🌱 Detectives Search For Murder Suspect + Business Donates To Families

Good morning, Cleveland. I'm here in your inbox this chilly morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A morning flurry; clearing. High: 38 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. Detectives in Akron are investigating the killing of a 23-year-old man over the weekend. The incident occurred on the 400 block of Noble Avenue. The victim was in the car when an unknown suspect began shooting at him. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the police. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. Donte’s Gift Express volunteers wrapped presents for 500 families at Tower City Center in Cleveland on Saturday. It's the 10th year the event was held, and the group has since donated gifts to over 2,700 families. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Ohio is the fifth-ranking state for human trafficking cases, so Curtis Freed of East Cleveland hosted a community event to raise awareness. Freed held a rally over the weekend to hopefully educate the community and help end human trafficking altogether. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Holiday Show At Cleveland Botanical Garden (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the winners of Ohio Turnpike's Name-A-Snowplow contest! Submissions included "Ctrl-Salt-Delete," "Blizzard Wizard," and "Plow Chicka Plow Wow." (Cleveland 19 News)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Cleveland area at the link! (City Dogs Cleveland)
• If you haven't created a holiday bucket list, it's time to start now! You can add the events and activities to your list from the link. (This Is Cleveland)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.