🌱 Ohio Senator Says "Maybe" Ban To Cryto + Fire Injures Four

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Cleveland.

But first, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy with flurries. High: 33 Low: 27.

Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown said that federal agencies need to assess the cryptocurrency market and "maybe" ban it. The Cleveland-based senator is the chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. (Fox8 News)
2. A residential fire down the road in Sheffield Village injured four people and killed two pet dogs. The fire was reported on Saturday morning. (Fox8 News)
3. The average length of stay in jail in Cuyahoga County for people who are arrested and booked on charges is estimated to be around 29 days, which is one of the longest average stays in the state. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

Today in Cleveland:

• WinterLand At Cleveland Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Senior Walking On The Track At Monticello Boulevard (11:00 AM)
• LegalWorks At Cleveland Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all holiday house hunters! Here are five nearby homes that have just hit the market in the Cleveland area, including a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. (Cleveland Patch)
• It's the perfect time to go check out the holiday lights around Northeast Ohio. Here's a list of holiday light displays across the area, including the Akron Zoo Wild Lights, Bethlehem Hills Christmas Light Park, and Christmas at Kingwood. (Fox8)
• The Cleveland area has had to say goodbye to many great food stops during the pandemic, but the area's also seen many newcomers! Check out this list of all the new restaurants that opened in the Cleveland area over this past year. (Cleveland Scene)
• December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month! With many children receiving new toys and gifts this month, it's important to think about toy safety. In 2021, emergency departments saw more than 200,000 toy-related injuries. (WAVE 3)

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— 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.