🌱 Locals Killed In Ohio Turnpike Pileup + Infant Formula Shortage

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Cleveland and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, milder. High: 44 Low: 41.

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Here are the top four stories today in Cleveland:

1. The four people killed in a massive pileup along the Ohio Turnpike on Friday, Dec. 23, have been identified. One victim was 30-year-old Francisco Gutierrez-Martinez of Cleveland. Julie M. Roth, a 37-year-old Toledo woman expecting a child, was also a victim of the pileup. Roth, a travel nurse contracted to work at Cleveland Clinic, and her unborn child did not survive, but her two other children who were in the car survived and were hospitalized for their injuries. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. Many Cleveland families are struggling to find infant formula as the shortage returns. Cleveland-area stores, including CVS and Target, are limiting the amount of formula that customers can buy. Dr. Jessica Madden, a pediatrician at Primrose Newborn Care in Cleveland, plans to scale up her baby formula exchange program which collects and distributes donated formula. (Cleveland.com)
3. There have been four recorded hours of wind chill temperatures at -30 or colder in Cleveland during the recent storm. Luckily, temperatures are gradually warming through the week and will reach the low 50s on Friday, Dec. 30. (Fox 8 News)
4. The Progressive Cleveland Boat Show will run from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15. The show has been reimagined and relocated to the I-X Center. it will be larger and include more interactive attractions. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Cleveland Botanical Garden Holiday Show At Cleveland Botanical Gardens (8:00 AM)
• A Christmas Story House Smart-Guided Selfie Cycle Tour At CycleNuts (1:00 PM)
• Hamilton At KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square (1:30 PM)
• Wednesday Karaoke At Twist Social Club (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The world recently reacted to a Browns fans video deemed by many as “embarrassing.” The video asked Cleveland Browns fans their thoughts on Deshaun Watson and the more than two dozen accusations of sexual assault and misconduct against him. (The Spun)
• Looking for parties and family-friendly events to help ring in 2023 in style across Greater Cleveland? This list features events including Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Cleveland Monsters vs. Charlotte Checkers, “Noon” Year’s Eve brunches, and much more. (Cleveland.com)
• Looking for a new home or just want to stay up-to-date on the local real estate? View the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Cleveland area, including a three-bedroom on Stockbridge Avenue for $124,900. (Cleveland Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. 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.