🌱 No Active COVID Cases At MetroHealth + Statewide Tornado Drill

Welcome back, Cleveland! Let's get this Friday started. These are the most important things happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; an afternoon t-storm. High: 57 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Cleveland's MetroHealth reportedly has no active COVID-19 patients. It is the first time since the start of the pandemic that the health center does not have any patients battling COVID-19 infection. They currently have four patients recovering from COVID-19, however. (cleveland.com)
2. The entire state of Ohio will be performing a tornado drill on Mar. 23 at 9:50 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The service has asked the community to discuss and practice sheltering options while making plans for a real tornado emergency. This drill is taking place during Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. The new Guardians sign has been installed by Brilliant Electric Sign Co. on Thursday. The sign is 81 feet wide and 28 feet high. Installation efforts were delayed due to high winds and weather but the new sign now celebrates the franchise name change that occurred last November. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• GED/HSE Class At Garfield Heights Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Kids Cafe At Garfield Heights Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Glenville Learn At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade returns. Click to watch clips from the festivities. (Facebook)
• Due to the parade, the drive-up windows at the Cleveland Public Library might be disrupted. The windows will return to normal operation following the festivities. (Twitter)
• Mayor Bibb honored and remembered Captain Richard J. Elwood of Hood and Ladder 5. (Twitter)

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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.