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Good morning to you Cleveland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where did Nela Park’s iconic holiday lights end up around Cleveland?
  • How will DeWine’s stadium fund reshape sports and venues in Cleveland?
  • Why a Cleveland fugitive search ended with a fatal standoff

Also on today's calendar: Winter Wind Down and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Snow, 1-2"; windy, cold, with a high of 31 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: A couple of snow showers, temps: high: 26, low: 20.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What happened to the Nela Park holiday lights? And where did those pieces of history go? (news5cleveland.com) — If you’ve been wondering about the famous Nela Park holiday lights, many of those historic decorations now brighten spots across Cleveland, from Public Square and Playhouse Square to Ohio City and University Circle. East Cleveland’s display has been scaled back, but GE Lighting’s donated pieces are creating new neighborhood traditions and walking tours throughout Northeast Ohio, with more decorations to be shared in future years.
   

2. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talks intoxicating hemp ban, manufacturing funds, new Cleveland Browns stadium in interview with 3News (wkyc.com) — Cleveland residents face major changes as Gov. Mike DeWine discusses state funding for the Browns’ planned $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park and a new Sports and Culture Facilities Fund that could also support Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and future teams. He also outlines his plans to sign a bill tightening rules on intoxicating hemp and to push for restored manufacturing support that affects Northeast Ohio’s MAGNET program.
   

3. Accused attempted murder suspect takes own life as Federal Marshals closed in to make arrest (cleveland19.com) — A 24-year-old attempted murder suspect died by apparent suicide inside a home in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood as U.S. Marshals tried to arrest him Friday. Police say he was wanted for an early-morning shooting in nearby Brooklyn, and no officers or bystanders were hurt during the standoff and SWAT response.
   

4. Mayor terminates East Cleveland sergeant after investigation into fraud, sexually explicit texts (fox8.com) — East Cleveland’s outgoing mayor has fired a longtime police sergeant after an investigation alleged years of fraudulent leave claims, lapsed training certification, and sexually explicit messages to female employees. City officials say his allegedly unlawful service may jeopardize past criminal cases and cost millions, and they plan to refer the matter to Cuyahoga County and federal authorities for possible charges.
   

5. Boys basketball scoreboard, top performers from Dec. 12 (cleveland.com) — Cleveland-area hoops fans got a full slate of Friday night action, with 16 teams from the cleveland.com Top 25 taking the court across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From Euclid’s 35-point outburst by Mekhi Asberry to Cleveland Heights’ rivalry win at Shaker Heights, the roundup highlights key conference matchups, upsets, and standout individual performances.
   

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  • Good Christmas card morning, Friends and Neighbors!
    Such beauty! So pristine! "Snow flurries began to fall and they swirled sround people's legs like house cats. It was magical, this snow globe world."… (Nextdoor Puritas/ W. 150th)
  • A Christmas song from Beemer, Lexus and Porsche!
    All of these kittens are now in their forever homes! But we still have so many awesome cats & kittens that do need loving homes to call their own… (Nextdoor Kamm's Corners - SoLo)
  • The Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Material Handler II in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Copia - House Cleaner in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland here.

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