🌱 Ohio Ranks Top 10 For Worst Potholes + Gas Prices Drop

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Cleveland and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 50 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. A new study released by QuoteWizard, a Lending Tree branch, found Ohio ranks No. 8 regarding worst potholes in the country. Data was gathered through Google searches about pothole complaints and repairs over the last year. According to analysts, the colder states have the harshest road conditions due to snow and ice. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
2. Two out of six suspects plead guilty to the kidnapping, torture, and murder of a 22-year-old woman at the beginning of November. Destiny Henderson, 18, and Portria Williams, 31, will be sentenced in February 2023 and will testify against the other four suspects in the murder of Alishah Pointer. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Cleveland gas prices fell almost 20 cents per gallon in the last week, with an average cost of $3.50 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The cheapest rate was $2.69 per gallon and is expected to lower significantly more across the country over the holiday weekend. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Tai Chi At Cleveland Heights Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• Tasting Tuesdays At Forest City Brewery (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you are looking for a furry companion, Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is lowering adoption fees to $20 until the end of November. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
• Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to fly at half-staff yesterday to honor Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetric who was killed on Saturday. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Cleveland area. Available positions include customer service, sales, warehousing, and truck driving. Click the link for more details about job opportunities in the area. (Cleveland Patch)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.