🌱 NBA Vaccination Clinics + Super Bowl Cuisine Across Ohio

Good morning, Cleveland! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A little snow, up to 1". High: 31 Low: 14.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is turning to the NBA All-Star games to increase the city's vaccination rate. When Mayor Bibb entered the mayor's office, only 46 percent of the city was fully vaccinated. In partnership with the NBA, Cleveland's COVID-19 task force plans to hold eleven vaccination clinics during the week of All-Star games. Those who receive a vaccination will be entered in to win tickets, signed merchandise, and various NBA-themed items. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. A man was injured during a carjacking at a Cleveland gas station. The incident occurred in the 17500 block of Harvard Avenue in the morning hours of Friday. The unidentified man was struck over the head and suffered a cut above his eye. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. This week, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman said "no" to legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Huffman emphasized to reporters that "no road to recreational marijuana will run through him," and Governor Mike DeWine had previously indicated he'd veto such a bill if it passed a legislative vote. If Ohio lawmakers don't pass a recreational marijuana bill in the next few months, organizers with the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will need to gather the same number of signatures (about 133,000) again by July to place the issue on the general election ballot this November. (The Ohio Capital Journal)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Take-and-Make Valentine Cards At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (All Day)
• Superhero Project Exhibit At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (All Day)
• Family Game Hour At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Police Department is currently hiring. Click to learn more and apply. (Facebook)
• The Cleveland Police Department honored its own Officer Jovan Larkin during Black History Month. (Facebook)
• The Cleveland Public Library announced that OverDrive is shutting down its legacy app this month. The library notifies patrons to use the Libby primary app for your digital library. (Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.