drew 1,200 people to the Gordon Square Arts District for a half-day of entrepreneurial learning, networking and live-pitching.

15 craziest moments from the 2016 primary season
The 2016 presidential race has been a non-stop stream of memorable, often outrageous moments. And we’re only through the primary season. Here is a closer look.

Got a great tech idea, Clevelanders? Become a startup entrepreneur
The concept is like South by Southwest for Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs who want to pitch ideas, expand their companies or learn about opportunities in the region’s growing tech sector.

Meet Brandyn Armstrong, with his portable music studio: StartupScaleup
Entrepreneur Brandyn Armstrong’s tech product shows promise — and the promise of the work that Jumpstart is promoting with its upcoming Startup Scaleup event.