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🌱 Browns Shopping Spree + New Omicron Case + Craft Show

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The Cleveland Clinic announced that a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving the Omicron variant has been detected at one of its labs.
The Cleveland Clinic announced that a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving the Omicron variant has been detected at one of its labs. (Shutterstock)

Good morning, neighbors. Here's hoping your week is off to a good start. Before you get too far into your Tuesday morning, here's a quick look at what's making headlines around town in easy to digest, breakfast-sized bites.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds with temperatures remaining unseasonably mild for this part of the year. High: 48 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories today in Avon-Avon Lake:

  1. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett brought smiles to the faces of some hospital patients with a shopping spree at a local Meijer store Monday. (Patch)
  2. Craft Show benefits Avon Lake High School scholarship program (cleveland.com)
  3. The Cleveland Clinic detected a new Omicron COVID-19 case in one of its labs just after Ohio's first two cases were announced by state health officials. (Patch)
  4. Police find stolen car in restaurant parking lot: Avon Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

  • Regular Board of Education Meeting - Avon Lake City (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Cleveland Cavaliers: "Get that weak stuff outta here 😤 @evanmobley4 has totaled 46 blocks this season (1.9 BPG) which is first amongst rookies and 7th in the league. #MobleyMonday x #LetEmKnow" (Instagram)
  • Avon Lake City Schools: "Decking the halls at ALHS. We are noticing a Grinch theme........." (Facebook)
  • City of Avon Lake, OH: "CRS is still looking for a few bell ringers" (Facebook)
  • Avon Lake Public Library: "We still have a few seats left for this weekend's Adult Beginning Guitar Lesson program on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10am. Sign up here today at https://alpl.librarymarket.com/events/adult-beginning-guitar-lesson" (Facebook)
  • Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Learwood Wrestling is back in action today as we travel to Berea-Midpark middle school in Middleburg Heights. Action starts at 4:30pm. Find tickets on the Hometown app or by using the link below and scrolling down. Address listed is 7000..." (Facebook)

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— Jeff Arnold

About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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