🌱 Bengals Win First Playoff Game In 30 Years + Schools To Return

Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with a fresh copy of the Cincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. flurries; cloudy, cold. High: 30 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Las Vegas Raiders during a last-minute drive to secure their first playoff victory in 31 years. Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati offense to an impressive victory 26-19, which will see Cincinnati advance in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 1991. Despite a dominant offense, there was a controversial touchdown when a referee blew the whistle before the play was dead. (CBS Sports)
2. On a Saturday meeting, the Cincinnati Public School board met to discuss the next steps for students after they switched to remote learning. The current plan is in place with has students remote learning from January 12th to January 24th. The school board is confident that students will return to in-person classes on the 24th as planned. (WCPO)
3. Data from a Friday report presented a grim picture of Cincinnati COVID-19 data. In the region's 40 hospitals, currently, 188 patients are in ICU beds and 150 are on ventilators. Public health officials are hoping that this extreme picture is the peak of the current surge. (Cincinnati.com)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• King Legacy Celebration At National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (8:00
• Art for a Difference Day At Kennedy Heights Arts Center (9:30 AM)
• Architectural Review Board Meeting At Village of Mariemont (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• It's Penguin Days presented by U.S. Bank. Visit the Zoo between now and March 11 and receive discounted zoo admission and fun animal encounters on the weekends including our famous penguin parades! Click here to see a full schedule of activities. (Facebook)
• If you have questions about how to manage a positive COVID-19 test or exposure, the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has released a helpful infographic to navigate the ins and outs. (Facebook)
• In honor of Fiona's 5th Birthday, Rookwood Pottery is releasing some amazing new Fiona pieces. The Huggable Hippo Fiona Bank and the Fiona mug along with a few others. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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.