🌱West Side Garage Murder + Rubio's Injury + Stolen Drug Packages

Hey, Cleveland! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, December 30 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening around Cleveland today.

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First, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 43 Low: 41.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. A 57-year-old Cleveland man was found murdered in a garage on the city's west side. Chris Dong Vo was found inside a home on Lakewood Heights Boulevard on the evening of Dec. 26. Officers were called to the home after a passerby saw blood coming from under the garage door. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. In the closing minutes of Tuesday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans, point guard Ricky Rubio was helped off the court after an apparent leg injury. It's unclear at this time how severe Tuesday night's injury is, but Rubio did tear his ACL in the same leg at the start of his NBA career nearly a decade ago. The team is currently awaiting MRI results. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. A postal manager in Cleveland was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for stealing mailed packages that contained cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent also ordered authorities to seize more than $100,000 in cash and two vehicles from 31-year-old Anthony Sharp of Euclid. Sharp pleaded guilty in August to an indictment that included charges of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with the intent to distribute, money laundering, and stealing mail. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Farmers to Families Food Box - City of Shaker Heights - Food Distribution (9:00 AM)
• Holidays in the Hay Candlelight Tours - Cleveland History Center (12:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tobogganing is a must this holiday season! At Cleveland Metroparks' Mill Stream Run Reservation, the twin toboggan chutes feature a 70-foot drop and riders can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. (Facebook)
• From lunch cruises to concerts to champagne, there's something for everyone ringing in 2022 in Downtown Cleveland. (Facebook)
• Overlapping symptoms may cause confusion between COVID-19 and the flu, but there are some key differences. Here's what you should know, shared by Cleveland Clinic. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.