🌱 Cleveland Teen's Carjacking At Target + EITC Volunteers Wanted

Hey, Cleveland! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and colder. High: 29 Low: 22.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. A 14-year-old Cleveland boy was arrested in connection to an attempted carjacking at a Target in University Heights. The teen reportedly brandished a firearm at a driver sitting in the parking lot, threatening to shoot if the victim didn't hand over his keys. According to police, the boy has also been charged for his involvement in several other carjackings across Cleveland. (News 5 Cleveland)
2. Tax season is fast approaching, and the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is looking for volunteers. The coalition provides free, accessible tax preparation services for low-income residents across Cuyahoga County. No tax experience is required to volunteer; training will be provided. (News 5 Cleveland)
3. Girl Scout troops across the country are preparing for cookie season — but with the pandemic, door-to-door selling isn't feasible for many. To meet cookie demand while also staying safe, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio have provided the girls with information and tools to help them sell online. (News 5 Cleveland)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Kids Cafe: Free Meal - Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn Branch (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cuyahoga County Board of Health and county officials held a virtual COVID-19 briefing to discuss the surge. Watch the full video here. (News 5 Cleveland)
• On Jan. 3, Mayor Justin Bibb administered the Oath of Office to Dornat (Wayne) Drummond as the Interim Chief of Police of the Cleveland Division of Police. Drummond will assume his duties effective immediately. (Facebook)
• Recovering from COVID-19? The Cleveland Clinic shared some ways to keep anxiety and sadness from creeping in. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.