🌱 OH Foodbanks Go Hungry + Cleveland Changemakers Honored On MLK

Happy Saturday, people of Cleveland! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 35 Low: 33.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Cleveland today:

1. As the third year of the pandemic begins, Ohio's foodbanks are starting to go hungry. While centers have benefited from special relief funds and help from the National Guard, they're facing increasing strains as temporary relief is set to expire. With a rise in both food costs and demand, a drop in corporate donations, and staff overwork, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks is asking the DeWine administration for $183 million from the more than $3 billion in American Rescue Act funds still available to the state. (Ohio Capital Journal)
2. Cleveland's changemakers will be recognized at this year's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration. WOIO 19 News, in partnership with the Cleveland Public Library, will broadcast the event Saturday, Jan. 15 and Monday, Jan. 17. The theme of this year's celebration is "Courage, Commitment, and Change." (Cleveland 19 News)
3. On Friday, 18-year-old Tamara McLoyd was indicted on charges of murder in connection to the death of Cleveland police officer Shane Bartek. It is believed that McLoyd robbed the off-duty officer, ran behind him to shoot him, and then stole his car. (Cleveland Patch)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Nature Storytime: Nightly Happenings - Nature Center At Shaker Lakes (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Bagel Co. will be expanding to Lakewood this spring. (Cleveland Jewish News)
• Two men accused of murdering a hairdresser in Cleveland have pleaded not guilty to their charges. (Cleveland 19 News)
• The tiger cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently celebrated their first birthday! Get updated on the trio, including their latest training accomplishments. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.