🌱 Police Chief Retiring + Cincinnati Zoo + Mercy Health Hiring

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and chilly. High: 40 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. On Tuesday, Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac informed his staff that he will retire on Mar. 1. Beginning with the department in 1988, Chief Isaac moved through the ranks and was appointed chief in 2015 by former City Manager Harry Black, replacing outgoing Chief Jeffrey Blackwell, whom Black fired. A nationwide search is currently underway to find Isaac's successor. (WXIX)
2. While most of the Cincinnati Zoo's little blue penguins are named after foods or drinks, one newly-hatched penguin chick has been named after the Bengals quarterback. According to the Zoo, the penguin chick has been named Cup O' Joe Burrow and will eventually wear orange and black ID bands when it moves to be with the rest of the colony in the spring. Visit the Cincinnati Zoo through Mar. 11 for Penguin Days. (Local12)
3. Bon Secours Mercy Health will be hosting a hiring event in an effort to fill 350 positions. On Feb. 19, the single-day event will be held at seven different locations including Mercy Health West Hospital, Anderson Hospital, and Jewish Hospital. Interviews will be conducted throughout the event to fill a wide range of open positions in the area, including cooks, imaging, lab, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, patient access, pharmacy techs, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, care companions, and surgical technologists. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• In-Person Family Storytime, At Cincinnati Public Library - Anderson Branch (10:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Fairfield City School District students and staff members made hundreds of supportive messages for Bengals' offensive lineman Jackson Carman. (Twitter)
• Babies born at the Christ Hospital this weekend will receive a special "Born To Rule" onesie ahead of Super Bowl 56. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.