🌱 Browns & Saints Face Off This Sunday + Christmas Eve Charity Meals

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your fresh edition of the Cleveland Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as cold. High: 39 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Dec. 24 is about more than just the holidays for sports fans. It also marks the next game between the Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints. The game will be held at FirstEnergy Stadium, and kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. The Browns currently have a 5-8 record; the Saints come have a 4-9 record. (FOX Sports)
2. A Cleveland man has been indicted for a deadly gas station shooting earlier this month. Bobby Buchanan, Jr., 32, was indicted for aggravated murder, felonious assault, having weapons while under disability, attempted murder, and failure to comply with authorities. Buchanan fatally shot 50-year-old Anthony Wynn at the Shell Gas Station on St. Clair Avenue and East 100th Street on Dec. 3. Wynn was pronounced dead at the hospital. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. For people struggling with food insecurity, the holidays can be an especially stressful time. That's why on Dec. 25, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland will hold a 'Christmas Hot Meals' event. Held at St. Augustine Hunger Center, volunteers will hand out hot meals to everyone who attends. Meals will be offered from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (WKYC.com)

Today in Cleveland:

• Explore WinterLand at Cleveland Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Tasting Tuesdays at Forest City Brewery (4:00 PM)
• Holiday Movie Theme at Brewdog Cleveland Outpost (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Animal Protective League wants you to meet Dunder! This pit mix is an active and playful guy who is looking for a best friend to join in on the fun - and he's available for adoption! (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• Yesterday was Cleveland Browns star John Johnson III's birthday! We hope this year is a great one. (Heavy on Browns via Facebook)
• Souper Market is celebrating 20 years in business! Do you love this local favorite as much as we do? (Cleveland Scene Magazine via Facebook)
• Cuyahoga County Public Library has special limited-edition library cards to celebrate their 100th anniversary! Grab yours while you still can. (Cuyahoga County Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.