🌱Home Energy Assistance Program + Cleveland Monsters Cancel Game

Happy Tuesday, people of Cleveland! These are the most important things going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with afternoon rain. High: 42 Low: 37.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. Step Forward's Home Energy Assistance is helping eligible Greater Cleveland keep the heat on in their homes. This is a one-time benefit to be used if you are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel in their tank. Eligible residents must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for assistance; applications are being accepted until the end of March 2022. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. The Monsters were scheduled to play the Grand Rapids Griffins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse last night. However, due to league COVID-19 protocols affecting the Cleveland Monsters, the Monday game was canceled. All tickets will be honored for a future game yet to be announced. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
3. As he prepares to serve as Cleveland's newest mayor next month, Justin Bibb announced two additional appointments to his administration. Bradford Davy will serve as chief strategy officer, while Elise Hara Auvil will serve as chief administrative officer. According to Bibb, both are newly designed positions replacing the role of chief of staff. (Cleveland Patch)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Plexus Connects: Retirement for Small Business Owners - Plexus (3:30 PM)
• Mask Makers - Screen Printing 101 for Teens (Grades 6-12) - Garfield Heights Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Legal Aid at the Library: Know Your Rights - Advance Planning - Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers enjoyed a 45-point win against the Houston Rockets — their largest margin of victory since Dec. 17, 1991. (Instagram)
• Looking for post-holiday hikes in Cleveland Metroparks? Check out December's Ten To Explore list, featuring ten uphill climbs sure to get your heart pumping. (Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic shared their best tips and tricks to getting through the long, cold winter season with your nutrition intact. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.