🌱 Early Voting Begins In County + CPD Arrests Alleged Serial Thief

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Cooler with showers around. High: 60 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. Early voting has officially started in Cuyahoga County. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections office reports that the county is off to a "great start." As of noon on Wednesday, 230 people had voted already. The Board estimates that 60 percent of the county's registered voters will be participating in this election — a five percent increase compared to the 2018 midterm elections. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. The Cleveland Police Department has arrested a man that is allegedly a serial thief. Jeffrey Burgess, 53 years old, was arrested on Wednesday after being identified by neighbors in the Edgewater Cudell neighborhood. He is being held on a $25,000 bond for charges of breaking and entering. (Cleveland 19)
3. Authorities have seized the boat of the two fishermen accused of cheating in the Lake Erie Walleye Tournament Championship in Cleveland. The Ranger Pro Fisherman fiberglass boat and trailer were seized by authorities in Mercer County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office is examining the scandal and has charged the two fishermen with cheating. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Toadies At House of Blues Cleveland (6:30 PM)
• New To Cleveland Happy Hour At Forest City Shuffleboard Arena and Bar (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home or just like to see what’s on the market? Don’t miss these upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Cleveland area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Cleveland Patch)
• The Cleveland Browns have launched a new gaming community: Chompions League, a collaboration with Rival Games. Click here to learn more. (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Tickets to the Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic are on sale now. Visit Ticketmaster to reserve a spot at the Saturday, Mar. 4 game at First Energy Stadium. (Cleveland Monsters via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.