🌱 East Cleveland EMS Vehicle Struck On Call + Winter Storm?

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Cleveland Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 31 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. An East Cleveland EMS vehicle was struck while responding to a fire call early Saturday morning. The driver of the second vehicle was treated at the scene for her injuries; she was also issued a citation for the incident. Investigators continue to search for any video from the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Superior Avenue, where the accident took place. (WKYC.com)
2. According to the National Weather Service, a "significant and long-duration winter storm" could be heading to Ohio this week. Precipitation is likely to begin on Wednesday and Thursday; whether that comes in the form of rain or snow is still to be determined. Snowfall and rainfall predictions were not available at the time of publishing, but with Wednesday's low of 26 degrees, it's possible that rain could become snow overnight. (Cleveland Patch)
3. The number of people experiencing homelessness has risen each year since 2015, and it's only become a larger issue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these rates also vary by state, and Ohio has the 18th lowest homeless rate in the United States. In Ohio, an estimated 10,655 people — about 9.1 people for every 10,000 — are currently homeless. (24/7 Wall St. - Cleveland)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Good Morning, Glenville! - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (11:00 AM)
• Wordplay - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:00 PM)
• Way Out in Space - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:00 PM)
• Bright Builders Program - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:00 PM)
• Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (Virtual) - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's gorilla team captured a pivotal moment in the life of the zoo's new baby gorilla! Watch "baby's first crawl" as adoptive mother Freddy encourages him. (Facebook)
• A man already wanted by authorities has now been accused of leading East Cleveland police officers on a high-speed chase ending in a crash. (Cleveland 19 News)
• Did you know American film director, screenwriter, and producer Wes Craven used to work at the Cleveland Public Library? Check out the photocopy of his box card from 1955. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.