🌱 Cleveland Under Blizzard Warning + Best Chinese Food In The State

Good morning, Cleveland! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; a snow shower. High: 16 Low: 13.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. A blizzard warning has been issued for multiple counties throughout Ohio. The warning was issued on Friday and was in effect until 4:00 a.m. this morning. Cuyahoga County, Lake County, Geauga County, and Ashtabula County were all under the warning, and snow is expected to continue today. This is the first time Cleveland has been under a blizzard warning since 2012. (WKYC.com)
2. A woman was shot in the Cudell neighborhood in Cleveland on Friday afternoon. The shooting took place in the 8700 block of Willard Avenue. The 35-year-old victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Her name has not been released as of this writing. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. A local Cleveland favorite has been named as one of the best places to get Chinese food in Ohio. Wonton Gourmet & BBQ is famous for its authentic and delicious Cantonese dishes. Their sizzling jade tofu, beef chow fun, and salted baked pork chop with spicy garlic were some of the cuisines that came highly recommended. The other top two Chinese restaurants are located in Columbus and Dayton. (NewsBreak Original)

Today in Cleveland:

• Christmas Eve at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland (12:00 PM)
• This Way Out at Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium (1:00 PM)
• Mike D + Flaco Flash + Lano at West Sixth Street (3:00 PM)
• Christmas Eve Dinner at The Ritz Carlton Cleveland (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are more updates on who will be appearing at the 2023 Guards Fest. Are your favorite players going to attend? (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Meet Roxy! This two-year-old pitbull mix is super smart, incredibly charming, and looking for her forever home. Contact the Cleveland Animal Protective League to meet this sweet dog! (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• Jake Paul has announced he is joining the Cleveland Browns! The YouTuber hasn't provided any further information in this surprising statement. (Heavy on Browns via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon with your next update. Happy holidays!

— 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.