🌱 New Fire Chief + Cleveland Student Creates Successful Business

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Anthony Luke, Cleveland’s newest fire chief, began his service immediately after swearing-in this morning. Luke has served in the Cleveland Division of Fire since 1994 in many different roles, including lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, and assistant chief. (Free: Spectrum News 1; Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. A police chase in Cleveland lasted 30 miles and ended in an arrest. The chase that began in Cleveland Heights and ended in Independence was captured by News 5. As of Tuesday evening, the reasons behind the chase are unknown. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
3. Cleveland State University student Crystal Looney turned her COVID-19 quarantine baking hobby into a full-blown business. Her company, “The Dessert Aisle,” provides a solution for your sweet tooth with large, cake-like cookie creations. Looney’s at-home bakery has flourished, and she hopes to open a storefront or food truck. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)

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Today in Cleveland:

• The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break Hosted By Victor Ruiz (12:00 PM)
• Wii Bowling At Cleveland Heights Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• Parkinson’s Support Group At Cleveland Heights Senior Center (2:15 PM)
• Cleveland Comedy Festival Presents Women And Wine At The Brothers Lounge (7:30 PM)
• Cats The Musical At Connor Palace Playhouse Square (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Cleveland area. Available properties range from a 910 sq. ft., three-bed, one-bath home for $48,000 to a $129,900 home with three beds, two baths, and 1,131 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Cleveland Patch)
• Sorry, Cleveland Swifties! If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, also known as a “Swiftie,” be prepared to travel to another city for her Eras Tour in 2023. A stop in Cleveland is not in Swift’s plans, with the closest cities being Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, or Detroit. (cleveland.com)
• Ohio sold a winning Powerball ticket, and the jackpot now jumps to a whopping $1.2 billion. What would you buy with $1 billion? (Cleveland 19 News)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.