🌱 Ohio House Legalizes Fentanyl Test Strips + Thousands Without Power

Hi there, Cleveland. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters!

But first, today's weather:

Colder; windy in the morning. High: 36 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. The Ohio House passed a new law to legalize test strips for identifying fentanyl in illicit drugs. The policy increases access to the strips to decrease the record-level of overdoses in Ohio in the last year. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. Yesterday's windy conditions left thousands without power. FirstEnergy reported about 7,000 without power in Northeast Ohio – with no word on when power will return. (WKYC.com)
3. Cleveland City Council members advanced legislation providing paid leave to city employees who experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Legislation could be passed as early as Monday and would be the first of its kind among governments in the state. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Drawing At Cleveland Heights Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights At Kaiser Gallery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Five new open houses have been listed in the Cleveland area. Available properties range from a 1,541 square-foot, four-bed, two-bath home for $159,900 to a $260,000 home with three beds, three baths, and 1,736 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Cleveland Patch)
• Cleveland police found missing 13-year-old, Ava Conomy, who went missing on Nov. 29. Police reported she might have been with a teenager in a stolen Kia. (Cleveland 19 News)
• USA Today nominated Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for "Best Zoo Lights." Visit the link if you are interested in voting! (USA Today 10Best)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.