🌱 Port Of Cleveland Repairs + Fire Department Trailer Stolen

Hello again, Cleveland! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Cleveland Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Cleveland Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Cleveland long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy and much colder. High: 34 Low: 23.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Cleveland today:

1. A Cleveland Fire Department trailer has been reported as stolen, and authorities are asking for the public's help to recover it. The trailer was last seen on Feb. 8, when it was being used by the Community Emergency Response Team trailer. It is believed that the trailer was stolen from the Cleveland Fire Training Academy property on Lakeside Avenue. Anyone with information is should contact the Cleveland Police Department detectives. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. The Port of Cleveland has announced a $20 million project to repair docks. According to officials with the port, they have seen a record amount of tonnage at the port over the last year. The new docks will reportedly improve the efficiency of in-and-out procedures performed by the trucks arriving at the warehouses. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. In an effort to arrest 30-year-old Cierra Mack, the reward amount has been increased. Mack is wanted for the murder of 28-year-old Chiffion Jefferson, who was reportedly shot and killed in front of her three young children in Cleveland in September 2021. The current reward has been set at $10,000 by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

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Today in Cleveland:

• GED/HSE Class At The Garfield Heights Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• FREE Tax Preparation Assistance At The Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that Myles broke the Cleveland Browns' single-game sack record in 2021? Click to watch it happen. (Instagram)
• The Cleveland Police Department honors Officer Tierra Laird's contributions to the community during Black History Month. Click to read about her seven years on the force. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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.