🌱 Ukraine Benefit Concert + Cuyahoga County Jail Project Update

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First, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 46 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. Local musicians and local cultural groups join forces to host Sonyashnyk, a musical benefit supporting Ukraine. The event will be on Apr. 8 at 6:30 p.m. with tickets starting at $50. Proceeds will be split between Cleveland Maidan Association, the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, and World Central Kitchen. (cleveland.com)
2. The county's Justice Center Steering Committee will be voting on Tuesday to decide where to build the new Cuyahoga County jail. The vote is over whether or not to pursue a 44-acre industrial plot near Tremont. The project has been in a three-year stalemate due to the issue of how many inmates the new jail will house. (cleveland.com)
3. Frank Russo, the former Cuyahoga County Auditor, has died at the age of 72. Russo's career ended after he admitted to taking more than $1 million in bribes while working for the county. He received 22 years in federal prison in 2010. (WKYC.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Take-and-Make: Carrot Magnet At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (All Day)
• LegalWorks At Cleveland Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Time Out for Typing At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Public Library is offering a $1 discount on their sponsored film, No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics. Click for the coupon code. (Twitter)
• The Cleveland Fire Department shares the story of a volunteer with the Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center. Click to read the story and to see the accompanying photo. (Facebook)
• Free driftwood is being given out at the Edgewater Beach parking lot next Sunday. The driftwood is perfect for at-home crafts and projects. (Twitter)

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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.