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🌱 Missing Woman + 25 Pallets Of Medical Supplies Sent To Ukraine

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Morning, Cleveland! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.


First, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower or two. High: 46 Low: 37.


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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

  1. The Cleveland Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing woman. Genesis Thomas has been missing from her home and has reportedly not been taking her mental health medications. Thomas, who has an active warrant with the CPD, is known to frequent the E. 250th Street and Euclid Avenue area. Anyone with information should contact the department. (Cleveland 19 News)
  2. The Cleveland Clinic sent 25 pallets of medical supplies to support Ukraine this week. The pallets were shipped to humanitarian aid hubs on the Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia borders. The supplies included syringes, catheters, bandages, and personal protective equipment. The supplies will likely arrive in about seven to ten days. (Cleveland 19 News)
  3. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has penned an open letter to the Cleveland Browns accusing them of not taking sexual assault and abuse seriously. The letter is the result of the team acquiring Deshaun Watson in a record-breaking trade. The football player has active allegations in a civil court by 22 different women claiming sexual assault and harassment. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Cleveland:

  • The Chase Youth Converge Service At Holy Trinity Cultural Arts Center (7:00 PM)
  • Antoine Scott At Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant (21+) (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Cleveland Guardians congratulated CC Sabathia on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. (Instagram)
  • Did you know that exercise performance is a good predictor of your lifespan? Click to learn about the Cleveland Clinic's stress tests. (Facebook)
  • Looking for your new best friend? These adorable animals are currently up for adoption from Cleveland-area shelters! (Cleveland Patch)

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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.

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